Cream croquettes are a delicious Japanese dish made primarily with ground pork. The meat is first marinated for flavor, beaten until sticky, then pressed into patties and deep-fried in cream until golden brown. After frying, they are simmered until fully cooked. The croquettes absorb the rich flavor of the cream, resulting in a tender, juicy, and savory bite—making them a common main dish in Japanese bento boxes.
Produced in Argentina, a colleague of mine bought some and hasn’t finished it yet. They said Messi and the Latin American writer Borges drink it, so it became popular in a small circle for a while. Exotic yerba mate — available in three flavors: original, white peach, and jasmine. Since tonight’s meal was rather greasy, I quickly made a cup of jasmine yerba mate. The taste is...
Many netizens often don’t understand what exactly sets PWN Golden Mandheling apart from Lintong Mandheling, or how their flavors differ. Today, we’re going to explore just how different these two types of coffee are. First, let’s talk about flavor.
The story of Chu Oranges is very captivating, firstly because of the legendary life story of its founder, Chu Shijian, and secondly because of the quality of the Chu Oranges themselves. Though they are agricultural products like any other, few have embraced agricultural modernization in the way Chu Oranges have. The estate is located on the Ailao Mountain. What was originally just a planting base has now become a must-visit tourist destination in Xinping.
Oriental Beauty Tea, also known as Pouchong Tea, is said to have been presented over a hundred years ago by a renowned tea merchant to the Queen of England. As she sipped the tea, she noticed the leaves swirling in the crystal glass, gracefully resembling a beautiful dancer. She asked, "What kind of tea is this?" They replied, "This tea comes from the eastern Formosa." Thus, she praised it as "Oriental Beauty Tea."
The xiaolongbao in Shanghai’s Yu Garden come from Nanxiang. A taxi ride from the city center takes about an hour to reach this small town, where a few scattered shops mark the birthplace of Nanxiang Xiaolongbao.
Coming from Kunming, get off at Xiangyun on the Xiangrui Expressway, then it’s another three to four hours’ drive toward Yunxian County. This stretch of road is quite interesting—within just a few hours, you can see how mountains affect air humidity. Even along the Xiangyun section, you might spot sisal plants. And Wuliangshan Ham is one of the most commonly seen local specialties along this route.
During the lunar month of La (腊月), after the end of farming activities, it is customary for rural households to prepare preserved meats. The general method involves cutting pork into strips, marinating them with seasonings for a day and a night, then hanging them over the stove to smoke into preserved pork. Other varieties include preserved sausages, chicken, duck, and even preserved birds. Among these, the Yao ethnic group’s preserved pork is especially renowned, known for its fragrant and flavorful taste.
Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Longjing tea, gets its name from its place of origin — Longjing Village in the West Lake area of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. West Lake Longjing ranks among China's top ten famous teas and is known for its green color, strong aroma, mellow taste, and beautiful shape. The five main producing areas are Shifeng Mountain, Longjing Village, Wuyun Mountain, Hupao Temple, and Meijiawu. The surrounding area of West Lake...
Organic Lapsang Souchong Black Tea This fair trade certified organic tea comes from Fujian Province in China. It is smoked during production, giving it a distinctive flavor and aroma, sometimes described as tar-like. It has a light body, smooth and crisp character, and a very prominent, exciting pine-smoke fragrance.
The sweet pomegranates of Mengzi are best from the areas around Xin'an Suo and Daxinzhai. Legend has it that the sweet pomegranates in Xin'an Suo and Daxinzhai, Mengzi, were introduced from Iran and Afghanistan, and have been cultivated for over 700 years. Mengzi sweet pomegranates not only feature crystal-clear seeds resembling agate but also offer high nutritional value, with up to 71% of the seed being edible...
