Meet Christie
I’m Christie - the creator, photographer, videographer, and writer behind Christie at Home. As a first-generation Chinese-Canadian, I’m passionate about sharing authentic and approachable Asian recipes inspired by my heritage.
Born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area, I’ve been blogging full-time since 2019, though my journey began in 2015. My love for cooking was nurtured by my mother and grandmothers, who taught me the foundations of Asian home cooking. Both of my grandmothers worked in the food industry and passed down their cherished recipes and techniques, which I now share with home cooks around the world.
What You'll Find Here
You'll find quick and easy Asian recipes that are simple and approachable! I share step-by-step instructions with photos, tips, and quick recipe videos on how to make your favorite Asian dish. I share Chinese, Malaysian, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Filipino recipes and more!
Featured On
My work has featured on BuzzFeed Tasty, Food52, The Kitchn, The FeedFeed, Sur La Table, Yummly and more! You may know me from social media with a community of 1M+ followers, who repeatedly make my recipes (I am so grateful for all of you!)
How it Began
As a child, I spent countless hours watching The Food Network. Shows featuring chefs like Ina Garten and Wok with Yan brought me so much comfort with their warm kitchens and inviting dishes. Even then, I knew I wanted to bring that same sense of comfort and joy into other people’s homes one day.
My love for Asian cuisine truly blossomed in 2012, during my travels through Southeast Asia with my Malaysian-Canadian husband. Inspired by the incredible flavors and techniques I experienced, I immersed myself in learning - teaching myself cooking methods, experimenting in the kitchen, and studying the ingredients that make these cuisines so special.
In 2014, while working in a demanding corporate job that drained my passion, I fell into a period of depression and anxiety. I tried to escape that industry through several side ventures, but each one failed. Still, I clung to my faith, leaning on God for strength and the hope that my path would eventually become clear.
Then, one night in December 2015, at my lowest point, I felt God whisper to me: “Start a recipe blog.” The very next day, I wrote my first post. From then on, I poured every spare moment into creating recipes, photographing them, and sharing them - while still working full-time. Cooking and blogging became my therapy and my passion.
I found myself constantly thinking about what I could cook next. Developing recipes, writing, and photographing dishes fueled me in a way nothing else had before.
By August 2019, I took a leap of faith - leaving behind the stability of my corporate job to pursue my blog full-time. It was a terrifying decision, but I trusted God’s timing and held onto His promise:
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Isaiah 41:10
Then came 2020. During the pandemic, as more people turned to cooking at home, my recipes began gaining traction online. By February 2021, my blog had grown enough for me to join an ad network and begin earning an income from my passion. A year later, I started sharing recipe videos on social media, which helped my blog reach even more kitchens worldwide.
Today, I’m endlessly grateful - to God, my loving husband, my sweet pups, my family and friends, and to every single one of you in this community. You’ve allowed me to live out my dream. Every comment, every recipe made, and every bit of support means the world to me.
I hope my recipes bring you the same joy, comfort, and nostalgia that inspired me to start this journey - and that they become a meaningful part of your own cooking story.
My Other Passion
In my spare time, I love to spend it with my husband and two pups out in nature going for walks. I also love to cook, enjoy good food, listen to music, read books, watch a good show or movie, play video games, and see the world! I also have a passion to help rescue dogs.
My dog Maddie (pictured left) was rescued from a puppy mill, where young dogs are exploited to mass-produce puppies. They live in cramped cages, deprived of proper care, and their puppies are sold to pet stores or illegal brokers - often to unsuspecting buyers.
When these dogs can no longer breed, they’re discarded without compassion. Those fortunate enough to be rescued often suffer deep trauma, struggling to trust humans or even act like dogs. They don’t know how to play, socialize, or wag their tails because their joy has been stolen.
After six years of patience and love, Maddie is finally healthy and happy. This year, she began wagging her tail regularly - a big milestone in her healing journey.
It’s my mission to support dog rescues that save and rehabilitate puppy mill survivors. If you’d like to help, consider donating, fostering, or adopting through your local dog rescue. You can also volunteer or contribute to organizations like Team Dog Rescue, which is doing incredible work to give these dogs a second chance at life.
Yours truly,
Christie
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