My boyfriend's first ever CHINESE BREAKFAST! 

You are sooooo positive and optimistic. Even those old toilets without doors, you can find the positive aspect. Your life is full of sunshine, and i am so envy of your friends. It would be so fun to have a friend like you.

I like how your boyfriend doesn’t speak a word of chinese, but says 叔叔（uncle）almost perfect.... 🤩 awesome!!!!

I love the little interaction with the woman sitting beside you! It really is one of those moments which can make your day and can be so cute and meaningful!

Even a local Chinese has no nuts to try douzhi. You guys are real food warriors!

Just for reference, the first food 'Jian Bing' is traditional local food of Tianjin city. Although it can be found nationwide, most cooking is not authentic. To save cost, most people cook it with only wheat flour, while it should be a mix of mung bean flour, corn flour and wheat flour.

I'm currently learning chinese and I'm pleased to say that I scored the highest on the food vocabulary. I think you're a good influence Amy haha

You guys are the cutest couple!! So clearly in love, it brings a smile to my face to see the chemistry.

Humans should be like you guys. Hurting each other costs not only time and resources but also lives. Why not use the time and resources to make each other happy, or at least leave each other alone?

Thanks for putting ur taste buds on the line trying ”Dough chi “, I can literally smell it through the screen. I used to give that a go yrs ago, that smell’s still impressive to me. And that Chinese donut must go well with brown sugar on top.

as a fan from Germany, i thank you both for your bravery :' ) loving the new videos with you both since the contrast between China expert Amy and China newbie Derk is super fun

Both of you are so lovely. Derk was being such a trooper!!!

You made me laugh when you asked Derk to squat! You are a Chinese at heart Amy as you can squat like a local! 😂

in fact, Chinese are very sensitive about the leftover food, since giving others leftover food isn't a very respective behavior(very rude, unless you give it to your parent when you are young.). If you want to share some food in real life, we usually pack the food before we eat and then eat the unpacked food, and don't forget to tell the person you give your food to what you did.

As a typical northern Chinese person, I mix the tofu brain every single time. So, Amy, just do what you want to do. Maybe, You will find a new flavor.

the reason of not to mix the tofu brain is that mixing will cause stach sauces to become watery. Imagine a Carbonara with too much pasta water, the dish will lose its signature texture.

Derk likes what you like and dislikes what you dislike. Great minds think alike, fun duo make a great couple.

i observed, the way how Derk looks at you when you sit with him explaining what dozhi is... very interesting. he has a pair of very powerful eyes! also, when you eat jiaoquan and speak to him at the same time, you remind me of ur dad. you look like ur dad!

Amy brings joy in every one of her videos. She is so positive and adventurous when it comes to trying different food (even though I wouldn't try half the stuff she has eaten).

I love that derk got to meet your neighbors! Can please get an official video of your neighbors and derk?! Also I love how derk said "single...even I'm not single" . How's sweet

love to see you two together

As a born and raised Beijingese, I never liked it as a kid, but when I grow older, I find it's actually not as bad as I remembered. So it would taste much worse if you drink 豆汁 Douzhi cold, or only take a small sip of it. Because in that way you will taste its full flavour in details, which is not pleasant at all. The right way to drink it is to do it while it's still hot, and take a big sip of it then swallow. That way the only thing you will get is its aftertaste, which is not that bad, especially with the help of Jiaoquan or Xiancai.

I think I missed this video! You two are so sweet here!

His reaction on Douzhi is so real.😀

Your have my favourite energy ✨️ 💕 , I look forward to your videos the most, they always brighten my day

You guys are just so cool. I love you both. Sincere people. Thanks for the content.

You guys are sooo cute!! How he just ate the rest of her jiangbin without hesitation 😂😂 I love watching you two explore and experience China together. Even the small things like eating with your elder neighbours. Keep the videos coming!! ❤

Glad I discovered your channel few weeks ago! So fun and interesting Cheers from San Diego California

Blondie in China is the ideal channel for anyone looking to learn about the many different foods of China, it almost always leaves me feeling hungry😋❤️😋

Congee with fried sticks are signature meals for Chinese breakfast, as well as curing illnesses.

