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According to the New York Times, we just might avert a trade war with China because of the Chinese people's love of one particular poultry part. The headline says it all: Chewy Chicken Feet May Quash a Trade War. I'm thinking this must be the Chinese trade mantra: "Millions for Defense, But There's Plenty Left Over for Chicken Parts."...Macaroni Soup with Ham for Breakfast in Hong Kong
[Flickr: ulteriorepicure] The concept of a steamy bowl of soup for breakfast is common in many cultures, specifically in Hong Kong where it involves the combination of soft elbow noodles with salty ham strips in a light broth. As Ulterior Epicure points out after enjoying some recently, it's a good example of Hong Kong food since it adapts Western foods (macaroni and ham) to fit Chinese cuisine (a hot broth soup in the morning). Some even suggest throwing frozen green peas into the mix. Are you a fan of breakfast soups?...Photo of the Day: Buddha-Shaped Pears
[Photograph: Central European News] I'd feel funny chomping into the head of one of these Buddha-shaped pears, but they're popular in their home city of Hexia, China. Farmer Gao Xianzhang spent six years perfecting his Buddha pear-making craft, resulting in this season's crop of 10,000 pears, each one grown in its own mold. The price of one of these cute pears? About $8. Related Finally! A Heart-Shaped Watermelon Spherical Is Out: Human-Shaped is In...Shanghai's Wujiang Snack Street to Be Demolished at Year's End
Photograph from avezink on Flickr Sad news out of Shanghai, as yet another story of street-vendor abatement crosses the news desk at SEHQ. From channelnewsasia.com: Flip through any guide book on Shanghai and the Wujiang Snack Street is listed as a must-see for tourists. But come end-2009, reprints are in order. This is because the famous tourist attraction will soon be demolished to make way for up-market shopping malls. It was already partially renovated last August. More news here: "Last Call on Skewers." And a guide on what to eat there—while you still can. [via Coldmud]...Joyful Little Photo Essay About a Breakfast Spot in Hong Kong
Mochachocolata-Rita You might not live in Hong Kong, but surely you can relate to the joy of finding a charming little place that seems to have taken shelter from the winds of change: Last weekend, I accidentally found this charming old cafe just beside the hideously renovated Western Market in Hong Kong's Sheung Wan district.... I bet such an old place should have a regular crowd of customers, where everybody knows each other's names, chit chats about the golden olden days of Hong Kong, the Brits, the economic crisis, their biggest mah jong win, the flat-chested girls/skinny boys they went after/who went after them. Sliced beef noodles topped with fried egg (pictured) are a standout, says Mochachocolata-Rita. Hoi On...Fake Brands Mall Set to Open in China
The Mirror has a story about a fake-brands mall in China, where food options include McDnoald's, Bucksstar Coffee, and—the best one—Pizza Huh. The pictures on the site are just crappy enough to make me think this might be some sort of Photoshop hoax, but the website reports that there's been some anger about the venture: "City bosses are under pressure to ban the soon-to-be opened mall after pictures of the fake stores were leaked, causing uproar amongst angry consumers who feared they'd be ripped off." [via Phauxtoe]...Photo of the Day: Hand-Pulled Noodles in Shanghai
Photographer Peter Cunningham took this great photo of a man making hand pulled noodles in Shanghai. Look at those noodles fly! Related Translation of Lan Zhou's Chinese Menu Knife-Sliced Noodles and Boiled Dumplings at Super Taste in Chinatown Off the Beaten Path: Golden Shopping Mall in Flushing...Chinese Chef Awarded Three Michelin Stars
Chan Yan Tak, one of whose dim sum dishes was once described as "like eating clouds," has become the first Chinese chef to be awarded three Michelin stars. Despite the celestial nature of his cooking, we're told that the executive chef of Hong Kong's Lung King Heen is a very modest man. With no formal culinary training, he started working in kitchens at the age of 13. Mr. Chan is in good company. Only one other restaurant in the Hong Kong-Macau Michelin Guide unveiled today was awarded the maximum three stars; it's run by a chef you may have heard of—Joël Robuchon. Take a peek at Lung King Heen's menu. Of particular note is the Children's Menu, which is split...Vegetable Artist in Beijing
Photographs from Paris-Beijing Gallery Beijing-based artist Ju Duoqi uses vegetables to recreate famous pieces of art. Guardian.co.uk has a video showing the artist in action. View more of her artwork at Paris-Beijing Photo Gallery. Related Carl Warner's Worlds of Food Art Sausage Art in Russia Have a Set of Carving Knives? Time to Play with Your Food!...Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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8 Delicious Chocolate Cakes and Pies for Valentine's Day
Some might say that chocolate on Valentine's Day is about as unoriginal as you can get. We all remember the first heart-shaped box of overly sweet chocolate bonbons from grade school Valentines. But chocolate gift-giving needn't be a cliché. This year, let's bake our sweethearts chocolate cakes and pies instead! Here are 8 delicious recipes perfect for celebrating your love (of chocolate.)
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