Master Chef Training Package (WFPKMC)
- Boot Camp Video on DVD and Electronic Guide
- Apprentice Video on DVD and Electronic Guide
- Boot Camp Ingredients for making 5 dishes
Master Chef Training Gift Package (WFPKMG)
- Boot Camp Video on DVD and Electronic Guide
- Apprentice Video on DVD and Electronic Guide
- Boot Camp Ingredients for making 5 dishes
Definitive Chinese Cookbook (WFCBAA) - Download Electronic Book in Computer Program
- Used on Windows XP computer systems only
- Not available for Apple Mac
Here’s why this ad would be considered racist by many people:
If you were of Chinese descent and living in 1950s America, the rare times you would see a Chinese person portrayed in the media the portrayal would mostly likely be of a Coolie-like character. In mainstream advertising, people of Asian descent were never portrayed as average Americans.
THAT is why this Chung King character would be considered racist. In the context of the 1950s, that little cartoon character is representative of the one-dimensional portrayal of an entire ethnic group. More
Chinese exports are plummeting amid the economic crisis and migrant workers such as Liu Xiao are returning home to impoverished villages. Link to this video
Until a week ago, Liu Xiao was part of the Pearl river delta’s army: one of the thousands of workers streaming along a Shenzhen road, gulping down breakfast, texting, lighting a final cigarette, teasing friends and swapping gossip – rushing rushing rushing to the factory for another shift making bras, computers and plastic toys for the world.
Today she waits patiently at the railway station across town. This region was the motor of China’s economic boom, but plummeting exports have forced it to slow and millions of those who kept it running have given up and gone home. Liu Xiao is one of the latest to return to the countryside: in her case to a village of just 200 people a 10-hour ride – and a world away – from Shenzhen.
For a year and a half she worked 11-hour days checking hard drive casings with no music or chat permitted, but found satisfaction in spotting hairline cracks and other errors. Home was a dormitory shared with seven other girls, crowded but renao (lively and chaotic).
“There were lots of rules, like no cooking and not being loud, but you get used to it,” she says. “It was harmonious, not like other dormitories where everyone quarrels.” More
The Ching Ming Festival is one of the twenty-four parts in Chinese calendar and it falls around April 4th after the vernal equinox. On this day, the entire family visits their ancestors or relatives’ graves. In ancient times, people celebrated Ching Ming with dancing, singing and picnics. Colored boiled eggs would be broken to symbolize the “opening of life.” In the capital, the Emperor would plant trees on the palace grounds to celebrate the renewing nature of spring.
After century of time, this celebration of life became a day to honor past ancestors by following folk religion, the Chinese believed that the spirits of deceased ancestors looked after the family. Sacrifices of food and spirit money could keep them happy, and the family would prosper through good harvests and more children. Even today, the Chinese visit their family graves to tend to any underbrush that has grown. Weeds are pulled, and dirt swept away, and the family will set out offerings of food and spirit money. Unlike the sacrifices at a family’s home altar, the offerings at the tomb usually consist of dry, bland food. More
What is Chinese Fondue? The word fondue is rooted in the French verb fondre, meaning “to melt.” As with many other well-loved dishes today, fondue started out as a peasant dish. And as usual, accounts of how fondue was developed are varied. In general, the original Swiss fondue eventually led to other variations on the theme, such as the one in this column. The best thing about Chinese fondue is that the ingredients (beef, chicken, tuna, etc) are cooked in a good broth, yielding a much healthier result.
The idea of fondue dates back to Homer’s “Iliad,” which discussed a recipe made from goat’s cheese, wine, and flour. The Swiss developed fondue centuries ago. It was a way of preserving food for use during the winter season. Bread was dried, and dipping it in the melted cheese made it edible long after it was made.
