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Hong Kong loves butter cookies!
As a kid my Dad always bought Danish butter cookies for special occasions, but it seems like he isn’t alone – the rest of Hong Kong also loves them! Kjeldsens being the big name in Hong Kong. They’re also popular […]
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Tagged butter cookies, China, food and drink, Hong Kong, Mid-Autumn Festival
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Wacky vending machines
When you think of wacky vending machines, Japan is usually the country that comes to mind. However, Hong Kong does have some machines that are out of the ordinary.