Tag: Food
I’m Ready
by Sean on Feb.14, 2010, under Daily Life
Before I went to Australia, I told myself that from the time I leave Wuhan onward and for the rest of my life, I’m going to do the things I’ve always wanted to do without hesitation. As a result, I went bungee jumping as a nice start to scratching off things from my list. Ever since I got back from my trip, I’ve felt different. I’ve felt better. I think I knew this was going to happen, so I’m not shocked, but it’s something I need to address.
To continue, within the first week of arriving back in China, I got a tattoo to celebrate the almost two years here, as well as it being my 24th birthday and the Chinese Zodiac’s return to the Tiger year (the year in which I was born). I’ve always said that money isn’t that important to me and I only really need enough to survive. The problem with this idea is that I could never save enough to have kids or a wife and make sure they’re happy too. With this came my latest break: I think I’m ready to leave China.
I’ve had some amazing experiences and travel opportunities, and they’ve really made the new me come out and I’m glad for that, but I think it’s time to move on and leave China behind for a different culture, a different location, and a much better salary. I came to China because I knew nothing about Asia and wanted to learn about it. I learned a great deal of Chinese (even though I wish my knowledge were much better), the history, the people, and the food.
Beyond the Land
by Sean on Jul.25, 2009, under Daily Life
In this extremely trying and hot time, all I can think about is Australia. Beaches, Water, BBQ, oh my! As much as I spend my time thinking about my trip, I know it’s not for another 5 months, which makes it all the more exciting and depressing. I already bought my visa to Australia. It cost $20 and will not show up on my passport as a piece of paper, but rather, the Australian computers will show I’m allowed to enter.
For now, all I can do is work my ass off and earn as much money as possible from as many different sources. What I mean by this is, I currently still have the part time job at Rise, and they gave me an extra 24 hours for August!
Photo of the Day 6/22
by Sean on Jun.22, 2009, under Israel, Photos
Austria
The idea of markets hidden away in small alleys isn’t special to Asia. This occurs throughout the world, and is prevalent in Israel. Inside the walls of Old Jerusalem, you can see a fresh food market with many fruits, vegetables, snacks, and spices. The best thing about these markets is that Jews and Arabs peacefully co-exist. Being an American Jew and served by an Israeli Arab was no problem for them, and the people seemed happy to see visitors from other countries interested in them and their wares. I sampled many tasty snacks, sadly none of which I can remember the names for.
Living in China, we experience the same style of food markets, and I have to say it’s a far better experience feeling the breeze carelessly float through these alleys than to walk through an air conditioned mega-mall which sucks energy out of the planet at a rate faster than you can imagine.
Photo of the Day 5/25
by Sean on May.25, 2009, under Photos
Dim Sum in China
If you’ve ever been to China, then you know that the Chinese food you are served in your home country is very different from the national and local cuisines within China. Dim Sum is a classic example of this. Cantonese cuisine is chock full of dumpling-style dishes with many different types of things inside. Some have vegetables, some have meats, while others lobster, crab, etc. It’s usually spicy and very filling, but the cost and tastiness outweigh the bloated feeling you come away with.
Although this style of cooking was developed and is common in the Canton area of southern China, it has spread to other regions of the country. At the Dim Sum restaurant here in Wuhan, waitresses wheel food carts around and stop at the tables. You select the food you want to eat, but this slow style of eating can be dangerous, as the food comes in small portions. You might be quick to order more than you can handle!
Photo of the Day 5/23
by Sean on May.23, 2009, under Photos
Food market in Jerusalem, Israel
Like the rest of the Middle East and Asia, fresh food markets exist in alleyways and anywhere else people can set up shops. The food comes straight from local farms called “Kibbutzim,” which means “gathering,” and is where many people live together as a community and share in the responsibilities. This includes helping raise each other’s children.
The First Aliyah in the 1880s brought 15,000 Jews to Palestine, as it was then known. In order to survive, they formed these small communities in which to farm. Because they had emigrated from Russia after years of torment, most of them were poor and unskilled at farming. Within a year of their arrival, they were forced to rely on handouts from others. They took the donations and purchased equipment, with which to advance their farming knowledge.
Today, only about 5% of Israel’s population live on Kibbutzim, but the food they produce is very good and available at your local food market!
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