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Why is bubble tea so popular?
Bubble tea was first invented in Taiwan, during the 80s. It's popularity spread from Taiwan, through to the rest of East Asia, then through to Southeast Asia, and from there, through to the rest... Food & Beverage
Would You Eat 3D Printed Chicken Nuggets Or 3D Printed Food?
Sure. I use a 3D printer to make stuff, but obviously, when it comes to food, we're not using the same 3D printer for food compared to building plastic gadget. There's nothing to worry... Food & Beverage
Do you marinate pork with egg?
I spent 3 years working in the kitchen of a very popular Cantonese restaurant, so I have done this too many times to count. The use of eggs to soften meat is a very common cooking technique... Food & Beverage
You have one hour to finish this ice cream concoction, could you do it? Or would you need friends?
I would not even attempt to do it, as I don't eat ice-cream. I would definitely enlist the aid of @AlienParasite though. She has a sweet tooth bigger than the size of Spain. Food & Beverage
Who Else Enjoys Hot Sake?
I usually drink "Jokan" (slightly hot) or "Nurukan" (warm) sake, but unless I really go overboard, I usually keep it to a shot - or three. I think I drink more during winter, though, as I'm more... Food & Beverage
What is the most common meat (of mammalian origin, so not chicken, duck etc) eaten in your country?
Pork is the most commonly eaten mammalian meat in China, South Korea, and, Japan. Strangely, in Australia, it's also pork. It used to be beef, but now it's pork. No doubt this had something... Food & Beverage
Have you ever tasted authentic Chinese food?
I spent a couple of years working in the kitchen of a large Cantonese restaurant, and a Hong Kong dim sum restaurant, when I was in Australia, and both of them served authentic Chinese food.... Food & Beverage
Do you like ice cream?
I don't like to eat sweet things, so I rarely eat ice-cream. I cannot remember the last time I ate ice-cream. I think it was last year (2018), in July, I think. In summer, I prefer 刨冰... Food & Beverage
Other than an active war zone, which country have you visited where you've felt the most unsafe?
Unfortunately, Cambodia still has a long way to go to improve its image. The corruption there is out of this world. Also, although I have no idea how you were treated in Cambodia, my guess... Travel
What is your favorite breakfast cereal?
Weetabix (or Weet-Bix) Breakfast of Champions. Food & Beverage
You and three other G@gers have 2 hours to finish these ice Cream monstrosities. Who do you pick?
I don't eat ice-cream so I will ask @SuperTroll and @AlienParasite to consume these monstrosities for me. In return for their help, I will take pictures for them. Nice pictures of course. Food & Beverage
What airline do you like the most. Why?
Cathay Pacific Japan Airlines Emirates Singapore Airlines Travel
If you had to choose, would you rather eat at a table full of extreme introverts or extreme extroverts?
Introverts - because I cannot eat and talk at the same time. (although I know many have this legendary ability). Can you imagine talking while having dinner - and all the food on the table... Food & Beverage
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
Do you document your travel experiences?
I travel very often, so physically documenting my experiences wouldn't be feasible. However, I do mentally document every new thing I learn while traveling, and if it's something that's especially... 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
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
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
