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Basic Introduction to Qingyang EmbroideryEmbroidery is a major category of folk arts and crafts in Qingyang, widely distributed across thousands of households. The embroidery from Qingyang and Zhengning counties is the most famous.Qingyang embroidery includes a wide variety of items such as clothing, cushions, shoe uppers, sock soles, pillow tops, belly bands, ear pillows, hats, sachets, tobacco pouches, needle cases, and cloth toys. Although not as renowned as Suzhou embroidery or other embroidery schools, it has a long history, a strong foundation, and a unique style. As the living standards of people in the old revolutionary base area continue to rise, it shines with an increasingly enchanting brilliance.The colors of Qingyang embroidery are bright, clearly layered, and strongly contrasting, deep but not murky, vibrant yet not gaudy. In terms of color configuration, red, black, blue, and white are the primary hues, achieving a striking, vivid, pure, elegant, and powerful effect.Qingyang is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation and Chinese civilization, and an important repository of cultural resources. Incense pouches, Longxiu (embroidery from Longdong region), folk paper-cuttings, Daoqing shadow plays, and Longdong folk songs are known as the "five wonders" of Qingyang. Vivid animal embroideries and tranquil, beautiful landscape…

Ear fungus and pork slices is a favorite dish for many, and while it goes by the same name, there are several different ways to prepare it. Here we explore how to make this dish tasty and nutritious.Homestyle Ear Fungus and Pork SlicesIngredients:Suitable amount of pickled ginger, pickled chili, water-soaked ear fungus, a small amount of day lily flowers, pork, suitable amount of garlic, scallions.Instructions:1. Tear the ear fungus into small pieces after removing the stems, slice the pickled ginger and garlic, and cut the pork into slices;2. Cut the pickled chilies into diagonal sections, finely chop the scallions, mix the pork slices with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil, then marinate for a while;3. In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, salt, sugar, cornstarch, and clear broth; set aside;4. In a pan with cool oil, scatter the pork slices until they separate, add cooking wine, stir-fry until cooked through, then remove and set aside;5. In the same pan, sauté ginger, pickled chili, garlic, and doubanjiang over medium-low heat until fragrant;6. Add the ear fungus and a little salt, then stir in the pre-cooked pork slices. Pour in the sauce mixture from the small bowl, stir…

Slender potatoes, also known as tree ear mushrooms, doufu greens, or Malabar spinach, are commonly consumed for their tender leaves or stems. They have a very delicate texture and are highly nutritious, rich in vitamins, iron, calcium, and other nutrients. They are known for their miraculous effects of detoxifying heat, lubricating the intestines, and cooling the blood. There are many ways to prepare slender potatoes, including soups, cold dishes, stir-fries, or blanched.Onion Stir-Fried Slender PotatoesIngredients PreparationSlender potatoes, onion, salt, sugar, monosodium glutamate, corn oil.Method Steps1. Clean all ingredients thoroughly. Peel the onion and cut it into small pieces; pick the tender leaves of the slender potatoes, wash them clean, and drain off excess water.2. Heat up a pan with cooking oil, then add the onion when the oil reaches 6-8 layers of temperature and stir-fry until fragrant.3. Turn up the heat, add the drained slender potatoes, stir-fry briefly, cover and cook for 1-2 minutes.4. Remember to stir halfway through. Finally, add salt, sugar, and monosodium glutamate for seasoning, stir evenly, and serve.Bean Curd Mackerel Stir-Fried Slender PotatoesIngredients PreparationSlender potatoes, salt, sugar, bean curd mackerel.Method Steps1. Remove the old leaves from fresh slender potatoes, pick out the tender ones, rinse them…

The shape of Dukeang noodles is similar to "cat ear noodles," and they are a historic delicacy of Zhuozhou. NameDukeang Noodles CategorySpecialty Cuisine OriginHebei Province - Baoding City - Zhuozhou City Dukeang noodles are a historic delicacy of Zhuozhou, named after the ancient region of "Dukeang" which encompasses Zhuozhou.The shape of Dukeang noodles is similar to "cat ear noodles," and they are a historic delicacy of Zhuozhou.Xihegezhuang Village in Zhuozhou is where one of the famous Eight Views of Zhuozhou, "Autumn Harvest in Dukeang," is located, and the tradition of eating Dukeang noodles still exists there today.According to legend, when Jing Ke attempted to assassinate the King of Qin, he presented the "Dukeang map" to the king with a dagger hidden within. Before Jing Ke's attempt to assassinate the King of Qin, he ate Dukeang noodles and offered incense in Dukeang (present-day Zhuozhou) before heading to Yixian. This led to the famous line, "The wind blows cold over the Yi River, as the brave man departs never to return."A popular saying goes, "Jing Ke ate Dukeang noodles, took the map and sword, offered incense, then went to Yixian."