Meet Christie
Hello! 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, quick, and easy 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 foundation of Asian home cooking. They passed on their cherished recipes and techniques, which I now share with home cooks around the world.
What You'll Find Here
I have spent countless hours in the kitchen developing and testing my recipes. My recipe posts contain important ingredient notes, substitutions, variations, expert tips, instructions with step-by-step pictures, helpful videos, storage and reheating information, pairing suggestions, and frequently asked questions. This information is provided to help my readers make my recipes seamlessly.
You'll also find many Asian recipes from various cuisines, like Chinese, Malaysian, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Filipino.
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. I wanted to bring that same sense of comfort and joy into other people’s homes one day.
My love for Asian cuisine 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. I held onto my faith, leaning on God for strength, hoping that I could escape what felt like a dark tunnel.
One night in December 2015, at my lowest point, I felt God whisper to me: “Start a recipe blog.” To be honest, I couldn't believe it either. But the next day, I wrote my first post. From then on, I poured every spare moment into creating recipes, photographing them, and sharing them - while working full-time.
Cooking and blogging became my therapy and my passion. I found myself constantly thinking about what I could cook next. My hobby 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 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 so grateful - to God, my loving husband, my sweet pups, my family and friends, and to everyone 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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