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A (fake) Olympic achievement
Some friends invited us over for dinner last night to welcome us back to Xiangfan. Jenny’s best friend, Tian Jingsong (and her husband, Liu Jian) hosted the dinner party at their new home. Aware that...
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Cost of educational e(quality)
Following the pervasive, highly pressurized third and final year of middle school in China, preparing for the entrance examination, Jenny’s daughter will enter high school this fall. Top scores equal...
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Indivdiual versus collective
As you are watching the Olympic Games…and if you have even a smidgen of curiosity about one of the primary differences between East and West, I urge you to check out this op-ed piece by David Brooks in...
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The ugly duckling with a swan’s voice
China’s preoccupation with face (mianzi) has two faces, but only one voice. For the “national interest,” Yang Peiyi (l) was replaced with Lin Maoke during the opening ceremonies because “the child on...
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Gold for action and drama
One of the differences between watching the Olympics here in China and back home is the sheer volume of coverage. We moved into our new apartment yesterday and after a full day of unpacking I have no...
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When a lemon is not a lemon
Lemon (Orange) Chicken Marinade: salt, white pepper and 1/2 cup of rice wine (or sherry). Cut 2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into chunks or strips; prepare marinade to your taste, add chicken...
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Lemons roasting in a chicken
Roasted Lemon Chicken 5-6 lb. roaster chicken 2 whole lemons salt pepper 4 tbsp. melted butter Clean, rinse and dry chicken. Use small skewers and lace up rear with kitchen string; tie legs against...
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A lemony day all the way
I somehow got fixated on lemons today, so it’s fitting to end with another of my all-time favorite tangy recipes. In case you missed them, the other two were: “Chinese” Lemon Chicken and American...
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Challenging Ralph Lauren to a fashion duel
In the two years I lived in Guangzhou, I kept meaning to have some tailor-made clothes done, but just never got around to it. However, once the move back to Hubei started looming larger and larger this...
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China Pasticcio has MOVED!!
In order to have more control over the design and functionality of my blog, I’ve moved it to my own domain. Sorry for the trouble, but please follow the link, or right-click to bookmark: Go to China...
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