I love to eat hot (spicy) food, food that’s so hot it’s guaranteed to knock everything out of my sinuses. A few years back I stumbled onto a brand of salsa called “Pain is Good.” That just about says it all. Much to my delight, there are many hot dishes in Chinese cuisine. Sichuan cuisine […]
I Miss China | Meat Sticks
Meat sticks (肉串儿 ) are a popular street food in China. Put some lamb pieces on a stick, add cumin, salt, and red pepper, and away you go! In the Muslim regions of China’s northwest, they are almost a staple — best eaten with fresh naan! The meat stick cooker in this video has, as […]
All the Tea in China
Last week, the Boston Globe’s photography platform The Big Picture featured a collection of photos highlighting tea culture and production in China. Here’s the description: According to a legend, tea was first discovered by the legendary Chinese emperor Shennong in 2737 BC. Today, China is the world’s biggest tea producer, selling many varieties of tea leaves […]
Hot or Cold?
Last night while at a restaurant with friends in Beijing, I had one of those quintessential China interactions. It was beastly hot, so I ordered a can of Coke to go with my meal. The waitress responded, “hot or cold?” Lest you think she was off her rocker, hot coke is a thing here! Related […]
Noodles or Peanut Butter?
Everyone needs to have take comfort food with them when they travel. According to this story, the comfort food of choice for Chinese travelers is instant noodles. A recent survey showed that more than 30% make sure they have a supply of instant noodles with them when they travel: The practice is popular among both […]
Butter Chicken on I-80
If you’ve ever driven across Nebraska on I-80 looking for something to eat, you probably found yourself facing a choice among all the fast food standby’s that are clustered around the exits. But if you’re looking for something different, take Exit 248 (near Overton), and head to the gas station/convenience store on the north side […]
