扬州美食英文简介.docx

Skin Wraps Water——the elegant entertainment with a hundred years history Skin Wraps Water is a simple phrase which vividly embodies the early tea culture that has existed for more than one hundred years in Yangzhou . No trace of aristocracy can be detected in this phrase, and the soul of the town culture in Yangzhou is fully conveyed in the phrase! ??The ancient water garden on the moat is fairly lively thanks to local citizens and tourists. A cup of tea, various snacks and dishes all together make the time like the deferred magic lantern. When you watch the painted pleasure boat pass the window leisurely, when you see the end of the sallow dipping into the water and swaying with the waves, youll feel there is no need to hurry. As the tea goes from strong to weak and you taste delicate snacks and dishes, the time has gone by unnoticed. Probably you will not resist the temptation to plaint that several hundred years ago, the forefathers here have enjoyed the leisure thoroughly. A “Taste” of Yangzhou food (I bought a jade bottle of fine wine before sending you off home far away. –By Du Mu of the Tang Dynasty) Huaiyang Cuisine dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period, develops in the Sui and Tang Dynasties and flourishes in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is very particular and demanding to ingredients, chopping skills. It requires careful heating control and stewing is especially preferred. Usually the taste of main ingredients is highlighted. With appropriate seasoning, it is loved by people from both the northern and the southern parts of China . In July 2001, Yangzhou was awarded “home to Chinese Huaiyang Cuisine” by China Cuisine Association, the first city receiving such honor. Famous dishes and breakfast in Yangzhou In Yangzhou , breakfast has been an essential part of residents life. A piece of sliced bean curd, several pieces of delicate cakes together with two or three cups of tea will make a morning pleasant. There are plenty of choices in