Last night, Boy Scouts Troop 10 on their camping trip, enjoyed the recipe for “Dutch Oven Chinese Chicken and Cashew Nuts” dish that we posted a few weeks ago. Sadly, our fearless Leader, Scoutmaster Doc couldn’t make it at the last minute (best wishes to your son for a speedy recovery!). For it was our Scoutmaster, who unbeknownst to him, found the ...
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Jewish Dining Etiquette
Jewish dining etiquette is predicated on one simple principle: "Don't do anything to annoy the host"! Aside from that, here are eight other etiquette tips!
Read More »What if Susan Weren’t So Lazy??
If Susan weren't lazy, then how would we get to all the Chinese food on the table? Who was Susan? Read the history of the Lazy Susan!
Read More »Have Your Next Business Meeting at a Chinese Restaurant
The Chinese Quest can readily tell you where the best Chinese restaurants are on Long Island and New York City. So, choosing the best Chinese restaurant is easy. Making the most of your next business meeting is partly up to you… Have a good agenda; Keep on topic; Take Minutes; You know, the usual nonsense. And partly up to us to teach you ...
Read More »Ancient Chinese Invention – Paper Money
In an earlier article, we discussed the ancient Chinese invention of paper. Once there was paper, and printing, what’s the best way to make the most of those inventions? What would make it more valuable? Heck, make it MONEY! Paper Money. Here’s the history of the ancient Chinese invention of paper money. A Fractured Fairy Tale Before there were credit ...
Read More »Shake It Up! Chinese Pizza
Thursday is the perfect night for a Chinese Italian Fusion dish. What a perfect treat between Wednesday and Friday. Here's a recipe for Chinese Pizza!
Read More »Chinese Food and Camping
I'm going camping and there's only one cure. I GOTTA HAVE CHINESE food! Here are two recipes for cooking Chinese food while camping!
Read More »Chinese Restaurants ARE Mind Readers!
Yes, Chinese restaurants are mind readers! AND, I CAN prove it! Right now, call up your Chinese restaurant (assuming that they’re still open), and place an order for delivery. And I BET you it will arrive not in 45 minutes… heck, not even in 10 minutes. BUT, it will arrive BEFORE you make the call! Mind Readers How did they ...
Read More »A November to Remember
November Holidays As if you needed an excuse to go out for Chinese food. Ever! Well, in case you DO need one, may we help you out and give you the following 30 excuses, err reasons, to take the family out for Chinese food on each of these Holidays. And if you’re looking for a Chinese restaurant to try, may ...
Read More »Trick or Treat – Halloween Chinese Quest Style
Happy Halloween! May your all your goodies bags be filled with treats. Heed these Chinese superstitions and avoid the tricks of the holiday.
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