Chinese food has been popular all around the globe. But what I have thought was Chinese food while back in Germany, cannot be compared to what real Chinese food in China looks and tastes like.
I have come to love …
When I first visited my Chinese parents-in-law, their biggest worry was if I will be used to their food (mine was if I will even understand a word of their dialect…). It turned out their worry was unnecessary (mine wasn’t …
With everything that has been going on (and going on my nerves) the past months, it is time to make a conscious effort and think about the positive things of living where I am living…
There is no denying it: …
Chengdu is well known for its culinary prowess; the spiciest of Chinese cuisine doesn’t take a backseat to any dim sum or street stall barbeque recipes so save room in your itinerary to take in this zesty chow.
But what …
Today is the 25th day of the 12th month of the Chinese lunar year (腊月二十五), five more days till Chinese New Year’s Eve. Today most people start with their food preparations for the Spring Festival, because according to …
There have been many articles on Chinese table manners. China’s eating culture can be as confusing as is its drinking culture.
Having good table manners in China can help you to avoid embarrassment. There are certain rules of of …
Recently I posted a few pictures and videos on my facebook, complaining about the weekly/daily banquets held by my neigbors.
Today, I was invited to another one. So, out of the occasion I thought it is time to share …
In a previous post I have talked about Anhui Cuisine and Bozhou’s famous Niurou Mo. But Bozhou has much more to offer than Niurou Mo and Fenpi. Here are the ten most famous dishes in Bozhou (in no specific order).…
The thing with Chinese New Year in rural China: it is the same every single year; at least since I started celebrating together with my Chinese parents-in-law. There have been very detailed and colorful descriptions in general about Chinese New …
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