I love almost everything in this video! Haven’t tried the douzhi yet. I bet your neighbors love when you get douzhi for your videos though, they get free breakfast for tomorrow lol

tang youbing is actually amazing. one of my fav

Hi Amy and Derk!🙋🏻‍♀️ I also enjoy eating jianbing and tofu brain here in Toronto, though I’ve never tried fermented mung bean juice before.😏🫢🥛 By looking at your reactions, not sure if I will try it!😜😂🤣 Too bad Derk missed out on the tofu brain, I think he’d enjoy it!😁👋🏻👋🏻

I have such a great time watching you two trying different food items! It's really a pity that Derk didn't get to try the tofu brain and the sweet bun!!! What I love more is your interaction with the locals -- sometimes I am afraid of the Aunties (as a Chinese myself) but all the ones you met are incredibly nice !!! I think it's because Amy gives out this super positive, kind and warm vibe so people automatically treat you super friendly. I, on the other hand, suffer resting bitch face syndrome so not much luck for me LOL Hope Derk is doing well at the new work place! and sending both of you love!!! Thank you for sharing with us your amazing journey!

Your boyfriend's gaze is full of love ~~

I think you should be Australias ambassador to China. You can help repair diplomatic ties between both nations. So proud an Aussie can speak fluent Chinese & you immerse yourself into their culture.

Aww, after a few episodes, I observe the boyfriend is a very good guy.

Derk is definitely a keeper!

真好！通过你们的拍摄角度看到了我的故乡, 听到了我的乡音！That's amazing and thanks a lot!

Is the restaurant you went to for "douzi" is 护国寺小吃? If so, there are a lot of "must try" food options in the restaurant you went to for "douzi". It is one of the most or the most famous traditional food restaurant in Beijing. You can get suggestions from your neighbors.

You did a very good learning the language, I think in the west its more common for people from anywhere that you must speak English and it's more common. Whereas in the East, doesnt matter which country, when you can communicate in their language, it shows you want to embrace their culture. Thats why the strangers you meet are so friendly with you, because they appreciate you took your time to understand their culture. Thank you very much for being one of the few that really did embraced it. You are an inspiration to the future generation on being more open minded!

中国从南到北从东到西，有各种不同的豆腐脑。除了咸甜之分，咸豆腐脑的卤汁区别也很大。卤汁一般都是水煮各类东西之后调味再勾芡的，但其中三种比较特别。一种是河南部分地方，直接用胡辣汤当卤汁。一种是安徽部分地方，直接用沙汤当卤汁。最后一种是河北一些地方，卤汁是不勾芡的，清汤。这种清汤豆腐脑，就有两种吃法，一种是整块吃，还有一种是完全搅散了再吃。 所以豆腐脑要整块吃，也不是普适的。

The "tofu brain" is a good literal translation. There might be some history why it's called "brain", the closest translation I can think of is "soft tofu". I think in part that we believe brain is supposed to be ultra soft.

Your disposition is like a spell 🙄🙄🙄 making people happy watching ur video. Tnx u so much. U're so blest. And of course u're making me hungry. I've bn wanting to go back to Beijing to visit our 87yr old aunt but this covid thing deters our plan for such a long time. I hope nxt yr it'll be more laxed in China so we cn push thru our trip. Tnx u again young lady...love u ! Overseas Chinese frm d tropical Philippines 👍✌👌

thoroughly enjoyed this video! I always look forward to your vlogs!

Hi Amy, there is a Jilin restaurant in Chatswood 吉林人家. You could ask your parents to give it a try ☺️. Very authentic flavour, large portion size, avoid lunch rush.

Love your enthusiasm!! Keep it coming

I love seeing you and Derk trying new things.

You two are sooooo cute together!

第一次留言，艾米 吃煎饼果子 喝豆腐脑 锅巴菜 那必须是咱天津呀。。。有机会来天津尝尝早点。。。

What a lovely couple :)

So happy to see your handsome boyfriend join your wonderful journey

In fact, this kind of breakfast in China is only available in Beijing, and the breakfast is different from place to place in China.

The problem with the squat toilets is if you are working in coveralls at a plant it gets really tricky 🤪🤪🤪 I’ve seen a few guys come out of the can freaking out 😁😁😁

7:11 I can't believe you somehow put a positive spin on toilets without doors..

Yum, thanks for sharing! That bread & tofu brain looks good! Continue to enjoy life & hope time passes quickly for you so you get to see your beau soon!

Omg! I am so happy I stumbled at your videos! I LOVE jianbing! My first experienced was in Munich Germany 🇩🇪! I moved back to Vancouver Canada but I haven’t find jianbing here. I really enjoyed your videos!

I'm currently in quarantine in Xian and (hopefully) moving to Beijing at the end of this week! I've been binge watching your videos when the wifi allows lol can't wait to try all the chinese food again 🤤 and maybe look up some of your fave spots!

Your bf such a gentleman. Happy for you two enjoy china trip.

