Category Archives: Eating

Stories about eating in various countries of the world

Polska Polka Party

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Steve

My extended family in Poland really knows how to throw a good party.  We were staying with my aunt and uncle in Laka, a small village near the town of Pszczyna in southern Poland.  Since we were there, they decided … Continue reading →

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The Best Burgers in America

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Steve

I’m an American. I like burgers. I like “French” fries. I am a connoisseur of both food items. You can travel all over the United States and find great burgers and fries in every city and state. Some people talk … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Chinese Dining – Tip #2

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Steve

I think the measure of a Chinese host’s hospitality is how much food he or she can get their guest to eat. Whether it is at one meal or several meals throughout a single day, force feeding the guest with … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Chinese Dining – Tip #1

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Steve

I was in Shanghai to deliver some training to engineers of my company. Every morning the secretary in the office would ask me what I wanted for lunch. Due to my packed schedule, I didn’t have time to go out … Continue reading →

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Great Wall or Bust! – Episode 1

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Steve

You can’t really see the Great Wall of China from space. That is just a myth. You can, however, take a bus tour there from Beijing. I found the brochure in the hotel lobby. It advertised an exciting day visiting … Continue reading →

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