Su-Jit Lin Su-Jit Lin is a first-generation Asian-American writer who started her career in the food industry as a child at her parents' restaurant and continued it in New Orleans, Long Island, New York, and Atlanta, bastioned by work in the service and hospitality industry and a degree in History and English from Tulane University. She has over 15 years of experience writing for topics across a broad range of subjects, from cultural essays to lifestyle buying guides to product reviews and everything in between. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.