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How to Make Classic Mantou… With a Colorful Twist
Better known as Chinese steamed buns, mantou is a staple food in the Chinese diet and very easy to make.
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Expect a Major Downpour Tomorrow (Aug 12)
Earlier tonight (Aug 11) around 7.30pm the Beijing Municipal Flood Prevention Office sent out a message advising Beijing’s residents to take the necessary precautions of tomorrow’s expected downpour.
A Step-By-Step to Homemade Laozao Sweet Fermented Rice
Laozao cooked with glutinous rice balls (汤圆 tāng yuán) is a traditional food for marking the end of Chinese New Year. But without the rice balls, laozao can be served cold and thus becomes a popular option in the 30 degree heat of Beijing’s summer days.
Can Milk Tea Be Healthy? We’ve Got the Secret Recipe!
I love milk tea and usually go out of my way to try every new flavor and enjoy every sip. However, a number of videos showing milk tea shops with unsafe and unsanitary practices, particularly for preparing tapioca balls, and news articles about children being hospitalized post-milk tea consumption have surfaced of late. So my mother and I decided to make our own milk tea – a healthier version that can still bring us a taste of home.
Grandfather’s Tsampa Isn’t for Everyone, but It Means the World to Me
Food can be a powerful way to link ourselves back to our culture and family and the dishes that we love the most usually aren’t the fancy restaurant dishes. They are the ones we grew up with, which are steeped in childhood nostalgia. For me, that one unforgettable dish is tsampa.
I Screamed, You Screamed, We All Screamed at Most of These Ice Creams
Summer has us all panting for some much needed cooling refreshment. But before you grab for that cool looking icicle wrapper, do you know what flavor it is? Or are you brave enough to play flavor Russian roulette? Check some of these weird flavors out and see how they tickle your appetite.
Meet the Young Mind Behind Beijing’s Latest Foodie Sensation, Savour
Unsatisfied with what she found on the food media landscape, Lauren Z took things into her own hands and created Savour, a WeChat official account that serves as a weekly digest about food and the stories behind them.
Making Chicken and Mushroom Pasta, Family Style
Cooking with your family can strengthen the bond between family members, help relieve stress, and can even allow you to pick up a new skill.
3 Steps to Michelin Perfection: Cherry Tomatoes Marinated in Plum Sauce
An easy three-step recipe for the perfect cherry tomatoes in plum sauce from Jing Yaa Tang
Make Noodles as a Family With Bespoke’s Next Lecture Series
I love that businesses are finding ways to adapt to all the changes that have…