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23rd August
Well time has flown and lots has happened with my life.
I am now a
proud father and as such site updates have been impacted I'm afraid!
CantoDict is still going strong though and I hope to find time for some useful updates soon.
On a less positive note, we are currently undergoing a spam attack, so please bear with us while we
try and deal with this.
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Re: What are the favorite Dim Sum dishes? 21:39 by ♭♫
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On a warm Saturday evening, five of us crammed into a booth and sampled as much of the menu as we could manage without overdoing it. (Narrator voice: We overdid it.) We started with an order of cheese crab puffs, because we are American and this is America, the birthplace of the dish formerly known as Crab Rangoon. The cream cheese and imitation crab-stuffed fried wontons were crispy and fresh, with an obligatory bowl of sweet-and-sour dipping sauce on the side. I’m not usually a fan of this appetizer, as I often find them cloying, but these had the perfect balance of sweet cream cheese and savory wrapper. 20:11 by ♭♫
[+-]Can anyone name a cuisine that makes duck a taste memory better than the Cantonese?
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Although on the pricier side, Royal BBQ’s roast duck was undoubtedly the crown jewel of the restaurant. Its lacquered skin glowed a deep, roasted mahogany sheen. Each bite of the skin crackled, giving way to the duck’s tender meat beneath. The five-spice rub infused the duck with a warm, aromatic embrace, while hints of hoisin and soy sauce enhanced the natural richness of the duck. The equilibrium between the crunchy skin and the juicy, savorous meat reflected the mastery of Cantonese roasting techniques, making this dish a must-try for any visitor. On a more personal note, this dish indeed brought me back to the last wedding I attended in Hong Kong, where roast duck was served to bring prosperity — a symbolic act deeply ingrained in Cantonese culture. 17:02 by ♭♫
[+-]Every Chinatown needs to roll out the red carpet when the Navy makes a port of call.
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U.S Navy Sailors walk through the Chinatown Night Market during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024, October 11. 10/14/2024 by ♭♫
[+-]Chicago Chinatown is about 90% Taishanese according to this vlogger.
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[+-]The highest spousal demand for Chinese men are Cantonese-speakers from Hong Kong.
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More and more Chinese men are marrying foreign women!Chinese women are very angry! Quote
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It is not my imagination but in San Francisco, I am noticing more and more non-Cantonese immigrants from China as well as other parts of Asia choosing to settle down with a Cantonese-speaking partner as well as embracing our Cantonese culture in San Francisco. I casually ask them why did they learn Cantonese and the usual response is they want to be able to bond with their mother-in-law and to be included in the family conversation at the dinner table. While the trend especially in LA where American-raised Asian girls want to date outside their race, in San Francisco, I think Cantonese speaking men still have no shortage of Chinese women who will want to settle down with them. Men who speak Cantonese still have a lot of leverage in the dating market in San Francisco. Beggars can't be choosers so in San Francisco, Cantonese speaking men aren't beggars...we just happen to be the least toxic Asians in addition to not carrying the gene that causes body odor.
10/13/2024 by ♭♫
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Buying a little over a kilo of fresh mangosteens in the United States can set you back nearly $80. This delicate fruit needs specific environmental conditions to grow. Picking the mangosteens at the perfect moment is crucial to ensure optimal flavor and texture, adding to the complexity of harvesting. The US banned imports of mangosteens from its largest producers — countries like Thailand and Indonesia. Even though the commercial supply of mangosteen has spiked since then, it still doesn't meet today's demand. We went to Kerala, India, to see how mangosteen is grown and discover what makes it so expensive. 10/13/2024 by ♭♫
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The First Group of Older Single Women in China Are Entering Nursing Home... 10/12/2024 by ♭♫
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New plaque to honor Spokane's Chinatown
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Spokane's Chinatown started in the late 1800's with Chinese and Japanese immigrant families who opened restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores. In 1930, the Great Depression hit these stores hard, and many of them closed.
"The remaining buildings that were a part of Chinatown were actually raised and bulldozed to make room for Expo," Cathcart said.
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"A lot of businesses in Chinatown still don't accept credit cards," added Lee. "They're still cash only. We have to work with them to create a website, create a social media presence. Have a digital POS system." 10/11/2024 by ♭♫
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