TheNHBushman.com

Photos by MJ Klein, and others where noted.

It was almost a throwdown in some respects, but the party at the Blue Sky was more or less successful in that people had a relatively good time, and nobody got hurt, although the event was not up to my personal standards. First, let me thank everyone who ventured out on that cold windy evening to join us. Your company is what makes things like this worthwhile. Second, please allow me to apologize (more on that later).

Why I like Nikon cameras, reason #57: IR remote control. This shot was taken on a tripod from my seat at the table at the far end of the shot.

Many of Taiwan’s famous people were on hand at the surreal Blue Sky.

(more…)

Photo by MJ Klein

Hui-chen and I were in Kaohsiung for Chinese New Year. We decided to go to the Liuhe tourist night market for dinner. After finding this huge crowd, we decided to pass on dinner there!

So, how busy was your Chinese New Year?

Food Photos by MJ Klein

At this time of year there are many articles about people in Taiwan attending their company weiya or banquet. I don’t know why but most people write badly about them, as if they hate them. Personally I like weiya banquets and Hui-chen and I were invited to one recently. I like these banquets because it gives me a chance to meet with workers and bosses in an informal manner, do some drinking with them and get a chance to rub shoulders without any pressure. I’ve seen a few bosses get drunk and let loose and even sing a little karaoke. This article will stick to the food though, because although some people hate the weiya, I like the weiya food!

First out of the chute was this appetizer dish, consisting of (clockwise from the bottom) imitation crab meat with a Hollandaise sauce, fish skin, sliced noodles, some kind of seafood skin stuff, and sliced duck meat plus beef.

(more…)

Photos by MJ Klein Food Photos!

I lit a fire, put on some food and the guests started arriving. Yup, it was another party at Shao-hui’s. Do we ever get tired of them? No way!

(more…)

Photos by MJ Klein - lots more where these came from!

A-Nune grilling sticky rice, Isaan style

It was frigging cold!  So cold we put the grill on the table.  Later we put it under the table!

(more…)

Photos by MJ Klein

What do you do when it’s cold outside, and you happen to live in Asia?  You make a ripping hot spicy hotpot dish - that’s what you do!  Just look at that jar of chili sauce!

(more…)

For those of you with no plans for December 31st, why not drop by Shao-hui’s in the afternoon?  We’re going to light the grill and open the Sang Som Royal Thai rum and have at it.  Later we’ll be headed down to the disco where the Fong Band will make an appearance.  If anyone is still able to walk, in the wee hours of the morning we will make our way over to Hsinchu to an after hours club that has all the known songs in the world available for karaoke!  If you need directions, leave a comment and I’ll respond by email.

Once you get to Shao-hui’s you don’t have to worry about driving because we will arrange the transportation.  You can relax and drink responsibly (or irresponsibly!)

Be sure to check out our Events Page from time to time to find out what’s going on!

Photos by MJ Klein Food Photos!

December 23 is upon us. Recently, friends in New Hampshire have been informing me of mounting snowfalls in New England. The weather is turning colder in Taiwan. What can you do about it?

Party, of course!

The usual gang of suspects gathered once again, at our favorite hangout - Shao-hui’s.

(more…)

Photos by MJ Klein Food Photos!

I’m sure by now you are wondering if we have stopped grilling and partying because of the weather. The answer to that is a definite “no!” In fact, last Sunday was a great evening because I got one of those phone calls that invited us to an impromptu grill party!

Chicken in the gas grill

(more…)

Photos by MJ Klein & Hui-chen

Caution: FOOD PHOTOS!

It’s been awhile, and I’m sure that many readers are wondering if we’ve been grilling lately? You betcha! We decided to throw an impromptu grill party featuring Hui-chen’s version of the marinade. We just love spontaneous parties!

My lovely wife tending to pork ribs on the grill

I set the grill up on the sidewalk right outside Shao-hui’s place, up against the curb. I took a guess about what time we would be eating and I lit the charcoal about 1.5 hours in advance. It turns out that my guess was right on the money and our 2 special guests arrived just as the first batch of ribs was about to come off - perfect timing! Here are our 2 guests arriving:

(more…)