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In addition to heavenly Xiaolongbao, Shanghai also boasts some incredible street food.  And better yet?  You’ll find it all over the city, from swanky neighborhoods to back alleys. For more Photo Friday, Delicious Baby is the spot.

Before traveling to Shanghai, I had heard the lore of Xialingbao. I had heard of travelers, with layovers in China’s largest city, making a mad-dash out of the airport in search of the nearest Xiaolongbao. What, you might ask, is Xiaolongbao? Its a distinctive form of dim sum, often called Shanghai Dumplings, that originated in [...]

I’ve been vegan for just over a year now and have learned the ins and outs of navigating the lifestyle.Obviously eating out can be challenging at times, but most restaurants are accommodating with special orders and substations.So when I headed to Puerto Rico’s El Conquistador Resort, I figured finding things to eat would be a breeze. [...]

One of the best things about Beijing is the grub. Steamed Dumplings on the Street There is quite literally something for everyone; from super cheap, traditional street food to 5-star international cuisine and everything in between. Breakfast: Cucumber & Seaweed Salad, Rice and Tofu Balls And I mean everything!  Yogurt in Ceramic Jars, Consumed with [...]

As a kid, Chinese food was one of my favorite types of cuisine.  A plate of chow mien and sweet and sour chicken could make any bad day better.As it turns out though, real Chinese food is much different.  And like any cuisine, there are some pretty off-the-wall “delicacies.”To try out some of the more [...]