Blog Author - Marissa Kennedy

Je Ne Sais Gua? A Guide to Beijing’s Squashes
Your friendly neighborhood wet market offers delicious varieties of delectable gourds that are not only flavorful, but also easy on the pocket.
The Experience of Roujiamo
Woosh … woosh … klomp! Upon entering the Shoupiaoyuan Park (售票员公园, "ticket seller park") the first thing you’re likely to see is an 80-year-old...
Starch Madness: Pie Squared Brings Detroit to Chaoyang
Let’s do word association: Wudaokou: students, Sanlitun: entertainment, Shunyi: suburbia. The longstanding stereotype of Shunyi as a diaspora expat...
Northern Capital Picnic: How to Make a Sino-Sammie
Summer picnics can be a drag when we can’t find all the comforts of home. No lukewarm macaroni dripping with mayonnaise, no mushy potato “salad”...