#Chinese Islamic food

[sinoheritage]

Chinese-Islamic cuisine 清真菜 qingzhen cai (literally “halal dishes”) from Xinjiang and Gansu provinces.

Muslims in China (approximately 26 milion) have a well-known and established cuisine. Many of their dishes have become stables in northwest China, and spread to other parts of the country. Their cuisine is mostly centered around beef and lamb/mutton, soup noodle dishes, bread/pastries, and the use of many diverse spices.

(examples are: 兰州牛肉面, 三泡台, 串, 牛奶鸡蛋醪糟, 大盘鸡, 馕, 灰豆子, 拉条子, 手抓羊肉)

[eggroll-sama]

Question: if the TS Cast existed in the real world, what nationality do you think they’d be?

This is my headcanon:

*A lot of it is based off of food they like 💀💀💀 but bare with me. This idea has been brewing in my mind a lot and I gotta get it out there.

Ais: Japanese. I think this is the most obvious one. The Shinto gates, the red oni horns, he drinks green tea, the yukata he wears. Also there’s a possibility that Ocudeus was inspired by the ancient Japanese kraken called Akkorokamui of Ainu, but that’s just my prediction. I also see him as a Wasian. Maybe I’m projecting my biracialness hehe.

(More under the cut)

Leander: German. This one I’m a little “???” on but he’s a heavy drinker and I know beer is an iconic beverage in Germany. Legal drinking age is also 14 with adult supervision. Also according to this by the amazing @eridiasangel, Leander likes hashbrowns, and potato is a staple food in Germany. Then there’s the magic flowers symbolism and it reminds of the movie Tangled inspired by the German folktale.

Kuras: Egyptian or Iraqi! I’m basing this off his design choice, but also Eridia is heavily inspired from Arabian/Islamic architecture so if we assume Kuras was the “founding father” of Eridia, than I think it’s safe to assume he is of that descent irl. There’s also the House of Knowledge in Egypt and House of Wisdom in Baghdad so it fits him perfectly.

Edit: thanks to anon who informed me Arabian is actually an ethnolinguistic group!! 👍

Mhin: Chinese. I’m basing this off of this TS post. Many people think it’s the Chinese food, Tang Yuan. Other than that I’m kinda 🧍‍♀️on this one. I could also see them being European cuz they give gothic, Victorian vibes.

Edit: also their name reminds me of the Chinese name, Min, which means “quick” and “clever”

Vere: I am really stuck on Vere, but I have to say Filipino maybe Taiwanese cuz it’s canon he likes Fruit Oolong Tea.

What do you guys think? Do you agree or have another nationality in mind for them?

[ammg-old2]

How do you protect a culture that is being wiped out?

For Uighurs, this is more than just a hypothetical. Repressive measures against the ethnic minority have progressively worsened: The Chinese government has corralled more than 1 million of them into internment camps, where they have been subjected to political indoctrination, forced sterilization, and torture.

The targeting of the Uighurs isn’t limited to the camps. Since 2016, dozens of graveyards and religious sites have been destroyed. The Uighur language has been banned in Xinjiang schools in favor of Mandarin Chinese. Practicing Islam, the predominant Uighur faith, has been discouraged as a “sign of extremism.”

Beijing frames these moves as its way of rooting out terrorism, separatism, and religious extremism. But the aim of China’s actions in Xinjiang is clear: to homogenize Uighurs into the country’s Han Chinese majority, even if that means erasing their cultural and religious identity for good. What is taking place is a cultural genocide.

The repercussions bear heavily even on Uighurs living outside the country. Their burden is more than just raising awareness about what is taking place in their homeland—a task many have taken up at great cost to themselves and their families. It’s also about preserving and promoting their identity in countries where few people might know who the Uighurs are, let alone what the world stands to lose should their language, food, art, and traditions be eradicated.

In an effort to understand what this kind of cultural preservation looks like in practice, I spoke with seven Uighurs residing in Britain, France, Turkey, and the United States. As chefs, poets, singers, filmmakers, language teachers, and musicians, each of them is contributing to this work in different ways. All of them are passionate about ensuring that their heritage will be passed on to future generations. None of them is under any illusions about what’s at stake if they fail.

“Every Uighur now is under very big psychological pressure,” Omer Kanat, the director of the Uyghur Human Rights Project, a Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit, told me. “We cannot sleep at night.”

[tu-es-gegg]

untuk hari bahasa ini, saya cubalah mengajarkan semua tentang sikit budaya melayu dan berkongsi kosa kata juga (ENG TRANSLATION)

(for this language day, I will try to teach a little about Malay culture and share vocabulary as well)

i made the original post detailing some fun stuff abt my culture of being malay (specifically from perspective living as a Malay from Singapore), i want to do an english translation so its more accessible to those who don't speak malay. This isnt an exact translation (plus im adding mroe additonal info) so keep that inmind

FIRST, what is the Malay language? This is an Austronesian language, also the national language in Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore. Malay is usually written in Latin script, also known as Rumi. There is also Jawi script based on Arabic writing. If you want to know (most) letters in Jawi, this is a video stuck in my head from Andalus (I'm bad at writing in Jawi and Arabic too, even though I study, I don't know much;;;)

Malay culture is deeply connected with Muslim culture, that's why a lot of malay festivities and celebrations revolve around the islamic calender. one such celebration is Hari Raya. there are two ceremonies; Aidilfitri and Haji, I will talk about Hari Raya Aidilfitri only because it is close this year and most well known (for context, its litterally in april this year).

The previous month is Ramadan where we fast/puasa. We do not eat from Subuh (around sunrise) to Maghrib (around sunset) (these are two of the names of the prayer times, in Islam we are supposed to pray around 5 times a day during different intervals. it goes Subuh, Zohor, Asar, Maghrib, Isyak). Before dawn, want to eat Sahur and then pray. At Maghrib, want to eat to break the fast/ berbuka puasa (usually say "buka" for short). Also in this month before Aidifilti, the family will prepare by cleaning the house for visitors, buy new baju kurung, get kuih, etc etc.

aaaa there are a lot of kuih, here's anything I can name (many are from Singapore); kuih lapis, kuih salat? ondeh ondeh, kuih bahulu, kuih dadar, BISKUT CORNFLAKES OMG does that count?. there are many more lol.

