The Art of Haggling – Chinese-Style
As you explore China, it’s not unusual to feel intimidated by the locals’ haggling skills. The art of haggling is deeply ingrained in their culture, …
Lao Gan Ma Chili Sauce
We normally create articles about a generic ingredient and then recommend brands to try within that category, so you won’t find a specific brand of …
Fermented Sweet Rice
Jiu niang, also known as fermented sweet rice, is used in both savory and sweet preparations in Chinese cuisine. We make our own jiu niang …
Chef Christine Ha’s Life After Winning the Masterchef Season 3
This MasterChef winner believed her life was over when she developed a rare autoimmune disease and lost her vision. In actuality, it was only getting …
12 Things To Do In San Francisco
12 THINGS TO DO IN SF New York City always appears to be compared to San Francisco. When it comes to which city is best …
A Single Day, Four People, and Four Ways To Get There
A SINGLE DAY, FOUR PEOPLE, AND FOUR WAYS TO GET THERE It was a wonderful week spent relaxing, spending time with family, and preparing and …
3 Days In Yosemite National Park
3 DAYS IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Over three days in Yosemite, there are many things to see and do. TOUR OF YOSEMITE VALLEY IN ONE …
A Tale Of Woe, Misfortune & Blackberries
A TALE OF WOE, MISFORTUNE & BLACKBERRIES Today, I had planned to share a recipe with you. The squares are made of blackberries. I was …
A Day At The Beach
A DAY AT THE BEACH Oh, the beach. The sun is out! The beach! A sea of beach umbrellas looms in the distance. Summer finally …
Beijinger Beach Weekend
Hebei Province’s capital city of Qinhuangdao is around 280 kilometers east of Beijing. According to the locals, it’s the perfect destination for a summer get-together …
Feeling Under The Weather Dish…
Fish balls, dried shiitake mushrooms, and a spicy soy sauce are included in this dish, as are a few shrimp heads. I’ve been sick since …
Panda Express Beijing Beef Copycat
The exact replica of Panda Express’s signature dish. So simple, healthy, and less expensive! Today, give it a go. Beijing Beef, Panda Express Style Panda …
A Quick Response To Any Question In Chinese
A QUICK RESPONSE TO ANY QUESTION IN CHINESE As a result, if you’re walking through Beijing or Shanghai, you might come across someone who asks …
A Primer In Puppy Obedience
A PRIMER IN PUPPY OBEDIENCE As if we were a small wooden canoe navigating a big ocean with nothing but milk bone and a chewed-up …
A Big Fat Greek Adventure
A BIG FAT GREEK ADVENTURE: ATHENS & SANTORINI All of us were eagerly anticipating a relaxing vacation on the sun-kissed beaches of Greece after our …
A Day In Flushing
A DAY IN FLUSHING Flushing, New York, is the home of my grandparents and cousins, so my sister and I decided to make a last-minute …
Beijing Apartment Tour!
BEIJING APARTMENT TOUR! In October of last year, we relocated to a new Beijing apartment complex from another Beijing apartment complex. While it doesn’t sound …
Back To Beijing
BACK TO BEIJING It’s official: the secret’s out. I’ve come back… I was jolted awake from my suburban coma and thrust back into the chaos …
My Dog’s Chronicles
MY DOG’S CHRONICLES: THE PUPPY STORIES Well, as you can see in my title, we’re introducing you to my puppy, who will ideally grow up to …