Ying was born and raised in northeastern mainland China. After graduating from teachers college and teaching for a few years, she began a career as a travel agent for international tourists. Traveling around the country afforded her the opportunity to experience the unique tastes the different regions of China have to offer. Over the years, she gained an appreciation for the rich flavors and traditions of each cuisine and for the art of Chinese cooking. Over a decade ago, Ying came to the US to share her knowledge and talents. She has provided cooking demonstrations and interviews in a variety of venues including television, newspaper and radio, starred in her own local television cooking show, and taught Chinese cooking in many cities in 4 states around the Midwest. Today, a devoted wife and mother of three children, she continues sharing the secrets of authentic Chinese cooking with many students in her cooking classes and through her cookbook, “Ying’s Chinese Cookbook, Authentic but Simple.”