Modern fondue originated during the 18th century and became more popular when the Swiss promoted the use of fondue as a daily dish. Brillat-Savarin, the famous French gastronome, talked about fondue in his 19th century writings. The 20th century brought forth many new varieties and recipes. During the 1950s, the Swiss cheese industry began heavily promoting fondue, and by 1955, the first instant fondue was being produced and sold. American tourists discovered it soon after, in the 1960s. Chef Konrad Egli introduced the method of cooking meat cubes in hot oil at New York’s Chalet Swiss Restaurant. Dessert fondues, such as chocolate fondue, became well liked in 1964 and continue to be popular.
On June 8th, people are excited about this festival since the government has not taken away two holidays from May so that the holidays would be more spread ut.The two single day holidays are the Qing Ming Jie known as the Tom Sweeping Festival, and the Duan Wu Jie known as the Dragon Boat Festival.The Tomb Sweeping Festival is would families gather at family tombs, clear out the mess in their houses, and burn incense with paper money.This burning of the paper money is suppose to sent money to dead in their spirit world.As for the Dragon Boat Festival, there is more history where it is always celebrated on the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar (June 8).There a lot ideas on origins of this day, but the most popular brief is the one with Qu Yuan (choo yu-ehn) who was a popular poet in 339 B.C. to 278 B.C. living in the Chu state.He was a wise man who fought against corrupt leaders which official had feared him.The official spoke to the Emperor and convinced him that Qu Yuan has difficult to handle and dangerous.The Emperor Huai (475 – 221 BC) dismissed Qu Yuan and exiled him.
Chinese people value trees and flowers as much as westerners do.
Plum flowers are fragrant and beautiful. They were once the national flower. On the RMB50 cents coins you can see plum flowers on the side.
Chrysanthemum flowers symbolizes a strong life. It is good to give old people chrysanthemum flowers because it means strong life. However, only red ones would be good because white and light yellow ones are used only at funerals. Lovers do not give chrysanthemum to their loved ones.
Narcissus, lotus flowers and orchid are flowers which represent high virtues and elegance.
Orchid blossoms in spring and it brings an air of high class respectfulness.
One of the most well known ideas about Chinese culture revolves around the idea of Yin and Yang. While most people understand how much this concept affects the lives of the Chinese, many aren’t aware of its role in cooking. In fact, Chinese food has, and continues to have, a rich history of adhering to the principles of Yin and Yang.
A meal in Chinese cuisine will usually consist of two main components: the cai portion, which consists of fish, meat, or vegetables, and the fan portion, which consists of rice or noodles. Unlike in an American dish, however, the cai is NOT meant to override the taste of rice or noodles, but to enhance the flavor.
It’s no surprise that rice is often used in a meal – after all, rice was first grown in China. Noodles were slowly integrated into meals as China began encountering other cultures. Today, these fan ingredients are essential in almost every Chinese meal.
Chinese people have their own culture when it comes to giving friends or relatives presents.
When it is a new-born baby, usually jade or silver bracelet or necklace would be good, particularly ones which can make the clinging sound so it will make some noise when the baby moves. Alternatively, some children’s clothes, shoes or gloves would be good too. When it is an older child, some toys or stationary would be good. More
Did you know that over 50% of women now run their own home business or work from home? Get your compass out and find the following directions because we are going to try and make things run a little smoother for you using the ancient art of object placement – Feng Shui.
The most ideal locations to situate a home office, in order of best to second, third ad fourth best are the North (the Career Sector), the Southwest (the Wealth sector), the Northeast (Skills and Talents sector) or the South (the fame and recognition sector.) If possible try to locate your home office in one of those locations.
Here are some other general tips that are thought to bring prosperity to your business.
Always sit with a solid wall behind your back to ensure that you have support in your life. Never sit with a window behind you.
In the office always place the fax machine, telephone, and computers in the southeast wealth sector, as this will attract more contacts.
Position your desk to have a clear view of the door. If this isn’t possible, hang a small mirror so you can easily view the door’s reflection.
