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Pin has three organs,

I always feel that it is not enough,

Color, aroma,

Eyes, nose and mouth are already occupied,

There are so many experiences in the body and mind,

It's not enough.

I'm actually a person who doesn't like to be lively, but I'm a singer I still have to go to the 10th anniversary of Nanjing Red Mansion. Eyes, ears, nose, and brain and stomach should be worn even more.

"World Porcelain Capital" Limoges Gold-plated Coffee Cup

The singer told me that Limoges, the world's porcelain capital, is located in central France and is known as "Jingdezhen in Europe". It has inherited the highest level of Western porcelain since the Middle Ages. The Palace Museum also retains Limoges porcelain collected by Emperor Kangxi and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty.

Drinking coffee from a Limoges gilded cup and studying Dürer's prints became her standard posture at parties. A casual glance shows that the vase for flower arranging is also a century old. The collection is currently in the "Red Mansion Art and Culture Space".

The private collection exhibition of songs [Table Art and Antiques of the 16th-19th Century] L'art de la table du 16-19 siècle Collection Privée de Ge zi was also held at the same time. In the space of the dining table and exhibition hall, I met the painter Le Xiaoju. Her father was the calligrapher Le Quan. In a few years, the word "Red Mansion" was used. She said that art has its own language that the singer couple can understand.

The scene written was still yesterday, and time and space were wonderful. "History will pass with time, but architecture can break down the barrier between space and time and leave it to the world to taste the charm of time." Chen Weixin, designer of the art and cultural space of Honggong Mansion, famous interior designer and poet in Nanjing, said that this nearly century-old house retains the historical style of that year.

In fact, the exhibition hall is the antique itself. The second-floor balcony of the Western-style villa has a section of wrought iron railings, and its craftsmanship is an extension of the Art Nouveau movement that emerged in 1920. During this renovation of the Republic of China buildings, which was "repaired as old", the designer specially found the railings of that year and restored them. Although it was mottled and rusty, it was the mark of the times. "There is no second such railing in the entire Nanjing City. It is a witness to history." This of course also includes one table, one chair, one bowl and one plate.

Ge Zi said, sit down and talk slowly.

with what

Something that makes your body and mind comfortable while eating

The "exhibition hall" that entered the courtyard was also a restaurant. She liked to eat and watch it for her physical and mental pleasure. The most conspicuous position is the singer's treasure, a woodcut print with religious themes. After more than five centuries, it is still well preserved.

"Jesus Arrested" Woodcut L'arstation du Christ>

Creation year:1510
Collection source: It was collected by the famous Italian aristocratic collector Costa de Saint Genix de Beauregard. The collection signature can be seen at the bottom of the picture. This painting has the collection number 3339 in the Custodia Foundation and has been displayed at the Petit Palais in Paris with the exhibition number 51.

Picture story:
"Judas came with a company of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, carrying torches and weapons. The men came forward and laid hands on Jesus." The ferocious Roman soldiers pulled Jesus away with ropes, clubs, and hands. At this time,"Simon Peter drew his sword and cut off Malchus, the servant of the high priest, cutting off one of his ears. Jesus said to him,"Put the sword back into its sheath. Anyone who touches the sword will die by it." (Quoted from the Bible story) Dürer depicts this important moment of Jesus 'arrest perfectly and accurately. The composition of the picture is full and compact, the engraving is smooth, dense and orderly. The characters have different expressions and movements, with clear priorities, and intense conflicts.

The work directly opposite the table is from Mr. Made, and the color is very comfortable. His Ma De Kunqu Opera Opera and Painting Art Museum has settled in the Chinese Kunqu Opera Museum in Suzhou. Mr. Ma De donated 100 masterpieces of opera and painting "The Peony Pavilion","The Legend of the West Chamber", and "Fifteen Guan" that he created over the past decades to Suzhou China Kunqu Opera Museum. At the same time, he also donated Kunqu Opera classics "Sixty Kinds of Songs","Shengming Zaju","Dressed with White Fur", etc., which were collected in the 1930s and 1940s. On the walls around the long table are also works by Xue Liang, Deng Jia 'an, Gu Jing, Jin Tan and other painters, all of which are elegant and beautiful.

The Hongguan Arts and Cultural Space was originally the former residence of Wu Guangjie, the training director and translator at the time of the Central Military Academy. It was completed in 1935. I like the vicissitudes and oiliness brought by the thick wood grain here.

In the Chinese family story, there is always a "big house". Suzhou Garden, Lu Xun Herbal Garden, The Gan family compound... surrounded by courtyard walls is an independent world and heaven and earth. Being here, I naturally move towards painting. In the elegant courtyard, I quietly flip through an old book.

If it were Ge Zi, she might be drawing clothes designs. The opening qipao show was her personal design, so beautiful that celebrities from the Republic of China would probably come down from the wall if they saw it.