ALSO! In Singapore, during Ramadan, there is a huge Night Market in Geylang. Not only in Geylang there is a night market but this is very popular. There are MANY stalls selling food. Everyone who buys from geylang night market knows Ramly Burger, deep-fried Oreos, vadai, KEBAB, DENGDENG. (I like to buy rolled ice cream and chicken kebab mmmm)

In Geylang too, they will buy traditional clothes to visit family. Baju kurung (ehh for traditional clothes, women wear baju kurung, men wear baju melayu but the names are the same anyway) is the normal clothing. Often, one household will choose to coordinate colors together (but it's not mandatory, lmao my family doesn't care)

For men, they wear songkok (that flat black hat) and samping (the long scarf wrapping around the waist)

For women, wear a sarong (skirt) with a long top. If desired, will also wear a tudung (type of hijab) (i should also clarify for muslim women its their choice whether they want to habitually wear hijab. its not just specific to just baju kurung. for example i have lots of aunties that dont wear hijab at all meanwhile i have a lot of aunts who do)

Baju kurung is also worn at other festivities, such as weddings

(my whole childhood I attended so many weddings, this is another topic lmaooooo)

On Hari Raya Aidifilti but before going to raya (this is what we generally call going out to see family), close family in will ask for forgiveness. (it's important the forgiveness is not one-sided, the adults will also ask forgiveness from the younger family members too). Usually this is when people start crying. After that, we go RAYA!!! When in someone else's house, if you are not working now, you can get duit raya! (because I grew up in singapore surrounded by chinese influence, I also call this "angpao" too)

OHHHH THERE IS A LOT OF FOOD;;;; My grandmother would cook a lot during Ramadan and Hari Raya. Rendang, lontong, KETUPAT OHHH KETUPAT, CHICKEN CURRY (my mother every aidifitri cooks green chicken curry, FOR HARI RAYA AIDIFITRI ONLY, ohhhhh that's my favorite part, ASBFKASB I'M HUNGRY.)

(theres also like way more cuisine than this, iu havent even mentioned nasi goreng and nasi lemak and briyani and FUCKIGN BEGEDIL;;;;)

ketupat is kind of icon to represent Aidifilti holiday, for example:

other icons of hari raya include: bunga api, neon string lights, bamboo torches, etc.

I love Hari Raya even thoug my feet hurt ALOT after visiting LOTS OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS OH MY GOD:;; it's okay if you take your shoes off in the house somehow your FEET WILL HURT at the end of the day;;;;;;

uhhhh others about malay culture? we have art! A martial art is silat melayu! I don't know much about this but it's great

there is performance art: one example is dikir barat

juga ada permainan, ada yang terkenal ialah wau (kite)

and congkak (like that one club penguin game, mancala, im not kidding)

there are many malay cultures that are also from indonesian culture because of its influence. (Mainly malay culture was influenced by its neighboring cultures such as from Thailand, Sumatra, Java. Malay culture were from Hinduism before then converting to Islam) That's why we have wayang kulit (natively from Java) (a lot of indonesian culture and malay cultures share similar things because of kinda their similar roots and their spread of their own culture, hence why we also have similar dishes, traditonal clothes, even our language is kinda 70% the same)

Do you know; Singapore was discovered by Sang Nila Utama and was originally Malay kingdom (at that time the island was called Temasek before it was owned by the British) (the original indigenous of Singapore are called Orang Laut, litterally translated to "people of the sea"). That is why in Singapore, the language and the national anthem (Majulah Singapura) is in Malay. Singapore is not only for Chinese people, we Malays and Indians are also here;;;

(and im not at all from malaysia god please none of my relatives are. Malaysian is referring to the country, Malay is the language and the ethnic group)

There's a whole lot more I haven't even touched on, like lmao there's a whole thing about weddings and a whole baby shower thing.

theres also a lot of singaporean stuff i want to share i haven't even mentioned singlish but thats a post for another time

[irithnova]

Ok I think. We need to appreciate how goofy/embarrassing Mongolia can be so here's the post (will be talking about edgier stuff at some point but let this man flop around if only for a second):

During the Yuan the words "buluo" and "buzu" were virtually non existent in important Chinese texts despite the frequency of the words used before. It's most likely this exclusion was not accidental and was a result of the Yuan rulers being sensitive to the barbarian connotations of the word. Yes Mongolia was offended by being called a barbarian by China and told him to stop

He was totally acting all new-money and spending his newfound wealth on the most ridiculous shit, like a literal fountain that dispersed 4 different types of alcohol

Thinks throwing money at things is some sort of fix-all

Went on a 40-day bender when Ogedei ascended to Khanhood

Did I mention he was an alcoholic?

Would take on the advise from advisors that came from everywhere but China.

Made his own version of a racial hierarchy with Mongols and other Northerners being at the top and Southern Chinese being at the bottom ("who's the barbarian now?!!")

Categorised his Chinese subjects into 10 ranks, with Confucian scholars coming 9th - below prostitutes

Chinese criminals got way harsher punishments than Mongol criminals

No sinicization here folks - this dude was NOT wearing Chinese clothes or eating Chinese food. In fact a lot of Mongol rulers never even bothered to learn the language. Mongolia probably knew it but would make China speak Mongolian with him anyways

Despite all this he was absolutely addicted to Chinese stageplays you have no idea how much Mongol rulers loved that shit

Got defeated by Ainu and response sent him gifts to try and get him on his side

When I tell you how possessive he was of Ilkhanate I was not joking, there were certain Ilkhanate rulers like Ahmad who tried to break free from Yuan influence by having the inscriptions of the coins refer to Islam rather than the Yuan Khan, but after him under Arghun, Yuan suzerainty over Ilkhanate coinage was reinstalled - it's speculated this was encouraged by Khublai (ruler of the Yuan)

Could not accept that the Yuan dynasty divorce was real and so called the remains of his empire the "Northern Yuan" ("You see the marriage never ended I'm just living in the Northern half of our house. It's called the Northern Yuan. Yes it's perfectly valid fuck off")

Went all surprise-pikachu-face when years of being a megalomaniac lead to his Northern subjects finally turning against him

During the four Oirat era, the Oirat confederation called themselves the four "tumens" (tumen = 10,000) of Oirats. Mongolia responded by basically going "hmm... FOUR tumen you say? Well... we are the SIX tumen of Mongols... Checkmate"

Again during this time, (Chinggisid) Mongols would record how Oirat rulers would "bully" Mongol rulers,. A lot of these accounts were greatly exaggerated as many of these so called Oirat rulers were actually just visitors who had nothing to do with the Oirats

The Choros Oirat clan had an origin myth that involved emerging from a sacred mother tree. Mongolia responded by hijacking this story and making it so that Genghis Khan came down and #defeated this tree

Definitely coped + seethed hard when the Dalai Lama started giving non-Chinggisid Mongols the title "Khan"

Once Mongolia was incorporated into the Manchurian-lead Qing dynasty, he was making almost all the exact same complaints China once made about him but now directed at Manchuria and did not sense an inkling of irony in any of it ("Why does this teenager think he can boss me around! He's uncultured and the only culture he gets is from me! He doesn't know anything about anything!)

