Day: March 6, 2013

Foreigner in Formosa, Home Cooking, Taiwan

{Foreigner in Formosa} Zucchini Treat

“Foreigner in Formosa” is a new series of short posts I’ll be writing about all the things I find winsome, intriguing, and delightful about Taiwan (formerly known as Formosa, meaning “beautiful island” in Portuguese). I aim to show little glimpses of Taiwan with a picture here or an anecdote there, simply sharing life as it comes. I hope you’ll enjoy each new view of this unique and beautiful island.

Zucchini Treat

One of my favorite vegetables is zucchini (or squash), but in four years of living in Taiwan, I have never eaten it here because they don’t normally grow it. Last week, another teacher found it on sale from a local grower and bought some to share. Tonight I sautéed it with potatoes and made fried chicken to go with it. Continue reading “{Foreigner in Formosa} Zucchini Treat”

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Foreigner in Formosa, Taiwan, Travel

{Foreigner in Formosa} English Practice

“Foreigner in Formosa” is a new series of short posts I’ll be writing about all the things I find winsome, intriguing, and delightful about Taiwan (formerly known as Formosa, meaning “beautiful island” in Portuguese). I aim to show little glimpses of Taiwan with a picture here or an anecdote there, simply sharing life as it comes. I hope you’ll enjoy each new view of this unique and beautiful island. 

English Practice

Laura and I frequent a roadside stand that sells the best fried chicken, fried squid-on-a-stick, and sweet potato fries in the world (hyperbole? no). Last night when we stopped by, there was a mom with her two boys there, and this mom desperately wanted her older son to practice English with us. “My name is Gary. I am 8 years old. My English teachers are…” went his little speech. Continue reading “{Foreigner in Formosa} English Practice”

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