Thanks for your comment, Wagon. I assume you are speaking of the biang biang noodles in the Xi'an area. I am the author. I and most of the foreigners I knew enjoyed them, and they are great on a cold day. However, they're not for everyone, and some would also find them too spicy. Full Comment>>

Thanks for your comment. My wife and her family, who are Chinese, sometimes make tomato and egg. It is simple and delicious. Full Comment>>

That sounds very good. Thank you for the suggestion. I am the author, and I would have loved to make it as far west as Xinjiang, but I never made it there. I did occasionally eat at the standard Xinjiang restaurants in Guangzhou, but they probably do not serve the entire cuisine. I do love that they use more lamb, ... Full Comment>>

Thanks for your comment. I am the author. Not losing your cool is definitely a Chinese, as well as an Asian thing. However, I have seen Chinese lose it before, and I was surprised at how fiery they can be if they want to. This is especially true if they have been drinking! In general though, they do keep their ... Full Comment>>

I am the author, and I highly recommend it. I married a Chinese woman, and we have had a wonderful marriage for fifteen years. Full Comment>>

Thanks for your comment. I am the author. I naturally agree with you, and both husband and wife will likely pick up some of each other's culture. It does not only go one way, and it is fair for a husband to avoid cultural elements which may be harmful. In fact, many Chinese women have no problem taking on some of ... Full Comment>>

Thanks for your comment. I'm very happy for you. I married a Chinese wife as well, which was natural since I was living there for so long. It has been wonderful. Full Comment>>

Thanks. I am the author, and that is correct. I write mostly about what is common, and it does not necessarily apply to every family. Full Comment>>