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85 Broads Dinner: Spirited stories from the women of Hua Dan

On February 8, 2012 By

Lively, bold, and unconventional — Spirited stories from the women of Hua Dan.

Guest speakers Caroline Watson (CEO, Founder) and Dong Fen 董芬 (Operations Manager)
tell the stories behind the organisation using theatre to inspire
the full potential of migrant women and children.

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We leave with our sights full, lenses changed, and inspired to more than a thousand words.

Playdate with The Beijinger

On February 3, 2012 By

Beijing, China — As I was featured Playdate for February’s issue of The Beijinger, Tiffany Wang (style and living editor) tagged along with me one crisp morning, to my neighborhood market.

Check out the story here. (Shanti Christensen, Blogger and Photographer — PDF)

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My mom (Maribel) with grandfather (Willam Farr Christensen) and grandmother (Florence Christensen)

Grandma, goodbye

On December 30, 2011 By

Today, my grandmother, my last grandparent, passed away.

I have my gratitude and memories to carry with me. As I spend time with family, the more I covet the stories told and wish to know the stories no one remembers. While we step forward into our next days… into 2012… let’s think about the stories [...]

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85 Broads Beijing dinner at Royal Smushi House, Nov 15

On November 8, 2011 By

85 Broads Beijing presents an inspiring dinner with guest speaker May Xue, CEO of premier contemporary art institution UCCAin the 798 art district. Creativity extends to the dinner menu. Please join us.November 15, 2011

6:30 p.m. – Registration
7:00 p.m. – Opening Remarks & Speaker Introduction
7:30 p.m. [...]

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Beijing Chi Fan for Charity & wine tasting at Temple Restaurant

On November 7, 2011 By

A grey autumn day didn’t keep me indoors this past Saturday.

Wine seminar at Temple Restaurant

A wine seminar held at Temple Restaurant Beijing woke up my senses with Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from Burgundy, taught by Marco Caschera, directeur of export for Vincent Girardin. The event was coordinated [...]

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Sky Light Popup Café at Beijing Design Week; tacos, sand ginger chicken, & more

On October 6, 2011 By

Beijing, China — After catching glimpses of popup cafes in California and New York via Twitter or blogs, I felt inspired to participate in one, but wondered how. Beijing Design Week offered that opportunity. Kupa Studio’s Raina Ho and Wang Wei set up Sky Light [...]

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ShowShanti cooking at Sky Light pop up café

On September 29, 2011 By

Beijing, China — Last Saturday, I ‘popped’ into Kupa Studio’s Sky Light Pop Up Café during Beijing Design week. Co-founder, Rania Ho, invited me to cook what I please. I felt inspired! Come share the inspiration this weekend as I share one of my favorite recipes from Guangdong — Sand Ginger Chicken (沙姜焗鸡).

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85 Broads Beijing: Summer Cocktails

On August 14, 2011 By

Summer cocktails Tuesday, August 23 — 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Please join the 85 Broads Beijing Chapter for cocktails — Buy one get one free. We welcome you to share this invitation with friends.

Mesh — At The Opposite House

11号 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100027
010-64176688 | Directions

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85 Broads Beijing chapter dinner features women in the lead

On June 21, 2011 By

Beijing, China — As one of the officers with 85 Broads Beijing chapter, I have the pleasure of facilitating inspiring dinners featuring amazing women who make a difference in various industries. This month, our esteemed guest speakers reign as leaders in their careers and highlight important values in their success. As Michelle Li explores [...]

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Maison Camus launch celebration: VIP entry exclusive giveaway!

On June 14, 2011 By

First four readers to send me their name + email + favorite French dish will have their names added to the VIP guest list of this exclusive event. Deadline Thursday, June 16th 10:00 a.m.

Email contact@showshanti.com

Maison Camus welcomes you to their private VIP lounge and outdoor terrace, this Friday the 17th of June 2011.

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Yellow River Noodles opens in Shin Kong Place Beijing

On June 2, 2011 By

Beijing, China — My favorite Shaanxi restaurant serving fat, chewy noodles has just opened another location in Shin Kong Place (新光天地店开业大吉)! Yellow River Noodles (黄河水) is a family brand of over 20 years with a venue next to the National Art Museum (美术馆店) and a second [...]

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Share your foodie-love story. Get the apron!

On June 2, 2011 By

Cook in a ShowShanti apron. I cook in mine, but I like to wear it while writing as well.

Share your story

Be a guest writer. I’m giving away an apron for selected guest blogs published* on ShowShanti. Feel like splashing your kitchen with some color? Feel like writing? Feel like sharing your heart and stories?

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