Category Archives: Post 2: Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper

It is true that a traveler can change his or her appearance, habits and lifestyle, but it’s almost impossible to adopt a foreign taste completely. A person may move to other places and fit in to the new culture, but … Continue reading →

“It is not easy for a traveler to go completely native in her tastes, because food traditions are an essential part of our cultural identity.” Dunlop has my total respect on this matter. I consider myself a very flexible and … Continue reading →

When I traveled to Japan, I found Japanese ramen different from what I thought. I thought Japanese foods tend to be light-flavored and not greasy. However, Japanese ramen are so salty that I feel thirsty after I eat it. But … Continue reading →

Last summer, I have spent a month in a language school at Brighton, England, as an excuse to go to UK. This had been my dream to be in UK since I was little. Before heading to UK, I had … Continue reading →

I totally agree with Dunlop’s point that it is not easy for a traveler to go completely native in her tastes because food traditions are an essential part of our cultural identity because not everyone can adapt the foreign when … Continue reading →

“Shark’s Fin &Sichuan Pepper” is a marvelous book for me. The author’s courage and passion touch me deeply. It’s interesting to understand how a foreigner views Chinese food and its food culture. By Fuchsia’s pan, the book truly presents the … Continue reading →

Because of the different climate and groups of people in China, Chinese people have never been afraid of trying anything eatable. Therefore, using different kinds of material in the dishes bravely is a kind of Chinese specialty. Compared to my … Continue reading →

Human beings tend to do things under a way he or she is strongly familiar with. Just like Dunlop suggests, cultural tradition is something deeply rooted in people’s mind. It serves as a shield for us to keep away from … Continue reading →

There is no difference being gastronomy in Western or Chinese. Appreciating food texture is a great art in both cultures. Through human being’s tongue, which is little but contains ten thousand taste buds, no matter being making from Western or … Continue reading →