New Zealand jade: A local specialty, New Zealand jade may not be as translucent and delicate as Chinese or Burmese jade, but it is still charming and appealing. It is commonly crafted into small statues, jewelry, and other items. Best shopping destinations: Queenstown, Greymouth, and Hokitika.…
Becoming a millionaire by growing kiwifruit The Bay of Plenty region on the North Island enjoys abundant sunshine, a warm climate, and fertile soil, making it a rich producer of various fruits. The main city of Tauranga and the town of Te Puke are the heart of New Zealand’s kiwifruit cultivation.
Sheep placenta extract has become a sought-after health supplement among women and a widely promoted beauty product in recent years. Among the current beauty market trends, no product is more popular — or more controversial — than "sheep placenta extract." New Zealand's sheep placenta extract is made from fresh and healthy lamb placentas, following the strict standards set by New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries and Ministry of Health. It is extracted and refined using advanced high-tech equipment and rigorous scientific methods. It can promote cell and tissue regeneration, delay aging, and strengthen physical constitution.
New Zealand's essential oils are a natural outcome of its many farms. Farms free from pests don't need to spray pesticides on their crops, so you can fully trust the safety of essential oils produced in New Zealand. Essential oils have a wide range of uses and come in many varieties, such as rose essential oil and lavender essential oil. Essential oils are extracted from the flowers, leaves, stems
In Uganda, Africa, bananas are always part of the hospitality offered to guests. Upon entering a home, guests are first served a delicious glass of banana juice, followed by roasted yellow banana snacks. The main meal features a dish called “matooke,” a banana meal made from a starchy, non-sweet variety of bananas. The bananas are peeled, mashed into a paste, steamed, and then
Mozambique is one of the largest cashew producers in the world and enjoys the reputation of being the "Cashew Capital of the World." Cashews are the country's most famous specialty. Unlike the intense heat typical of most African countries, Mozambique has a relatively mild climate, free from severe floods or droughts, making it ideal for the growth of cashew trees. The country has approximately 30 million cashew trees planted nationwide.
Corn: The staple home-cooked meal made from corn is called “Ugali,” and it can be considered Africa’s version of a “main dish.” Boil water, then gradually add cornmeal while continuously stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes thick and dry. Then flip the pot upside down, lift the cake-like lump of dough with your hand, flip it over again, and place it back in the pot to continue baking until it gives off a fragrant aroma...
Local Alcohol: "Busa" Reigns Supreme – Africans say boiled water doesn’t quench thirst, cold water does the trick faster. Coastal dwellers love coconut water, and they also brew alcohol from coconuts or other grains. The only locally made alcoholic beverage currently permitted for sale and consumption by the government is called "Busa." Those who drink "Busa" often do so in groups of several or even dozens, sometimes inserting their three-to-five-meter-long thin straws into the same liquor jar to sip while chatting, until they end up swaying and throwing “drunken punches.”
Ants: Stir-fried in a big pot. Africans like to eat grasshoppers and termites. Some use a small stick to poke into a termite mound to lure out the termites—when inserted, the stick is black, but when pulled out, it’s white. Then, with a sweep of the hand, the larvae tumble into the pot. It’s said they can be stir-fried and eaten. As for grasshoppers, they’re everywhere—you can scoop up a whole sackful.…
Kenyan coffee is mostly grown at elevations of 1,500 to 2,100 meters and is harvested twice a year. Its defining characteristic is a bright fruitiness, commonly citrus in flavor. Kenyan coffee offers a multi-layered taste with juicy acidity, a perfect balance of grapefruit and wine notes, medium body, and is a favorite single-origin among many
Undoubtedly, feta cheese is Greece’s most famous dairy product and iconic food abroad, making it an excellent table cheese. Greeks eat feta cheese all the time, paired with various other foods. According to EU law, feta cheese has been recognized as a Greek product, and only Greece is permitted to produce it.
European gingerbread Although the birthplace of gingerbread is Germany, people across Europe also enjoy eating it during Christmas. Finns often savor gingerbread while drinking glogi, a spiced alcoholic beverage made with almonds and raisins, offering a both fiery and fragrant taste. The Dutch even hide Christmas gifts in puddings or sausages. As for Po…
Almond Pudding When Christmas dinner begins, everyone must eat a serving of almond pudding before they can start on anything else. The person who finds the single whole almond hidden inside will be the luckiest in the coming year. Adults often place the almond in the bowl of the youngest child to make them happy. …
The Jingci Vegetarian Restaurant in Xishan Scenic Area’s Xishi Nunnery is famous for its signature dishes such as “Embroidered Ball Jade Elixir,” “Colorful Mushrooms in Full Bloom,” “Apricot Grove in Spring,” “Assorted Flower Platter,” “Hibiscus Crispy Toffee,” “Good Fortune & Auspiciousness,” and “Unbelievable,” as well as vegetarian specialties like vegetarian noodles and rice flour dumplings. Fun Fact: “Apricot Grove in Spring” is made with winter mushrooms, apricot...
Tianshui Mixed Hotpot is made by whisking together egg whites and yolks, then spreading them into thin pancakes. Fresh pork belly is finely chopped, mixed with salt, starch powder, and Sichuan peppercorns, and then placed between two layers of thin egg pancakes. The mixture is flattened and steamed until cooked, then sliced into strips to make "sandwiched pork." This sandwiched pork is the main component, served along with crispy skin strips and meatballs, topped with chicken broth, sprinkled with chopped scallions, cilantro, …
In Ruoyang Township, Wucheng District, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, there is a high-quality tea that was listed as an imperial tribute during the Song Dynasty — Ruoyang Longzhen Tea. The main production area of Ruoyang Longzhen is located in the southern tea-growing region of Wucheng District, Jinhua. The tea plants here are grown at high altitudes, featuring soft leaves, vibrant green color, and a richly fragrant aroma. Nowadays, tea farmers in Ruoyang Township rely on
Have you ever tried black tea with fruity and honey notes that’s incredibly sweet? Some might ask, isn’t black tea all about the strong tea flavor—how could it possibly have fruity or honey notes? Actually, it does exist. Take, for example, Honey Fragrance Black Tea from Hualien, Taiwan. This tea was developed by the Taitung Branch of the Tea Research and Extension Station and successfully produced locally in Wuhe, Ruisui Township, Hualien.
This traditional Norwegian dish is made by soaking air-dried salmon in lye. This caustic lye is also used in oven cleaners and drain unblockers. The secret to making authentic salted salmon lies in getting the soaking time just right, so that the fish fat doesn’t turn into soap. When the flesh becomes a sticky gelatinous texture, it’s done — but the smell is quite pungent.
Swiss Army Knife – (German: Schweizer Armeemesser or Schweizer Offiziersmesser), also commonly known as the Swiss Knife or multi-tool, is a folding pocket knife that incorporates numerous tools into a single blade...
Swiss watches are known to all and are often quite expensive. However, the watchmaking industry did not originate in Switzerland. In the late 16th century, religious conflicts in France led to upheaval, and Huguenots who followed Calvin fled to Switzerland, bringing with them the technology of watchmaking. This French craftsmanship, combined with the local gold and silver jewelry industry, gave rise to the Swiss watch industry. It spread outward from Geneva, which is close to France, mainly along the Jura Mountains toward the northeast, all the way to Schaffhausen in northeastern Switzerland, flourishing throughout the northern half of the country.