Dec 30, 2016 – [Friday] Patterns: Dim sum

Guangzhou, China, taken on December 28, 2016

Guangzhou is the land of dim sum and this trip back certainly reignited my love and craving for it. The durian pastries here looked like mini bombs, I joked. Please keep those away from me, but I’d gladly eat the three dumplings!

May 17, 2015 – [Sunday] WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Enveloped

Bordeaux, France, taken on February 9, 2013

When thinking of food items that are enveloped, many classic Chinese dishes come to mind – zongzi (stuffed sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leafs), spring rolls, baozi (stuffed buns), and of course the ever so famous dumplings, or jiaozi. These are a must-eat during Chinese new year. Juicy, savoury fillings wrapped in a skin made of dough, ready to be devoured…yum!