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Happy Moon Festival! I hope you all had a great one and filled lots of moon cakes, BBQ, and pomelos! Growing up, each year as Chinese New Year and Moon festival approached, I would look forward to eating the traditional Taiwanese confections with my family, not so much for the taste, but mostly to continue the tradition by getting together and enjoying the delicacies. One of the many cravings I had during the time when I was living in the States was pineapple cake. When the craving hits, I'll visit the pastry store near my house where it sells traditional Taiwanese pastries. However, nothing could compare to the ones I've had in Taiwan. Pineapple cake was always on the top of my list to brin
Not sure if I ever talked about how much I love Tainan. It's no secret that Tainan is one of the best cities for food in Taiwan. With its rich colonial past, Tainan is a veritable melting pot of cultures. Different foods and traditions are openly celebrated here, and there is always something to satisfy everyone's cravings, whether it's sweet or savory. The Tainan Food Festival, an annual event since 2010, centers around the concept 旬 (pronounced as shun) - an ancient Chinese timekeeping word, symbolizing it is time for some delicious local food and encouraging people to explore the foods and activities in season. The Tainan tourism board has put together a guide for you to explore the best
The number of microbreweries in Taiwan has been growing at a rate that makes me wonder if I should start a "Keeping Up With Leslie's Beer Belly" Series. Seriously, it's a dilemma when you're constantly spoiled with so many great choices, but also try to stay fit at the same time. Another typical #firstworldproblem. Among all the breweries, bars, and craft beer hubs in Taipei, Sunmai Bar has been on the horizon and is bringing its A-game to the battlefield. Created by the one of the OGs and biggest craft beer brands Le Ble D'or Group (金色三麥), this new establishment offers an impressive variety of craft beer selection to appeal to any taste - from the classic lagers and ales to more funky and f
As if I don't already have enough useless things in my bedroom already, I began collecting coffee to-go cups the summer of 2017. I collect coffee cups because each has a different memory and mood attached, I collect them as a documentation of my travels. Over the past year, I have collected 32 cups total from 23 different cafes from 7 different countries. Without further ado, let's take a look at my collection! 1 & 2. Elaine's Deli I had a layover in Frankfurt, Germany when I traveled to Iceland earlier this year. As an avid cafe hopper, I made sure I squeezed out some time to visit local cafes. I found Elaine's Deli near my hotel, they sell mostly pastries and sandwiches. I got the avocad