The Trunk Jotter

18th Sep 2023

Barbarian Tribe to Most Important Province in China's History - Entire Story of Canton and Baiyue

Growing up in the Western World, nearly everyone has been exposed to Cantonese culture in some way or another. From the building of the railroads of North America to the countless Chinatowns that infiltrated their way into every major city, and yet, most people know very little of the history of the province or its people. How did this group of people go from barbarian tribal kingdoms to shaping the history of China and the world in less than 1000 years?… Soppy Frog Productions

Ryuichi Sakamoto - Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Grilled Korean-Style Bulgogi Burgers With Kimchi Mayo and Pickled Daikon Recipe

We've all experienced fusion fails—two dishes that, individually, are perfectly delicious, but when mashed together leave you wishing for a refund. One of the safest routes to success is to combine two foods that have some fundamental elements in common. Bulgogi, Korea's world-famous grilled meat dish, uses thin strips of beef that are marinated and seared, so why not apply those flavors to a burger? We're not good at making up names like "Cronut," so we're simply calling this a "bulgogi burger."… Serious Eats 

One feels free in relationships of love and friendship. It is not the absence of ties, but ties themselves which set us free. Freedom is a word which pertains to relations par excellence. Without hold there is no freedom.

Byung-Chul Han

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