I have changed my mind about China and have become a fan. That happened because I discovered the only fast food I like, and that is Panda Express. Which I know has the most tenuous connection to actual Chinese food but who cares? It’s still very enjoyable.

Of course, I don’t get the rice and only ask for very specific items on the menu in very small boxes. But it’s done. I’m now pro-China.

10 responses to “The China Pivot”

  1. oldcowboy3 Avatar
    oldcowboy3

    Dumplings, wor won ton the “Chinese soup” that my adopted daughter “needed” whenever she was sick as a child ;-D

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      Dumplings, unfortunately, are out but they have broccoli beef, teriyaki chicken, spicy beef with sprouts. I can’t believe that I actually like it!

      Maybe I should try reading Chinese literature. Does it exist? Does anybody know?

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        Anonymous

        do you know if they add sugar and cornstarch to those dishes? Were you able to check that they were ok with your blood sugar?

        Amanda

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        1. Clarissa Avatar

          It’s fast food, so of course they load it with all kinds of crap. But it’s a very occasional treat and I eat it in small doses.

          Thank you for caring! I really appreciate it.

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        oldcowboy3

        Sorry that you cannot have dumplings, but happy that you can enjoy other dishes.

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    Anonymous

    ”Maybe I should try reading Chinese literature. Does it exist? Does anybody know?”

    Look up Cao Xuequin, Dream of the Red Chamber, also known as Story of the Stone. You’re in for a treat.

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      Anonymous

      this “anonymous” is Good Enough Professor. Forgot to log in.

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    2. Clarissa Avatar

      Great, thank you! I’ll look it up.

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        Anonymous

        Just because you like one type of quasi-Chinese food, doesn’t mean you have to become a fan of China. China still aids and abets Russia in its war against Ukraine. For that alone I would never be a fan of China. And it’s still a repressive communist regime.

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        1. Clarissa Avatar

          Right? It would be really weird to start loving China after one meal at Panda Express. Really really weird. Which might suggest that the post wasn’t altogether serious.

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