Just like the old Shanghai month card, with a touch of sorrow, she has insight into the complexity of human nature, depicts the cruelty of love, and her exquisite life, especially her attention to food, is inextricably linked, let's talk about Zhang Ailing's three meals a day, and see what kind of things this talented woman has on the table
She was born in a famous family, her grandfather Zhang Peilun was a heavy minister in the late Qing Dynasty, and her father was an old-fashioned young master, such a family background is destined to Zhang Ailing has been immersed in a privileged living atmosphere since she was a child, not out of reach, but within reach, which not only reflects her particular clothing, but also reflects her pickiness about food
Zhang Ailing's diet is not a simple stomach, but a kind of pursuit of life aesthetics, she likes exquisite tableware, likes exquisite dishes, even if it is a simple home-cooked meal, but also to make it colorful, flavorful, she loves food, not only to stay in the taste buds to enjoy, but also rise to a spiritual level of pursuit
In addition to her love of traditional food, Eileen Chang is also willing to try new things, she loves all kinds of snacks in Shanghai, whether it is stinky tofu from street vendors or fried steamed buns in the alleys, she can linger, and her exploration of food is as curious and passionate as her exploration of words
Even if it is a simple tofu dregs, Zhang Ailing's skillful hands can turn it into a delicacy, she pours the leftover braised pork broth on the tofu dregs, it is a bowl of fragrant dishes, which not only reflects her cooking skills, but also reflects her love of life, and turns the ordinary into magical creativity
Zhang Ailing has a soft spot for Hefei meatballs, which is a family heirloom dish of her grandmother in Anhui, the perfect combination of pork foreleg meat and glutinous rice, and then wrapped in golden egg liquid, full of home taste, even after many years, she still remembers this dish, which shows the weight of her heart
In that turbulent era, Zhang Ailing's exquisite life is particularly precious, she uses her own way to guard her inner peace and her love for life, which is not only her personal preference, but also a record of the times and a cultural inheritance
Our pace of life is getting faster and faster, fast food culture is prevalent, many people have lost patience and reverence for food, we pursue efficiency, but often ignore the beauty of food itself
Compared with Eileen Chang, we may have more choices and can taste food from all over the world, do we really know the art of "eating"? Is it really possible to taste the true meaning of life from food like her?
Zhang Ailing's diet is a sense of ritual in life, a persistent pursuit of beauty, food is not only used to fill the stomach, but also to nourish the soul
Her love of food also reflects her love of life, and she has maintained her pursuit of food even after years of displacement, which may be one of the reasons why she has been able to remain optimistic in the face of adversity
When we look back at Eileen Chang's food world again, we may be able to find some inspiration from it, in the fast-paced modern life, should we also slow down, savor every meal with our hearts, and feel the beauty of food?
Zhang Ailing's diet is not only her personal lifestyle, but also a cultural symbol and a spiritual inheritance, which reminds us that even in ordinary life, we can still find our own beauty
It also inspires us to pursue a more refined life and discover the hidden beauty in life
Today, we may have easier access to food, but do we really have the same love for food and passion for life as Eileen Chang?
This may be a question worth pondering
Her descriptions of food, like her words, are delicate and vivid, she will not simply describe the taste of a dish, but will integrate the color, flavor and shape of the food, as well as the related cultural background and personal emotions into the text, so that readers feel as if they are in the scene and feel the charm of food
She writes about Chinese ham, not only about its fat and thinness, but also about its symbolism in Chinese culture and its contrast with Western ham, showing her deep understanding of food
Her love for stinky tofu is not simply "delicious", she will describe the unique smell of stinky tofu, and the scene of chasing stinky tofu vendors, which vividly depicts this kind of market life and is full of life
She can even turn a seemingly inconspicuous ingredient into a delicacy, which is not only a reflection of her ingenuity, but also her love of life and her ability to turn the ordinary into magical creativity
Her memory of Hefei meatballs is full of warm childhood memories, not only a delicacy, but also an emotional sustenance, a kind of homesickness
In that turbulent era, Zhang Ailing's exquisite life is particularly precious, she uses her own way to guard her inner peace and her love for life, which is not only her personal preference, but also a record of the times and a cultural inheritance
Her love of coffee also reflects her acceptance and integration of Western culture, and she likes to write in the café, which is a quiet afternoon
She loves desserts, but also shows her girlish side, she likes all kinds of exquisite desserts, such as macarons, tiramisu, etc., which also add a touch of sweetness to her life
She is also very particular about fruit selection, she likes fresh seasonal fruits, such as strawberries, watermelon, grapes, etc., which can not only satisfy her taste buds, but also provide her with rich nutrition
Her taste for tea is also very unique, she likes light green tea, but also likes rich black tea, with different moods,
She also likes red wine mellow, but also likes white wine refreshing, with different dishes,
Eileen Chang's diet is not only a material enjoyment, but also a spiritual pursuit, and she has elevated her diet to an artistic level through careful selection of food and meticulous research on cooking
Food is not only used to satisfy the stomach, but also to taste and feel life
Her eating habits also reflect her attitude towards life, she pursues refinement, and maintains her love of life even in the most difficult moments
It is not only her personal lifestyle, but also a cultural symbol and a spiritual inheritance, which reminds us that even in ordinary life, we can still find our own beauty
It also inspires us to pursue a more refined life and discover the hidden beauty in life
Today, we may have easier access to food, but do we really have the same love for food and passion for life as Eileen Chang?
This may be a question worth pondering
When we look back at Eileen Chang's food world again, we may be able to find some inspiration from it, in the fast-paced modern life, should we also slow down, savor every meal with our hearts, and feel the beauty of food?
It is not only her personal lifestyle, but also a cultural symbol and a spiritual inheritance, which reminds us that even in ordinary life, we can still find our own beauty
It also inspires us to pursue a more refined life and discover the hidden beauty in life
Today, we may have easier access to food, but do we really have the same love for food and passion for life as Eileen Chang?
This may be a question worth pondering