How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling From Beijing to Cambridge

Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge

by Carrie Clickard

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Joyce Chen, a Chinese-American entrepreneur, brought the dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge in the 1950s. Her story is an inspiring example of how immigrants can bring their culture and traditions to their new homes.

Chen was born in Beijing in 1917. She came to the United States in 1949, after the Communist takeover of China. She settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband and two children.

Chen soon realized that there was no place in Cambridge where she could get authentic Chinese food. So, she started making dumplings in her home kitchen and selling them to her friends and neighbors.

Chen's dumplings were a hit. People loved their delicate wrappers and flavorful fillings. Word of mouth quickly spread, and soon Chen was selling dumplings to restaurants and stores all over the Boston area.

In 1968, Chen opened her own restaurant, Joyce Chen's, in Cambridge. The restaurant was an immediate success, and it quickly became a beloved destination for both locals and tourists.

Joyce Chen's restaurant served a variety of Chinese dishes, but dumplings were always the star of the show. Chen's dumplings were so popular that she was even invited to cook them at the White House for President Nixon.

Chen's success was not just about her dumplings. She was also a savvy businesswoman who knew how to market her product. She wrote cookbooks, gave cooking demonstrations, and even appeared on television.

Chen's efforts helped to popularize dumplings in the United States. Today, dumplings are a common sight on menus at Chinese restaurants all over the country.

Chen's story is an inspiring example of how immigrants can bring their culture and traditions to their new homes. She was a pioneer who helped to introduce dumplings to the United States, and her legacy continues to inspire others today.

Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge

by Carrie Clickard

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	29433 KB
Print length	:	48 pages

FREE