Hike the Great Wall 长城 from Jinshanling to Simatai.
Four hours of breathtaking views along unrestored-to-restored wall. Wear sunscreen, pack water, and during winter wear layers. Extra time? Camp on the Great Wall.
Wander the corridors of the Forbidden Palace 故宫.
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“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.”
Adelle Davis (American Nutritionist / Writer, 1904-1974)
Beijing, China – Perfect for the 100+ºF / 38+ºC weather we’ve been having; a light summer dinner of four crisp lettuce cups filled with minced chicken sautéed with chillies, string [...]
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Beijing, China – Wide, chewy, and over two feet long; there’s never been a more satiating noodle. I grew up in California thinking my favorite noodles were Chow Fun, but alas, there are wider and funner noodles to be had. Fun.
Biáng biáng noodles (梆梆麵) are a type of noodle found in Continue Reading →
当我离开旧金山的时候，我害怕自己离开那帮有意思的女朋友们，害怕自己再也找不到那样的朋友了。当然，每一个女孩和我的友谊都是他人无法取代的。只是时间的问题吧。我在北京也成功的找到了这样的朋友圈子！
Beijing, China — Until I was about 25, I believed I found better friendships in guys over girls. Later, marvelous realizations appeared as I crept into my late twenties; I found friendships with ladies who love wine, travel, books, art, and conversations without boundaries. When I left San Francisco, I feared I [...]
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Beijing, China — After a delicious celebration at Café Sambal, I was invited by the owner’s daughter, Shauna Cho, to taste dishes from the new organic/vegetarian menu. After eating such a healthy set of dishes, I felt like I did myself a favor. Actually, Shauna did me the [...]
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Beijing, China — Imagine you are walking home from work, school, or catching up with friendly muses when as you enter your neighborhood, you sense familiar things.
Knives chopping against wood
Woman harping at children from the stove
Water gushing from a faucet
Ceramic plates and silver clinking
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麻婆豆腐怎么做呢？下面告诉大家。
Recipe in Chinese for Má Pó Dòufu (麻婆豆腐, Pock-marked Old Mother’s Tofu)
Chengdu, Sichuan, China — I thought I knew what Má Pó Dòufu (麻婆豆腐, Pock-marked Old Mother’s Tofu) was until I had the real thing in Chengdu. Going to the Asian food aisle in a Western supermarket and picking up a packet of Ma Po Tofu instant sauce to help [...]
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Beijing, China — My husband and I left San Francisco and moved to Beijing in January 2007. Leaving the variety of restaurants in San Francisco, though heartbreaking, we found solace in Beijing’s myriad of restaurants. I can still remember when my husband suggested Café Sambal and led me on a [...]
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Three vibrant, colorful aprons to inspire you while creating! Designed by myself to give as gifts of appreciation to participating families. Available for purchase!
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