When I undertook a research exchange from UK to China as part of my work, I didn't expect such a full cultural journey that I eventually embarked upon. I came to realise that in China, every meal time is a social event, and it is almost unheard of for people to eat on their own. Eating together, and preparing food is an important part of bonding and solidarity. So when the Chinese visitors came to visit us in the UK, I was more than happy to partake in the annual dumpling-making for Chinese NY