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You know that axiom about "if you fail, try, try, again"? Well we think it's a philosophy to live by, and one that applies to our choice for newest addition to the AT:LA team, Abby Stone. Abby tried out the last time we were hunting for new editors, being passed up by literally a coin toss. But we always remembered her enthusiasm, fun sample posts, and her "can-do" attitude we're always looking for in a contributor, making her a unanimous choice to join us. So please help us in welcoming Abby to the LA team! Here's her first post for AT:LA:

With Chinese New Year coming up on February 7th, and to get a jumpstart on the Spring Cure, we're going to thank the Kitchen God, one of the Chinese deities who watches over the household. It is said that, as goes your kitchen, so goes your house and your life...