Throughout our adventures in Beijing and the Dandelion School, we've been exposed to many dishes and eating habits different from those of the United States. The restaurant food is served on a lazy susan that everyone at the table spins to access. At each of our restaurant meals so far, we've had a banquet--at least ten dishes per meal. Common foods include rice, bok choy or cabbage, spicy chicken, and watermelon at the end of each meal. We've had plenty of variety through our trip, although the style of cooking is similar at every restaurant. One of our notable dinners starred Peking duck, Beijing's famous dish, which was delicious. One of the notable absences at our meals are fortune cookies, an American invention.
In the Dandelion school, we have had more humble but still tasty meals--bread and jam, chicken and rice, or tofu and celery. Upon arriving at the school, we received our own personal tin bowls and spoons that we bring with us to mealtime. Bringing our own dishes with us lends a feeling of home cooking with every meal.
Overall, the food in China has been great. We are looking forward to eating more in the second half of the trip.
In the Dandelion school, we have had more humble but still tasty meals--bread and jam, chicken and rice, or tofu and celery. Upon arriving at the school, we received our own personal tin bowls and spoons that we bring with us to mealtime. Bringing our own dishes with us lends a feeling of home cooking with every meal.
Overall, the food in China has been great. We are looking forward to eating more in the second half of the trip.
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