All the way to New York
I can feel the distance getting close
You're right next to me
But I need an airplane
-Tori Amos
Contrary to what many of our friends and family feared, living in Beijing is not like living in the dark ages. Starbucks, KFC, and McDonald’s are easily accessible. Grocery stores are stocked with Dove dark chocolate, Loreal make-up, and Doritos. Last week we ordered a vacuum cleaner online. The vacuum was delivered the next day, at which time we paid cash on delivery. Shopping for clothes, shoes, accessories, furniture and electronics is not a problem. Nonetheless, Beijing does not satisfy every desire for a native Californian.
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| Checking out the wine selection at the BHG |
List:
- Chili powder
- Corn tortillas (100-count preferable)
- Tabasco sauce
- Taco seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Ghirardelli or Trader’s Joes Hot Cocoa Mix
- Anything from Trader Joes
- Dijon mustard
- Stain remover stick
- A box of See’s candy
- A Costco-sized block of parmesan cheese
- Cowboy cookies (made by B’s Mom)
- Granola (made by my older sister)
- Paul Mitchell Extra Body Sculpting Foam (large bottle)
- Paul Mitchell Hair Gel
- Ladies’ shaving razor
- Tylenol PM
- Deodorant
Other items we would like but not transportable include:
- Lagunitas IPA
- Tamales Bay oysters
- Point Reyes blue cheese
- Howell Mountain Wine
- Red wine spaghetti sauce with artichoke hearts (from the Nugget)
- Hot Italian sausage
- Olives
- Fresh salsa
- Avocados
- Fresh basil
Some of the listed items can be found in Beijing. I heard that Jenny Lu’s has cheese, spices, and tortillas. But these items are more difficult to find and limited in selection—plus expensive for a person trying to live frugally. So I eagerly anticipate to things coming from home. And of course, spending time with one of my best friends in the whole world – my sister!
Chinese word of the Blog: 玉米饼 yù mǐ bǐng
English translation: corn cake / Mexican tortilla
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| I had to come all the way to Beijing to eat my first Big Mac ever. |
