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Long, long ago, we cooked our meals over firewood, then coal and later natural gas. Changes in energy sources have led to changes in the way we cook. In the past, cooking meat took a long time, even when using a pressure cooker which still required close attention. Nowadays, electric pressure cookers are very common, featuring preset programs. Cooking meat with an electric pressure cooker is now very simple.Method One for Cooking Meat with an Electric Pressure CookerIngredients Preparation2000g of beef brisket, an appropriate amount of green onion, an appropriate amount of cooking wine, an appropriate amount of spice pack, an appropriate amount of yellow bean sauce, an appropriate amount of hawthorn, an appropriate amount of ginger, an appropriate amount of salt, an appropriate amount of soy sauce, and an appropriate amount of spices.Cooking Steps1. Wash the beef brisket and cut into cubes; set aside.2. Place the beef cubes in a pot with cold water and boil over medium heat to remove impurities. Remove and rinse; set aside.3. Put all prepared seasonings in the electric pressure cooker, add the beef, and add enough water to cover the ingredients.4. Plug in the electric pressure cooker, press the meat cooking button, and…

Basic Introduction to Fushun AmberThe Xilutian mine in Fushun City, Liaoning Province, is a source of high-quality amber. Types of Fushun amber include golden amber, white cloud amber, flower amber, and the unique blood amber among transparent and translucent varieties. Fushun amber primarily originates from the amber-bearing coal strata of the early Tertiary period in the Cenozoic era. The most famous amber comes from countries along the Baltic Sea coastline in Europe; however, other regions such as North America, the United States, India, New Zealand, and Myanmar also produce it. In China, amber is found in Fushun, Liaoning Province, and the Nanyang region in Henan Province. The amber from Fushun ranges in color from yellow to golden yellow and often contains insects, making it exceptionally beautiful and valuable. Its enchanting allure has earned praise from collectors across China and around the world. Product FeaturesFushun amber handicrafts are made by polishing amber, a byproduct of the open-pit coal mines in Fushun, into unique crafts that reflect local style. These amber handicrafts are as clear as crystal and as smooth as jade. The history of amber carving in Fushun is long-standing, with artisans designing and skillfully carving various amber crafts based on…

Basic Introduction to Qingjian Chinese DatesA popular folk saying in Northern Shaanxi goes: Yulin's water, Jia County's mountains, Qingjian's Chinese dates, and Shenmu's coal.In Northern Shaanxi, which is renowned for its high-quality Chinese dates, only "Qingjian Chinese Dates" enjoy a unique reputation, being mentioned alongside Yulin's peach blossom water, the Daoist holy site of Baima Temple on Mount Baiyun in Jia County, and Shenmu coal, demonstrating their status as top-tier dates that are highly favored by people. In fact, Qingjian Chinese Dates are not just famous in Northern Shaanxi. As early as 1968, Hong Kong compatriots specifically wrote to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Chairman Mao Zedong requesting to purchase and consume "Qingjian Chinese Dates from the former Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region," which became a well-known story. This event further confirms that Qingjian Chinese Dates indeed have a widespread aroma and global fame. Nutritional ValueIn modern Traditional Chinese Medicine, jujubes (Chinese dates) are primarily used to treat conditions such as thinness and weakness caused by spleen and stomach deficiency, reduced appetite, and loose stools. Folk remedies using jujubes for pallor and emaciation, poor appetite, and indigestion have proven effective. The use of jujubes in traditional Chinese…