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Palatable Reads: Literature Seasoned with the Flavors of Taiwan
Terrific Transformations Set Meal
He's back! Who said that only Super Saiyans and Sailor Moon could transform? Taiwanese cuisine has no limits, and leftovers can be more than just leftovers. One look at this leveled-up form and your jaw will drop. Let's start with a brave and steady heart, hold your chopsticks close, and together embark on a fantasy adventure with Transmogrifying Cuisine!
Crispy Rice 鍋 巴
Sprinkle a little bit of salt on the crispy rice, add some sliced ginger and canned fish, and you have a delicious concoction. I ask Grandpa, "How can this taste so good!"
◖ Sakinu Yalonglong, "Grandpa's Ocean" in Grandpa's Ocean, 2011
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About the Author:
Sakinu Yalonglong writes mostly prose and novels. He bases his work on tribal life and the oral literature passed down by elders. He uses terms from the Paiwan language to write about tribal life and explores problems faced by aboriginal people as they move from the mountains to the city. Sakinu Yalonglong also collects tribal stories and compiles them to preserve tribal culture and the Paiwan spirit. His works include The Sage Hunter.
Leftovers 菜 尾.jpg)
In my memory, leftovers were always delicacies, and an inimitable art. Leftovers are not just food, but a taste of history itself.
◖ Fang Zi, "Taste of History" in Cai Cai Juan Er, 2008
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About the Author:
Fang Zi, born Lin Lee-zhen, is the former deputy editor-in-chief of a supplement of The Liberty Times. She writes mostly prose, and also writes biographies, literary reportage, children's literature, and other genres. Her prose, written in a light and lively style, captures the warm emotions between people and the land. Her recent works have covered the category of "food writing." While on the surface these works are about food and beverages, they are in fact full of philosophical metaphors that explore the beauty of human connections and nostalgia that can be found in food.
Soda 汽 水
Fizzing with flavors like ocean waves, sarsaparilla has a strange and strong flavor. A chilled bottle in hand can cool you down and inspire you.
◖ He Mu-huo, "Soda" in Yaji Poetry Collection, 1958
Appreciation:
He Mu-huo of Chiayi wrote this in 1958. Have a glass of soda to cheer yourself up and feel it bubbling in your mouth like ocean waves. It is a uniquely unforgettable flavor. A cold soda, in addition to cooling one down, can help a poet find inspiration.
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About the Author:
He Mu-huo, from Chiayi, also given the courtesy name Yaji. Nearly 900 of his poems are collected in his Yaji Poetry Collection. They range from chants, scenery descriptions, poetry exchanges, lyrical poems, depictions of real events, to appreciations of historical events, etc. He adopted many new terms as the subjects of his poems, such as helicopters, Sunday, ballpoint pens, plastic flowers, etc. They reflect the colorful spirit of the times and his personal feelings.
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