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Why has the snake, often feared, been revered in Chinese culture and become one of the 12 zodiac animals? How is it portrayed in artifacts, and what does it symbolize in China compared to other cultures? In this episode, we explore the serpent's evolving meanings in Chinese civil ... Show More

Like the finest wines, the best inspiration for poetry is brewed and vivified, if served in the right vessel. In this episode, we present a phoenix-headed tricolor ceramic wine vessel from the Tang Dynasty, some 1200 years ago. In what ways did it influence the development of Chi ... Show More

How did the water dropper help artists enter the right creative mindset for traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting using the color of black only? In this episode, we present the "Yandi" from the Yuan Dynasty about 900 years ago. How did Chinese green ware gain world recogni ... Show More

<p>年夜饭 Nián yèfàn is the large family dinner that kick-starts the festive season. It happens the night before the start of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). In this lesson we learn about some of the foods eaten at this time, some traditions, and also how some people like to ... Show More

<p>Ever since Marco Polo brought ravioli to China, the Chinese have loved making dumplings. It&#39;s an essential part of celebrating the New Year. In today&#39;s podcast, learn how to talk in Chinese about wrapping, boiling and eating these magical little pockets of deliciousnes ... Show More

<p>From mukbangs to what I eat in a day vlogs, why are we so fascinated with what other people eat? This week, we dive into the origins of mukbang, its transformation when it hit mainstream America, and what the implications are of sensationalizing food and eating online. (Bonus ... Show More

The people of Thailand celebrate their traditional Thai New Year for several days each year in mid-April in every corner of the country. It's the hottest month of the year here, and it has turned into the world's biggest water festival. It's called Songkran, and if you go outside ... Show More

Becca and Tanya share their Fourth of July traditions and Tanya attempts to start some!  And we take a big bite out of the world of competitive eating! Can you guess what food item Becca thinks she could win an eating contest with??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat ... Show More

<p>One man&#39;s meat is another man&#39;s poison. In this edition of &#39;The Hungry Traveler&#39; we journey to the cuisine oft adored by westerners and somewhat spurned by those of a more Shanghai palate. Did you ever think of Chinese food as chewy flatbreads, cumin-crusted ke ... Show More

Jimmy and Judith are sent on a mission to visit the Chinese Restaurant and bring back a feast to celebrate Chinese New Year. 

Silly season is in full swing, and it is of course the time of year to – eat, drink and be merry. But how can we enjoy ourselves whilst also keeping an eye on our health? Ciara spoke to registered Dietitian, Richelle Flanagan. 

<p>Exploring the rich meaning behind what we choose to eat, food ethnographer June Jo Lee unpacks how our "modern hungers" — or our deepest desires and need for connection — inform every bite. She decodes what Gen Z's palate says about the present moment and the shape of the futu ... Show More

Tonight's girls night we’re talking kids and their summer bottomless feeding schedule, door dashing over cooking, and admitting who the 'good' kid is. Connect with us @girlsamethepodcast on all the socials or email us at girlsamethepodcast@gmail.com. I’m so glad you’re here! Xo B ... Show More