“Chinese wine tastes like dead mouse” Peter Farrow, narrator Bonfire of the Vanities, by Thomas Wolfe It has been said that brevity is the soul of wit, so whoever observed that “a hang-over is the wrath of grapes” was very…
Category: food
hot pot
Genghis Khan holds an impressively enduring place in modern Chinese life. He is remembered as a feared and ruthless conqueror who slaughtered anyone who stood in his way. He was particularly eager to kill the aristocrats and ruling classes whom…
donghuamen night market
Since most readers of my blog know my husband, John, they understand that nearly 20 years of marriage means I am nothing if not adventurous. And, when it comes to food, I am, in my humble opinion, the most adventurous…
ma pao doufu
I adore ma pao doufu! It is one of my favorite things to eat in Beijing and I order it whenever a restaurant has it on the menu. Translated into English it means pock-faced woman’s bean curd. Legend has…
jian bing
One of Hunter’s all time favorite things to do in Beijing is eat Jian Bing. For a kid who prides himself on how many three star restaurants he’s been to, this is a funny choice. Jian Bing is quintessential street…
spicy hunan food
We have a very good, “real” Chinese friend named Shui (which means water). He is born and raised in Beijing and a wonderful guy. He is always introducing us to new Beijing things and is great at choosing restaurants. Last…