Strolling along leafy Dongping Lu to D.O.C., our family of four (including our daughters aged seven and two) looked forward to our first brunch there. Let’s face it Mamas, we all love good Italian food, and what better than enjoying the freshest of foods with the family in a great environment? Oh and did I … Continued
In my industry, we form a very close connection with our clients and they feel comfortable discussing their concerns with us. There are a few recurring questions that come up on a daily basis, and which require some attention Why since arriving to Shanghai is my hair and … Continued
by Jamie Barys, Chief Eating Officer of UnTour Food Tours Looking for Shanghai’ Best Xibei (Northwestern) food? The food from China’s northwestern provinces of Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia and Shaanxi is culturally unique in the country. The dishes focus mostly on the halal flavors of Muslim cuisine from China’s 10 ethnic minorities who … Continued
by Jamie Barys, Chief Eating Officer of UnTour Food Tours Looking for Shanghai’s Best Sichuan food? Chuan cuisine – as Sichuan cuisine is known throughout China – relies heavily on five-alarm chili peppers (la) and mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn (ma) to create the mala spicy flavors that have made it world … Continued
Preventing bumps and bruises on kids is as good as preventing global warming by chewing gum. It’s hopeless. Kids are just magnets for it. My little explorer jumped off the dining table when my head was turned; after drying the tears and wiping off blood on his lips, he zipped up the table again. So … Continued
by Karin Tan Baby Steps to Truly Live your Life How often do you give your family the priority over your own? How often do you decide to give the little luxurious treat a miss because it makes you feel guilty? How often do you secretly wish you could shine your life’s potential … Continued
by Jamie Barys, Chief Eating Officer of UnTour Food Tours So you tried the 10 best Sichuan restaurants in Shanghai and are addicted to the mala flavors of the region? You may not be ready to try Chengdu classics like rabbit’s head (麻辣兔头), husband & wife pieces of lung (夫妻肺片) or bubbling blood (毛血旺), and … Continued
by Recipe Nomad These St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shake Whoopie Pies are the most delicious St. Patrick’s Day dessert you’ll ever make! And the mint cream filling is OMG good! Like a Shamrock Shake only a million times more delicious. Share one with a friend or keep them all for yourself! I’m sharing this … Continued