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George Psalmanazar: Taiwan’s first diplomat!

George Psalmanazar and map of Formosa
History Wild Comedy 
Sean Kaiteri 0 Comment , ,

By Sean Kaiteri / Culture Vulture for The Wild East In 1703, England received her first ever exotic traveler from Formosa (Now Taiwan): a charming man who enjoyed telling everyone all the crazy and foreign things he and his “people” did from the faraway land. One problem? That man was

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Stefan's Incredible Xmas 'Nog

Taiwan News 
Phillip Charlier 1 Comment , , , ,

This is a recipe for the real, authentic-tastin’ EGGNOGGUE!!! Thanks Stefan, in Bangkok, Thailand. 2 bottles whole milk-960cc each 12 eggs 1/2 cup sugar pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla nutmeg powder (optional or cinnamon is ok) Beat (whisk is best) the eggs, sugar, salt and one bottle of milk

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