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A Tale of Two Tea Ceremonies
In all the time I was in China I was treated to a chinese Tea ceremony only once. It was in Chongqing. It was sprung upon me before I knew what was happening.
Stuffed Sticky Rice Balls
Among the favourites for Chinese New Year, stuffed sticky rice balls are favoured for their symbolism of family togetherness. Seemed a good choice in these isolating Covid times.
新年快乐 - Happy New Year of the Ox
新年快乐 - a.k.a ‘Happy New Year.’
Don’t expect to hear anything from China for the next ten days - the country is on holiday.
New Year was one of those times in China that really felt like a truly crazy experience.
Masala Chai Milk Tea
So, heading into Dry February for me, I’m looking for interesting drinks to take my mind off the demon drink.
Ganbei - The Most Lethal Word in Mandarin
Ganbei!
One of the most lethal words in the Mandarin language.
I learned the hard way.
A Matter of Taste
While I was living in China I often came across some surprising food examples or combinations which left me awestruck. A typical conversation with a Chinese friend would be:
Bob: (Staring with disbelief at a hoarding by the road) Why is that lolly standing in a field of beans with a shovel?
Advent Calendar - Day 9 - A Brazillian
Recollections of a Brazillian meal in Brussels some years back in the days running up to Christmas, reminded me of a rather engaging cocktail, a Caipirinha.
Advent Calendar - Day 6 - Sinterklaas II
At the risk of appearing to be obsessed with chocolate and alcohol, oh and Belgium. Here is a post that largely revolves around chocolate, alcohol and Belgium.
Advent Calendar - Day 5 - Sinterklaas I
When we travel, Anne-Marie and I often say very little. And when we do, it’s often in shorthand. A few words that sum up …. oh so much.
Zhenjiang Vinegar Scallops
This recipe comes from Zhenjiang, which is an ancient river city. It’s about 150km up the Yangtze from Shanghai. It’s full of temples and the surrounding hills are dotted with bamboo forests.
Sichuan Crispy Chilli Pork
Chongqing in China is about the closest I have ever come to seeing my name up in lights - or am ever likely to probably.
Hovězí Guláš - Czech Beef Goulash
I don’t think I have ever had a bad beef goulash in Prague.
