Monthly Archives: April 2012

All hail the Yellow Emperor

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Derek

UPDATE: Paul’s posted his half of the story and the full recipe online. Enjoy! Catch it here: http://www.bloodandsand.com/index.php/the-yellow-emperor/ Last week at Beijing’s Flamme Steakhouse I had the distinct pleasure of witnessing history in the making. Mixmaster Paul Mathew, who inspired my … Continue reading →

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An open letter to Kweichow Moutai

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Derek

Dear Sirs and Madams, I would like to begin this letter by stating my gratitude for your kind hospitality upon the occasion of my visit to Maotai on the 28th and 29th of March, 2012. The accommodations at the Mao … Continue reading →

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Notes from south China

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Derek

In the first couple weeks of my travels, a friend and I have made a slow arc from Chengdu in western China to Fujian on the East Coast. Below are a few notes from the road and an updated shot … Continue reading →

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The 300 Shots Road Show

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Derek

In the past ten days I’ve consumed more than 50 shots of baijiu, most of which were with the top brass at Maotai. And boy do I have some good stories to go along with them. But for the time … Continue reading →

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