Moments
We three were armed with feet. I was armed with a map and directional sense. The other two were strengthened by laid back patience. We ...
08 Feb
Picture Narration
Picture Narration
There isn't much to say. I didn't take photos of the food after being fascinated by the vat of oil/broth. You put the noodles in, ...
07 Feb
One Man Show
One Man Show
While many Chinese run family businesses, many little stalls are one man shows. This guy was quietly preparing this noodle shop on his own in ...
05 Feb
People that Catch our Eye
People that Catch our Eye
Two kind friends appointed themselves my personal tour guides during my three day whirlwind through Taipei and took me to one of the oldest coffee ...
28 Jan
Black and White Roots
Black and White Roots
Before continuing, I must apologize that my writing has dropped shit. It has become a clumsy and artificial effort. Still, I must produce in order ...
21 Jan
I Spy…
I Spy…
Taipei is an outdoor place. People put half their things out for passer-bys to see. Chairs as left outside for fresh air. Statues and plants ...
07 Jan
油條
油條
There's very little to say about good 油條. You just eat it. It sits very humbly outside the bare breakfast stall in Taipei, only one ...
17 Dec
Memory
Memory
The dish above is at my favourite Japanese restaurant in Vancouver (balancing price, quality of dishes, originality, and of course restaurant service and atmosphere). Three ...
13 Dec
Nest
Nest
Vancouver is...well...according to Douglas Coupland, a "City of Glass", which is by and large true of its relatively young downtown core. Vancouver, being my hometown, really ...