Where’s the Beef (or Any Food)?

Posted August 14th, 2008 by Josh

I’ve been to three events now, and have had lots of fun at all of them, even though I was hugely disappointed by the US soccer team and flyweight boxer I was cheering for. The crowds are fun, the beer is dirt cheap and the Chinese fans are super friendly. One huge complaint that I’ve [...]

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That’s a Bunch of Dog Meat!

Posted March 3rd, 2008 by Josh

Here’s a Beijing picture that won’t be showing up in the 2008 Olympics guide:

I’ve heard it tastes like hedgehog.

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Thanksgiving Fried Rice!

Posted November 22nd, 2007 by Josh

To be honest, I’ve never really celebrated Thanksgiving in China. My first year (2001) the university I worked at sent all the foreign teachers to a Chinese restaurant. The director of foreign affairs clearly had no interest in being there, and sat himself at a table of his cohorts and did not speak to the [...]

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