Wuxi is one of China’s four major peach-producing regions, with the Yangshan area being the main hub for Wuxi honey peaches. The history of peach cultivation in Yangshan spans over 800 years, as evidenced by an inscription on the Lüxu Bridge built in the third year of the Baoding era during the Southern Song Dynasty, which reads: “Rows of duck-like stones stretch across the clouds, amid peach blossoms that blush the riverbanks.” The Wanli-era Annals of Wuxi County·Local Products records: “Among fruits, there are plums, apricots, and peaches...” According to the Annals of Wuxi County, in the early years of the Republic of China, the Fu’an Township (including present-day Yangshan, Hudai, and other towns) had numerous privately owned farms cultivating peach trees in large plots. Successful introductions were made from Fenghua in Zhejiang, Feicheng in Shandong, and Japan, including varieties such as White Flat Flat Peach, Jade Dew Honey Peach, Little Red Flower, White Phoenix, and White Flower. In the 1920s, cultivation expanded in the low hilly areas around Yangshan and Hudai, with Yangshan becoming the primary production zone—giving rise to the name “Yangshan Honey Peaches.” These peaches are large in size, juice-dripping sweet, and richly fragrant. By 1945 (the 34th year of the Republic of China), the peach planting area had grown to over 4,000 mu, with an annual yield exceeding 2,000 tons, widely sold in Shanghai, Suzhou, Changzhou, Nanjing, and renowned throughout the Shanghai-Nanjing corridor. Peach farmers in Yangshan even affixed their own orchard trademarks to the fruit baskets for sale (over sixty years ago, Yangshan already had trademarks for honey peaches, verified by a discovered “Gengsheng Brand” Jade Liquid Honey Peach trademark from Yangshan Town. This 32-page, yellow-toned trademark featured an image of a leafy peach and an old farmer leading a plow ox, with text reading “Gengsheng Trademark,” along with descriptions such as “Jade Liquid Peach tastes sweet and delicious, perfect for gifts to family and friends,” and “Address: At the foot of Changyao Mountain, Xin’du Bridge, Yangshan Peach Garden.” Research confirms this trademark was printed in the mid-1940s). By the mid-1950s, Yangshan’s honey peach orchards were widespread, covering 10,331 mu. Beyond supplying the local market, they dominated Shanghai’s fresh and processed peach markets. Yangshan honey peaches processed and canned by Shanghai’s Taikang Company were even exported abroad. Xindu (now the location of Yangshan Town)’s Xishanwan village saw every household prosper through peach cultivation, earning the nickname “Golden Mountain Bay.” From the early 1970s to the late 1980s, Yangshan honey peaches were exported annually to Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore, peaking at 120 tons per year. By the mid-1990s, Yangshan accelerated the industrialization of honey peach production, building the Yangshan Honey Peach Market, establishing the Yangshan Honey Peach Growers Association, further expanding cultivation areas, improving production facilities, constructing orchard roads, and setting up demonstration and breeding experimental bases for peach tree production. Production technical regulations and quality standards for Yangshan honey peaches were formulated, initiating standardized management that continuously optimized cultivation techniques and quality structure while increasing both yield and quality. Cultivation area reached 32,000 mu.
The Feicheng Peach, also known as Fei Peach, Buddha Peach, or Big Peach, is one of China’s renowned premium fruits. It is celebrated for its large size, attractive appearance, tender flesh, juicy sweetness, and rich nutrition, earning the title “King of Peaches.” There are seven varieties of Feicheng Peach, including Hongli (Red Flesh), Baili (White Flesh), Late Peach, Willow Leaf, Dajian (Large Tip), Xiangtao (Fragrant Peach), and Suan Tao (Sour Peach), among which Baili is considered the best in quality…
Geographic Scope: Longitude 119°27′ to 119°50′, Latitude 32°48′ to 33°05′; east to Tangzhi Town of Gaoyou City, south to Cheluo Town of Gaoyou City, west to Tianshan Town of Gaoyou City, north to Linze Town of Gaoyou City, including Gaoyou Town, Cheluo Town, Baqiao Town, Xiejia Town, Hanliu Town, Tangzhuang Town,…
Zhenkang macadamia nuts are a specialty of Zhenkang County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province. "World nuts look to China, China's nuts look to Yunnan, and Yunnan's nuts are in Lincang (Zhenkang)." To date, the county has planted 78,000 mu of macadamia nuts. Also known as Queensland nuts, macadamia nuts belong to the Proteaceae family. They are tall evergreen trees that do not shed leaves seasonally and can live for many years.
Sangang, Xingcun Town: Renowned for producing "Zhengshan Xiaozhong" black tea. Regional scope, tea-growing areas, and natural environment: The production area still centers around Tongmuguan, with additional cultivation in high-altitude tea gardens at the junction of Chongyang, Jianyang, and Guangze counties. The growing region is surrounded by mountains, featuring high peaks and deep valleys, a cold climate, and annual precipitation exceeding 2,300 mm.
Tan Sheep is a versatile local breed of sheep, particularly renowned for producing high-quality lightweight lambskin. In 2000, it was listed by the Ministry of Agriculture as one of China’s unique sheep breeds under national protection. Yanchi County in Ningxia is located in the central arid belt of the region, offering specific natural conditions ideal for the growth of Tan Sheep. The area enjoys long hours of sunlight, abundant heat resources, hot summers,
Jiulong Tofu is a specialty of Jiulong Town, made by grinding beans with the area’s unique mountain spring water. It has a delicate, silky texture and a rich bean aroma, and is widely known across Yingde. To truly taste authentic Jiulong Tofu, you must go to Jiulong Town – that’s where the genuine version is found. Making real Jiulong Tofu doesn’t actually require any secret techniques. It all comes down to the quality of the local water. First, the carefully selected…
Yuanli rush mats and Dadu straw hats are renowned local specialties of central Taiwan. The rocky Da’an River delineates the boundary between Miaoli County and Taichung County, while the lush cattails growing in its downstream wetlands gave rise to a once-thriving handcrafted straw hat industry on both sides of the river—most notably, the handmade production in northern Yuanli and the export-focused manufacturing in southern Dadu…
Aodi is the largest seafood hub in the Northeast Coast, with around 20 seafood restaurants crammed along its short street, drawing food enthusiasts from far and wide. The area offers seasonal fresh catches all year round. Local mantis shrimp heads come in two varieties—red-shelled and black-shelled—with the red-shelled ones being more flavorful. Abalone, known as a high-end delicacy of the sea, tends to be quite pricey. In the Northeast Coast region, most abalones are farm-raised, although wild ones can be enjoyed during spring and summer...