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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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Soyum

Soyum

Winter Sun

Winter Sun

Project Description

Project Description

Soyum is a cooking education platform that popularizes homemade Chinese food through sessions conducted by hand-selected contemporary chefs with unique perspectives of Chinese cuisine. By transforming intimidation to fascination, we bring real Chinese food to every kitchen. The Chinese food Americans grew up eating is a product of the Chinese community trying to live under social discrimination pressure incurred by The Exclusion Act. It is a food of survival rather than celebration. I want to continue the legacy of Cecilia Chiang to recreate the food culture that was forced cut off in history by forging a better understanding of Chinese food from the beginning of every meal, cooking. By generating interest and offering the right guidance, we hope to expand the Chinese food experience from ordering take-outs to cooking at home. We offer a chef/theme-driven system. Each chef has a section with their specialty of Chinese cooking introduced on the homepage of our website and it is where users start. Instead of just learning a skill, we help participants gain a deeper understanding of the broader Chinese culture. Soyum is the magical moment when people are amazed by the Chinese food they make. We hope it becomes a rediscovery of homemade Chinese food for everyone. Homemade Chinese food #hcf is soooyummm.

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A winter stew recipe card displays ingredients and instructions: Bone-in Chicken Legs Legs (2 lbs), Dried Longan Fruit (1 oz), Goji Berry (1 tbsp), Ginger (1 tbsp), Frozen Chestnut (1 cup), Shiitake (1 tbsp), Scallion (2 tbsp), Shaoxing (2 tbsp), Light Sauce (2 tbsp), Dark Soy Sauce (1 tbsp), Maple Syrup or Honey (2 tbsp), Bay Leaves (3 tbsp), TCM Tonic Bag (1 tbsp), Bone-in Chicken Legs Thighs with Chopped to 1/4 Pieces (2), Dried Mushroom Blend (1 oz), Goji Berry (1 tbsp), Ginger (2 tbsp), Shredded Chicken (1 tbsp), Dried Longan Fruit (1 tbsp), Goji Berry (1 tbsp), Ginger (1 tbsp), Frozen Chestnut (1 cup), Shiitake (1 tbsp), Scallion (2 tbsp), Shaoxing (2 tbsp), Light Sauce (2 tbsp), Maple Syrup or Honey (2 tbsp), Bay Leaves (3 tbsp), TCM Tonic Bag (1 tbsp), Instructions: 2 servings (2 servings), Prep Time: 10 min, Cook Time: 10 min, Methods: 1. Steak dried mushrooms, Longan, and gogi in chicken and soy sauce (1 tbsp), Shred the chicken and onions, Add ginger, shiitake, bay leaves, and salt and pepper (1 tbsp), Add chicken and simmer for 3 minutes, Add the chicken soup, cover with 1/4 cup of water, and simmer for 5 minutes, Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, serve with rice or noodles.<br><br>A separate card displays a cartoon illustration of a chef preparing food, with text: “See You In The Kitchen!” and “Take advantage of number benefits at soyum.club.” A pen rests on the card.



A tablet displaying the website “Tonifying Cooking” is shown. The website features a red background with a stylized illustration of a woman in a floral dress holding oranges, surrounded by Chinese characters and text. The navigation bar includes links for “Book,” “Shop,” “Login,” and “About.” Below the illustration, text reads “Learn how to use traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, fresh, produce, seasonality, and individual constitution-based foods and drink.” Further down, “Tom Chiu’s Nutritionist” and “Book A Class” are listed with navigation arrows. The tablet rests on a kitchen counter with bottles, jars, and a bowl of vegetables in the background.



A woman with dark hair pulled back in a ponytail, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, is pouring a clear liquid from a large glass jar into a smaller glass jar on a light wood countertop. She has red lipstick and a tattoo on her left forearm. Various food items, including vegetables and packaged goods, are visible on the countertop, along with a laptop displaying stickers. A white tile backsplash is behind the counter, and white cabinets are visible above the backsplash.



A white apron with orange straps and ties features the word "SOVUM" in bold orange letters across the chest. Below the lettering, a small pocket on the apron holds a collection of colorful vegetables, including carrots, broccoli, and leafy greens. The apron is presented against a light peach-colored background.



A young woman with dark hair and bangs wears a black turtleneck against a solid orange-brown background. She is smiling and looking directly at the camera. Behind her are colorful, stylized drawings of flowers and leaves in orange, yellow, and green, partially overlapping her figure. The drawings have a hand-drawn appearance.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu