May has arrived, blessing us with warmer temperatures and generous amounts of sunshine. In celebration of all our lovely motherly figures during this designated month, and to show our appreciation for all the love and thought that Moms put into preparing meals for the family, we are hosting a Wingtat Members' Mother's Day Lucky Draw. Wingtat wishes all Mothers a healthy, safe and happy Mother’s Day. This month,「modern mommies」shares nourishing recipes for new moms!  For more information about our products and recipes, stay tune to AM 1320「Kitchen Talk」Radio Program every weekly at 10:30am. Please note that April will be Mrs.Chiu's last month of co-hosting「Kitchen Talk」as she will be retiring from the program after twenty years of broadcast.  Wingtat partnered with M Café, Parker Place Meat & BBQ Ltd., and Mui Garden Restaurant in support of「#chopstickstoheroes」and「Feed BC Frontliners」, donating delicious meals to Greater Vancouver's healthcare workers at Vancouver General Hospital, Richmond Hospital and Royal Columbian Hospital. Last but not least, Wingtat Members' Online Store continues to be temporarily closed until further notice. We want to reduce non-essential traffic and logistics of people entering and leaving our office and warehouse, and to protect both our Members and our staff. 

A shout out to our front line team! We are still operating; we have been busy delivering our poultry to supermarkets, meat shops, and restaurants (those that remain open for take out and/or delivery). Besides our own staff, our respect and appreciation to all the individuals and communities whom are doing their extraordinary part in providing everyone with the essential services and goods on a daily basis. Please stay home with your family; this will help keep our staff, their families and our communities safe and healthy.

Wingtat Silkie Chicken is rich in vitamin E, containing 3 times more than other poultry. Vitamin E helps clear free radicals and protect islet cells. Silkie Chicken also has a high level of iron and can help new moms recover quicker by nourishing the body and increasing blood supply after giving birth. Sea cucumber is considered one of the eight treasures of the sea, high in protein and low in fat. It can help prevent skin aging and promotes healthy skin. Millet is easy to digest and has higher nutrients than white rice. It is an essential ingredient for recovery after giving birth, as it can improve blood circulation and help balance our mood. The effects are enhanced with the use of Silkie Chicken. Add some white and brown rice to make the congee smooth and tasty. The dried longan taste sweet, which helps improve the elasticity of blood vessels. Red dates help improve the spleen and nourish the blood. This bowl of congee is not only good for new moms, but also benefit moms of all ages!

		To help your daughter or daughter-in-law to recover quicker after giving birth, the elders in the family cook assorted fried rice with chicken. If she is tired of eating the same fried chicken rice repeatedly, we recommend preparing beetroot chicken fried rice. The meat of Wingtat Loong Kong Chicken is thick and juicy with vitamins A, C and various other minerals. The beetroot, known as "the ruby of vegetables", contains natural betanin, which can help digestion, and nourish the liver and increase blood supply. Okra is also a healthy vegetable which can eliminate fatigue, restore physical strength, and maintain skin elasticity. Tender yellow corn has diuretic and hypoglycemic effects. These fresh ingredients, mix with garlic and fried eggs, create a nutritious and delicious serving of fried rice!

As a new mother, in addition to taking care of her newborn, she also needs to pay attention to her own health. Healthy soups are a must during this time of recovery period! The cordyceps militaris is a kind of fungi which will enhance physical strength; the more aroma that their spores emit, the better nutritional value they have. Codonopsis roots can nourish and rejuvenate our bodies, increase blood supply and hydrate our bodies, which fits perfectly to what new moms needfor speedy recovery after giving birth. Red date is one of the top grade ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine because it contains phytonutrients which improve the body‘s immune system. The combination of these three kinds of ingredients is essential for recovery after giving birth. Adding in Cornish Hen in the broth will not only offer a fresh and sweet taste to the soup with tender and delicious chicken meat, it also improves appetite for new moms to intake enough nutrition for their bodies to recover faster.
Click here to view more recipes for new mommies.

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Over the past 20 years, Mrs. Chiu has shared countless recipes and her cooking passion and knowledge with the audience of [Kitchen Talk]. In April of this year, she decided that it is the appropriate time to retire from the radio program. As a long time supporter and sponsor of the radio program, Wingtat would like to sincerely thank Mrs. Chiu for her dedication in sharing her joy of cooking with all the listeners. Her recipes and use of ingredients are creative; always with a strong focus on health and simplicity. We appreciate her addressing all our questions during the live call-in sessions, week after week. Most of all, we are thankful for her genuine sharing of her cooking expertise, experience and recommendation in using Wingtat Products to create delicious dishes for family and friends to enjoy. We will miss hearing her voice every day; we look forward to opportunities of collaboration with her in the near future. Wingtat wishes Mrs.Chiu a happy, healthy and safe start to her retirement!

