Vlog #15: Gucci in Taipei, Money Safely Returned, and Midnight Snacks (消夜)
This is the ICRT Vlog where we cover some of the fun aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week, Gucci on the wall, big bucks lost and found, “Xiaoye”...Continue reading
Taiwan Selected as Destination for MasterChef Travel Tours
Taiwan has been selected as one of the world’s top culinary destinations, to be featured in upcoming MasterChef Travel luxury tour packages. The packages are a collaboration between the popular cooking show MasterChef and Cox and Kings, a travel company with headquarters in India. The luxury tours are marketed as a getaway for clients who...Continue reading
Ding Tai Fung: The best dishes you may have overlooked
Ding Tai Fung, the well-known dumpling place, does offer delicious, exquisitely-made xiaolongbao (steamed buns) with pork, shrimp or crab-roe fillings. However, if those are the only things you order when you visit the stores, you’d be missing out on other good stuff. For those who like their food a little spicy, I would definitely recommend...Continue reading
British Trade and Cultural Office launches “Great Taste of Britain”Campaign
The British Trade and Cultural Office today launched the “GREAT Taste of Britain” campaign to both promote and showcase the best of British food and culture in Taiwan. The campaign covers various aspects of the food and drink sector and sees collaboration with many restaurants, companies and businesses. The campaign includes a two-week in-store promotion...Continue reading
Wow! Taiwan: Taiwan Hot Spring & Fine-Cuisine Carnival
In 2007, the Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communication launched the “Taiwan Hot Spring Fine-Cuisine Carnival.” This event takes center stage throughout Taiwan at the same time each year, with one of Taiwan’s 17 thermal spring areas chosen as the year’s kick-off location. Tourists can soak up the thermal spring and receive discounts on...Continue reading
Wow! Taiwan: Taiwan Culinary Exhibition
The Taiwan International Culinary Exhibition is Taiwan’s biggest food festival. It runs from August 15th through 18th at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. Listen Continue reading
American Chef Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine Visits Taiwan
Over the low and steady hum of the kitchen fan, Bryce Gilmore casually slid seasoned slices of pork belly onto the sizzling pan while white smoke lifted from the two green pods of okra burning on the grill alongside. Students and would-be sous chefs watch on intently, scribbling down notes occasionally, as Gilmore explained over...Continue reading
Click for Cute (07/01/2014)
Happy July everyone! To usher in the second half of 2014, I offer you this video of a doggy enjoying some corn on the cob:Continue reading
Click for Cute (06/27/2014)
Happy Friday, everyone! May your weekend be as bunderful as this guy’s!Continue reading
Taiwanese Culinary Invention “Pudding Ramen” Featured in Los Angeles Times
A culinary mash-up called “Pudding Ramen” (布丁拉麵) has made headlines in the United States after it was featured in the Los Angeles Times. The sweet and savory invention – which is fast becoming a craze in here Taiwan – is made by stirring an egg pudding into a bowl of steaming hot instant noodles. Local food...Continue reading
Click for Cute (06/23/2014)
Happy Monday, everyone! Here’s a little video to help get you started with the new workweek. I get excited about food too, but I try to be more reserved about it *nod*Continue reading
Taichung Comes Alive: Compass Food and Music Fest
Looking for a great way to spend your weekend? Then stop by Compass Magazine’s 11th Annual Taichung International Food & Music Festival. Partake in great food and beverages from nearly 50 of the best eateries Taichung has to offer. This is matched by 17 of the best original, live bands and performers from Central Taiwan....Continue reading
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