Today’s Field Agent trip report comes from Elizabeth A. Hoffman, who lived in Beijing for nearly six years. Elizabeth is a psychologist and a photography enthusiast. She can be found in Washington, DC exploring human behavior and staking out her…
Highchair Travelers: Japanese Sesame Chicken
I learned this recipe from a dear friend and it’s one of my favorites. Quick, simple and delicious, this might become one of your standard dinners. It’s easy enough for everyday and fancy enough for . . . well .…
Highchair Travelers: Pork Chinese Dumplings
Two years ago we shared our favorite beef dumpling recipe with you just in time for Chinese New Year! This year we share the perfect pork recipe, from our friends’ “famous” Ayi. This is the best pork dumpling we’ve ever…
Trip Report: Beijing in Winter
Our Beijing itinerary is our most popular post here at 80 Diapers and has been read by tens of thousands of people. We’re thrilled that our plan has been so helpful to so many people, but we’re also aware that…
Highchair Travelers: Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani might be my favorite Indian dish ever. It’s my go-to favorite at restaurants, and I was delighted when I first found out that it’s actually pretty easy to make, too. This recipe will give you a delicious dinner…
Highchair Travelers: Easy Nariyal Burfi (Indian coconut fudge)
This Thursday is the Hindu holiday of Diwali, celebrating the victory of light over dark and good over evil. This is a great reason to make our easy, kid-friendly version of a traditional Indian sweet, nariyal burfi. Instead of…
Highchair Travelers: Coconut Mooncakes
Last year we taught you how to make delicious but fake American mooncakes. This year we decided to be brave and try some authentic recipes instead. After some trial and error, we think we have recreated a pretty close match…
Highchair Travelers by Region
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Trip Report: Xi’an, China
Another of our last-minute adventures before leaving China was a weekend in Xi’an to see the Terracotta Warriors. This amazing army of soldiers built by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of ‘unified’ China. (In fact, his name, pronounced…
Highchair Travelers: Chao Tuduo Si (Stir-Fried Chicken and Potatoes)
Today the Highchair Travelers will teach you to make one of our favorite “home-cooking” Chinese meals, Chao Tuduo Si. This is a delicious stir-fried dish which is very common in Beijing homes. You’ll never see it in a restaurant, it’s…