Togarashi Tuna Poke

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Thai Tuna Poke

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China Trip 2016: Part 2 of 3: The Sights

Fiya’s trip to China: A tale of two extremes.

I get confused by many things in this world. My top three are currently…

  1. Politics (specifically the 2016 election)…
  2. Female emotions and…
  3. How the Kardashians rose to fame.

Then I went to China. Believe me when I say, China is by far the most confusing!

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I am Chinese. Full, 100%, purebred Chinese…but I was born and raised in America. I know how to speak Cantonese (on a very basic level) but I don’t know how to read Chinese (which turns out to be a very valuable skill while in China). Aside from the obvious inability to communicate, what threw me off the most was how this trip was pulled in to two extremes. Here is what I noticed.

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Travel (Are we there yet?)

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The worst part of this trip was the traveling...

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Strawberry Rose Macaron

Strawberry Rose Macaron

Strawberry Rose Macaron

Do you guys remember this movie? It was created in a time that was less politically correct. I mean, the whole movie revolves around vanity. I was fine with it because it was portrayed in such a catchy way…Disney has such a way with music!

“Now it’s no wonder that her name means “Beauty”
Her looks have got no parallel…” ~Beauty And The Beast

My favorite is still “Be our guest”. Check that out here: The Grey Stuff.

Strawberry Rose Macaron

For those that had no childhood  can’t recall the events that took place, let me remind you.

  • The enchantress looked ugly and was turned away.
  • The prince was made to look like a beast to teach him a lesson.
  • Belle looks good so Gaston, the best looking guy in the village, proposed.
  • Belle is initially shocked at the way the Beast looks (ok, this one is und...
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China Trip 2016: Part 1 of 3: The Food

What would a trip be without an absurd amount of food? If you don’t experience at least one food coma every three days then you are doing it wrong.

In the span of 21 food filled days, I have had the pleasure…and displeasure…of trying over 1,000 different treats. That number is correct. If proof is needed then I am more than willing to post a picture of everything I crammed in my face hole or even a picture of my newly acquired muffin top! I’m sure you wouldn’t care to see such horrors so let’s just touch on the really good, the really bad and the really…really random.

There are some items that I don’t have a name for so…I gave them nicknames. Here…We…GO!

The Good (In order from favorite to least favorite):

“Bowl of Respect”: This is the best thing I have had the privilege to eat in years...

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Strawberry Chamomile Tiramisu

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Mint Chocolate Tart

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Dragon Roll “Eggs” (Bon Bons)

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Philly Mac and Cheese

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Deconstructed Bagel and Lox

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