Nico, from France, is known across industries in Shanghai as the guy who runs nico_printshop where he's been doing screen printing for 10+ years. He's the go-to for many expat-run companies for printing their merchandise. With a degree in biotech engineering and marketing, he's also a graphic/web designer, entrepreneur (won best new store of the year 2014 by Timeout Shanghai for Upcyle Design Store), and was part of the Chiaccelerator program with 'The Squirrelz. He's fluent in English and French and his Mandarin isn't bad either. An endless student of life and proud manga fan, Nico loves One Piece, football, (PSG forever!) and baking, especially sourdough!
Where do noodles actually come from (you probab...
Where do noodles actually come from (you probably already know the answer to that one)? How were they made? When? And where did they go from there? How did a simple bowl of noodles evolve into everything from Japanese ramen to Italian pasta to many other forms? What role did these humble strands play in shaping cultures, trade, and even global relations? Join Nico, our resident popcorn foodie host, as we take a deep dive into the delicious history of noodles—from their ancient origins to their global journey. We’ll unravel how pasta entered the picture and explore the European twists on this age-old food that have become iconic in their own right. Oh, and you're also going to learn how to make pasta from scratch!_x000D_
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This discussion is about more than just slurping up your favorite noodle dish—it’s about the fascinating connections between food, culture, and history. Nico will guide you through how noodles and pasta have evolved, the cultural shifts behind their ingredients, and the controversies that have bubbled up over the centuries. It’s a savoury mix of fun, intelligence, and global flavor, all served up with a side of cultural exploration. Ready to stir the pot? Let’s dig in!_x000D_
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面条到底来自哪里(你可能早就知道答案了)?它们是怎么做的?什么时候开始有的?然后它们又是怎么发展的?一碗简单的面条是怎么演变成今天的日本拉面、意大利面以及其他各种形式的呢?这些不起眼的面条在塑造文化、贸易,甚至全球关系中扮演了什么角色?加入我们,跟随Nico——我们的爆米花美食达人,带你深入了解面条的美味历史,从它们的古老起源到全球传播的历程。我们将揭开意大利面是如何加入这场美食大戏的,还会探索欧洲在这种古老食物上的创新,看看那些成为经典的独特风味。_x000D_
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这场讨论不仅仅是关于吃你最喜欢的面条,它更是关于食物、文化和历史之间的精彩联系。Nico会带领大家了解面条和意大利面如何演变,它们背后食材的文化变迁,以及几个世纪以来围绕面条的争议。这里有趣、聪明又充满全球风味的搭配,当然少不了一场文化探索的盛宴。准备好“搅动锅里”的美味了吗?让我们一起开动吧!