Food and Chinese Culture - the Relationship between the Two
Explore the symbolic significance of food in Chinese culture, and how Chinese philosophical beliefs such as yin and yang influence the Chinese diet.
Don't Drink the Water!
Traveler's Diarrhea - Simple tips for avoiding this common travel illnes
Traveler's Diarrhea - Simple tips for avoiding this common travel illnes
Chinese Holiday Calendar for the Year of the Rat (2008)
Chinese New Year may be China’s biggest excuse for a party, but it’s not the only one. There are many Chinese holidays throughout the year, and most have their own special celebration food. Because Chinese holidays are based on the lunar calendar, the date on the Gregorian calendar changes from one year to the next. Here is a Chinese holiday calendar with dates and information about the…
Chinese New Year may be China’s biggest excuse for a party, but it’s not the only one. There are many Chinese holidays throughout the year, and most have their own special celebration food. Because Chinese holidays are based on the lunar calendar, the date on the Gregorian calendar changes from one year to the next. Here is a Chinese holiday calendar with dates and information about the…
Chinese Versions of Classic Dishes
Chinese Versions of Classic Dishes
Chinese Versions of Classic Dishes
A Matter of Taste
We've all heard about the four tastes - sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. But is there a fifth taste?
We've all heard about the four tastes - sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. But is there a fifth taste?
Five Elements Theory
While not as well known as yin and yang, the five elements theory is at the cornerstone of Chinese culture. Learn about the role the five elements theory plays in Chinese cuisine.
While not as well known as yin and yang, the five elements theory is at the cornerstone of Chinese culture. Learn about the role the five elements theory plays in Chinese cuisine.
Five-Spice Powder
Is five-spice powder the first "feel-good" drug?
Is five-spice powder the first "feel-good" drug?
Yin and Yang in Chinese Cooking
Want to know the difference between yin and yang foods? Learn how the Chinese apply the principles of yin and yang in Chinese cooking.
Want to know the difference between yin and yang foods? Learn how the Chinese apply the principles of yin and yang in Chinese cooking.
Food Feng Shui
Learn how to increase your energy by optimizing the feng shui of your food.
Learn how to increase your energy by optimizing the feng shui of your food.
Symbolic New Years Food
Learn about the symbolic meaning of foods traditionally eaten during the Chinese New Year season.
Learn about the symbolic meaning of foods traditionally eaten during the Chinese New Year season.
Eating China
Chinese Food Culture and History - a culinary journey through the cuisine of China and Taiwan.
Chinese Food Culture and History - a culinary journey through the cuisine of China and Taiwan.
Bio
Bio of Feng Shui Expert Leslie Jacobson
Bio of Feng Shui Expert Leslie Jacobson