China and Yummy Eggplant

the United HK gate in the SF Airport. i stare at this artwork every trip.

I'm so glad to hear that you can see the images! I usually can when I create the post but for some reason I'm unable to on this trip.

 
flying into the Hong Kong Airport

I was initially a little nervous when I boarded the plane and realized I had 4 babies surrounding me in close proximity for the 14 hour flight. Thank the Lord they proved harmless.

Within Jess' first year I had to fly with her several times. She, to this day, is the loudest most disturbing baby on the plane that I've ever encountered! She would cry most of the flight, every time. People would get so angry with me, turning around to glare. Like that was going to help!

That being said-I'm very compassionate but SCARED to sit next to a "jess". :)

My first day in the factory included a good lunch with nothing weird. Tasty dishes of Tofu and Eggplant (pictured above) were among the selections.

I want to try to make something similar to this Eggplant dish when I get home. This recipe I found online looks like it may be close.

While searching for a recipe I came across Frederikke Tu's blog, which I could get to since it was thru her website and not an actual blog address. She's an artist, living in Taiwan, with a beautiful line of hand painted animated greeting cards. If you go to her blog and scroll down you'll see where she talks about the yummy looking cookbook, Hot Sour Salty Sweet by Noami Duguid, and an amazing hike she went on. 

Here's one of her sweet cards just for you. Hope the link works!

Comments

[Jenni Haynes]

HURRAY FOR HARMLESS BABIES!!
The eggplant looks delicious!

[Snap]

I love eggplant. In fact, had eggplant basil at our favorite Thai restaurant yesterday. Thanks for looking for a recipe. Looks great!

(Ignoring all flying comments!!!)

[Katy G]

yummy pictures!! :)

[Tammy]

Yay! Glad you made it without having to go to your "happy place"! I wonder if your palate is just expanding?! We have 3 baby eggplant growing in the garden, you will have to make your dish with them! :)