An American expat’s harrowing ride to two-wheeled freedom If you’d told me, soon after I arrived in Beijing, that I’d ride a bike through the streets of China’s capital during rush-hour, I would’ve asked you what you were drinking. Not that I’m green or timid. At 52, I’d visited over 30 countries and lived abroad… Continue reading Biking Beijing
Have you ever been fascinated by North Korea, wondering how people dress, what they eat, and what the countryside looks like? I’ve been intrigued by the country officially called the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) for years, wondering what it would be like to visit. Unfortunately, U.S. citizens can’t enter North Korea, so I… Continue reading My “Forbidden” Peek into North Korea: Here’s How You can Do it too.
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From potage and purées to gumbos and chowders, Beijing restaurants are rolling out soups in a fusion of flavors just in time for winter.
Exposed beams, skylights, and blond wood furniture give the 30-seat restaurant a bright, modern feel while preserving the Chinese character befitting the neighborhood.
Thanksgiving was just a regular workday in China, and I missed the hustle and bustle of shopping and comparing recipes with 300 million other people.
Between fundraising to educate girls in rural China to providing jobs for the blind, these Beijing eateries have the heart to give back.
Vitamin-rich persimmons have long been used in Chinese medicine for a variety of ailments from high blood pressure to hiccups.
As a food writer and adventure seeker, I knew I had arrived in a country that held unlimited potential. Every meal was a challenge, a discovery, a disappointment, or nirvana.
But the instructor who prepared him the most to succeed in college was China. Yes, I mean the country.
From meaty, cumin-scented lamb skewers to sweet, candied hawthorns, Beijing is filled with food on a stick. These fork-free dishes are perfect for strolling, sharing, dipping, or indulging. If you’ve ever cooked over a campfire or savored a popsicle, then you’ll know that hand-held food is fun for all ages. For those of us staying… Continue reading Pick Up Sticks: Who Says You’re Too Old to Play With Your Food?
It was June 2021 and my husband and I desperately needed a weekend getaway. The “oh, yes, this is why I married you” kind of a getaway.
Kirsten Harrington 