My love affair with tofu began some years back though I didn’t eat much of it then–sampling it in tasty Thai dishes, ordering a tofu burger on occasion, torturing my brother with a tofu hot dog (I once snuck him a tofu dog instead of the ‘real’ thing. He was not happy). When I moved […]
Food
Chowin’ Down in Chinatown
Established between 1889 and 1928 (with ongoing renovations) Chicago’s Chinatown has had both a rocky and colorful history. When the first immigrants arrived in the city they experienced intense racial discrimination but soon managed to carve out a unique place for themselves in this new world. Over the years Chinatown has become a favorite of Chicagoans and […]
Taiwanese Eating: Diverse, Disgusting, and Delicious
Taiwanese spend a great deal of their time eating and since my arrival in the country I’ve had my share of foods both fantastic and foul. Duck Blood Soup– When I first arrived in the country, I couldn’t speak any Chinese and had no idea what to eat. My new Taiwanese friend took me out for […]