Blog Tag - food culture

Solar Terms 101: Lit up ShuangjiangBe awa with fiery leaves and shining persimmons.  
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
That Raw Garlic on the Table... Is It for a Vampires, or what?
To understand the culinary culture and palate of a certain region, your best bet is to observe what sorts of seasonings are served on the tables of...
Mandarin Monday: A Very Merry Hot Pot (and a Spicy New Year)
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends. With...
Beware! Bones in Baozi!
The rumors are true: A Shandong mom is serving baozi stuffed with pork ribs. That means every customer has to expend extra effort to extract and...