During the era of communism and Russian influence in Mongolia, I've read that some Mongolians complained that the Russians "drank too much" errm... Pot calling the kettle blac-

Some non-historical ones which are still based in fact somewhat but just also overall goofy as hell:

He is weirdly freaked out by cats

He fucking loves KFC I swear there was even some Mongolian TV show about KFC workers.

His love for Chinese stageplays now has a 21st century equivalent: cnovels. Guiltiest pleasure

He's very... moe, around Tibet. Make sure to back away from them if you see them with each other unless you wanna hear some weird shit

Pretends he doesn't like Kpop. He does

Thinks calling Tuva a kleptomaniac rather than a thief is some sort of politically correct upgrade and doesn't understand why he's still offended by it

>"Buryatia should be a part of greater Mongolia again" #panmongolism"

>Makes fun of Buryatia for being "too Russified"

>"Inner Mongolia should be a part of greater Mongolia again #panmongolism"

>Makes fun of Inner Mongolia for being "too Sinicized"

If Kazakhstan is really annoying him he'll ask him if it's past his bed time

[gusty-wind]

Mindy Robinson@AmericanAFMindy

2h·

We have a corrupt, dementia patient for "president" that no one's allowed to question the "election" of that:

• Refuses to close the border to illegals, child sex traffickers, and gang bangers.

• Is actively funding this invasion using our tax money to do it.

• Won't stop inappropriately touching and sniffing children.

• Can't walk up or down stairs.

• Is appearing at political rally's where the general public isn't allowed anywhere near him.

• Can't speak or form a coherent sentence.

• Has a crackhead son he laundered money through.

• Who was installed by a Deep State that got caught censoring private companies to skew an election to his favor.

• Set up election protestors on J6 with federal informants they refuse to prosecute, a pipe bomber they refuse to look for, all while arresting veterans and MAGA grandmas that walked through an open door.

• Was installed with the help of a corrupt FBI that lied about the incriminating laptop being real.

• Is STILL protecting the elite pedophiles on Epstein's list.

• Blew up a pipe line that they bragged about before it happened, while simultaneously bitching to us about the environment.

• Allowed Chinese spy balloons to cross this country multiple times.

• Refuses to prosecute Fauci for the crimes against humanity he committed with Big Pharma.

• Left trillions in military gear and weapons to Islamic terrorists in Afghanistan.

• Whose administration accidentally drone bombed little kids, that no one even got reprimanded for.

• Is desperately trying to start a new world war to distract from everything his controllers have done.

• Is still employing mail-in ballots for a reason that no longer exists, on riggable machines they refuse to address.

• Is constantly pushing for abortion as a "right" when it's not, while actively trying to strip honest Americans of their 2A constitutional rights.

• Keeps lying about how great "Bidenomics" is like we don't have fucking eyes.

• Keeps pushing transgenderism, drag queens, and the sexual butchering of children for profit in the name of wokeness.

• Allows a corrupt FDA to continue to allow poisoned and carcinogenic additives and chemicals throughout our food supply.

• Hired 87,000 IRS agents to nickel and dime tax payers while allowing Congress to inside trade and profit off of bribes from lobbyists, corporations, and PACs.

• Won't stop sending money to be laundered to Ukraine.

• Refuses to help Hawaiians or Ohioans with their (not so natural) disasters.

• and now he's been caught flying around illegals to station all around the country for some kind of replacement or attack...

Am I missing anything?

Is anybody going to stop this crazy train and do something about this insane bullshit?

[ace-hell]

Something very frustrating about the whole i/p is how people view this place

The MENA is the only place in the WORLD where ppl try to rewrite its history and force indigenous-ity over its colonizers just bc the colonizers aren't "white European". instead of accepting the place was colonized and moving on and try to learn the native cultures and stuff

The brits know they colonized america and a big part of the world

The germans know they caused the holocaust

The mongols know about chinggis khan horrible rein and the massacre of millions

The american know they are not natives to america

We all know about the greek, roman and ottoman empire were conquering and colonizing land

So why can't arabs accept that they are also colonizers? Its ok, every nationality did horrible shit throughout history but instead of accepting it they just force themselves into nativity- ofc with time they mingled with the natives and most of them are mixed- but it doesn't cancel anything. Now the west and practically the whole world CHOSES to ignore history. As if the fact that you are not light skinned/white/european means that you can NEVER oppress or do something horrible.

Altho arabic is fund by different native languages it still originated in arabia peninsula(saudi arabia) just like islam and the arab identity. But bc it happened almost 1500 years ago and sound so far in the past people just choose to ignore it and in the end, with the israel-palestine conflict it hurts jews and our history bc no arabic is not indigenous. Its not nablus, its sh'hem and was called that name even BEFORE abraham was even born. Even islam isn't indigenous the canaan- Christianity and judaism are.

Im not shaming or anything but self awareness is important.

