Turtle Soup I find myself a bit of a hypocrite sometimes when it comes to food. Always thinking that I would never eat anything that could also be a pet, I gave in and ate … more
I am always writing about international cuisine, but today, I am going to take everyone to my country and into a local, traditional Taiwanese restaurant for some authentic island taste. … more
Last year when I visited a fish market at Gothenburg in Sweden, I spotted a prehistoric looking fish staring at me from inside of a fish parlor. This fish is big and flat, with no scales and when the … more
My husband Allan always says that I am "anthropologizing" my cats too much, assigning human feelings and emotions to them which may not be adequate. I differ in my opinion in this issue because … more
This past year, I finally realized that the future can not be manipulated, bent and twisted to one's own desires...The future just happens, and all we can do is to believe that the future holds great … more
I have long read online that there are a group of elephants somewhere in the world who are so clever that they know how to paint. Being somewhat of a realist, I was extremely skeptical about elephants … more
I once attended a medical conference with my husband Allan in Switzerland! We stayed at the SAS Radisson Hotel by Zurich airport where the conference was held and took these photos upon entering the hotel! … more
The recent earthquake and tsunami reminded me of an ancient Azetc word I learned from a Mexican friend a long time ago called OLLIN. When the earth trembles and the big storm invade, the ancient Aztecs … more
Life is like a journey with continual trips that we embark on. Imagine taking a once in a lifetime vacation to your dream destination, but you encounter some bad weather. Knowing that you will only be … more
Today, I learned a new word and it is “GENSHAI”. This word is Indian and it means that you should never treat another person in a manner that would make them feel small- and that includes … more
I am from Taiwan, where the local cuisine is predominantly influenced by our former coloniser Japan. So I grew up eating everything Tempura, fish, vegetable, meat, everything dipped in batter and deep … more
Eating in a Robatayaki restaurant is always full of drama and amusement. This type of Japanese eatery is usually small with a counter, on one side of which are an abundance of a variety of … more
I recently went to a family friend’s wedding in New Delhi, India which included 3 nights of lavish banquets held at different locations with various traditional ceremonies and lots of singing and … more
Casablanca has a population of near 4 million, making it one of the largest cities in Africa. It is today Morocco’s capital in all but administration (Rabat is the political capital). It is the … more
I recently had another blowfish meal in Tokyo’s Ginza area and I am happy I lived to tell my tale again….. Blowfish is called Fugu in Japanese and it’s considered by many gourmets … more