Beijing’s Vanishing Heart

This past weekend, we sat down with journalist and photographer Jojje Olsson to talk about a bit of Beijing’s heritage. _____ In 2007, Jojje Olsson came to China. He’d just won a university competition, and...

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January 6, 2011

Black Sesame Kitchen: unexpected insight into Chinese history

A few days ago, my colleague introduced Jen Lin-Liu as a chef, writer, and owner of the a restaurant in Beijing, Black Sesame Kitchen. Tonight, I had the opportunity to go to Black Sesame Kitchen...

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December 29, 2010

Chinese food expert Jen Lin-Liu explains: “It’s a generational thing.”

“It’s a generational thing,” Liu says. Though previous generations of women felt pressure to cook for their families, most women today can choose.

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March 20, 2009

Unveiling Peking Opera

Before I came to Beijing, I remember hearing the word “opera” and associating it with the beautiful arias of Italian singers and world-famous artists like Pavarotti. After going to the Laoshe Teahouse my whole perspective...

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Beijing’s Vanishing Heart

Black Sesame Kitchen: unexpected insight into Chinese history

Chinese food expert Jen Lin-Liu explains: “It’s a generational thing.”

Unveiling Peking Opera