Bc we all from the same area then ofc there will be A LOT of similarity with the clothes, food, music etc just like there are a lot of similarities between Japanese and chinese culture altho they all are different its just NORMAL. The problem is that bc jews were colonized so much, everyone destroyed everything we have, bc of the diaspora jews gathered the cultures they grew up in from different countries and brought it with them to israel that's why "israeli culture" is made of a lot of different cultures worldwide, not bc "they stole it"

Israel is the ONLY place in the world that got successfully decolonised and rebuild and the world has never been angrier about that. Just mind blowing

[brookstonalmanac]

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Sinister Stuff (Aesop’s Sound Fable Cartoon; 1934)

The Spendthrift (Aesop’s Film Fable Cartoon; 1922)

Sugar & Spice (Film; 2001)

The Three Bears (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)

The Tiger and the Donkey (Aesop’s Film Fable Cartoon; 1922)

Twelve O’Clock High (Film; 1950)

Vacation with Play (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1951)

Volver (Film; 2007)

Walk Like a Man, by The Four Seasons (Song; 1963)

Way Back When a Triangle Had Its Points (Fleischer Stone Age Cartoon; 1940)

Today’s Name Days

Paula, Timotheus, Titus (Austria)

Bogoljub, Paula, Timotej, Tit, Tonka (Croatia)

Zora (Czech Republic)

Polycarpus (Denmark)

Ulve, Ulvi (Estonia)

Joonatan (Finland)

Paule, Pauline, Timothé (France)

Paula, Timotheus, Titus (Germany)

Xenofon (Greece)

Paula, Vanda (Hungary)

Paola, Timoteo, Tito (Italy)

Agnis, Ansis (Latvia)

Daugis, Eigilė, Justas, Rimantas (Lithuania)

Esten, Øystein (Norway)

Paula, Paulina, Polikarp, Skarbimir, Wanda (Poland)

Arcadie, Ioan, Iosif, Maria, Xenofont (Romania)

Tamara (Slovakia)

Paula, Timoteo, Tito (Spain)

Bodil, Boel (Sweden)

Arkad, Arkadiy, May, Maya (Ukraine)

Aubrey, Conan, Coner, Conner, Connor, Conor, Gonzalo, Paola, Paula, Paulette, Paulina, Pauline (USA)

Today’s National Name Days

National Diane Day

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 26 of 2025; 339 days remaining in the year

ISO Week: Day 7 of Week 4 of 2025

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 6 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Ding-Chou), Day 27 (Yi-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Jia-Wu]

Coptic: 18 Tubah 1741

Druid Tree Calendar: Cypress (Jan 25-Feb 3) [Day 2 of 15]

Hebrew: 26 Teveth 5785

Islamic: 26 Rajab 1446

J Cal: 26 White; Fryday [26 of 30]

Julian: 13 January 2025

Moon: 9%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 26 Moses (1st Month) [St. John the Baptist]

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 5 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 37 of 90)

Week: 4th & Last Week of January

Zodiac:

Tropical (Typical) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 7 of 30)

Sidereal Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 12 of 29)

Schmidt Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 1 of 27)

IAU Boundaries (Current) Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 7 of 28)

IAU Boundaries (1977) Zodiac: Capricornus (Day 8 of 28)

[moxxie-joestar-1950]

hello my patriotism, communism & joestarism!

welcome to my army & marine corp! My name's Joseph "Moxxie" Joestar! & I'm the 6 stars general of Joseph Joestar army & my own marine corps! We're read to terrorist attack at fascismo/fascist (Italian pro-fascist), Nazism (Nazi Germany) & nazbolism (nazbol) for the America, CCCP, Great Britain Empire, Australia, Japanese Empire, Italian Empire (anti-fascist), Chinese Empire, French Empire & more!

Ask: open

Message: open

Roleplay/RP: open

Mod-chaos: wait till caine to join me at mod-chaos

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SUNDAY: open every day

MONDAY: close till after school

TUESDAY: close till 4:00 PM

WEDNESDAY: close till 4:00 PM

THURSDAY: close till 4:00 PM

FRIDAY: close till 4:00 PM

SATURDAY: open every day

HOLIDAY BREAK: open every day

SEASON BREAK: open every day

⚠ RULES ON MY ACCOUNT/BLOG ⚠

1: no racism (vortex hellhound, koichi Zenigata, whisper the wolf, Muhammad Avdol, Usopp & pucci will absolutely kill you with guns & weapons IF you said it in racial slurs like the N-word B/C they're black), fascism/fascismo, terrorism Arab (afghanistan, Taliban, Iraq & Islamic state), slave (Confederate States of America), KKK (Ku Klux Klan), Nazism (Nazi Germany), national socialist (Nazi party), nazbolism (nazbol Russia) & more

2: Only use Hazbin Hotel, helluva boss, lackadaisy, the amazing digital circus (TADC), SMG4, GG&C (guns, gore & cannoli), sonic the hedgehog (STH), five night's at freedy's female character (FNAF), Friday night funkin female character (FNF), murder drones female character (MD) & undertale female character (UT)

3: post of the 7th of deadly sinners still posting every day that what sinners you are (pride the leader of sins, greed the money maker, lust the lesbian vore, envy the copyrights/copycat, gluttony the starvation to eat food of queen bee-lzebub's town/city, wrath the anger/furious of terrorism/terrorist & sloth the laziness of worker)

4: vore art creator will draw/make ALL female character of FNAF, FNF, hazbin hotel, helluva boss, STH, TTG, TH & MD vore (stomach tighter, tight fits, face imprint, arm imprint, leg imprint, hand imprint, feet imprint, entrapment, butt entrapment, diaper entrapment, diaper vore, earring vore, plant vore, animal vore, soft vore (non-digest/no digestion), thick neck, tight bulge, neck bulge, living fat, body part vore, drink vore/straw vore, heart vore, vines, sneak vore, inventory vore (like TV, computer & more) elastic, elastic vore, tail vore, stomach sound, mumbling sound, pipe vore, suit vore & vacuum vore)

4: DO NOT use Farcry 5, lackadaisy, JJBA & TADC on vore or you'll banned from my account

5: all female character of FNAF, FNF, hazbin hotel, helluva boss, STH, teen titans go! (TTG), teen titans (TT) & murder drones (MD) will always wear the Stolas outfit, Stolas father outfit, raven outfit & latex rubber superhero suit (Latex rubber dress with skirt & tops (choose one)

+ Latex rubber gloves (choose one of type & size)

+ Latex rubber boots (choose one of type & size)

+ Latex rubber longest capes (pick any color on outside & inside)

+ Latex rubber ski mask with zippers on eye holes & no mouth holes (IF you wanted) + shapes icon with their name (choose one of shapes icon) or head icon = Latex rubber superhero suit) at October-8 (lesbian day) & August-8 (vore day)

9: draw a Californian territory military from my rule 10 IF you good at draw

10 all Hazbin Hotel, helluva boss, lackadaisy, the amazing digital circus (TADC), SMG4, GG&C, Farcry 5, STH & five night's at freedy's wears a suits, vests, tie, hat & use the guns & cars/vehicle of 1920's, 30's 50's & 60's (uniform of military, police & Capone coming soon)

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Are you a joestarism? Or a sinners of the 7th of heavenly sinners?

