The peach tree is actually native to China. It was brought over to Europe via Persia, or modern day Iran. Interestingly, peach and nectarines are from the same species. And in 2018, China produces 62% of the world total peaches and nectarines. That’s all for your botanical lesson today. Back to the food tasting lesson. …
I reviewed drinks from this brand a while back here. While the drink itself was nothing to shout about, the experience of drinking milk from a baby bottle was quiet unique. I was very excited when I found this in Singapore. What more, it came in a girl and boy bottles! So, from an experience …
When visiting Hangzhou, China, there are a few must do. You must visit the beautiful and historical West Lake. You must also try the Longjing (龙井) or Dragonwell tea. These are grown in Hangzhou. The taste of Longjing (龙井) tea is very unique. It’s hard to explain how it taste, but you know it when …
Once upon a time, I thought that these biscuits sticks were a good food for dieting. How wrong was I. These sunflower seeds will win hands down. Why? Well, to eat it, first you need to crack the seeds open. After all those difficult acrobatics from your lips and tongue, all you will get is …
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What do you do when you have some Indian green chutney and some Chinese soy bean pudding? Mix them, of course! Green chutney is a common Indian condiment made of mint, coriander, garlic, ginger and cumin. Chinese soy bean pudding is also known as douhua 豆花, soya bean pudding or tau foo fah. Recipe: Put …
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Cookies are not native to Hainan. So if a company were to launch a cookie in Hainan, what flavor should it be? Without a doubt, of course coconut! There’s an abundance of coconut in Hainan. But coconut alone may not appeal to the masses. Then it’s obvious. Just add the most popular cookie flavour, chocolate. …
The famous Singapore Hainanese chicken rice is said to be inspired by the Wen Chang chicken from Hainan, China. Wen Chang chicken is actually not a dish, but a breed of chicken that is famous in Hainan. The cooking style of the Singapore chicken rice is said to be based on the Hainan way of …
Another vegetable based chip. This time, it’s yam. A note here. These chips are made of Chinese yam, also known as Chinese potato or Nagaimo (Japanese name). It’s not the purple yam that is more common in tropical countries. Ok, science lesson done. Let’s taste. It’s cut into small flat squares that are slightly curved …
Sometimes I wish that I’m a baby again! Just eat, sleep and poo. And repeat. Well, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the opportunity present itself on the supermarket shelves in Hainan. Strawberry milk in a baby bottle! I bought one back and quickly asked my wife to feed me! Ah.. the joys …
If you have not heard of Haidilao, you should check it out. In Hainan, they give out these fried rice as post meal bites. Calling it fried rice is a bit misleading. These are not the fried rice that most people know. These are more like rice chips or Rice Krispies. Yes, those breakfast cereal, …
