Teaching & Learning English
Exotic food I ordered fettuccine Alfredo at this Italian place in New Haven. It was actually more like tagliatelle. I loved the traditional tomato pastas, and i wasnt too sure how i would like this new type of sauce It came in a big bowl—flat pasta with this creamy sauce. Took a bite. It was … Read more
Caviar is one of the food that I find most puzzling and confusing of. It has this complicated taste and texture (which I will explain later) that I find complicated. 😵💫 Before sharing my personal thoughts, let’s go through some basic info about caviar. According to Bing, Caviar is a delicacy consisting of salt-cured roe … Read more
Today I will share my experience with a highly disgusted food, especially in the western world—— Ingredients In Traditional Sichuan Hot Pot. Before I went to China, I already knew about “freeky“ food Chinese people ate, some of my freinds would ask me the question,” Do Chinese people really eat animal innards?”they all made a … Read more
I wonder if you had ever heard of “fugu”, or puffer fish sashimi. On my trip to Fukuoka, Japan one week ago, for the first time in my life, I tasted raw puffy fish without any dipping sauce. Why it’s exotic and led to many MISUNDERSTANDINGS Unprocessed Puffy fish is very poisonous. Its poison originates … Read more
Eating food is a great way of relaxing, enjoying, and satisfying. But some foods are disgusting. The most exotic food I tasted was silkworms. I tried this in a restaurant while my friends and I were eating together. When an assistant brought us some silkworms, I thought my friends were crazy because how can they … Read more
In Japan, soba cold noodles carry countless stories. Long ago, especially during sweltering summers, they became a regular on people’s dining tables. When everyone discovered that chilled buckwheat noodles had a brilliant taste, this cool and delicious dish was passed down through generations. I still remember the first time I met soba cold noodles—I was … Read more
How I fell in love with tinky tofu As a foodie, I tried a highly controversial dish a few years ago(but not exactly exotic)—stinky tofu. I first tried it at a snack street very close to my home. That day, while shopping with my mom, a peculiar smell caught my attention. “What’s that smell?”I asked, … Read more
History of Natto Natto, Japan’s sticky fermented soybean dish, has a long history. It likely started over 1,000 years ago, possibly in the Yayoi period (300 BC–300 AD). Legend says it was discovered by accident when cooked soybeans wrapped in rice straw fermented naturally. The straw had bacteria called Bacillus subtilis, which turned the beans … Read more
England is renowned for its quaint countryside villages, unique historical sites and typical “British weather”. However, English cuisine is not one of the first attractions that comes to mind. Instead, the English are infamous for their bland food and lack of cooking skills, having the tendency to take some perfectly fine ingredients and boil them … Read more
I don’t really remember what I ate, but In fact, some of the food in the restaurants was great! But all I remember is this random burrito ha-ha I went to the United States in the summer vacation from Grade 7 to Grade 8. I had never been to the United States, Britain or Canada … Read more
As a Chinese teenager, you might think I like traditional Chinese food the most, but there’s something about this Western dish that has been my favourite dish My first encounter with Buffalo Chicken was at a local restaurant that is specialized in American cuisine. I was curious and decided to give it a try. The … Read more
