Monthly Archives: June 2013

Knowledge is Power, Particularly When You’re Hungry

Posted on June 26, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

It’s a cinch finding something to eat in Jakarta.  Whether or not you want to eat it is a different story, as is whether or not you should, but those two moments of reluctance when approaching a street food vendor are … Continue reading →

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Language Problems, Volume 2: Once Offal, Twice Awful

Posted on June 14, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

If you’re wondering where Language Problems, Volume 1 can be found, here’s a bit of assistance.  But that entry wasn’t titled as such, because upon ordering what I thought was a foccacia sandwich, I saw exactly what was going to deceive … Continue reading →

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Coffee Ramen (Japan)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Ten ingredients you wouldn’t like to see in the same bowl of ramen: Coffee beans Coffee noodles Eggs (and their yolks) Vanilla ice cream Bananas Gouda (inexorably processed, that is) Kamaboko (processed fish cake with mind-numbing preservatives) Kiwi Salami Ham … Continue reading →

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Nothing is Better Than Something: In-Flight Meals in the US and China

Posted on June 6, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Is anything enjoyable about flying?  There are weather delays, carnivorous aircraft, 你知道我是谁?’s (the Chinese version of Do You Know Who I Am?), the TSA, and svelte seats for morally obese passengers. That’s all fine and good if you’re self-loathing, but … Continue reading →

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Shiromomo (Japan)

Posted on June 3, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Given Name: 白桃 Alias: Shiromomo, (Shimizu) white peach Place(s) of Origin: China, but they’ve been in Japan for centuries Place Consumed: Okayama, Japan Background: Have you heard of the Japanese tale called *Momotaro (桃太郎)?  There’s a good chance it originated … Continue reading →

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