Interview by Alex Grieves of WildChina
Alex Grieves of WildChina met with me last week, to learn more about the ShowShanti project; how it started and where it is going. WildChina facilitates unique ways to travel and see China. Given WildChina’s mission, it was an honor for me to share my story and divulge some fun stories. Read WildChina interviews Shanti Christensen
Please visit the WildChina website to learn more about their great effort helping tourists see a different China
My new assistant, Adeline, has been great, finding more participants and increasing readership in China. Things are progressing for the project and the year is off to a great start. Starting next week, we will visit families in Sichuan and Hunan provinces. SPICY! Stay tuned.
Thank you for reading and your encouraging comments.
Eat well,
Shanti
Author Spotlight
Shanti Christensen (湘緹)
Website http://showshanti.com
Shanti Christensen, storyteller and food explorer, travels China meeting families who teach her their favorite home-style recipes. She writes and photographs for ShowShanti.com while collecting recipes for her future cookbook. Her Filipino mother and Danish-American father passed their wanderlust and passion for food to her through their own stories. Shanti is from San Francisco and has lived in Beijing since January 2007. Shanti enjoys making dinner for friends and family, bringing new flavors and tales to the table.Get your ShowShanti apron!
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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