Comments on: Lamb Kebabs or Skewers on Muslim Street, Xi’an

By: joe jj

joe jj — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:50:46 +0000

Where did you head next MM? Am sure those skewer sticks are cheaper than bamboo. Or could it be that bamboo is reserved for the pandas?

By: Monty

Monty — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 16:47:24 +0000

I read that 10% of the arable land in China is contaminated with heavy metals which is a result of its unbridled mining industry. What this means that the plants grown in this areas could be contaminated with these cancer causing toxins. I just remembered Philex’s dam burst which sent tons of these contaminants downstream. Gina Lopez’s advocacy does have a point.

By: Footloose

Footloose — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:21:19 +0000

Recurring topic of conversation among ex-pat blogcasts in China that I follow is the absence of food hygiene regulation and enforcement. They were forcibly brought to the 21st century in this regard with the preparations for the 2008 Olympic Games. Now, there are safe and sometimes even organic food sources, but these are often only accessible to members and families of the politburo (and I speculate, the new rich) much like the high mandarinate of dynastic China. Unlike in Taiwan where in spite of the strict enforcement of health regulations, common practices such as preparation of food on the floor level makes my nape hair stand straight. But as you were saying, you are just noshing, not making a daily diet out of it.

By: ConnieC

ConnieC — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 02:58:04 +0000

So impressed with your up to date posts. Good internet connection!

Xian ( as well as the rest of the major cities of China) has come a looong way from when we first visited in the mid 80’s. I don’t remember seeing any street food stalls then but a lot of sidewalk markets, and the terra cotta warriors were just beginning to be unearthed for display.

And yes, you won’t get the best grilled mutton in Xian.