Our Very Asian Gift Guide
1) VAF slides
No outside shoes inside! First up on our favorite things, we are highlighting our VAF Slides. With a cushioned faux leather upper strap, lightweight polyurethane outsole and Contoured, textured footbed these are comfy and stylish.
https://www.veryasianfoundation.org/shop/p/very-asian-slides
2) Culture Candle
Chouteau Candle Co. founder Audrey is dedicated to supporting local non-profits, and as a half-Filipina woman, The Very Asian Foundation is a cause that is very close to her heart. For each purchase of a Culture Candle, we will donate $2 to The Very Asian Foundation.
The Culture Candle blends notes of ylang ylang, gardenia, and jasmine to create an earthy and floral fragrance. Top notes of citrus and plum give way to a base of warm amber and smooth sandalwood.
3) Gloo Books — Mostly Me
This joyful and introspective picture book about navigating biracial identity follows a blue-green narrator on a journey of self-discovery. Written in playful rhyme, Mostly Me is an ode to readers of all ages that have felt out of place, questioning who they are. Navigating oft-asked questions like “Who am I? Do I belong?”, readers discover the most empowering answer of all: “I’m mostlyme.” Written and illustrated by two biracial storytellers, author Collin Hall and artist Crystal Dawn Chaffee, this book creates a vibrant and uplifting message for anyone who feels like they're in-between.
4) CHO Wines
CHO Wines has taken the Oregon wine industry by storm, having received 90+ scores by Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling in their first release in 2021. They were nominated by USA Today's Readers Choice 10 Best New Winery Category and their sparkling wine made The Enthusiast 100 List in 2022. The Chos, Oregon's first Korean-American winemakers, are developing 77 acres in the Willamette Valley into a sustainable vineyard, Oregon white oak savanna, and projected winery and tasting room build for 2024.
5) Your Pasta
Your Pasta© is a Brooklyn-based small business committed to nourishing our Earth. We shop local, sourcing from North American farms in an effort to lower the carbon footprint of pasta production. Our package, even our ink, is made from low-impact materials. Your Pasta© donates to local organizations to champion food equity issues in our community. We do the right thing so you can focus on enjoying Your Pasta©.
6) Eat Mila
Since MìLà opened its doors in 2018, we want to lead with our identities first, as two Chinese American entrepreneurs who are in love with our family heritage, our food, and each other. We hope sharing our stories will encourage other Asian Americans to show up as they are.
7) Momofuku chili oil
This spicy-crunchy chili oil is our go-to way of adding a flash of heat and texture to our favorite dishes.
Developed by David Chang and the Momofuku Goods team, Chili Crunch is restaurant-tested and the result of a decade of research.
With three types of Mexican chilis, crunchy garlic and shallots, Chili Crunch is the perfect balance of spicy and crunchy.
8) Modern Asian Kitchen
Very Asian Foundation Board Member and Founder of Subtle Asian Baking, Kat Lieu, the best-selling author of Modern Asian Baking, is coming out with a new cookbook, with 80+ delicious third-culture-kid Asian recipes for everyday meals. Kat donates 8% of book sale proceeds perpetually back to AANHPI communities.
