Foshan, Part 2: Wine, culture, and unique easy recipes in Guangdong

This is the second post by guest blogger Shanti Christensen. Fóshān, Guǎngdōng (Foshan, Guangdong), CHINA — After a thrilling market experience, Qiūfán brings me to her apartment. Her apartment is a stark contrast to most...

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March 9, 2010

The thrill of a Guangdong farmer’s market!

This is the first post by guest blogger Shanti Christensen. Fóshān (佛山), CHINA — Every great meal begins with the fun adventure of grocery shopping. This may be tedious for some, but for me it’s...

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December 4, 2009

Henan: The Home of Kung Fu

Kung fu is synonymous with China. Not unlike giant pandas, dumplings, Mao, The Great Wall and Qingdao beer … eventually, it will creep into conversation. Perhaps this has become even more the case since 2008,...

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November 4, 2009

What are the similarities between a Chinese funeral and wedding?

“We sat around the table on stools, lunching on simple foods, stir-fried greens, meats and rice. Nainai had her bowl as well – placed by one of her grandsons at the foot of her coffin....

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March 23, 2009

The taste of Chinese Tea

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August 5, 2008

Guizhou: Preserving Cultural Traditions of China

In Guizhou (southwestern China), I joined a family of four from North Carolina, on a trip entitled "Hidden Tribes of China." We were led by our highly energetic guide, Xiao, a lifelong Guizhou native whose...

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