[deborahdeshoftim5779]

The Palestinians are more animated by the deaths of their own people than sorrowful over the total waste of life that their disgusting terrorist attacks and pointless and unwinnable wars have caused. Instead of calling for peace in Gaza, Mrs. Younes wants to throw one hundred more men into the meat grinder of Yahya Sinwar and Ayatollah Khamenei’s genocidal delusions. This despite claiming that such men were obviously more useful living peacefully in their own neighbourhoods.

It will take a long time to excise this sick mentality from the Palestinian psyche. Too many criminal actors profit from it. The Lebanese, who would be better deserving of Mrs. Younes’ anger, given their blatant discrimination against Palestinian Arabs and fomenting of internecine strife; the Iranian-backed terrorists in Syria; the Qataris, bankrolling Hamas while complaining that Palestinians in Gaza don’t have enough food; the Turks, who have supported Islamic terror openly since at least the rise of Islamic State; the Egyptians, who were mysteriously silent about the fact that Hamas had dug tunnels from Gaza into their territory despite agreeing to flood such tunnels at least nine or ten years earlier; the Iranians, who call Israel the ‘Little Satan’ and whose dictatorship cannot survive without endless foreign wars; the Russians, who funded and trained Palestinian terrorists back in the 1960s and who concocted many of the now familiar canards that Zionism is ‘colonialism’ and ‘racism’; the Chinese, who for whatever reason were discovered in a Hamas terror tunnel earlier this year, and who publicly supported Ismail Haniyeh; and the crowds of gullible Westerners who desperately want Israel to be the villain and will dismiss any evidence that suggests the opposite.

[sinoheritage]

Shaanxi cuisine 陕西菜, or Qin cuisine 秦菜, is derived from the native cooking styles of Shaanxi province, which has a population of 39 million, and where the capital of several dynasties Chang’an (Xi’an) is.

Shaanxi cuisine is characterized by its noodles, lamb/mutton dishes, and heavy use of garlic, onion and vinegar. The province’s cuisine has many Islamic/halal influences because of the Muslim population there, which dates back centuries ago.

Many different types of meat are used in Shaanxi cuisine such as duck, lamb, chicken, and beef, with many vegetarian dishes.

(examples are: 𰻝𰻝面, 锅盔, 羊肉泡馍, 腊牛羊肉, 水盆羊肉, 肉夹馍, 白吉馍, 菠菜面, 臊子面)

[sunriseverse]

sunrise verse academic text reading list

this is a list of academic texts i've read or am planning on reading for sunrise verse research! up to date as of 2024.07.09

texts, longform

sexuality in china: histories of power and pleasure (read)

a flourishing yin: gender in china's medical history (in progress)

homoerotic sensibilities in late imperial china (read)

erotic colour prints of the ming dynasty: with an essay on chinese sex life from the han to the ch'ing dynasty (read)

food and environment in early and medieval china (read)

the development of chinese martial arts fiction (read)

kazakh traditions and ways (read)

kazakh folksongs: from two ends of the steppe (read)

the kazakh khanates between the russian and qing empires: central eurasian international relations during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (read)

the formation of kazakh identity: from tribe to nation-state (read)

kazakh traditions of china (read)

the voice of the steppe: modern kazakh short stories (in progress)

women and gender relations in kazakhstan: the social cost (to read)

kazakh nomadic culture (read)

kazakh folk culture (read)

nomads and networks: the ancient art and culture of kazakhstan (read)

china's last nomads: the history and culture of kazakhs (read)

kazakhstan: ethnicity, language, and power (to read)

modern clan politics: the power of "blood" in kazakhstan and beyond (read)

travellers in the great steppe: from papal envoys to the Russian revolution (read)

disorder under heaven: collective violence in the ming dynasty (read)

the obsessive gormet: zhang dai - on food and drink (read)

power and glory: court arts of china's ming dynasty (to read)

chinese court costume: colour, form, and symbolism (read)

chinese clothing (read)

the eunuchs in the ming dynasty (to read)

the confusions of pleasure: commerce and culture in ming china (to read)

the urban life of the ming dynasty (to read)

chinese martial arts cinema (to read)

the libertine's friend (to read)

the cambridge history of china - volume 7: the ming dynasty (to read)

the cambridge history of china - volume 8: the ming dynasty (to read)

the troubled empire: china in the yuan and ming dynasties (to read)

women in song and yuan china (to read)

family instructions for the yan clan and other works by yan zhitui (in progress)

the kazakhs: children of the steppes (to read)

clothing, food, and travel: ming material culture as reflected in xingshi yinyuan zhuan (to read)

the ming world (to read)

jin yong's chivalry: gender and ethnicity in wuxia fiction, film, and television (to read)

texts, research papers/chapters

gender, power, and talent - the journey of daoist priestesses in tang china (to read)

wuxia fictions - chinese martial arts in film, literature and beyond (to read)

gender in kazakh dombyra performance (read)

dressing for power: rite, costume, and state authority in ming dynasty china (to read)

emotion and the language of intimacy in ming china: the shan'ge of feng menglong (to read)

law and custom in the steppe: the kazakhs of the middle horde and russian colonialism in the nineteenth century (to read)

the dragon's whim: ming and qing tales from "the cut sleeve" (to read)

whose wuxia and what kind of myth: a wuxia accompanying text perspective (to read)

women, property, and confucian reaction in sung and yuan china (to read)

the anatomy of eroticism: reimagining sex and sexuality in the late ming novel xiuta yeshi (to read)

a tale of two melons: emperor and subject in ming china (to read)

ming erotic novellas: genre, consumption, and religiosity in cultural practice (to read)

early modern ming-muslim globalisation (to read)

song broacde in the ming and qing dynasties (to read)

conservation study of ming dynasty silk costumes excavated in jiangshu region, china (to read)

between the islamic and chinese universal empires: the ottoman empire, ming dynasty, and global age of explorations (to read)

gender and empire: a view from yuan china (to read)

the food and cuisine cultures of the ming dynasty (to read)

perception of gender in kazakh and kyrgyz proverbs (to read)

confucian order and religious doctrines: rhetorical charaacterisations of illustrations in the fiction "quanxiang pinghua" in the yuan dynasty (to read)

rank badges of official costumes of ming and qing dynasties from the perspective of social semiotics (to read)

