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In Russia, pancakes or “blini/bliny” are honored every year at Maslenitsa, one of the most intriguing religious holidays in the world.
Feb 22, 2012 by Pam Peters in Dalian Lifestyle Guide
UNOME
All Hail Caesar Salad! Salami Gouda Panini! Mango Chicken Sandwich! Cake! and so much more! Your new happy place, so comfortable you wont want to leave!
Dec 2, 2011 by Pam Peters in Food and Dining (3 Comments)
What is Tanghulu （糖葫芦）
Tanghulu 糖葫芦, also called bīngtánghúlu 冰糖葫芦, is a traditional winter snack in northern China, especially in Beijing, Tianjin and the cities of northeastern China and particularly for children.
Nov 26, 2011 in Food and Dining
No Oven No Cry
At times the feeling of nostalgia can be very strong, producing cravings and desires that can only be satisfied with some good ole home-cooking.
Nov 26, 2011 by Pam Peters in Food and Dining
Tian Yuan Su Shi Dian : vegetarian restaurant review
Dalian finally has a Buddhist approved vegan restaurant.
Nov 26, 2011 by Pam Peters in Food and Dining
Veggie Monologues: “to meat or not to meat”?
Who isn’t looking forward to relaxing in the backyard with an ice cold beer and a few sizzling burgers on the BBQ?
Nov 26, 2011 by Pam Peters in Food and Dining
Relish is Reigning this Rainy Season
I’m always looking for some new, magical sauce that can be created at home to add spice to my own love affair of food.
Nov 26, 2011 by Pam Peters in Food and Dining
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Vietnam, 9-day Tour
An amazing journey to Vietnam will make a great adventure for you and your family. This tour is specially designed for Focus on Dalian by CTS (China Travel Service).
Aug 15, 2011 in Travel
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Hangzhou, 2-day Get-Away
Two-day get-away to Hangzhou, China's most famous tourists location.
Aug 15, 2011 in Travel
The Twain: American Cherries in Dalian
Summertime cherries are a bountiful benefit bestowed upon Dalian. Since cherries are my favorite fruit, I asked my Chinese friend Darren (who seems to know most everything) about Dalian cherries.
Jul 7, 2011 by Linda Synnott in Culture
Cafe Soleil
If you love Italian food, you’ll love Dalian’s newest Italian restaurant, Café Soleil, a cozy little café located directly behind the New World Hotel, on Mingzi Street.
Jul 4, 2011 by Pam Peters in Food and Dining (1 Comments)
The Twain: Superstitions about Numbers
Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the Twain shall meet.” Rudyard Kipling The Chinese have reached out to grab items of Western culture—mobile phones, pizza and coffee to name a few. But ...
Jun 28, 2011 by Linda Synnott in Culture
The Twain: Chinglish, Laugh and Learn.
The English language recognizes Chinese culture in words such as Yin Yang (complementary balance in all things), Kung Fu (one of the martial arts) and Feng Shui (the study of environmental balance).
Jun 27, 2011 by Linda Synnott in Culture
The Twain: Weddings
Weddings: The Changing Face of Saying “I Do” in China. “Around 20 percent of the couples who come to us now want a low carbon wedding,” said Claire Pan, creative director of Beijing-based Mocha Wedding Planner.
Jun 27, 2011 by Linda Synnott in Culture
