maria on April 3rd, 2009

Warning: this could also offend you - sorry!
Our last evening in Yangshuo, China was spent with friends enjoying multiple pounds of donkey meat. Both Maria and Gabe gave into this local specialty and realized the meat was actually quite tender!

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maria on December 24th, 2008

A bubbling pot filled with only the ingredients you want…that’s personal hot pot. Gabe was feeling a little under the weather during the Silk Road leg of our travels so the personal hot pot was an easy option. It’s uber-fresh and uniquely yours with a bit of a ‘homey’ feel. If you [...]

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maria on December 8th, 2008

Once we crossed into China from Pakistan, we spent one night in the town of Tashkurgan. There wasn’t much to do here except go meat and beer-crazy with a huge hot pot of braised short beef ribs! Pakistan just didn’t seem to offer the amount of quality meat we craved and alcohol is [...]

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maria on September 6th, 2008

Hong Kong style hot pot is a popular type of cuisine. At the center of the table lies a boiling pot of stew surrounded by plates of fresh vegetables, noodles, raw meat and seafood. You cook the items in the hot pot yourself, actively ensuring that your food is cooked to your liking.
Here’s a raw [...]

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