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Would you eat an animal head?
There's a French dish called "tête de veau" which uses a calf's head. In my opinion, if you're going to eat meat, it would be very wasteful - and some would say that being wasteful with food is... Food & Beverage
Which is the best and worst airlines according to you?
My favorite airlines are: Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Emirates, Singapore Airlines. I've heard Qatar Airways is pretty good too, but I haven't yet had the opportunity to fly with them.... Travel
If you had to choose would you rather taste sweetness, spiciness, or saltiness for the rest of your life?
I can live on savory food alone. All day, every day. Cakes and pastries and baked products aren't nutritionally necessary. I only eat them if I'm at someone's party and they offer me a slice of... Food & Beverage
Why do my bones hurt when I start drinking?
Alcohol does affect absorption of calcium by the body, and calcium is vital for bone health. Excessive drinking can lead to bone density loss. Alcohol also directly interferes with nerve... Food & Beverage
Do you care about plane seating if you're with family but it's a short flight?
No. A 75-minute flight is nothing. I've sat on train rides that were twice as long. Travel
Have you ever missed a train or flight? If so what did you do?
No. Unfortunately, I am those who prepare at least 2 weeks in advance. Sometimes, I arrive so early at the airport, I am forced to sit down at a pub somewhere, and eat something or down a pint... Travel
Why do we cook bacon and bake cookies, but not cook cookies and bake bacon?
You can bake bacon. The result is less crispy, but you also avoid the splatter. You can also cook cookies. I sometimes make pan-fried bread. Instead of baking it, I just cook it on a pan,... Food & Beverage
Any ideas what to cook for dinner?
Rigatoni Bolognese Chicken Parmigiana Kedgeree (maybe with haddock) Coq Au Vin Paella Black Bean Chili Food & Beverage
How is it to go with kids to Australia?
Be prepared for a very long flight. If your kids misbehave during the flight, tell them to be quiet or you'll feed them a spoonful of Vegemite when you reach Australia. Travel
Would you rather visit Japan in Fall or Winter?
Most people come to Japan in Spring, for the sakura season. But Autumn and Winter are great seasons to visit Japan as well. If you come during Winter, I suggest two MUST-DOs: (1) open-air... Travel
Is French useful overall?
I believe French is either the Fifth or Sixth most widely spoken language in the world. You would most likely find it very useful in Quebec, Europe, Africa. Travel
What Pringles flavour do you like the most?
I don't eat Pringles, but in Japan we have a lot of seasonal and limited edition flavors. For example, we have Manhattan Clam Chowder, Mushroom Soup, and Wasabi Nori. Here's Fried Chicken... Food & Beverage
Does sugar go in spaghetti?
There are heathens who eat spaghetti with KETCHUP. So, I suppose, anything goes. Food & Beverage
British people.. what’s the best biscuit for dunking your tea in?
Doesn't the chocolate come off when you dunk it in the tea? Food & Beverage
Would you eat snails?
I've been eating snails since I was a kid. The best part is picking them out of the shell. I either go French-style or Asian-style depending on my mood. Food & Beverage
Do you eat your rice with a fork or a spoon?
It's not a dumb question. It's a very valid question. Customarily, in almost every Asian culture, we eat rice with a spoon. Unless it's in a small rice bowl, in which case some might use... Food & Beverage
Would you ever try out ice cream that has human breast milk in it?
I wouldn't. I don't really like milk. I really don't think adult humans are meant to drink breastmilk, because the nutritional profile of breastmilk is meant for babies. Also, I'm not a fan of... Food & Beverage
Do you like sea urchin?
Yes. But then again, I grew up eating it. I used to look so much to enjoying it when my parents brought some home. Now that I have money, I can eat it whenever I like. If you didn't grow... Food & Beverage
Are lemons and tomatoes fruits? Why are they in the vegetable section?
It depends where you're shopping. Where I shop, tomatoes are in the vegetable section, lemons in the fruit section. Tomatoes are fruits. They are in the vegetable section because many... Food & Beverage
Do you know knife and fork language?
It's interesting. I wonder how the language changes if we use spoons or chopsticks. I do know that in most Chinese or Asian restaurants, where moving the utensils around will send a message... Food & Beverage
