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Yummy Links: From Recipes Gone Wrong to Pucco Cupcakes
- What to do when a recipe goes wrong. — The Kitchn
- Quickly catch up on Slow Food Nation. — Chow
- Meet the biggest Chinese restaurant in the world.
Is China's Oreo Really an Oreo?
If you're ever in China and have a strange craving for an Oreo cookie, you're going to be out of luck. According to the Wall Street Journal, back in 2005 Kraft Foods revamped its iconic cookie there, replacing it with four thin crispy wafers, a layer of vanilla cream, thin layers of chocolate cream, and a coating of chocolate. The Chinese weren't keen on eating the traditional biscuit-style cookies, so Kraft — after testing 20 prototypes on consumers — changed the cookie to appeal to the masses.
Would You Drink Yak Butter Tea?
When I was in Tibet last year, one of the things we tried was yak butter tea. Popular in Tibet and southwestern China, this drink is made from tea, yak butter, and salt. It's very warming, and according to tradition, your cup (or bowl) is constantly refilled and never empty.
Would You Eat This Animal Part?
There are loads of gimmicky restaurants out there, and the one that's getting all the attention right now is the penis restaurant in China. That's right, quit your giggling, I did indeed say penis. According to the folks at the Times — who tried several different kinds — it was actually pretty tasty.
Would You Eat a Scorpion?
I recently went to China, and while in Beijing I stopped at the infamous street food market. I wasn't sure what to snack on, but since I'll try anything once, and had a slight obsession with Survivorman, I eventually settled for a deep fried scorpion. It was warm and crunchy, with a little tender meaty morsel in the center.
Who Needs a Terracotta Army When There's a "Pannacotta" One?
Twenty of China's famous Terracotta soldiers are currently on display at the British Museum in London. The exhibit, which runs until April 6, 2008, is the largest of its kind outside of China.
So what do terracotta soldiers have to do with food?
Yummy Link: Hot Coke With Ginger
If you're feeling a little under the weather, try Hot Coke with Ginger. I know I plan on it. - Time's The China Blog via The Knowledge for Thirst
Yummy Link: Cardboard Food Was a Hoax
I'm sure you must have seen the story about Chinese steamed buns made with cardboard. If not, don't worry about it, turns out it was completely made up. I guess some journalists will do anything for a story...
Yummy Links: From Homemade Ice Cream to Cardboard Food
- Everyone wants to know, how do you make ice cream without an ice cream maker? - Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen
- Snapple's been hit with a class-action lawsuit. Apparently it's not made from "the best stuff on earth."
Yummy Links: From Hot Dogs to Mama Chefs
- World famous competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi has developed jaw arthritis, but he still wants to participate in next week's big hot dog eating event. - Serious Eats
- The FDA is concerned about the safety of Chinese seafood imports, about 21 percent of all seafood imports. - Slashfood
- You may have heard of farm-fresh to your door CSA (community supported agriculture), but have you heard that it's not just for veggies anymore?
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