Chinese folk think we're crazy to allow Dogs and Cats into our homes as pets. I'm repulsed by the thought of eating them, but that's a cultural thang.
Chef in China
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ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
Just to be clear and gentlemanly here, that picture was in no way meant to offend any dog lovers and I apologize if it did. I know some folks hold their pets in the highest regard.
For the record, I did not eat this. Although I sat in the restaurant at the distance from it that I took the picture. I'm not saying I wouldn't try it if it was put in front of me, but anybody here with money doesn't eat it they say. Personally, didn't look too appetizing.
What I did have was a hot pot dinner!
Cow stomach?
Basically you cook meatballs, beef, etc in the boiling pot at the table. Delicious way of eating. This was recommended to me by Rupe during my last trip and was a must do on this trip. Thanks again brother!
Ps- rabbit is delicious!
For the record, I did not eat this. Although I sat in the restaurant at the distance from it that I took the picture. I'm not saying I wouldn't try it if it was put in front of me, but anybody here with money doesn't eat it they say. Personally, didn't look too appetizing.
What I did have was a hot pot dinner!
Cow stomach?
Basically you cook meatballs, beef, etc in the boiling pot at the table. Delicious way of eating. This was recommended to me by Rupe during my last trip and was a must do on this trip. Thanks again brother!
Ps- rabbit is delicious!
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
High speed rail time to ChangSha, Hunan
And what's up with these translations...
And what's up with these translations...
I love rabbit!! Alright I'm alittle jealous lol, glad to see your still having a good time.Just to be clear and gentlemanly here, that picture was in no way meant to offend any dog lovers and I apologize if it did. I know some folks hold their pets in the highest regard.
For the record, I did not eat this. Although I sat in the restaurant at the distance from it that I took the picture. I'm not saying I wouldn't try it if it was put in front of me, but anybody here with money doesn't eat it they say. Personally, didn't look too appetizing.
What I did have was a hot pot dinner!
Cow stomach?
Basically you cook meatballs, beef, etc in the boiling pot at the table. Delicious way of eating. This was recommended to me by Rupe during my last trip and was a must do on this trip. Thanks again brother!
Ps- rabbit is delicious!
I think this thread needs to be nominated for thread of the year and stickied.
Just a quick note...Very decent of you to explain the photo of the dog and your stance on not wanting to offend...Very decent of you to do so. Just so's ya know, I think most here regard you as a pretty stand up guy, and I don't think anyone took any offense or thought you were trying to stir up the pot.Just to be clear and gentlemanly here, that picture was in no way meant to offend any dog lovers and I apologize if it did. I know some folks hold their pets in the highest regard.
For the record, I did not eat this. Although I sat in the restaurant at the distance from it that I took the picture. I'm not saying I wouldn't try it if it was put in front of me, but anybody here with money doesn't eat it they say. Personally, didn't look too appetizing.
What I did have was a hot pot dinner!
Cow stomach?
Basically you cook meatballs, beef, etc in the boiling pot at the table. Delicious way of eating. This was recommended to me by Rupe during my last trip and was a must do on this trip. Thanks again brother!
Ps- rabbit is delicious!
i also hope that my initial, reactionary post was understood.
Agreed!
I think we should have a thread of the year award....Just take the top 5 or so threads with the most likes, and toss it up to a vote
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
I appreciate that Clint. Just clarified to be sure is allJust a quick note...Very decent of you to explain the photo of the dog and your stance on not wanting to offend...Very decent of you to do so. Just so's ya know, I think most here regard you as a pretty stand up guy, and I don't think anyone took any offense or thought you were trying to stir up the pot.
i also hope that my initial, reactionary post was understood.
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
Just finished last factory visit of trip. Couldn't be more relieved!
cgraunke
BoM March '14
Hurry back!
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
Trust me, I'm counting the minutes at this point
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
Wife sent my son's nine month picture...now I'm homesick lol
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
One final post forthcoming
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
So last night in Hong Kong, we head out for dinner. While in Hangzhou(much farther north) we had the crab lunch I posted about. The crabs are harvested there so the guy who I am with who is from Hong Kong was super excited to try the native crab on its home turf. He hyped it up to no end.
While eating that day he was disappointed and asked where the best crabs go to. They said all the best go to Hong Kong. Oh the irony...he had been eating the best for years. So he insisted we go get a crab dinner in Hong Kong before I leave.
That we did!
Round 1: crab meat soup with hint of ginger
Round 2: Crab!!!
The lady broke it up completely for me since it is a skill I do not possess considering I've eaten crab about a dozen times in my life and mostly king crab legs which are easy.
I ate every shred. Dipped in a sweet vinegar...OMG
Round 3: sticky rice with crab meat sauce and greens
This might actually been the highlight! So rich and delicious
Round 4: crab meatball dumpling
Round 5: the finale...ginger soup with sesame paste filled dumplings
The lady also brought me ginger tea which was really good in moderation. Spicy ginger flavor.
What a meal! Only 468HKD lol (almost 60USD)
While eating that day he was disappointed and asked where the best crabs go to. They said all the best go to Hong Kong. Oh the irony...he had been eating the best for years. So he insisted we go get a crab dinner in Hong Kong before I leave.
That we did!
Round 1: crab meat soup with hint of ginger
Round 2: Crab!!!
The lady broke it up completely for me since it is a skill I do not possess considering I've eaten crab about a dozen times in my life and mostly king crab legs which are easy.
I ate every shred. Dipped in a sweet vinegar...OMG
Round 3: sticky rice with crab meat sauce and greens
This might actually been the highlight! So rich and delicious
Round 4: crab meatball dumpling
Round 5: the finale...ginger soup with sesame paste filled dumplings
The lady also brought me ginger tea which was really good in moderation. Spicy ginger flavor.
What a meal! Only 468HKD lol (almost 60USD)
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
Then took a stroll downtown
So busy...
But going down to Victoria Harbor was worth it and I think I caught a great shot/view for a camera phone
Now just relaxing with an Angel before hitting the 6am shuttle to the airport for a 24 hour trip home
HKG to PEK to LAX to DTW
I'm sure I'll feel, and smell, great after that. See you gents on the other side...of the globe!
So busy...
But going down to Victoria Harbor was worth it and I think I caught a great shot/view for a camera phone
Now just relaxing with an Angel before hitting the 6am shuttle to the airport for a 24 hour trip home
HKG to PEK to LAX to DTW
I'm sure I'll feel, and smell, great after that. See you gents on the other side...of the globe!
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ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
Btw I think the tall building to the right(the IFC) was the one they filmed on in batman