The first thing that you need to do is get yourself a good compass and determine what is in the southeastern corner of your home. The Southeastern sector of your home governs both your cash flow as well as your faith in the idea that you will always be able to create money.
According to the classic and traditional rules of Feng Shui (the ancient art of object placement to increase good energy in your life) the items that you place in this part of your should be things that align with the energies of personal abundance.
Things that Create Prosperity:
The colors purple, red and green. These three colors support prosperity energy in a space. A pleasant still life to attract this energy is a pretty glass bowl containing a purple amethyst, a red carnelian and a green piece of jade. You also might want to consider painting this corner one of these colors or using purple, red and green lighting in this corner. An easy way to enhance the color value in this corner is to purchase a lava lamp in purple, red or green. The great thing about a lava lamp is that it also moves, and in Feng Shui, anything electronic or moving helps keep the money circulating in your life.
In order to truly capture the essence and authenticity of Chinese food, it’s important to learn its history. Much of Chinese culture is based on an appreciation of the past, and its food is no different. Though many meals could be considered “old fashioned,” many of them are just as popular today as they were hundreds of years ago. As such, it’s important to appreciate the evolution of each style of Chinese cooking.
The makeup of Chinese food consists of several different styles based on each of China’s culturally and agriculturally distinct regions. For the most part, Chinese cuisine is comprised of four main styles. These are the Cantonese style, the Beijing style, the Szechuan style, and the Shanghai style of cooking. The following excerpts explain the different nuances of each style.
A common phrase you’ll hear among chefs is that “the stock makes the soup.” As it turns out, this is absolutely true – a good stock can invigorate a soup, making a bland, tasteless one into something people will actually enjoy eating. Not using the right stock on the other hand can give your soup a strange flavor that doesn’t mesh well with the rest of your meal. As such, stocks must be carefully balanced in order to add the exact flavors that are needed to your meal.
Before that, however, a stock must contain the flavors you need in the first place. This process requires patience and experimentation, and is extremely important in making great Chinese soup. Use this guide to remind you of some of the other basics of making a good stock for some great Chinese soup:
Chrysanthemum flowers symbolizes a strong life. It is good to give old people chrysanthemum flowers because it means strong life. However, only red ones would be good because white and light yellow ones are used only at funerals. Lovers do not give chrysanthemum to their loved ones.
One of the most well known ideas about Chinese culture revolves around the idea of Yin and Yang. While most people understand how much this concept affects the lives of the Chinese, many aren’t aware of its role in cooking. In fact, Chinese food has, and continues to have, a rich history of adhering to the principles of Yin and Yang.
A meal in Chinese cuisine will usually consist of two main components: the cai portion, which consists of fish, meat, or vegetables, and the fan portion, which consists of rice or noodles. Unlike in an American dish, however, the cai is NOT meant to override the taste of rice or noodles, but to enhance the flavor.
Chinese people have their own culture when it comes to giving friends or relatives presents.
Did you know that over 50% of women now run their own home business or work from home? Get your compass out and find the following directions because we are going to try and make things run a little smoother for you using the ancient art of object placement – Feng Shui.
The first thing that you need to do is get yourself a good compass and determine what is in the southeastern corner of your home. The Southeastern sector of your home governs both your cash flow as well as your faith in the idea that you will always be able to create money.
In order to truly capture the essence and authenticity of Chinese food, it’s important to learn its history. Much of Chinese culture is based on an appreciation of the past, and its food is no different. Though many meals could be considered “old fashioned,” many of them are just as popular today as they were hundreds of years ago. As such, it’s important to appreciate the evolution of each style of Chinese cooking.
A common phrase you’ll hear among chefs is that “the stock makes the soup.” As it turns out, this is absolutely true – a good stock can invigorate a soup, making a bland, tasteless one into something people will actually enjoy eating. Not using the right stock on the other hand can give your soup a strange flavor that doesn’t mesh well with the rest of your meal. As such, stocks must be carefully balanced in order to add the exact flavors that are needed to your meal.
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