Informed that neighbor family, with an invitation to lunch, will prepare a ’special Chinese cold remedy.’ Apparently:

Step 1: put Coca-Cola into a pot. Boil Coca-Cola.

Step 2: squeeze lemon into boiling Coca-Cola.

Step 3: slice ginger into the liquid. Stir. Serve piping hot. Miracle of globalization? Abomination? Tastes surprisingly good.

There’s also a very popular local dish that involves boiling chicken in Coke? Fascinating.

Ah there’s nothing like sipping a steaming mug of rice liquor while riding a train through the Middle Kingdom. Delicious and romantic. But what are you to do abroad, where access to such divine spirits remains limited? Fear not, for below lies the ancient wisdom of 杜康 (Dukang), translated by yours truly:

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Picture and instructions after the jump.

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