MOCA Talks: Clarissa Wei – Sitting the Month: Postpartum Recipes for Rest & Recovery

Clarissa Wei, an award-winning food writer, sits down for a conversation about her book Sitting the Month: Postpartum Recipes for Rest & Recovery. The discussion at the Museum of Chinese in America focuses on traditional postpartum nourishment, offering a look at recipes and rituals for the month after childbirth. Wei shares the cultural context and practical wisdom behind these practices, making the event a thought-provoking entry point into a lesser-known culinary tradition.