My ethnic background is so mixed and confusing, that I tend to associate myself with Asian cultures since that’s what I grew up in. But I know I’ve got some Scottish and English blood running through my veins, and I think I’m part Irish as well. I’ve always felt a longing to visit Ireland, Guinness was the first beer I actually liked, and my iPod is full of Celtic tunes (a lot of which were played at our wedding). One of my favorite ways to get in touch with my Irish roots, is the best beef stew on the planet.