There may be a "standard" and "lazy" way to hold chopsticks—there are also many hybrid approaches. Still, as long as you can ...

One of my favorite visual gags (of many) in the classic film “Mary Poppins” is when the “practically perfect in every way” nanny played by Julie Andrews begins pulling item after increasingly absurd ...

Travel in Japan is booming, and with that comes the chance to indulge in authentic Japanese cuisine. However, mastering the use of chopsticks—an essential part of the dining experience in ...

Two sticks, a single movement (and a thousand ways for the novice to get their fingers tangled). Born in ancient China, chopsticks spread throughout East Asia. They tell the story of a way of cooking, ...