Osmanthus Honey boasts a fragrant aroma, premium texture, and a flowering period and scent remarkably similar to that of garden osmanthus (Note: Garden osmanthus only blooms and does not produce nectar. Many osmanthus honeys sold in the market are artificially made by adding osmanthus fragrance to ordinary honey, and are not natural wild osmanthus honey). It has an excellent taste suitable for all consumers, making it highly popular among…
Osmanthus belongs to the Oleaceae family and is an evergreen shrub or small tree. Thanks to long-term careful cultivation, there are many varieties, the most common being Golden Osmanthus (with orange-yellow flowers), Silver Osmanthus (with yellowish-white flowers), as well as Red Osmanthus and Four Seasons Osmanthus. It is a precious ornamental and aromatic plant in China. The flowers can be used to extract essential oils or as flavoring for food and sweets. Xianning County, …
Preparation method: 1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Steam in a pot for 15 minutes until soft. Remove and mash into potato mash. Let cool and set aside. 2. Remove the stems and seeds from the red bell pepper and dice finely; dice the ham finely as well. Rinse the green beans and corn kernels, drain the water. Boil water in a pot, add 1 tablespoon of salt, pour in the green beans and corn kernels…
In the Xinxī River (a section of the middle and lower reaches of the Pán River) in Xīndiàn Town, Chìbì City, there is a peculiar small fish known as “Spring Fish,” which has become a rare, magical, and precious specialty of Xīndiàn Town. The Spring Fish arrives and disappears quietly in certain river sections during specific times of the year, with its timing, location, and quantity all following a certain pattern…
Yangbao Chili Yangbao is a village cluster in Yangbao Village, Shuangxiqiao Town, Xianning City. Since ancient times, villagers have had the habit of growing chili peppers and are known for cultivating high-quality chilies. Over time, chili peppers have become a traditional and distinctive agricultural product of the Yangbao village cluster. According to Li Guomin, a major grower, Yangbao chili mainly...
“Both seek the fattened pork and freshly sliced meat, while fine wine sweetly concludes the feast.” — Qing Pu Qilong, *Reading Du Fu’s Heart: A Commentary*, Volume 2, Part 1, *After Illness, Visiting Wang Yi for a Drink and Presenting a Song*
Hesheng Chicken Soup is slow-cooked using free-range local chicken and unpolluted underground spring water over a low flame. The broth is clear, richly flavorful, and the chicken melts in your mouth. Local sweet potato noodles are added to the soup — they’re both refreshing and chewy, and they absorb excess oil from the broth, making it less greasy. The version specially prepared by three renowned local restaurants — Lüning, Heping, and Zhengzong — is especially famous.
A long time ago, people did not live very prosperous lives. A family surnamed Liu held a banquet for their neighbors to celebrate their son’s wedding. The weather was very cold, the dishes were neither good nor plentiful, and soon there were no more side dishes left to go with the rice. A guest surnamed Chen suggested: “Please ask the host to combine the leftover dishes on the table, heat them up, and serve them with the rice.” Out of necessity, the host mixed the remaining stir-fried noodles, shredded tofu, …
How to make Pagoda Pork: Also known as Grand Banquet Pork or Sea Cucumber Strip Pork, Pagoda Pork has been an indispensable delicacy at rural banquets in Xianning for centuries. 1. Main ingredients of Pagoda Pork: rural pork belly (i.e., streaky pork and lean meat), golden sauce, tofu, sweet potato starch, and rice crisps. 2. Cooking method for Pagoda Pork: (1) Parboil the pork belly and lean meat pieces until they are about 80% cooked, then remove them. Cut the pork belly into strips 2 cm wide and 6 cm long, and the lean meat into cubes 1.5 cm thick, 4 cm wide, and 6 cm long. Then return the pork belly and golden sauce to the pot to color the meat.
Xian Ning Osmanthus Cake originates from Xian Ning in Hubei Province, renowned nationwide as the "Hometown of Osmanthus." The cake was first created in the late Ming Dynasty. It has a fine, soft, and moist texture with a pure white color, exuding a rich fragrance of osmanthus. It melts in the mouth, offering a delicate and fragrant taste, along with abundant nutritional value. Suitable for all ages, including the elderly, children, and women, it makes an excellent gift for family and friends or a delightful treat for oneself. Xian Ning...
