Hey space travelers! Shachem Lieuw here with a new transmission from Earth. I know, I know… this event happened last year, but I’m finally getting around to sharing it! I’m still struggling with my content backlog—gasp! As a certain juggling alien loves to mention on her blog, keeping up with Earth time and content schedules is no easy feat. But better late than never, right? In today’s space dome adventure, I’m taking you to the Touch China Fair , hosted by the Confucius Institute Suriname and sponsored by the Chinese Embassy, at Ballroom Prince. Art, Tea, and High-Tech Space Models ๐ค The fair featured incredible displays of traditional arts, including Chinese calligraphy, tea art, and Chinese paper folding (origami). They even had a stunningly pretty Phoenix Crown ( Fengguan ) on display! Plus, not to brag, but I got to meet Labubu.๐๐ As a huge tech geek, my favorite part was the technology section. They had interactive robots on display, as well as detailed mod...
A Tropical Lunch at Rancho Chito in Santo Domingo๐ด
Hello to my dearest Story Time Productions friends from around the world! How have you all been? I’m back with another adventure, and today we’re diving into a delicious lunch experience at Rancho Chito in Santo Domingo. ๐ฅ✨
A Journey of Leadership and Culture ๐
As many of you know, I recently visited the Dominican Republic alongside other youth delegates from the Caribbean. We were there at the invitation of the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). Out of the many talented students in the Caribbean Youth Fellowship Program, 20 of us were selected to attend the CAPP conference, which focused heavily on public policy and leadership.
Between sessions, we had the chance to soak up the local culture. We visited the beautiful El Centro Leรณn and the iconic El Monumento a los Hรฉroes de la Restauraciรณn. After working up an appetite, we made a pit stop at the famous Rancho Chito. ๐
Christmas in October? ๐❄️
One thing that caught me off guard was the decor! Even though October had barely started, Rancho Chito was already decked out in full Christmas decorations. ๐ It seems like getting an early start on the holiday spirit is a big deal there! Seeing snowmen and elves in the tropical heat definitely brought a jolly (and slightly surreal) vibe to our lunch.
The Passion Fruit Salmon Challenge ๐๐น
Out of habit, I always kick off my meals with a fresh cup of coffee. ☕ But when it came to the main course, I wanted to step out of my comfort zone. The Passion Fruit Salmon immediately sparked my curiosity.
In Suriname, we grow an abundance of passion fruit—or "Markoesa" as we call it back home. While I’m very familiar with the fruit (and actually involved in the passion fruit business!), I had never tried it cooked in a savory dish. In Suriname, we primarily stick to juice.
When my order arrived, the presentation was beautiful. The salmon was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was made from authentic passion fruit pulp. It was an incredible experience to taste such a familiar flavor from home reinvented in a professional Dominican kitchen. The tanginess of the Markoesa paired with the rich salmon was a 10/10! ๐
Travel Tip: Language Matters! ๐ฃ️๐ฑ
I polished off the entire meal and celebrated with a refreshing tropical fruit punch. If you plan on visiting Rancho Chito, keep in mind that—like many local spots in the Dominican Republic—the staff primarily speaks Spanish. If your Spanish is a bit rusty, keep your translation app handy or bring a friend who can help!
Watch the Adventure! ๐บ
I’ve put together a vlog of my full experience at Rancho Chito for you guys to see the food and the festive decorations for yourselves! ๐ฌ
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Have you ever tried fruit in a savory dish? Let me know in the comments what you think! ๐ฌ
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Thank you for all the love and support for Story Time Productions. I can’t wait to take you along on my next trip! ๐ด✨
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