Shi Yang Shan Fang, a Unique Restaurant of Taipei

Nestled in a lush bamboo forest in a mountain valley east of Taipei City in northern Taiwan, Shi Yang Shan Fang (食養山房) is a unique restaurant famous for its relaxing ambiance, fresh local ingredients, and lack of menus. Please watch the following video of the Shi Yang Shan Fang restaurant in Taiwan. Founded by a ...

Billy Shyu

Shi Yang Shan Fang restaurant.

A Peek Into China’s Food Culture

Chinese food is popular the world over. Thanks to the country’s long history of empires and trade networks, China’s food culture is rich and people with varying tastes and preferences are sure to find something they like. It was during the Chou Dynasty (1122-221 B.C.) that cooking started becoming recognized as an art. Over time, ...

Armin Auctor

A table full of Chinese dishes.

The Mulberry: Emperor’s Tonic and Sacred Folk Fruit

In ancient times, the mulberry was used as a tonic for the Chinese emperor and nicknamed the “sacred folk fruit.” Mulberries have a tart, sweet taste and contain high levels of nutritional compounds. They have been used in Chinese medicine to prevent cancer and are packed with antioxidants. They can help those suffering from insomnia ...

Helen London

Picked mulberries on a leaf.

Medicinal Food: 4 Ingredients With Medicinal Value

Wu Guobin of the Chinese Medicine Clinic in Xinyitang describes the medicinal benefits of 4 common medicinal food found in the kitchen. Ginger Ginger has a warming effect that can help treat the common cold, dispel phlegm, and help an upset stomach. Fry fresh ginger with scallions and cardamom to treat a cold, body aches ...

David Jirard

Ginger tea.

Get a Taste for the Healing Foods With These 5 Elements

In Chinese culture, healing foods have the curative properties of medicine, thanks to Wu Xing, also known as the Five Elements. Wu Xing is said to be found in everything around us, including the human body and the foods we eat, and well-being is supported through consuming foods that compensate for weak or lacking elements ...

Nspirement Staff

The five elements and their foods.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: How Peppercorn Can Help Restore Health

The therapeutic effect of peppercorn can be used to assist with colds and poor blood circulation, acts as an anti-aging tonic, and helps with gastric problems. Here are some recipes to get you started. Peppercorn foot bath: Anti-aging remedy Method: Take 50 grams of peppercorns and wrap in a piece of muslin, fastened with a ...

Helen London

Peppercorns.

American Chef, Chinese Flavors

Josh Grinker is an American chef, but he cooks delicious Chinese food in his Kings County Imperial Restaurant in New York, which attracts diners from all over the world. The Michelin Guide and USA Today both wrote praising Josh for cooking the most authentic Chinese food in New York. Josh and Jane then became the ...

Helen London

Josh Grinker and Jane Young.

5 Foods to Eat When You Plan a Gluten-Free Diet

Gluten is a type of protein that is found in certain grains. For most people, consuming gluten is a non-issue. But if you have gluten sensitivity or a medical condition like celiac disease, then adopting a gluten-free diet becomes essential. 5 foods for a gluten-free diet 1. Whole grains Grains like wheat, barley, and rye ...

Raven Montmorency

A dish with quinoa.

Top 5 Destinations in China Every Foodie Must Visit

China is one of the richest and most diverse places on earth when it comes to cuisine. With a civilization spanning over 5,000 years, the Chinese have tinkered with every possible cooking method and food combination to come up with some lip-smacking delicacies. And for foodies who plan on visiting the country on a food ...

Armin Auctor

Person sampling street foods in China using chopsticks.

China’s Famous Physician Bianque (扁鵲)

During the Spring and Autumn Period (about 770 B.C.) in China, the famous physician Bianque (扁鵲) was invited to Qi State to meet with Duke Qi (齊桓侯). He said to Duke Qi: “You have illness under your skin. If untreated, it will get serious.” Duke Qi refused and said: “I am not ill.” Five days ...

Jenny Low

Tian Tan Buddha statue on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.