I live in a city which, according to an older Australian student I met at school, is not the real China. “Nothing here is more than 60 years old,” he said. “I really don’t like Hangzhou.” “But,” he whispered conspiratorially, “I gotta be careful of who I say that to.” I laughed with him at this comment, but still felt bothered …
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Blueberry Bagels
Blueberry bagels inspired me to write this post. More accurately, the lack of blueberry bagels inspired me to write this post. China has odd flavors. It goes without saying that any country different from your norm will have flavors that seem “odd” to the norm of your tastebuds. But really. Here’s a selection of the Lays Potato Chips …