We recently had the pleasure of a pleasant Saturday afternoon making fresh strawberry jam with the one and only Amelia, of Amelia’s Marketplace. For the uninitiated, her jams, chutneys, and homemade tomato ketchups are OUT of this world! … Read More
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Yes, There were runners in China in the 1950’s
And we have photographic evidence! Shanghaiist has a cool gallery up of what Beijing used to look like before they quadrupled the size of Tiananmen Square. Here’s the one of the runners, but click through for more black and white historical goodness. … Read More
Organic Eating in Shanghai
For a reasonable fee, BioFarm will deliver a box of fresh vegetables and tofu each week right to your door. The boxes come in 3 sizes, so you can control how much you receive if you are just one person, or a small family. … Read More
Live Chinese Video-Beijing Edition
It’s not often that we can say we actually enjoy an advertising campaign, but these new short films from EF are surprisingly awesome. … Read More
Homemade From the Heart
Trying to satisfy cravings for childhood flavours and native cuisines can be one of the most disappointing aspects of expat life. We sat down with five women who have created culinary cottage industries in an attempt to bring a taste of home to Shanghai. … Read More