[brookston]

Holidays 12.30

Holidays

Cleaning Day (Haiti)

Falling Needles Family Fest Day

Feast of the Holy Family

Festival of Enormous Changes at the Last Minute

Flail Day French Republic)

Freedom Day (Scientology)

Incwala Day (Eswatini, f.k.a. Swaziland)

International Day of Indian Cinema

Kodachrome Day

Let's Make A Deal Day

Lhosar (Gurung People, Nepal)

National Cheryl Day

National Resolution Planning Day

New Year’s Eve Eve

Rizal Day (Philippines)

Smart Highway Day

Take a Walk Show

Tamu Lochar (Sikkim, India)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Bacon Day [also 8.31]

Baking Soda Day

Coffee Day (Hawaii)

Drink With a Straw Day

International Day of the Donut

Kona Coffee Day

National Bicarbonate of Soda Day

5th & Last Saturday in December

Evergreen Tree Day [Last Saturday]

Last Saturday of the Year [Last Saturday]

Independence Days

Day of the Declaration of Slovakia as an Independent Ecclesiastic Province

Midget Nation-in-Exile (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

Northern Federation of Occidental Republics (Declared; 2012) [unrecognized]

USSR (Established, 1922)

Xenlandia (Declared; 2021) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abraham the Writer (Christian; Saint)

Anysia of Salonika (Christian; Saint)

Boxing the Jesuit Day (Church of the SubGenius)

The Clam (Muppetism)

Ecgwine of Worcester (Christian; Saint)

Egwin of Evesham (Christian; Saint)

Felix I, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Frances Joseph-Gaudet (Episcopal Church)

Gall (Positivist; Saint)

Get Drunk Early for Hogmanay Day (Pastafarian)

Kwanzaa, Day 5: Nia (Purpose)

Liberius of Ravenna (Christian; Saint)

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée (Artology)

Maximus (Christian; Saint)

Obatala’s Day (Pagan)

Ralph of Vaucelles (Christian; Saint)

Roger (a.k.a. Ruggero) of Cannae (Christian; Saint)

Sabinus, Bishop of Assisi, and his companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Sixth Day of Christmas (a.k.a. Bringing in the Boar)

Twelve Holy Days #5 (Leo, the heart; Esoteric Christianity)

Twelvetide, Day #6 (a.k.a. the Twelve Days of Christmas or Christmastide) [until 1.5]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Premieres

Alice, Darling (Film; 2022)

Aqua Teen Hunger Force (TV Cartoon Series; 2000)

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (Film; 1925)

Born to Die, by Lana Del Rey (Song; 2011)

The Curious Puppy (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)

Dallas (Film; 1950)

The Gallopin’ Gaucho (Disney Cartoon; 1928)

Kiss Me, Kate (Broadway Musical; 1948)

Let’s Make a Deal (TV game Show; 1963)

A Man Called Otto (Film; 2022)

The Merry Widow, by Franz Lehár (Operetta; 1905)

My Way, recorded by Frank Sinatra (Song; 1968)

Nelly’s Folly (WB MM Cartoon; 1961)

No Man of Her Own (Film; 1932)

Rob Roy, by Walter Scott (Novel; 1817)

The Roy Rogers Show (TV Series; 1951)

Some Came Running, by James Jones (Novel; 1957)

Sounder, by William H. Armstrong (Novel; 1969)

Tainted Dreams (TV Soap Opera; 2013)

Tangled Up In Blue, recorded by Bob Dylan (Song; 1974)

Tin Yop (Pixar Cartoon; 1988)

Two’s a Crowd (WB MM Cartoon; 1950)

Why Him? (Film; 2016)

Today’s Name Days

Felix, Lothar (Austria)

Feliks, Rajner, Srećko (Croatia)

David (Czech Republic)

David (Denmark)

Taave, Taavet, Taavi, Taavo, Tavo (Estonia)

Daavid, Taavetti, Taavi (Finland)

Roger (France)

Herma, Hermine, Minna (Germany)

Anisios, Filetairos, Gideon, Josef (Greece)

Dávid (Hungary)

Eugenio (Italy)

Dāvids, Dāvis (Latvia)

Dovydas, Gedrimė, Gražvilas, Irmina, Sabinas (Lithuania)

David, Diana, Dina (Norway)

Dawid, Dawida, Dionizy, Eugeniusz, Irmina, Katarzyna, Łazarz, Rainer, Sabin, Sewer, Uniedrog (Poland)

Anisia (Romania)

Dávid (Slovakia)

Judit, Judith, Raúl (Spain)

Abel, Set (Sweden)

Ainsley, Kelsa, Kelsey, Kelsi, Kelsie, Mason (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 364 of 2024; 1 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 52 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Jia-Zi), Day 18 (Ren-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 18 Teveth 5784

Islamic: 17 Jumada II 1445

J Cal: 4 Fest; Foursday [4 of 5]

Julian: 17 December 2023

Moon: 87%: Warning Gibbous

Positivist: 28 Bichat (13th Month) [Gall]

Runic Half Month: Eihwaz or Eoh (Yew Tree) [Day 5 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 10 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 9 of 31)

[ammg-old2]

Until a decade ago, the pilgrims would travel by bus, car, donkey and foot to gather by the thousands at the Imam Asim Shrine in the desert on China’s western frontier.

They trudged through the sand dunes to kneel at the sacred site dedicated to Imam Asim, a Muslim holy man who helped defeat the Buddhist kingdom that had ruled here over a thousand years ago. The devotees were Uighurs, a mostly Muslim ethnic minority, and often joined annual festivals to pray for abundant harvests, good health and strong babies.

They tied strips of cloth carrying prayerful messages to wooden posts around and near the shrine. They delighted in fairground amusements on the site’s edge, where magicians, wrestlers and musicians entertained the crowds. They clustered around storytellers reciting ancient tales.

“It was not just a pilgrimage. There were performers, games, food, seesaws for the children, poetry reading, and a whole area for story-telling,” said Tamar Mayer, a professor at Middlebury College who visited the Imam Asim Shrine for research in 2008 and 2009. “It was still so full of people, and full of life.”

Even then the authorities were trying to limit the crowds at the shrine with checkpoints. By 2014, pilgrims had been almost entirely banned. And by last year, much of the shrine had been demolished. Wooden fences and poles that once encircled the tomb and held fluttering prayer flags had been torn down. Satellite images show that a mosque at the site was leveled. All that remained was the mud-brick building marking the tomb of Imam Asim, which appeared to be intact amid the ruins.

