Monthly Archives: January 2016

2015 中国成语大会 两个女学霸碾压对手称霸全场

Posted on January 31, 2016 by

中国成语大会是央视CCTV科教频道的一档大型电视文化节目。最近节目中出现了来自邯郸两位女学霸。她们秒杀对手，称霸全场，同时也在网络走红。 Advertisements

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USA “Common Core” Math

Posted on January 29, 2016 by

Originally posted on Math Online Tom Circle:
To the outsiders of the USA,  we can understand the “Common Core Math Program” is good for American children education, which is supported by Bill Gates with generous $6-billion donation. The American parents…

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Pearl Ball （珍珠圆子）

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

珍珠圆子是湖北沔阳（今仙桃市）著名的汉族小吃，系著名的“沔阳三蒸”之一。沔阳珍珠圆子是以猪瘦肉、肥肉做成的圆子，再滚以糯米蒸制而成，圆子蒸熟后，外面粘的整粒糯米发光油亮，形似珍珠，因而得名。 材料：糯米，猪肉，盐，葱，姜，生抽，胡椒粉 ingredients： sticky rice, pork, salt, green onion, ginger, light soy sauce, black pepper powder 1. Soak sticky rice in the water for at least two hours. Take out and drain. 浸泡糯米至少两个小时然后沥干水。 2. Make minced pork. Put in some … Continue reading →

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2016 Spring Festival Gala Evening Trailer （2016央视春节晚会宣传片）

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

在中国，除夕夜一家人会坐在一起吃团圆饭或者包饺子，还有一项活动也是千万中国家庭的传统，那就是看央视CCTV的春节联欢晚会。一家人会一起守在电视前观看节目。同时也进行一项习俗-守岁，有辞旧迎新之意。央视春晚会在凌晨也就是农历新年的零点进行敲钟仪式。钟声代表着旧的一年结束，新的一年开始。 晚会通常有歌舞，语言，戏曲，杂技，魔术等节目。既有传统又有流行，老少咸宜。是一年一度所有中国人的盛宴。

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笑一笑: 关错鸟

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

Originally posted on Chinoiseries 《汉瀚》:
昨天去诊所, 护士拼命喊病人名字, “关错鸟, 关错鸟, 你在 那里?” 只见一老妇走过去问护士, “让我看看名字是不是写错 ?” 老妇一看, 非常生气, “妖休”(*)啊！那里是什么关错鸟, 我的名字叫关金鹊啊！” (*): 福建话骂人: 夭寿

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恭喜发财

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

Originally posted on Chinoiseries 《汉瀚》:
西洋也有同样的笑话, 异曲同工: 一对夫妇早上睡醒, 丈夫推太太先起床去泡咖啡, 太太说这是男人的责任。 丈夫问, “为什么?” 太太答, “圣经说的 — Hebrews: He brews (coffee) 🙂

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Difference between broiler and griller in oven

Posted on January 26, 2016 by

Originally posted on Savoir Vivre -> 活学活用:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/456697-the-difference-between-grilling-broiling/ Broil (上烤) : heat from top — above food eg. Melt cheese, croutons (面包屑) Grill (下烤):  heat from bottom — below food eg. Barbecue steak https://youtu.be/rSHPkVZ0sFA

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A Story of Liu Xiao Lingtong－ Best Monkey King in All Chinese Hearts （六小龄童－所有中国人心目中永远的美猴王）  

Posted on January 25, 2016 by

Altough it is an advertisement for Chinese New Year (year of monkey), many Chinese people are touched by it. Sun Wukong is an idol in most Chinese childhood.  尽管这是百事公司拍的一个迎合中国新年（猴年）的广告，但是很多中国人还是被打动了。86版西游记成为许多中国人心目中的经典，而六小龄童饰演的孙悟空的角色更是一个无法超越的经典角色。美猴王成为无数中国人童年的英雄，也是每个人心中无法磨灭的记忆。

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Easy Way to Cook Butter Prawn 奶油虾的简单做法

Posted on January 25, 2016 by

My husband always keeps talking about how delicious butter prawns taste. So I searched for its recipe online and conclude an easy way to cook it. Ingredients: prawns, curry leaf, chili, butter, evaporated milk, sugar and salt. 材料：虾，咖喱叶，辣椒，黄油，淡奶，糖和盐。 1. Clean … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Chinese Snack － Tang You Baba （糖油粑粑）

Posted on January 25, 2016 by

糖油粑粑是湖南长沙市的汉族传统名吃，糖油粑粑造价便宜，主要原料是糯米粉和糖。 Tang You Baba is a famous snack from Changsha, Hunan. It is made from glutinous rice powder, oil, sugar, and water. And it is an easy-making Chinese traditional snack. 1. Mix glutinous rice powder and water. Then you get … Continue reading →

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