Stuart Beaton, our man in Tianjin, writes about dining in high style on Christmas Eve in China. (You can check out Stuart's fabulous podcasts at http://rastous.podomatic.com/). Here's Stu:The name Raffles conjures up images of tropical Singapore, high teas, and gin slings … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Apologies Forthcoming: Stories Not About Mao
I don't know what it is about the Cultural Revolution, but I'm somehow drawn to it, especially when it comes to literature.In my own writing, I've often explored the tolls it took on personal relationships. So last week I was quite excited to read Xujun Eberlein's collection … [Read more...]
Fake food?
Stuart Beaton is back guest blogging about shanzhai, or fakes. This time he goes beyond copy watches and CDs. You can also catch Stu's podcasts at http://rastous.podomatic.com. Here's Stu:For many foreigners, the sight of a chicken coming to the table with the head still on … [Read more...]
‘Tis the season–to give books
When I was younger, I would've been pissed off if I'd gotten all books for the holidays. I can't remember what exactly it was that I wanted, but books always seemed boring and a cop out. But now I can't think of anything I'd rather get.(Flowers, chocolate, and jewelry might … [Read more...]
Meet me at the Pen
Yesterday I took my two little ones up to Chicago for lunch at the Peninsula Hotel. There we met my two sisters-in-law in what's become an annual tradition over the last five years.I like the Peninsula not so much because it's a fancy hotel, but because it reminds me of the … [Read more...]
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