Kat Lieu is an author, food writer, recipe developer, content creator, and the visionary behind Subtle Asian Baking, the largest global online group that focuses on spreading the love and joy of Asian baking and fundraising for AA and NHPI communities. She lives in Renton, WA. When she's not writing, Lieu plays video games with her family until carpal tunnel syndrome sets in.

"Using the humble cookie as a blank canvas, Kat Lieu highlights a vibrant range of Asian ingredients--from the expected (sesame, ube) to the unexpected (whiskey, soy sauce). This wildly creative dessert book manages to tease the taste buds and spark the imagination."

"As an Asian American, Kat has done us all a service by distilling centuries of traditions and demystifying the ingredients to help us recreate the core memories of biting into deliciously chewy cookies."

"Kat's personal stories weaved throughout this special book probably resonates with many third-culture kids like myself. She has an ability to create such nostalgic classic cookies but introduce them in creative ways that are a true reflection of her identity that are approachable at the same time."

"Kat Lieu is a leading voice in home cookery today and in her fantastic third cookbook, she celebrates the beloved cookie like no one has done before. Whimsical, daring, proudly Asian and utterly delicious, Kat's recipes and storytelling are bound to make anyone smile. You're in for a treat!"

"A cookie book that celebrates the diaspora through the wildly creative use of ingredients in an Asian American household. A story that is shared by so many colorfully told through the beloved sweet (or not too sweet)."

"Kat's 108 Asian Cookies is a testament to her baking prowess and the deep love she has for her family. I adore the explosion of colors and flavors that you can find amongst these pages. It's very refreshing to see so many third-culture ingredients come together so cohesively. If you are lucky enough to read her cookbook, you will have dessert inspiration for years to come!"--Abi Balingit, baking blogger at The Dusky Kitchen and James Beard Award-winning author of Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed

"Traditional Asian sweets are underrepresented in the European-dominated baking genre, and Lieu fuses the flavors and traditions of both in this enticing collection of recipes...It's nice--not to mention necessary--to see a cookie book embrace and destigmatize ingredients like lard, MSG, baker's ammonia, and other ingredients that have historically played an important role in traditional Asian baking. Lieu's collection of creative and flavorful bakes serves not only to entertain but to enlighten Western bakers about the unique baking culture and history of Asian nations."--Booklist (starred review)