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As the weather turns colder, instead of craving for fresh fruits and salads, my cravings for hot soups, stews, and teas grow excessively. But did you know this is normal according to Traditional Chinese Medicine? It’s pretty much the…
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Christmas has always been one of my favorite holidays. Living in New York City, as much as I can't stand the freezing weather, I love the Christmas spirit. The heartwarming Christmas music, the sounds of jingle bells jangling, the Christmas…
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As the weather turns colder, my craving for hearty and comfort food grows excessively. Hmm, waffles, hotpot, beef stew, pasta with ragu sauce all of a sudden all seem so heavenly. Do you by any chance have this craving too? …
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today I am thankful for everything little drudgery in life because it gives me an opportunity to learn, progress, and improve. I’m also super thankful to have a remarkable group of people around me. Well……
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CiCi’s life circumstances have taken her to all around the world, and she pushed herself to adjust and fit into every new environment. For CiCi, there is no better place to do that then around the dinning table. Because food truly has…
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It's valentines day once again, this is the perfect time to confess your love to that special someone...hope it goes well.
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What’s your favorite treat? It’s something unforgettable. Something that you just want to have another bite, close your eyes, and enjoy every seconds of the amazing tastes and textures. Whenever you have it, it always brings you…
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In China there is a popular term called 'bai fu mei' which literally translates to white, rich and beautiful. This is what Chinese women aspire to become. In this episode CiCi and Carmen from Off the Great Wall will teach your…
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In this episode CiCi is joined by Ben Hedges, host of Learn Chinese Now, to go over some essential Mandarin Chinese vocabulary for ordering food in Chinese restaurants. Ben and CiCi order Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Toufu, two classic…
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Today I like to introduce you to an ancient Chinese meditation called Falun Dafa or Falun Gong. They believe in truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance, which are the true essences of traditional Chinese culture. On May 11, 2012, more…
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“It is for the first time Japanese restaurant is bestowed upon Six Star Diamond Award. This is the result of hard, persistent work and we are proud to bring this message to Japanese people” - says Megu's President Koichi Yokoyama.…
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