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Clarissa Wei

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Clarissa Wei is an American-Taiwanese journalist based in Taipei.
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It might look like roadkill, but pies like this one are boosting Pizza Hut's sales in Taiwan.

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Pizza Hut Taiwan Knows It’s Making Italians Angry

From stinky tofu to Oreo-calamari, there's a method to their specialty-pie madness.

By Clarissa Wei
If the bones aren’t taken care of correctly, the spirit could put a curse on the family.

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Meet the Man Who Digs Up Graves to Lift Curses

Families hire a bone collector in Taiwan to fix problematic tombs—and sometimes deal with ghosts.

By Clarissa Wei
Mid-Autumn Festival means mooncakes.

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Meet the Bakers Giving Mooncakes a Modern Twist

When it comes to these treats, trends trump tradition.

By Clarissa Wei
This cup, which reads "punk health," contains goji berry-infused coffee. The berries are held to be good for the liver, kidneys, and other organs.

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Why 'Punk Health' Foods Are Popular with China’s Youth

Sometimes, rebellion means goji berries in your beer.

By Clarissa Wei
The tofu is cut into cubes and served with sweet soy paste and some wasabi on top.

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The Secret to This Taiwanese Town’s Tofu Is a Mud Volcano

This unusual terroir produces firm, tasty tofu.

By Clarissa Wei
Both Wu Tseng-dong's knives and his forge have become a tourist draw.

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The Blacksmith Turning Decades of Chinese Bombs Into Kitchen Tools

Years of war produced these unusual souvenirs.

By Clarissa Wei
Narezushi is made of fish and rice, but that's where the similarity with modern sushi ends.

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To Make Japan's Original Sushi, First Age Fish for Several Months

Or even years.

By Clarissa Wei

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