Cao Cao’s million-strong army pressed in on the border, issuing a proclamation to persuade Sun Quan of Eastern Wu to surrender and join forces against Liu Bei. Within Eastern Wu, apart from Lu Su who advocated for war, most others favored surrender, leaving Sun Quan undecided. The situation was critical. Zhuge Liang personally traveled to Eastern Wu to explain the pros and cons and to secure an alliance between Sun and Liu to resist Cao Cao. Governor Zhou Yu was a key figure. Lu Su led Zhuge Liang to...
Chibi kiwifruit is a specialty of Hubei Province. The city of Chibi has vigorously cultivated high-quality kiwifruit varieties and promoted industrial development, making the kiwifruit industry one of the “four major agricultural” pillar industries. As one of Chibi’s “four major agricultural” pillars, the kiwifruit industry has established cooperative relationships with research institutions such as Huazhong Agricultural University, the Provincial Fruit and Tea Research Institute, Wuhan Botanical Garden, and Beijing Botanical Garden...
Meat cake is a renowned dish at both Chinese and international banquets, but the people of Chibi have a special fondness for it, making it a longstanding local tradition. It is an indispensable dish at weddings, funerals, and other celebratory feasts, often served as the first course. There’s even a saying among locals: “No feast is complete without meat cake.” Speaking of meat cake, its origins are quite extraordinary, and there’s also a…
The flavored fish is made from wild freshwater fish sourced naturally from Huanggai Lake in Chibi, Hubei — the historic land of the Three Kingdoms. It is meticulously prepared using a modern scientific formula with traditional Chinese herbal ingredients. Rich in various vitamins, it boasts a unique flavor and high nutritional value. Ready to eat straight out of the package, it makes an excellent choice for travel, leisure, or as a gift. …
Yangloudong Cuihao tea is produced in the renowned Yangloudong tea region of Hubei, located in Chibi. This area is one of the origins of China’s Ancient Tea Horse Road. The history of tea production here began in the 1st century, flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and at its peak, covered a tea plantation area of 38,700 hectares with an output of 24,000 tons. The "cave tea" (i.e., Yangloudong brick tea) produced in Chibi is…
[Bamboo]: Chibi City has over 200,000 mu of Phyllostachys pubescens (Moso bamboo), with water bamboo, arrow bamboo, and others covering the hillsides in the southeast—according to statistics, there are as many as 63 species, earning it the title “Asia’s Bamboo Garden.” Bamboo has been used in military and cultural contexts for thousands of years. During the Jin Dynasty, Tao Kan, serving as the General Who Pacifies the West, once led troops to Puyi (present-day Chibi) to harvest bamboo; during the Tang Dynasty, Li Bai, Du Fu, Du Mu, Cui Tu, and Dai Shulun…
[Fish] Chibi is a land of fish and rice, blessed with an abundance of aquatic products since ancient times. Among them, the Guandao Fish and Chun Fish are considered the finest delicacies. These two types of fish are not only delicious but also carry fascinating cultural significance. The Guandao Fish is said to be the incarnation of the Green Dragon Crescent Blade wielded by Guan Yu, one of the Five Tiger Generals of the Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. During the Battle of Chibi, Guan Yu’s troops were stationed at Shu Lake. One day, as he rode on horseback…
Chibi Bamboo Shoots are a specialty of Chibi City, Xianning, Hubei Province. Known as the "Hometown of Phyllostachys pubescens in China," Chibi City currently has 380,000 mu of bamboo forests. Rich in phosphorus, iron, calcium, and other trace elements, Chibi Bamboo Shoots have a unique flavor and are a rare, all-natural health food. With an annual output of 10,000 tons, they are sold well in more than ten provinces and cities across China...
Chibi Fish Cake, commonly known as meat cake, is made from fish paste, minced meat, egg whites, ginger water, starch, fine salt, monosodium glutamate, and more. With its unique preparation method, intricate and meticulous craftsmanship, tender and fragrant taste, it is a top-tier delicacy beloved by locals in Chibi and visitors from all over. It boasts an excellent balance of color, aroma, and flavor. …
Fragrant Lotus from Cang Lake is a new product made from the pure natural fragrant lotus harvested in the ancient Three Kingdoms battlefield areas of Huanggai Lake and Cang Lake, two major freshwater lakes. The product utilizes domestically leading production and processing technologies. It replaces the traditional chemical method of corrosive peeling with a physical method of grinding and refining to achieve a pure white finish. Currently, the city has 50,000 mu of fragrant lotus cultivation area, with an annual…