Author: Xiumei Dong
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Video: Sushi for dessert? Why not try exotic fruit sushi
One of my favorite dessert after a delicious Thai meal is Mango sticky rice. Somehow the combination of the fresh mango and coconut favored rice create that perfect balance of the sweet, sour and yet creamy taste. In this blog, we are going to take the paring into a whole another level: Exotic Fruit Sushi.…
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Seriously, you gotta try the food in Israel!
In Israel, there is something called “Kashrut”, a Jewish dietary law that “forbids” some Jewish-Israelis from eating many different types of food including pork, shrimp, lobster, and crab. Although only a small percentage of Israel’s population strictly observes these laws, since the majority of Israelis are Jewish, the laws affect both food preparation and availability…
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Audio: Some of the things I have learned about the coffee culture in Buenos Aires
“In Argentina, we call Starbucks coffee ‘dirty water,’” an Argentinian friend told me during our lunch in a small town near Buenos Aires. He said if you go to a coffee shop in Argentina, you say “un café”, you won’t get the medium or large size of coffee people order in America. You’ll mostly…
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Tofu Cheesecake
It is finally the holiday season! It is the time of the year when you are getting back together with your family, preparing for the holiday feast, and trying different recipes. BUT! At the same time, not gaining weight with all of the delicious food available. Therefore, the ingredient for this post: Tofu-an ingredient that’s…
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Audio: From “Grow Responsibly” to “Sip Slowly”-A Coffee Tale With Expert Eric Resch
Have you ever thought a good cup of coffee can be just as exquisite as a good glass of wine? Coffee has evolved from a utilitarian pick-me-up to a more refined drinking culture distinguished by features including fragrance, aroma, flavor, balance, etc. In this blog, we will dissect these technical terms and learn about the…
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Megumi’s Comfort Food
MADISON, WI– At the Library Mall, there is a food cart named Zen Sushi that serves homemade Japanese cuisine. In this 10-by-12-foot wooden cart decorated with hundreds of origami paper cranes, Megumi Lohrentz hopes to make the world smaller by comforting her customers with homemade food she prepares every day. Megumi carefully hands over the…
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Durian Mille Crêpe Cake
CAUTION: DURIAN MIGHT NOT BE FOR EVERYONE! What Is Durian? In Southeast Asian countries, durian is widely regarded as the “king of fruits”. Durian is the only fruit banned from airline cabins, hotels, and public transportation. The reason? It’s overwhelming, disgusting smell. It’s edible flesh emits a distinctive odor that is strong and penetrating, even…
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