Eggplants…China Style!
Before they came to China, many Westerners hated eggplants because their home countries tend to cook eggplants in a…
Is Your Child A Decision Maker or A Rule Follower?
A local daycare has revealed some interesting differences between the Chinese and Western perspectives on teaching children. Jaden, my three-year-old…
Choose Your Dinner With Dianping & Koubei
If you’re looking for a place to host your next family reunion or friends’ gathering, Chinese people will inevitably…
Every Secret Has A Price Tag
Secrets are like currency, a way to exchange information, build trust and assert dominance. However, the person you tell…
The Stay-At-Home Sausage in Chinese Cuisine
In March, during the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy, some Italian residents reported to the authorities that their Chinese neighbors…
Dealing with Differences in a Mixed Marriage
“Which language do you use when you are having a fight?” This question is constantly asked to John and…
Discover Chinese Desserts
Although Western desserts have a high level of popularity, sweet food has a long history in China. It might…
Haunted House Downtown
A once highly anticipated establishment remains deserted near Bada Road. Today, a gigantic building is one of the most…
Education: Empty Promises & Hollow Threat
John had been pressing me to perform a psychological experiment on our son. The reason why I hesitated at…
The Long Distance Family Challenge
Social distancing has been well-kept in my family, with my husband stuck in Canada and my mother’s husband—my father—staying…
