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Ancient Wisdom II

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap.
If you want happiness for a day, go fishing.
If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune.
If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.
If you want to know your past — look into your present conditions.
If you want to know […]

Ancient Wisdom I

Saturday, April 7th, 2007

Who is not satisfied with himself will grow;
Who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things.
Life is finite, while knowledge is infinite.
One’s good deeds are only known at home; one’s bad deeds far away.
Life is what we and our friendships make of it.
With true friends.. Even water drunk together […]

Dim Sum

Friday, January 12th, 2007

Traditional dim sum includes various types of steamed buns such as char siew bao, dumplings and rice rolls, which contain a range of ingredients, including beef, chicken, pork, prawns and vegetarian options. Many dim sum restaurants also offer plates of steamed green vegetables, roasted meats, congee porridge and other soups. Dessert dim sum is also […]

Chinese Soup

Monday, November 13th, 2006

In a Chinese meal, soup is not served at the beginning as in a wesern meal. For family meals, the soup is placed in the centre of the table together with the rice, and diners help themselves between other dishes. (That’s why the chinese table is always round)
In a banquet, the soups are […]

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