Tag Archives: Shenzhen

Study Chinese, Learn English: Signs in China

Posted on April 26, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

Where’s a mirror when you need one? Whether or not you’ve visited China, you may have seen photos from that part of the world. Half of the time, the photos might be of pollution – in which case, have fun … Continue reading →

Posted in China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia, Hotels, Human Nature | Tagged backwards, China, Chinese, English, Engrish, hotel, language, mirror, Shenzhen, sign, writing | Leave a comment

Fried Mantou with Condensed Milk (China)

Posted on March 29, 2015 by findingfoodfluency

When much of the world thinks of Chinese food, do bread, dairy and dessert often come to mind? I’m not even referring to ingredients or dishes from hundreds or thousands of years ago, or Chinese restaurant kitchens adapted to local … Continue reading →

Posted in China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia, Food & Drink | Tagged bread, China, Chinese, dairy, Dessert, food, milk, Shenzhen, sweet | 16 Comments

You Win Some, You Lose Some. In This Case, Darwin Lost.

Posted on August 20, 2013 by findingfoodfluency

A friend of mine who was teaching in Shenzhen, China at the time tipped me off to a fascinating series of exhibits at the city’s science museum (in Chinese; it seems to have moved, and is now by the intersection … Continue reading →

Posted in (Inhuman) Nature?, China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia | Tagged China, Darwin, evolution, Shenzhen, weird | 5 Comments

Checking In and Putting Out: Shenzhen’s Conception Hotel

Posted on April 23, 2013 by findingfoodfluency

Normally, I’d come to this neighborhood to get street kebabs, apples and qiegao. That’s all good and well, and mostly harmless (except maybe towards my digestive system), but when I’m not at home, I tend to look up. That’s when … Continue reading →

Posted in China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature, pop culture | Tagged China, family planning, hotel, Shenzhen | 7 Comments

General Tso’s 8th Floor Walk-Up: Rotisserie Realtors in China

Posted on December 10, 2012 by findingfoodfluency

Walking by real estate offices in China might make you wonder. Wonder what? Now that’s the important question. The men are usually outside dun’ing, that is, squatting, at the edge of a step, in addition to smoking and texting, often at … Continue reading →

Posted in China & Hong Kong, Food & Drink, Human Nature | Tagged chicken, China, real estate, rotisserie, Shenzhen, Street Food | 1 Comment

Chocolate Cheese? China’s Convinced

Posted on September 2, 2012 by findingfoodfluency

First, thanks to everyone for helping me reach 5000 detourists (visitors)! Have you enjoyed the journey thus far? I can’t remember the last time I ate American cheese, which according to wisegeek.com isn’t even cheese, but if it’s unhealthy, makes … Continue reading →

Posted in China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia, Food & Drink | Tagged cheese, China, chocolate, dairy, sandwich, Shenzhen | 6 Comments

Stuffed animals, video games and cigarettes: Chinese claw machines

Posted on March 17, 2012 by findingfoodfluency

Claw machines aren’t something I have fond memories of at any point in my life. (Link thanks to clawmachinesdirect.com) If you are unfamiliar with the premise, you first rob your parent or guardian of all of their silver coins, hasten … Continue reading →