From My Mama’s Kitchen

“food for the soul, recipes for living”

This book is about women empowerment – through their natural nurturing motherly love instincts, they have the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of their loved ones through the various roles of being a teacher, a coach, and a counselor. From a parenting perspective, it has a wealth of wisdom for good parenting skills in communicating more effectively.

Paying tribute to moms all over the world in an entertaining, inspiring, and educational way, this book also serves as a wonderful backdrop for everyone to reflect and rekindle their own memories of their moms as it stirs up those long forgotten heartfelt moments.

Adopted at birth in Malaysia and later moving to the United States to attend college, Johnny Tan’s life journey led him to cross paths with various women who he admiringly refers to as “Mom.”

What I have learned from my 9 moms –

“Respect the past, because it is a classroom for lessons learned. Be prepared for the future, because it is my destiny.

Always live in the now, because every moment is a memorable experience.” - Johnny Tan

Designed as a keepsake for all occasions, meant to last and inspire forever, From My Mama’s Kitchen – “food for the soul, recipes for living” includes a blank dedication page for readers to inscribe their own loved one’s name, a space where readers can write the various recipes for living they wish to record for all time, and to top this timeless book off, nine food recipes, or the icing on the cake as it were.

“Lucky is the child who can identify and benefit from the care and concern of a network of mothers.”

“Johnny Tan has tapped into the core of family life, connection, care and communication – the kitchen. He explores the importance of the back and forth between mother and child, the transfer of knowledge and culture, the expression of love and concern. What intrigues me most is Tan’s inclusion of his many mothers, women who have influenced his growth and development.”

- Linda Lisi Juergens
Executive Director,
National Association of Mothers’ Centers
Jericho New York

 

“From My Mama’s Kitchen is Johnny Tan’s charming, nostalgic look at the faith and wisdom imparted by nine moms who shaped his life. Recipes for everyday living and terrific dishes grace the pages of this sweet mosaic book that offers bits and pieces of something for everyone. A recommended warm and fuzzy read!”

- Debora M. Coty
Award-Winning Author of Mom Needs Chocolate,
Everyday Hope, The Distant Shore, and Billowing Sails

 

“In every one of there is a seed of greatness. This seed of greatness holds the key to our successes. The Genius in us helps us to identify our goals, dreams, and desires, and the Talent in us helps us to accomplish them with a heartfelt passion.”

-Nyah Tan
My Malaysian Mom

 

“What makes ballroom dancing great is – heart, passion, and enthusiasm. If we have these three ingredients, we can experience a lifetime of bliss in a three-and-a-half-minute song.”

- Betty Tamas
My Ballroom Instructor Mom