Joyce Chen was born on this day in Beijing, China.
Joyce Chen, originally named Liao Jia-ai, was born on September 14, 1917, in Beijing, China. From a wealthy Chinese family, she grew up experiencing rich culinary traditions that would later feature prominently in her professional endeavors. Her birth marks the beginning of a life that would lead to transformative contributions to Chinese cuisine in America, reshaping culinary tastes and integrating Mandarin cuisine into the American dining experience.
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