Tagged with Asian

Asian Marinara?

The package of frozen seafood I bought at an Asian supermarket claimed to be “Marinara Mix,”  and contained cooked mussels, squid, cuttlefish, octopus, clam, and shrimp, plus some of that “krab” stuff.  It was, I believe, from Thailand (forgot to look), and everything but the name seemed to be aimed at the Asian market. Why they … Continue reading

Senior Enjoyment Chinese Style

A friend who just returned from visiting family in China and other destinations in Asia brought me the sweets pictured at left.  This is part of a playful ongoing debate I have with my Chinese friends about Asian desserts and sweets in general. Either they are way too sweet (and full of refined sugar and … Continue reading