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Cracked Seed

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Menagerie Press

Article first published as Cracked Seed on Technorati. When I lived on the Mainland, there was a shop that carried unique foods. One of my family’s favorites was small preserved cherries, but they were rarely in stock. These fruits had not … Continue reading →

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Li Hing Mui Powder, Meet The Food Culture

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Menagerie Press

Li hing mui is a truly unique flavor, difficult to convey: imagine a rust-red powder so tart and bitter that it makes your mouth pucker. Strangely, li hing mui powder goes well with everything, from pineapple and ginger to sticky … Continue reading →

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