Your BF is soooo German!! Love it 😂 reminds me of my friends over in Germany 🇩🇪

whenever I see your post it puts a smile on my face and makes my day

在南方，豆腐脑是甜的，加蜂蜜水，在夏天吃很爽又解暑

Love you both

Yall give me very parents vibes (like comforting? Safe?) me gusta

Derk reacted like my husband when he can't take some "Asian" food. Lol

I love how he said "Diggih" 😂😂😂😂😂 so german lol

Loved it! Cheers from Canada

Very positive video. Hope you enjoy it there. Additionally, I really suggest the restaurants provide the small cup of douzhi, as many people just want to have a try and they just drink a little sip, thus the remaining is wasted :)

i have something in my mind, how about.... Toufu brain with ketchup Toufu brain with maple syrup/honey(iced) Toufu brain with western gravy (those you used with turkey or those you can find with the mush potatoes in Chinese KFC) you know....your next Binfen doesn't have to be based on....Binfen?..

Both of you are so cute ♥

Chinese people are people who had experienced many episodes of famines and hunger. Foods are a necessity more than a luxury. Many foods taste are acquired even to most normal Chinese due to age group who underwent different living conditions. One thing is Chinese never waste any food that's edible cos there will be someone who will eat it.

I just checked your last video. It's 11 thousands likes. Enjoy the douzhi! Good luck!

我从小家庭教育也是，如果自己碗里的饭菜不吃完，不管多晚，只要没人帮你，就必须自己吃掉，不能倒垃圾桶。但是，豆汁是我唯一一口以后直接整袋倒马桶里去的😂即便过去快二十年了，我还记得那个可怕的味道🤣 豆腐脑我也喜欢咸的，虽然苏州上海都嗜糖，但豆腐脑是吃咸的~

Love you two very much

Love this transition, already prepared (something that I will never do).

It is a such lovely video, lot of smile and interesting experience. I hope I can visit Beijing next year and explore around the lanes.

Squatting toilet sometimes is more cleaner better than normal toilet.. especially for the public used

a dream boyfriend, tall, shy

Those really are my face when I first tried Douzhi, lol

How fun it makes me smile 😊 Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

Been in Uk for two and half years now not been able to go back home because of the covid restrictions . Nice to see hometown Beijing here xx

Great video with such positive vibes from you guys!

Great you both like Chinese foods!! Good on you Oz!!!

I still haven't wrapped my mind around the idea that some people find it difficult to squat. Squatting all the way down is just as comfortable as sitting...well, apart from the fact that your feet fall asleep after a bit. I wish squatting toilets were the default everywhere because that way you don't have to sit on pee or on cleaning products, or uncomfortably hover-squat. Plus the squatting position makes it easier to poop, and the fact that your feet fall asleep disincentivizes people from staying in the bathroom forever scrolling their phones or reading a book.

it's so funny to see how your BF had only one bite to finish the leftover Jianbing from you and how you encouraged him to try Asian Squat :D :D. Among my family members including my aunts, uncles, and all the cousins, only two people like doutzhi. I personally hate it, your BF's expression to have the first spoon of douzhi is so opposite to his face with his first sip of erguotou. very very amusing for us to see. xiexie nimen. Envy you are in Beijing now and hugs.

肚子笑疼了。。男朋友喝下豆汁然后生无可恋的表情

actually, it is specifically a Tianjin dish, in Tianjin, you can have a more varied choice of jianbing

Looks like your neighbour found a new drinking partner in Derk! 😅

"Blondie in China" 's new subchannel, "Blondie feeds her boyfriend". 🙂

730am is an early time to cry, for goodbyes or otherwise.

You guys are so cute

What a lovely video. But I'm kinda surprised Derk is not able to do "Russenhocke." It's a cultural phenomenon in Germany 🙌😅

This was another great video. Love the positive energy. you guys r awesome!

When he said he’s ready for stop number 2….. 😂 not yet he’s not

Ha Ha, I didn't see the food, but I see the chemistry.

I think it would've been more appropriate to visit the squatting restroom after drinking that fermented mung bean. XD

煎饼一定要在接到手里的时候立刻吃掉，否则薄脆就不够脆了

hahaha very funny you guys love the chinese food

doufunao and the pairing pancake is sooo different compared to where i grew up in shaanxi. we have doufunao in spicy soup with chili oil & chopped corriander - its full of flavours (not meaty type of soup like the one in ur video). We pair it with deep fried plain pancake (bland ish to slightly salty in terms of taste - very morish & nice to chew, crispy in some part of the skin), it is nothing sweet (unlike the one in ur video). come to shaanxi to try pls! :)

Derk has a great sense of humor

People who squats in China especially the elderlys has been doing it all their life since childhood. Their joints, skeletons & muscles has been conditioned & adapted to that action since it's carried out daily.