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Real Chinese Food – Snacks Posted by sasha on Mar 7, 2016
We’ve already had three full meals of real Chinese food over the past few months – breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you thought we were finished there, think again – there’s always room for more food in China! Anyone who’s ever been on a bus or a train in China knows just how popular snacks…
Real Chinese Food – Breakfast Posted by sasha on Dec 28, 2015
If you’ve only ever eaten Chinese food at restaurants in Western countries, you might think of it as General Tso’s chicken, egg rolls, and fortune cookies. Not surprisingly, the Chinese food in China looks a bit different. In fact, there are only really a handful of dishes that I’ve seen on menus in the US and…
A Day of Chinese Food Posted by sasha on Sep 30, 2015
Think that Chinese food is General Tso’s chicken and fortune cookies? Get a taste of what real Chinese food is like in this short video that takes you through a full day of eating in China, just like the locals do.
5 Years of Blogging in China Posted by sasha on Aug 17, 2015
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and that old adage must be true, because it’s already been five years since I started writing and making videos for the Chinese Language & Culture Blog. Sitting here now, it’s hard to imagine going back to that place and time when I started here. At the…
Cheap Eats in Shanghai Posted by sasha on Jul 31, 2015
Just because it’s a big, cosmopolitan city doesn’t mean there aren’t awesome cheap eats in Shanghai. Just to prove it, we put together a little video for you!
Chinese Street Food Posted by sasha on Mar 24, 2014
Street eats are some of the best in China – cheap and incredibly delicious! Take a video tour of night markets to learn a bunch about Chinese street food. 驴肉火烧 – lǘ ròu huǒ shāo donkey meat sandwich 饺子 – jiǎo zi dumplings 凉皮 – liáng pí “cold skin” (a cold noodle dish) 包子 –…
All About Chinese Food Posted by sasha on Mar 20, 2014
China is famous for many things – the Great Wall, giant pandas, kung fu, and of course, the food. Chinese cuisine is popular all around the world, and for good reason. The Chinese take great pride in their food, and they love it when foreigners rave about how delicious it is. Throughout the years here…