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    On a Slow Boat to China

    We first talked to Mark Schatzker, a writer and self-described omnivore, two weeks ago when he began his journey around the world by way of land and sea.   He had just driven from New York to Los Angeles and was still well within the comfort zone of the U.S.   He gives an update from China, halfway around the world in his hotel room.…

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    We first talked to Mark Schatzker, a writer and self-described omnivore, two weeks ago when he began his journey around the world by way of land and sea.He had just driven from New York to Los Angeles and was still well within the comfort zone of the U.S.He gives an update from China, halfway around the world in his hotel room.

    In China, Mark is experiencing everything from public transportation to the Great Wall of China.While in Beijing, he dined in a restaurant specializing in unusual Chinese fair, where they feature the Chinese equivalent of tripe, gizzards and pig's feet (which are, as Mark notes, “the Western equivalent of hamburgers and pork chops in China”).Mark is making regular entries into his travelogue, which can be followed on his blog.

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    8. 44:00Gourmet Jelly Beans
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Bob Carlson

      host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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      Jennifer Ferro

      Jennifer Ferro, President, KCRW, Los Angeles

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    The full episode

    4 of 9
    Easter Show: Ukrainian Eggs, Jelly Beans, Communion Wafers
    1. 1:00The Market Report
    2. 7:00Still Incredible and Quite Edible Egg
    3. 13:00Ukrainian Egg Decorating
    4. 20:00On a Slow Boat to ChinaYou’re reading this
    5. 26:00Miraculous, Gluten-Free Communion Wafers
    6. 32:00Altar Wines
    7. 38:00For the Love of Peeps
    8. 44:00Gourmet Jelly Beans
    9. 50:00Easter Breads
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