Veggie Abc with Eggplant, Mushrooms, and Tofu

PETER: When I look back at the names for some of the dishes I created, I’m surprised they all worked. Growing up in Shanghai, I learned very minimal English, and when I moved to the US, I felt like I didn’t know the language at all. I would have liked to take English classes, but there was no time for school. I had to just listen and figure it out.

When it came to naming dishes, I looked to Kathy’s schoolbooks for inspiration, and to her for advice on menu descripti