Sweet and Sour Chicken
March 9th, 2022
Nothing is more quintessential to Americanized Chinese food than the sweet and sour chicken. The origin of sweet and sour chicken was in the 18th century or earlier from China. It spreads to the United States in the early 20th century after the Chinese migrant gold miners and railroad workers turned to cookery as trades. Yes, became a little sweeter for the American pallet, but still as delicious. Try my other Asian fare and be delighted by the authentic flavors.
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Making biga will give you a superior lift in your sourdough bread. It is perfect for those occasional bakers that make it only once a week. Store at room temperature for a week or in the refrigerator for safekeeping until you are ready to use it. Allow 24 hours before you use the biga from the refrigerator. 70 grams (a scant 1/3 cup) room-temperature (65-70 degree)water 10 grams (scant 1 tablespoon) refreshed fermented starter (your biga) 100 grams (12 cup plus 3 tablespoons) unbleached all-purpose flour 0.1 grams ( a tiny pinch) fine sea salt Mix together the water
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I see great possibilities for being a woman. I know that we all are created equal in God's eyes and that there is not the color of your skin or how beautiful you are, that will stop your success as a woman. My granddaughter asked my husband, "Who is smarter men or women?, I think men", she blurted out. He smiled and said, I think you are mistaken, both men and women are equally smart. Everyone has the potential to gain knowledge and succeed in whatever they put their hands to doing. I was proud of my husband for giving...
