“ A Bite of China ”(translated as “舌尖上的 中国” is a Chinese documentary television series on the history of food,eating,and cooking in China directed by Chen Xiaoqing( 陈晓卿 ).Season 1 was released on May 14,2012.April 18,2014 is the date of release of the second Season and the sevies is set to return with Season 3 in 2016.15 episodes are includedin the previous two Seasons.

“ A Bite of China ”gained rave reviews when its first season aired in 2012.The series traveled to more than 60 locations in the Chinese mainland,Hong Kong,and Taiwan,aiming to introduce viewers to different kinds of delicacies and cuisines.Season 2 encountered debates about stealing ideas and odd storytelling,while some others appreciated the second Season for much human kindness and family stories behind the food.The successful first two seasons of“A Bite of China”have got people to become interested in China’s documentary market and stimulated the sales offood featured in the series,including Sichuan bacon,Linzhi honey and hand-made noodles from Shaanxi province.The director reviewed that the biggest difference between Season 3 and the previous seasons is that Season 3 will concentrate more on foods,rather than stories and that the setting will be globalized.

Here is a detailed example of staple food in Shaanxi province Qishan saozi noodles( 岐山臊子面 ).The methods to make the ingredients for the Qishan saozi noodles are very particular.Meat is chopped into thin and even dices and dry-fried until they turn transparent .Add vinegar and chili and fry the meat on slow fire.The bright color and the sour and spicy taste are the essence of Qishan saozi noodles.The trimmings for the noodles have five colors.Fungus and tofu mean black and white.Eggs represent wealth.Red carrot symbolizes a prosperous life.Garlic sprouts mean vitality.The five colors,red,yellow,green,white and black represent Qishan people’s best wishes for life.

The rich symbolic meanings offood serve as a window through which people in the world can understand how Chinese people love life by loving food.

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2)The five colors of Qishan saozi noodles represent_______________.

3)Foods are not only something to eat but through their_____they serve as a window through which people in the world can understand Chinese people and Chinese culture.

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