In an attempt to change up my blog, I'm adding a new themed weekly post, hereafter known as "Foodie Friday." I'll be rotating through various foods inspired by the cultures I'm most familiar with: Chinese, Malaysian, Taiwanese, and yes, Americanized Chinese. There will be a photo and a brief paragraph about each featured food. I'll cycle through appetizers, main dishes, and desserts to keep things mixed up. Here's appetizer #1... Boba: usually refers to milk tea; the only food that you can … [Read more...]
Leaving Childhood Behind
August 20, 2012 4 Comments
Yihhei: unreliable or not serious (lit. playing like kids)Emperor Mahn, who ruled from 179 B.C. to 156 B.C., once conducted two military inspections. On his journey to Bah Seuhng and Gik Muhn, he and his attendants finished their task without any impediment. On his trip to Sai Lauh, the soldiers on guard blocked his path. The emperor was forced to send in a man with a military warrant before they opened the gate for him. Emperor Mahn then found the commander general and commended him, … [Read more...]
