Under the Table: The Heartfelt Connection of Food and Family
Previous story mention of Lard. In the kitchen of Taiwan, one can gauge the level of prosperity by observing which part of the pig a mother selects to stir-fry the lard. Pork loin is the optimal choice, and it's a delightful dish to prepare for friends and family. The pork mentioned earlier is sourced from the pig's belly.
Newspaper Nostalgia: Unfolding Memories Under the Dinner Table
When we were getting ready to eat, there was a code word between my mother and me: “Let's lay out a newspaper.” In Taiwan, this is a common practice in small families for waste utilization. Newspapers can be used as placemats, folded into small trash cans.