Shunyi Family Foodie: Carlin Has an Eye for a Pie
The name Carlin is synonymous with pies for many Beijingers, so we were delighted to…
Browsing: Food
Interstellar Food at Space Lab
I heard about this restaurant on one of the parenting WeChat groups: food delivered through…
Shunyi Family Foodie: Fresh Pasta, Faster, from La Factoria
It’s noticeable how many of the products featured in Shunyi Family Foodie have been “comfort…
Shunyi Family Foodie: Tasty Pastry and Filling Fillings from 2 Guys and a Pie
The word “pie” has different meanings in different cultures. If you’re from North America, you…
Shunyi Family Foodie: Elvira’s Nuts Fuel Up the Family
Elvira’s Nuts – it’s not a comment on the sanity of Elvira Zaera Tamargo, though…
Biang Biang Mian – Hard to Write, Easy to Chomp
“You’ve never heard of biang biang mian? It’s really famous.” My kids’ incredulity was genuine.…
Beijing Authorities to Ban Sale of Ice Cream
After last year’s ban on soft cheese, another popular dairy product has come to the…
Shunyi Family Foodie: Andy’s Craft Sausages Provide a Taste of Home
I have written before about how food can provide a deep sensory and emotional connection…
Chopsticks Taboos: 12 Unholy Ways to Pick Up Your Food
The use of chopsticks to pick food up from the plate will earn you several…
Word! The Stories Behind 7 Common Spring Festival Foods
If you’ve been in China for Spring Festival before, you know the best part is…