The Chinese authorities have in recent years closed and demolished many of the major shrines, mosques and other holy sites across Xinjiang that have long preserved the culture and Islamic beliefs of the region’s Muslims.

The effort to close off and erase these sites is part of China’s broader campaign to turn the region’s Uighurs, Kazakhs and members of other Central Asian ethnic groups into loyal followers of the Communist Party. The assimilation drive has led to the detention of hundreds of thousands in indoctrination centers.

The new report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, a research group based in Canberra, systematically gauges the degree of destruction and alteration to religious sites in recent years. It estimated that around 8,500 mosques across Xinjiang have been completely demolished since 2017 — more than a third of the number of mosques the government says are in the region.

“What it does show is a campaign of demolition and erasure that is unprecedented since the Cultural Revolution,” said Nathan Ruser, the researcher at the institute who led the analysis. During the decade-long turmoil that unfolded from 1966 under Mao Zedong, many mosques and other religious sites were destroyed.

The institute, also known as ASPI, compiled a randomized sample of 533 known mosque sites across Xinjiang, and analyzed satellite images of each site taken at different times to assess changes. It studied the state of the region’s shrines, cemeteries and other sacred sites through a sample of 382 locations taken from a state-sponsored survey and online records.

[louisfinnerty]

Exploring Citrus Hybrids: Are They More Nutritious Than Traditional Citrus Fruits?

Have you ever wondered if there is more to citrus fruits than meets the eye? While traditional citrus fruits like oranges and lemons have long been praised for their nutritional benefits, there is a new player in town: citrus hybrids.

These intriguing fruits, created through the combination of different citrus varieties, have been gaining popularity in recent years. But are they really more nutritious than their traditional counterparts?

In this discussion, we will explore the world of citrus hybrids, comparing their nutritional value to that of traditional citrus fruits and uncovering the potential health benefits they may offer.

Get ready to discover a whole new side of citrus that may have you questioning your fruit choices.

History of Citrus Hybrids

Let’s dive into the fascinating history of citrus hybrids, where the blending of different citrus species has created a diverse and delicious array of fruits. The practice of creating citrus hybrids dates back thousands of years to ancient China and India. It was the Chinese who first discovered that by cross-pollinating different citrus species, they could produce new varieties with unique flavors and characteristics. This knowledge eventually made its way to the Mediterranean region, where citrus cultivation became widespread during the Islamic Golden Age.

One of the most famous citrus hybrids is the Meyer lemon, a cross between a regular lemon and an orange. This hybrid was named after Frank Nicholas Meyer, a Dutch explorer who discovered it in China in the early 20th century. The Meyer lemon quickly gained popularity for its sweeter and less acidic taste compared to regular lemons.

Another notable citrus hybrid is the tangelo, a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit. This hybrid was developed in the late 19th century in Florida and is loved for its juicy and tangy flavor.

The history of citrus hybrids is a testament to human ingenuity and our desire to create new and delicious foods. Thanks to the blending of different citrus species, we can enjoy a wide variety of fruits that offer unique flavors and nutritional benefits.

Nutritional Comparison: Citrus Hybrids Vs. Traditional Citrus Fruits

Citrus hybrids offer a unique and diverse nutritional profile compared to traditional citrus fruits. When it comes to their nutritional composition, these hybrids bring something new to the table. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between citrus hybrids and their traditional counterparts:

Higher Vitamin C Content: Citrus hybrids often have higher vitamin C levels compared to traditional citrus fruits. This essential nutrient plays a crucial role in supporting the immune system and promoting collagen production.

Increased Antioxidant Levels: Citrus hybrids tend to exhibit higher antioxidant activity than traditional citrus fruits. Antioxidants help protect the body against harmful free radicals and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Enhanced Nutrient Variety: Citrus hybrids showcase a wider range of nutrients compared to traditional citrus fruits. They may contain additional vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that contribute to overall health and well-being.

While traditional citrus fruits like oranges and lemons still provide excellent nutritional value, citrus hybrids offer an exciting alternative with their unique combination of nutrients. Incorporating a variety of citrus hybrids into your diet can help diversify your nutrient intake and provide additional health benefits.

Health Benefits of Citrus Hybrids

Incorporating citrus hybrids into your diet can offer a range of health benefits. These hybrids, which are a result of crossbreeding different citrus fruits, combine the best traits of their parent fruits, resulting in a unique nutritional profile.

One of the key health benefits of citrus hybrids is their high vitamin C content. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that supports immune function, helps in the production of collagen for healthy skin, and acts as a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from damage.

Citrus hybrids also contain a good amount of fiber, which is beneficial for digestion and can help prevent constipation. Fiber promotes a healthy gut microbiome and can contribute to weight management by promoting feelings of fullness.

Furthermore, citrus hybrids are rich in various antioxidants, such as flavonoids and carotenoids. These antioxidants help reduce inflammation in the body and protect against chronic diseases like heart disease and certain types of cancer.

Lastly, citrus hybrids are a good source of potassium, which plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels and supporting proper muscle and nerve function.

Incorporating citrus hybrids into your diet can be a delicious and nutritious way to enhance your overall health. So go ahead and enjoy the wide range of health benefits these citrus hybrids have to offer.

Nutritional Benefits of Citrus Hybrids

The world of citrus fruits is vast and varied, with hybrids like limequats offering a unique blend of flavors and nutritional benefits. These hybrids are more than just a culinary delight; they are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. Limequats, a cross between limes and kumquats, exemplify this with their high vitamin C content and other essential nutrients. We have to say that this citrus is a hybrid that is born from a cross between lime and kumquat. Such citrus hybrids are not only refreshing but could also play a role in supporting heart health and preventing kidney stones. Their distinct nutritional profile makes them a valuable addition to a health-conscious diet.

Factors Affecting Nutritional Value in Citrus Hybrids

To understand the nutritional value of citrus hybrids, it’s important to consider the factors that influence their overall nutrient composition. These factors can vary depending on the specific hybrid, but there are several common elements that play a role in determining the nutritional value:

Genetic makeup: The genetic characteristics of a citrus hybrid can greatly impact its nutritional profile. Different hybrids may possess varying levels of vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds.

