Maltesers vs. Mylikes
Another ‘Chinese’ version, this time it’s candy. Entertaining comparison via TimeOut print version.
Tag: food
pizza box
A clever way to secure the individual-sized pizza for takeout :) And the box was more exciting than the food… haha.
edible oil
Cashews made with ‘edible oil’…. thanks China! =P Cashews, Salt, Edible Oil
fooled by look-alike packaging
Wrigley’s, you fooled me! The green label made me automatically think the flavor would be mint. Instead, I opened the package to find an intensely floral taste in my mouth. Ahhh.. I see, the top of the cap says “herbal” and the side has photos of flowers. Fooled. And not enjoying this gum flavor at […]
true ‘fusion’ food: Bánh mì sandwiches
Bánh mì sandwiches, if you’re not familiar, are a delicious Vietnamese sub that come with a variety of different fillings. What makes the Bánh mì unique (and fusion) is the use of French bread and pâté with traditional Vietnamese ingredients of pickled vegetables and meats. It’s interesting to think about how this sandwich came to exist through French-colonial influences […]
Looking forward to Vancouver!
With a nice list from the NYTimes and DesignWeek Vancouver, I’m sure that I’ll wish I had more than a week to eat my way through the city! I had heard that there’s a great deal of Asian food in Vancouver, but I had no idea that it was to such a great extent. I’ll let you […]