tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post2038032933972129674..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Mandarin and DumplingsJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-89154540540363167702017-01-27T16:21:09.460-05:002017-01-27T16:21:09.460-05:00They can be delicious Ivy.They can be delicious Ivy.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-89024042905485914562017-01-27T10:23:25.522-05:002017-01-27T10:23:25.522-05:00I've been grooving on homemade wraps lately. B...I've been grooving on homemade wraps lately. But I could easily groove on these as well. Happy Weekend.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-20313943754637942992017-01-27T09:38:15.281-05:002017-01-27T09:38:15.281-05:00You're right Ivy, they are fun.You're right Ivy, they are fun.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-10568017861652777852017-01-27T00:48:06.098-05:002017-01-27T00:48:06.098-05:00These kinds of things are fun to make and fun to e...These kinds of things are fun to make and fun to eat.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-22854145201122055072017-01-26T08:57:28.004-05:002017-01-26T08:57:28.004-05:00OK, Googled, I only know them as pork buns JoJo.OK, Googled, I only know them as pork buns JoJo.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-21174744602473619452017-01-26T08:55:58.451-05:002017-01-26T08:55:58.451-05:00Me too JoJo, never met a dumpling I didn't lik...Me too JoJo, never met a dumpling I didn't like. Unfamiliar with char sui bao.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-35142328517893789592017-01-26T08:55:06.625-05:002017-01-26T08:55:06.625-05:00Sure is Birgit. These days all the waiters say Wel...Sure is Birgit. These days all the waiters say Welcome to Mandarin when you are being shown to your seat. Nice. Yes, I never thought of the cook's life being at risk.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-47852983553892671572017-01-26T08:31:56.587-05:002017-01-26T08:31:56.587-05:00I love pot stickers. Here they call them Peking R...I love pot stickers. Here they call them Peking Ravioli. And I haven't had char sui bao since I lived in California. Loved those!JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-8011142458755022322017-01-26T07:28:35.576-05:002017-01-26T07:28:35.576-05:00The Mandarin is always great especially for birthd...The Mandarin is always great especially for birthday times. Since cooks...or anyone could have lost their head is they displeased the emperor, being quick thinking probably saved this cook's life:) I have never made this but sounds good.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-57085970772164143952017-01-25T19:08:50.409-05:002017-01-25T19:08:50.409-05:00They were delicious Pinky. You're right, very ...They were delicious Pinky. You're right, very like mini toffee apples although the toffee part was quite brittle unlike most apples. You're right, I do experience joy there. Well, the sooner the better, right?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-49351039199098111832017-01-25T18:56:49.926-05:002017-01-25T18:56:49.926-05:00The grapes on a stick look interesting. A bit like...The grapes on a stick look interesting. A bit like mini toffee apples. I love reading about the joy you experience at this restaurant. I can't believe you've already booked for Christmas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-9084567720647010262017-01-25T16:08:08.564-05:002017-01-25T16:08:08.564-05:00Sorry Liz, but I don't usually get stuff out o...Sorry Liz, but I don't usually get stuff out of a can at any time.<br /><br />I guess yer takes yer pick.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-25380080093728237982017-01-25T16:06:16.007-05:002017-01-25T16:06:16.007-05:00Still dumplings Alex. Many are steamed as well as ...Still dumplings Alex. Many are steamed as well as fried or boiled. I'd forgotten gyoza wrappers had to Google. I used to use them when we were in NC. I have never looked for them here.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-16743300442770350352017-01-25T14:14:23.733-05:002017-01-25T14:14:23.733-05:00We make something similar with gyoza wrappers. And...We make something similar with gyoza wrappers. And it only has a couple of ingredients. And I cook them in water. Yeah, I guess not very similar then...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-42730486469869835482017-01-25T14:08:17.165-05:002017-01-25T14:08:17.165-05:00Your blog always makes me hungry for something tha...Your blog always makes me hungry for something that doesn't come in a can. LOL<br /><br />I never heard that story before. That was one smart cook, or one gullible emperor. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.com