Growing conditions: The environment in which citrus hybrids are cultivated can affect their nutritional content. Factors such as soil quality, climate, and cultivation practices can all influence the nutrient levels in the fruits.

Maturity and ripeness: The stage at which citrus hybrids are harvested can impact their nutritional value. Fruits that are picked at the optimal level of maturity and allowed to fully ripen tend to have higher nutrient content than those harvested prematurely.

Incorporating Citrus Hybrids Into a Healthy Diet

One way to enhance your diet with nutritious citrus hybrids is by incorporating them into your daily meals. These hybrids offer a unique combination of flavors and nutrients that can add variety and health benefits to your diet.

Start your day with a refreshing glass of citrus hybrid juice, such as a tangelo or a citrange. These hybrids have a tangy and sweet taste that can wake up your taste buds and provide a boost of vitamin C and other essential nutrients.

For a quick and easy snack, grab a clementine or a mandelo. These hybrids are small and easy to peel, making them a convenient and healthy option when you’re on the go.

For a more substantial meal, try adding citrus hybrids to your salads, stir-fries, Learn more here, or grilled dishes. The vibrant colors and zesty flavors of these fruits can elevate your dishes and provide a burst of freshness.

Don’t forget to experiment with different citrus hybrids to discover your favorite combinations and recipes. By incorporating citrus hybrids into your daily meals, you can enjoy their unique flavors while reaping the nutritional benefits they offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Citrus Hybrids Genetically Modified Fruits?

Citrus hybrids, are they genetically modified fruits? Yes, they are. By combining the genes of different citrus species, scientists create hybrids with desirable traits like disease resistance or improved flavor. These modifications are made through traditional breeding techniques, not genetic engineering.

Can Citrus Hybrids Be Grown in Any Climate?

Yes, citrus hybrids can be grown in a variety of climates. They’re specifically bred to have traits that make them more adaptable to different environmental conditions. This means that they’re able to thrive in both warm and cold climates, making them a versatile choice for growers.

Whether you live in a tropical region or a colder area, you can enjoy the benefits of growing citrus hybrids in your own backyard.

How Do Citrus Hybrids Compare in Taste to Traditional Citrus Fruits?

When it comes to taste, citrus hybrids offer a unique flavor that sets them apart from traditional citrus fruits.

The combination of different citrus varieties in hybrids creates a delightful blend of sweet and tangy notes.

You’ll experience a burst of refreshing flavors that can vary depending on the specific hybrid.

From zesty and aromatic to juicy and tropical, citrus hybrids provide a diverse and exciting taste experience that can add a delightful twist to your culinary creations.

Are There Any Concerns About the Safety of Consuming Citrus Hybrids?

There are concerns about the safety of consuming citrus hybrids. It’s important to consider potential risks when trying new varieties. While hybrid citrus fruits are generally safe to eat, there’s always a small chance of adverse reactions or allergies.

It’s recommended to consult with a healthcare professional if you have specific concerns or medical conditions. Overall, moderation and listening to your body’s response are key when trying any new food.

Are Citrus Hybrids More Expensive Than Traditional Citrus Fruits?

Citrus hybrids can sometimes be more expensive than traditional citrus fruits. The cost of citrus hybrids can vary depending on factors such as their availability, demand, and cultivation methods.

Since citrus hybrids are often created by crossing different varieties of citrus fruits, they may require more intensive care and specialized growing conditions, which can drive up their price.

However, it’s worth noting that the cost of citrus hybrids can also vary depending on the specific hybrid and the market in which it’s sold.

Conclusion

In conclusion, exploring citrus hybrids has shown that they can be more nutritious than traditional citrus fruits.

The history of citrus hybrids reveals the continuous efforts to enhance their nutritional value.

The health benefits of these hybrids are significant, and factors such as cultivation methods and genetic modifications play a role in their nutritional value.

Incorporating citrus hybrids into a healthy diet can provide a boost of nutrients and contribute to overall well-being.

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大家好! My third attempt at plant-based protein was better - breakfast was yong tau foo and boy was there a wider variety of options. Goodness in this bowl: tofu, fu pi (tofu skin), carrot, brinjal, broccoli and tomato along with thick bee hoon (rice vermicelli). To complete the meal: freshly squeezed unsweetened green apple juice. Full disclosure: the tofu and fu pi had a thin layer of fish paste as a filling; apart from that, this meal comprised of mainly plants - also, why do I feel as though I'm eating like a giraffe when the food tastes so delicious?

I took Pa to a popular vegetarian restaurant when he joined me for a plant-based meal. He chose crispy beancurd skin with sesame rice bento, which came with braised mushrooms and firm tofu and achar (pickled veggies); I had noodles topped with carrot and lettuce and soup which came with tomato, fu pi, konnyaku 'prawns', baby nai bai (similar to baby bak choy), shiitake, enoki and shimeji mushrooms, as well as Napa cabbage. We shared a trio of shiitake, enoki and shimeji mushrooms as well as carrot braised with Angelica herb. Everything was so darned delicious, we agreed to return! Finally, to wash it all down, unsweetened freshly squeezed orange juice.

Back to mammal protein, it's been ages since I had fen si (glass vermicelli), so I ordered some and the stall helper piled a heaping portion onto my plate. Along with my carbohydrates, I had steamed fish, stirfried beansprouts with carrot and stirfried okra. The fen si was so tasty, I finished everything! Washing everything down with refreshing freshly squeezed unsweetened guava juice, I reflected on the recent addition of plant-based protein to my meals. To be frank, I enjoyed the experience and don't mind eating more of it.

I had a unique pork ball along with my stirfried bee hoon (rice vermicelli), bitter gourd and hairy gourd (meals just look more appetising when there's colour). It was handmade with minced pork, but there was also minced onion, carrot and even red chilli in it. I wished I'd ordered 2 instead of 1 because it was so yummy! The stall was generous with veggie portions, so the meal was very filling. To end the meal: hot tea.

Encouraged by the better plant-based protein results this time around, I'll continue searching for dining out options before moving onto how to include more plant-based protein for meals at home. Not only do tofu and tofu products taste good, I felt physically better and had more energy after eating them. They pair amazingly well with soup noodles and a ton of veggies too! I just wish there're better vegetarian options; it's hard to find tofu soup noodles unless I go to a vegan/vegetarian cafe/restaurant or have yong tau foo, OR, I may just need to look harder. 下次见!