Western press is rife with mentions of KFC’s and McDonald’s meteoric rise in China’s grab-and-go dining culture, but don’t buy the hype. … Read More
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Get Those Elbows Off the Table
Turns out chewing with your mouth full isn’t a universal no-no, and while foreigners might be offended by the burping, spitting and bone chewing that accompany most meals with locals, there’s a lot we can do to offend our Chinese hosts as well. … Read More
Chinese Aphrodisiacs
With the most commercially romantic day of the year just behind us, Saveur has a great slideshow of the top international aphrodisiacs, but read on to find out what the Chinese use to get their mojo going. … Read More
Chinese Tomato & Eggs
We love They Draw and Cook, and now they’ve illustrated one of our favorite homestyle Chinese recipes! … Read More
Winter Warmers: Hotpot Alternatives (Part 4 of 4)
Part of four a four-part hotpot review series. Dip, cook, eat, repeat. … Read More
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