Eye-catching flower ice cream!

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported

The largest-ever food market by Eslite, "What Should I Eat Today?", runs from today until October 31 on the 3rd floor of Eslite Xinyi Store. [Eslite Gourmet] has joined forces with 200 uniquely flavored local Taiwanese brands and tens of thousands of cookbooks to introduce a variety of delicious dishes and ingredients through six cooking methods: "stir-frying, mixing, spreading, snacking, sipping, and brewing." On weekends, pop-up dining events continue, featuring flower ice cream made with Taiwanese fruits that’s a favorite among influencers; curry rice made with Red Jade chicken raised on Taiwan No. 18 black tea is a must-try; and 16 varieties of noodles including 80-year-old taro noodle and marigold noodle shops are presented all at once, taking readers on a journey to taste the most authentic flavors of Taiwan.

"What Should I Eat Today?" market also features three major exhibitions, offering readers tips and tricks and helping them improve their cooking skills. The "Gourmet Research Lab" breaks down the secrets behind delicious ingredients, teaching you that there’s a trick to how long you cook noodles, that the bitterness of beer has international standards, and that rice shouldn’t always be soft. The "100 Flavors from Islanders Across North, Central, and South Taiwan" showcases privately shared family recipes gathered across Taiwan, with creative dishes like “pink radish cake” and “green bean soup with rice” hiding delightful surprises. =EN-US>Red Jade chicken raised on No. 18 black tea makes amazing curry rice; 16 kinds of noodles including 80-year-old taro noodles and marigold noodles are all presented at once, taking readers on a flavorful tour of Taiwan.

"One Dish, A Memory" invites celebrities to share food stories through objects, photos, and manuscripts. DIY enthusiasts can join hands-on cooking workshops to learn how to make pineapple cakes from century-old bakery "Guo Yuan Yi", or DIY Kracie mini food toys that are all the rage in Japan!

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According to observations by Eslite Gourmet, so-called "dream delicacies" are mostly locally produced and have unique textures. The best-selling "Sunshine??" exclusive new product "Shanlin No. 1 Sugar-Free Dried Mango", made from a rare variety with limited production, is chewy, soft, tender, and carries a hint of papaya flavor; Japan's media-praised "73 Tea House" exclusively launches the new product "MiaoZ? ChaBao?? combining sweet potato flavor with unique tea aroma, where every bite feels like enjoying a bowl of hearty soup; "Grilled Method" grilled eel and Taiwan's oyster vermicelli both offer intense umami flavors, making even picky eaters unable to resist; and there's also the chewy braised pork belly with a rich soy sauce flavor. There are also sweet treats such as traditional peanut candy and mochi, satisfying all kinds of cravings.

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As Eslite Bookstore expands its locations, it has also brought Taiwanese flavors to Hong Kong and Suzhou, winning over local readers. This large-scale food market held in Taiwan hopes to let more people experience the local food culture that blends "tradition with innovation".