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When one thinks of Spanish food, tapas always come to mind. These little morsels, served with drinks, are what define Spanish eating. Ferran Adria, our most famous chef, says that “more than food; Tapas is a way of life”. As a Spaniard I love sitting or standing in crowded bars; whether eating a traditional, perfectly […]
My latest articles for Focus on Dalian are here! For this issue the International Kitchen section focused on Spain and the fabulous romesco sauce. The Thriving in a Chinese Kitchen section focused on where and what to shop in a city like Dalian. I shared my tips with readers on my favorites food shops […]
When we relocate to China, many of us face having to say bye to four-hob stoves and fancy kitchen equipment and are faced with small kitchens, little countertop space and one-hob burners. There is no need to panic. The Chinese kitchen is, on close inspection ingenious and versatile. For thousands of years they have managed […]
There is much more to Italy than pasta and pizza. Although deservedly popular, it is the vegetable dishes of Italy that surprise with their creativity. With great weather and fertile land it is no surprise that we can find such a wide spectrum of vegetables. Fennel, with its aniseed flavor, sliced thinly and drizzled with […]