Blog Author - Pauline van Hasselt

Winter Warmer Recipe: How to Make Your Own Chai Tea
Masala Chai literally means “mixed spice tea.” It is a flavored tea beverage with a mixture of Indian spices and herbs.
Healthy Winter Eats: A Dutch Delicacy From Beijing
Stamppot (mash pot) is a traditional Dutch dish of potatoes and vegetables.
A Comprehensive List of Beijing Supermarkets and Food Markets
Beijing has supermarkets galore! But where to go and how to find them? 
Not-to-Miss January Beijing Markets and Bazaars
Each month we round up the news about all the markets, bazaars, and fairs which Beijing has to offer.
A Jingkelong Christmas: Easy Sides With Ingredients From This Chinese Supermarket
We like to set ourselves some challenges and the thought of hopping to all the different stores to make a holiday feast made us tired.
WeChat Contacts You Need to Add, Pt. 2
We are continuing our comprehensive list of WeChat contacts you need to follow.
WeChat Contacts You Need to Add pt. 1
I heard about WeChat three hours after arriving in Beijing.
The True Cost of Moving to Beijing As a Family
I remember when I made the decision together with my husband to move to China.
Beijing's July Market Roundup: Where to Shop for Artisinal Goods and Organic Produce
Each month our sister magazine beijingkids rounds up all the market, bazaar, and fair news that Beijing has to offer.