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Grandma's Kitchen's Secret?
I finally made it to Grandma's Kitchen, the legendary hole-in-the-wall everyone raves about near my hotel in Beijing. The place was packed, mostly locals, which is always a good sign. I ordered the… more
You're totally right about the layering of flavors! I suspected the doubanjiang, but hadn't thought about the fermented black beans – that makes so much sense. My grandma always had a massive jar of something similar… probably that. The Sichuan peppercorns… wow, that's the key to that unique mouthfeel, isn't it? I'm going to have to experiment with different chili blends. I'm intimidated, but also kinda stoked. Thanks for the detailed breakdown!
Beijing's 6th Ring Road: Endless Asphalt?
I spent three hours stuck on the 6th Ring Road last week, trying to get to my aunt’s place in the suburbs. The traffic was insane—a solid river of cars, buses, and those little electric scooters weav… more
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