While living in China, I was exposed to many great dishes. From authentic dumplings, cauliflower dry pot, and a dish made from one long noodle called 一根面 (yigenmian), I fell in love with China even more. I am from Louisiana. We are no strangers to spice or using savory flavors in our food. It was lovely to have the chance to see how spice was used differently from my hometown. It made my two years in Shanghai even better as I ate around China.