Hi, dear readers, today I would like to share with you a little story that happened to me. This is not only a memory about food, but also contains reflections on life and social Xi, I hope you will enjoy it.
The story begins with the sheep. Yes, the sheep that was slaughtered to treat myself. Actually, there is a tradition in our country that we choose to slaughter a sheep to celebrate every big day or when we feel that we have been working too hard lately and need to treat ourselves. Doesn't that sound cruel? But that's the way we Xi it is.
Then again, the sheep was a real good-looking man – with thick hair, piercing eyes, and muscular limbs. Watching it leisurely grazing, I can't help but feel a little unbearable. But he put down the dishes and chopsticks and went - after all, people have to eat.
One detail I noticed when handling this sheep: pregnant ewes are absolutely hands-free. I couldn't help but feel a little doubtful in my heart: Is this the most basic respect we have for life? Of course, in reality, this kind of respect is often limited to unborn small beings.
Let's talk about the offal process. Heck, that's not an easy job! I've heard that you have to be very careful to clean up your guts, even though you're separated by mountains. Watching the village veterans neatly separate, clean, and cook each part, I have to admire their exquisite craftsmanship.
Then comes the most anticipated but also the most tangled part – the delicious taste. When the aroma of mutton hits the nose, all worries seem to disappear. But when I look at the offal that has been cleaned and waiting to be further processed, I start to ponder: why do we treat meat and offal so differently, and why do we see equally precious ingredients as superior to inferior?
Another thought-provoking issue is the rules for choosing the time to slaughter sheep. Most of the time we choose to do it in the morning, in that crisp and cool air. You may think that this is nothing more than the pursuit of better taste, but it also seems to reflect the way people and the environment get along.
At this point, you may ask, "So what did you learn?" Admittedly, while enjoying the delicious food, I did think a lot of things came to my mind: about respect for life, about the delicate balance between traditional and modern values, about the complex emotions behind consumer culture......
If you are willing to share your views on food, life and traditional Xi, please leave a message in the comment area! Don't forget that although we are in the online world, everyone has their own unique and wonderful story behind it!
Finally, to end today's topic with a little humor: think of the little lamb who was thrown to the ground in seconds after birth to start a new life journey... I really want to know how it felt when he first saw the world? How was it? Through my narration and thinking, did it also arouse your interest in exploring some deeper issues? I look forward to communicating more with you!