Math and English literature double major, Masters in Architecture and… renowned chef? The last achievement on this list might seem like an anomaly, but all three are among Chef Pichet Ong’s many accomplishments.

Imagine throwing together a quick meal and, in your haste, you leave out the one ingredient that was supposedly vital to the success of your dish. Or, even worse, you added a tablespoon of sugar instead of salt. You hesitantly taste the dish, and it turns out to be amazing. This doesn’t just happen to home
cooks—even professional chefs make mistakes. In fact, many of our favorite foods today were actually kitchen accidents. Hey, it happens to everyone.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Warm chocolate chip cookies are a part of everyone’s childhood memories. But if Ruth Wakefield …

Unfortunately, it’s usually when our bodies are in their prime that we are most likely to abuse them. We lead hectic lives, rushing between commitments and not taking the time to savor a sit-down meal. Here are some of the Mochi staff’s favorite quick-and-easy recipes for those on the go. Enjoy!

Not that 25 is a make-or-break-it age, but it certainly marks a time period where life is generally carefree. If you’re lucky, you’ll have some vacation days where you can travel, despite limited funds. So before getting away becomes too difficult, we compiled a list of budget-friendly destinations around the world in the spirit of Mochi’s youth issue. From bustling cities to hillside towns and sandy beaches, our list includes an international destination for every type of traveler.
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Aphrodisiac foods, or foods that are believed to arouse sexual desire, date as far back as Greek mythology. Aphrodite, the goddess of love, considered sparrows sacred and as a result, Europeans consumed sparrow meat, believing in its potential to stir up lustful feelings. In fact, at some point in history, many common spices and foods, such as carrots, were considered aphrodisiacs as well.

The ageless debate over “nature versus nurture” can be argued in various ways, as we question whether we become the person we are today because of our environment and upbringing or because of innate qualities determined by genetics. I believe in both sides of the argument, since my path to becoming a self-declared “foodie” cannot simply be attributed to one or the other.

Believe it or not, Jennifer 8. Lee did not grow up dreaming of becoming a journalist. Instead, she aspired to be what few little girls dream of—an investment banker. As a 13-year-old, before Wall Street’s heyday, she stumbled upon a children’s guide to investment banking. The book painted a wonderful picture of how investment bankers help build a better world.

Taiwanese American Janet Hsieh has a job most girls would die for—she travels the world, visiting exotic locales and trying fine foods. As the host of Discovery Travel and Living’s Fun Taiwan, which is broadcast to 25 countries throughout Asia, Hsieh introduces audiences to the island’s attractions—both of the tourist and off-path variety—and wins them over with her charming personality and daring attitude.

Chinese American Jerry Yang, who emigrated to the U.S. at the age of 10 and went on to co-found Yahoo and revolutionize the way we use the internet, is often lauded as a Silicon Valley success story. Mochi had the opportunity to ask Jerry some questions about the secrets of his success, inspirations and the future of Yahoo and the internet.