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Sichuan Peppercorns

Pepper, the most widely used and traded spice in the world has a history that’s as pungent and spicy as its flavor. Countries have been discovered, conquered, wars have been fought, treaties have been signed and entire populations have been subjugated in the search for this Black Magic spice. In medieval Europe, pepper was so treasured that it was even used as currency.

In medieval times, spices like pepper were used to enhance the preservation of meat though it was by no means the only preservative that was used. Pepper’s mild yet aromatic taste was much cherished by civilizations ranging from the ancient Greek, Roman and Chinese to modern American and Asian. Originating in the Malabar coast of India and in Sarawak, there are many different varieties and cultivars which are prized for their distinctive flavors and colors. Continue reading “Sichuan Peppercorns”

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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival – A Commemoration of National Hero Qu Yuan

A significant festival celebrated in China with the longest history, the Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month to commemorate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan.

Qu Yuan, a Chinese national hero who drowned himself into the Mi Luo River in 277 BC to react against the corrupt and incompetent rulers. Qu Yuan was a minister of the state Chu, which aligned with another state with increasing power named Qin. Qu Yuan was dubbed a trader and was expelled to the frontier region, and it was during that period he wrote what was considered as China’s first great poetry. When Chu was gradually conquered by Qin, Qu Yuan waded into a river out of distress and patriotism for Qin. The legend goes that people beat drums to keep fishes away and throw dumplings to the sea to prevent the fishes from eating Qu Yuan’s body, which accounts for the reason why Chinese eat Zongzi and hold dragon boat racing competitions as a day of mourning Qu Yuan’s death.

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Origin of Yang Chow Fried Rice

Chinese cuisine has a very long history. The history of Chinese cuisine can be traced back from 1500 B.C. The long history of Chinese cuisine resulted to its predominance in other cuisine all over the world. The migration of Chinese people to different countries around the world caused the spread of Chinese cuisine to other countries. Many Chinese foods became popular and were adopted and mixed up with the cuisines of other countries. One of the most popular Chinese cuisines is the Yang Chow fried rice.

Yang Chow fried rice is one of the most important part of Chinese cuisine. It is one of the most widespread cuisine from China, all restaurants all over the world that serve Asian cuisine surely have this dish on their menus. In some western countries like United States of America, this rice dish is becoming a very popular fast food. Continue reading “Origin of Yang Chow Fried Rice”

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Pros and Cons of Food Delivery Services

Are you wondering whether you should try one of the countless meal delivery services in your area? After all, the temptation can be great. There’s a great variety of cuisines that would become available to you by ordering: Chinese, German, Spanish, Japanese cuisine, etc… Even Thai food delivery services exist. On the other hand, many people don’t trust these services and advice against using them.

Although the question is not as black and white as some people would like to believe, it’s not too difficult to decide whether these services are right for you. Here are the pros and cons you should consider before taking a side.

Pros of Food Delivery Services

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Natural Breast Enhancer – Chinese Herbs and Ancient Secrets

The history of Chinese medicine goes all the way back to the 200BC to 800BC with the publications of the Yellow Emperor’s classic of Internal Medicine. Around 500 AD the Chinese had classified their herbs into various categories. The inferior herbs were used to cure a shot term illness whereas the middle herbs were used to cure the long standing illness. The Chinese herb secrets were initially used in Chinese cuisine to enhance their flavors. Due to the increased popularity of the Chinese herbs a manual called Shennong BencaoJing was created. This manual has around three hundred and sixty five medicinal herbs included in it. Why do Chinese people love their herbs so much is because they give all the credit for their long and healthy lives to these herbs. These herbs help in taking the symptoms of most of your diseases away.
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Diversity Of Asian Foods: A Great Hit

With the growth of restaurants and food plazas, Asian foods are amazingly popular among many people, both locals and foreign tourists. Asians are very particular with their foods – and Asian cooking is considerably unique in style and techniques. Asian cooking evolved from a series of changes throughout time and is well defined by the cultural background and ethnicity of the people.

Asian foods may be grouped according to the region or country of origin. Each of these regions has their own styles and ways in cooking. You can find a new type of food in Malaysia, but you can rarely find the same food in India. The regional differences of Asian cooking define the palatability of each cuisine as unique part of the culture. Continue reading “Diversity Of Asian Foods: A Great Hit”

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Beijing Buffet

The variety of foods that can be enjoyed in San Francisco is remarkably broad: Italian, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. However, I cannot list them all. Even compared to New York City, San Francisco’s variety of food does not lose its excellence.

In addition, the cost for enjoying these fabulous foods is amazingly reasonable. I consider buffet-style restaurants to be the most cost-effective. About two years ago, we found an extremely good Asian cuisine buffet restaurant, the Beijing Buffet, close to the San Francisco Airport. I referred to several rating sites before writing this article, and the ratings varied from person to person. However, the general rating was average. My own experience at this restaurant has been good, and my wife and mother-in-law love it as well. Because my wife is a Chinese American who was born in China, her sense of taste for authentic Chinese foods is trustworthy.

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What’s New in MLM China

Believe it or not, the Chinese middle class population currently stands at well over 1 billion people. One-sixth of the world’s population calls China their home.

These figures definitely deserve the attention of internet home based business owners – those who are seeking international expansion.

Middle class folks everywhere generally have a small margin of disposable cash. They are dependable workers who want a little more out of life. To become rich and work from home is an attractive combination for the chosen few. For some it is the ultimate desire of the heart.

With families to feed, and a rising credit surge in China, the need for a greater income is a definite must have. Continue reading “What’s New in MLM China”

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Hong Kong Bistro – Chandler, AZ

Having traveled around the world with many trips to Asia, I am partial to excellent Chinese food. Also, I’m quite critical of restaurants that do not measure up for me personally. But, when you come across any of my reviews, they are positive-if I don’t like the establishment, I don’t take the time to write about it.

Since we moved to Gilbert, AZ in April 2006, Norm and I have been searching for an exceptional Chinese restaurant in the East Valley. Several times, we passed Hong Kong Bistro on the corner of N.W. corner of Chandler Heights and Gilbert Road. In early Spring of ’08, we decided to give it a try. Our search resulted in an experience that was right on the mark. Hong Kong Bistro is a terrific value for the quality of its food.

We’ve returned to the restaurant more times than I can count. I’m open to trying something different each time, but Norm tends to prefer the Mo-Shu Pork, while tasting my entrees. Continue reading “Hong Kong Bistro – Chandler, AZ”

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The 5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore

If you love Chinese dishes, congratulations! Singapore is a fantastic place for Chinese food with an incredible menu of choices. With more than 80 different styles of cooking, unique and delicious Chinese dishes have contributed a major part to the rich of cuisine here. You will see lots of Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew, and Hainanese restaurants all over Singapore.

Having Chinese dishes, you will always feel the harmony between the yin and yang qualities of food through combining ingredients. Chinese cuisine also keeps its belief in the symbolic properties of food, such as noodle for longevity, oyster for good fortune and fish for prosperity. This creates the soul of Chinese dishes and it is the reason people fall in love with Chinese cuisine.

Here I recommend the 5 best Chinese restaurants in Singapore for Chinese cuisine’s lovers as well as those want to have a good taste of Singapore food. Continue reading “The 5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore”