Where Rice Grows with Forests: A Living Model of Sustainability
Follow Hui Mu as she takes us on a journey of discovery as we visit different remote Chinese minorities to experience their closeness with nature and how that impacts their agriculture.
Story
Sweet, but Not Dessert: Yangshuo’s Language of Sugar
Follow ZhuangZhuang to learn about Yangshuo's language of sugar. A culture so connected to sugar, it is in nearly every meal.
Profile
Wei Yuan: Between Expression and Precision, I Choose Joy
Meet Wei Yuan, a new restaurateur in Chengdu creating new food and good vibes.
Education
Hunting for Truffles in Yunnan
In the deep gorges of Northwest Yunnan, hunting is not only how people survive, but how they learn to live with the mountains.
Story
A Personal History Told Through Seasonal Ingredients
Zhuang Zhuang shares her upbringing through the various ingredients and dishes that had a significant impact on her life.
Recipe
Red Beetroot Risotto
From an idea to a delicious dish - Red Beetroot Risotto with goat cheese.
Education
Let Old Seeds Adrift Awaken the Earth
The story of a seed keeper’s work in a world of disappearing agriculture.
Story
The Demise of Home Cooking in China
How easy access to food reshaped the meaning of home cooking in China.
Education
Italians Cook with Tomato Sauce, Qiandongnan Ferments Mao-la-suan
Across a Continent’s Opposite Ends: How Place, Microbes, and Seasoning Create Iconic Flavors
Profile
Chef Tang Bo: Your Starter for the Fermentation Journey in Sichuan
Introducing Chef Tang Bo - On flavor, patience, and finding depth through Sichuan fermentation.
Story
Canadians in Yunnan: Natural Connection
The connection between people and nature all across the globe as a Canadian ventures to Yunnan only to stumble into another Canadian.
Education
24 Flavors of Sichuan Cuisine – Mala (麻辣) Flavor
Part 2 of our 24-part series on the flavors of Sichuan; Mala!
Marbled Meat for Hot Pot
Photo: Marbled meat sliced thinly, especially for hot pot.
Education
Food Culture and Natural Philosophy Hidden in Yunnan’s “Pine Needles”
In Yunnan, pine needles are more than a fragrant ingredient. They are a natural witness to every important moment of life.
Story
The Market That Bridges City and Home
A story of home, nature, and the moments we carve out in our lives to experience connection and peace in a busy life.
Story
The Ripple Effect of Dumplings
A personal connection to food - Chloe shares her and her family's relationship with dumplings.
Education
24 Flavors of Sichuan: Fish-Fragrant
Yuxiang is a defining flavour of Sichuan cuisine. Explore why "fish-fragrant" is not quite about fish, but about history and home-cooking turned into an entire flavour profile.