The following is some words from Mrs. Chiu to share with all her students, fans, audiences and Wingtat Members:

It was on May 1st, of 2000 that I joined AM1320 radio station to host "Kitchen Talk" radio program. On the 30th of last month, it has been exactly 20 years! When I first informed the radio station that it would be a very appropriate time to resign and retire after an amazing two decades, they suggested that I continue for another 10 years! Although I am touched by their sincerity, I declined as I feel it is truly the right time to close this chapter in my life and perhaps venture on another journey.

Back when I first started, I thought this was supposed to be an easy job; unaware then that I have such high expectations of perfection in my passion for cooking and for work. I ended up spending countless time and effort into the program. Fortunately, I am blessed that the majority of my audience enjoyed the radio program and it was soon followed by other mall demonstration performances, co-organized cooking competitions, and product endorsements. At the same time, I also had a full-time job as cooking instructor at Vancouver School Board. My tasks included trying out new dishes, designing the cooking courses and recipes, and discussing curriculum plans with my supervisor. I taught every evening from Monday to Thursday and Saturday. As the instructor, I also needed to prepare all the ingredients needed for every class, and each class was enrolled with 20+ students. Come to think of it, I only have one pair of hands!

At home, I am also a Mother. I’m fully responsible for the three meals a day for both young and old members in the household. My principles are simple: no canned food, no take out, and always having readily available homemade nutritious soup, snacks and pastries. Looking back, it really feels like I’m Super Woman! Upon reflection, everything feels like it only happened yesterday. For all the praises I’ve received during this journey, I dedicate everything to my God for He has given me the daily wisdom and strength to complete the life lessons presented to me. For this, I am truly thankful and grateful.

Click on the dates to listen to previous month's broadcast sessions. This radio program is broadcasted in Cantonese.

		Apr 30th A Sweet Dessert - Mrs.Chiu's last session before retirement
		Apr 29th Taiwanese Chicken & Figs Soup
		Apr 27th Sliced Beef & Mixed Vegetables Vermicelli
		Apr 22nd Tomato & Sliced Beef Rib Eye Spaghetti
		Apr 21st Stir-fry Okra & Corn with Quail Eggs
		Apr 17th Mulberry Lotus Egg Tea
		Apr 16th Fish with Scrambled Eggs
		Apr 15th Stir-fry Beef Rib Eye with Pumpkin
		Apr 13th Garlic Butter Chicken & Salad
		Apr 8th Thai-style Pan-Fried Chicken Breast
		Apr 1st Five Colours Cornish Hen Soup
Click here for more previous sessions of Kitchen Talk.

For months since the outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare workers in B.C. are working hard in an utmost effort to provide the urgent care needed to COVID patients and preventing the virus from spreading in the community. Being a part of the community, the public has offered their support and encouragement in many ways. Wingtat partnered with M Café (Coquitlam), Parker Place Meat & BBQ (Richmond) and Mui Garden Restaurant (Victoria Dr., Vancouver) in support of「#chopstickstoheroes」and「Feed BC Frontliners」campaigns to provide meal boxes to healthcare teams around Greater Vancouver to give edible cheer and to show our gratitude for their ongoing fight against the virus. In the month of April: Wingtat & M Café prepared and donated 400 meal boxes to Royal Columbian Hospital Parker Place Meat & BBQ prepared 160 meal boxes to Richmond Hospital In the month of May: Mui Garden Restaurant prepared 100 meal boxes to Vancouver General Hospital Special thanks to the following two organizers and their volunteers for making it possible for us to provide meal boxes to healthcare workers in Greater Vancouver.

In light of the Coronavirus outbreak situation, and to protect the health and safety of both our Wingtat Staff and Wingtat Members, Wingtat Members' Online Store will be temporarily closed until further notice. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continuous support and we look forward to kick-starting our Members’ Shopping Party events again when the situation deems safe and appropriate. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Rest assured, Wingtat will continue supplying our poultry products to supermarkets, meat shops and restaurants. Until we meet again, we encourage our Members to stay home, stay safe and maintain a healthy routine at home.

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