Chinese Cooking Our Legacy "Have you had your rice today?" is a polite phrase often heard when friends meet. ""I wish I had learned how my mom prepared Chinese style beef stew (ngow nom) " "Making JOOK in the crock pot is so easy FOOD is an integral part of most cultures but it is of prime importance for the Chinese. It is the link to our past as well as a legacy for future generations, preserving a primary element in the richness of our cultural heritage. Over 40 years ago, the Chinese American Women's Club of Santa Clara County (CAWC) produced its first cookbook, Chinese Cooking Our Way....