There are really many precious photos on her walls, such as Zhou Xuan, Elizabeth Taylor, Vivien Leigh... Signed photo waiting for. In the design of the singer, those unparalleled history cannot always be hidden, and it shines in every small detail. Those antiques also traveled with time and space to that era and started telling stories.

She loves beauties like her who are very "brave", starting from changing herself and changing the times. I plan to buy one of the "braised pork" cheongsam designed by Gezi and eat Master Wang Yong's dishes. I suddenly realized that "appetizing" clothes were a big innovation.

At the retro party on the 10th anniversary, in one courtyard, between two cedar trees, there were various interesting things hidden. People's eyes slowly followed the model's footsteps.

At the same time, Nanjing's first Republic of China immersive drama "Cage" was also staged in the Hongguan Art and Cultural Space. The laughter and curses that occurred in the house made the singer's cheongsam set the clock to a hundred years ago. To be honest, this is the first time I have seen using the layered texture and brilliance of braised pork color to make clothes. Ge Zi laughed and said she too.

I carefully touched her collection, those just beautiful existences.

French brass goddess Gemini Libra "Jutitia" French decorative sports eagle book stand

The French detachable twin balance is decorated with the goddess of justice "Jutitia" at both ends, symbolizing law and fairness. The balance is based on black and white marble slabs and is made of brass overall. The cross arm hangs down on the balance plate and is supported by a four-legged copper ring. Since its use, this Tianping is still impartial, which shows the original intention of European craftsmen in making things rigorously, with a solemn temperament, artistic and practical nature.

At the beginning of the 20th century, French decorative sports style brass bookstands, and the eagle shape is extraordinary. It is a spiritual symbol representing Napoleon's courage and fearlessness. The book stands with a high-spirited attitude, simple and vivid shape, and double eagles protect the book, adding to the interest of the study room.

"King of Glass" Czech Moser Moser Green Crystal Gold-painted wine vessel

Ludwig Moser, the "King of Glass", was born in 1857. For 160 years, he has served as the exclusive brand of kings of Austria, Turkey, the Czech Republic and other countries, and has led the trend at many World Expos. To date, it is internationally famous for its top craftsmanship and decorative arts style. This group of white wine vessels is a representative new art work of Moser, including 1 wine pot and 8 wine glasses. The body is made of green gradient crystal and carefully designed by top gold-painting craftsmen to integrate the elegant blessings of Bohemian rolling grass and flowers into the wine vessel, making it noble and elegant.

"Father of the World's Kitchenware" Germany WMF Art Nouveau Movement Oil and Vinegar Pot Group

Since its establishment in 1853, WMF(Futenberg Wuergische Metallwarenfabrik), the top tableware brand in Germany, has been serving as an industry pioneer and standard setter with continuous innovative design and excellent quality, leading major changes in lifestyle over the past century.

This set of oil and vinegar pots produced by Futenberg WMF is an excellent work in the style of the Art Nouveau movement. It uses WMF's patented silver plating technology to ensure that the utensils are strong and durable while taking into account the advantages of silverware. The hollow line design of the seasoning seat highlights the free rhythmic lines of the Art Nouveau movement, which is elegant and unique. The pair of oil and vinegar pots are handmade crystal pots, with plant-shaped lines echoing the flavor base, making them elegant and noble.

France's top luxury brand silverware Quentin Christofle Art Nouveau sports vase "hanging flower"

Quintin was born in Paris in 1830. King Louis Philippe of France was Quintin's first guest. Since then, it has been known around the world as a royal brand. At the beginning of the 20th century, Kunting led the innovation of silverware technology and occupied the high-end bourgeois market with its exquisite and durable silver plating technology and Art Deco Art Deco style. Today, it is still favored by celebrities around the world.

This silver-plated vase "hanging flower" is a representative Art Nouveau style of Kunting. The curves and lines are free and smooth, the flowers and leaves are naturally vivid, and the details and layers are excellent. The shape is full and elegant, reflecting the extraordinary taste of the European bourgeoisie.

19th century Baccarat "Blood Red Crystal" red wine set

French Baccarat crystal is the most expensive crystal in the world and has won the favor of princes and aristocrats around the world for 200 years. The noble and free spirit it inherits still affects the fashion world. The most special red crystal "Rouge Baccarat", made into a bright and bright blood red color, must be added to pure gold when fired at high temperatures. It is very rare and expensive. Red color has also become the spiritual symbol of the brand.

This set of Bacara blood red crystal wine sets includes 1 red wine decanter and 2 tall glasses. A full set of neoclassical styles is luxurious and beautiful. The decanter is made of tin and silver plated with ancient Roman leaves, and the wine glasses are decorated with double-layer color matching technology and laurel carvings. The blood-red crystal is gorgeous and dazzling, and it is luxurious.

France's top luxury brand silverware, Christofle Quentin founder commemorative bottle opener

Born in Paris in 1830, King Louis Philippe of France was the first guest of Christofle Quentin. Since then, it has become world-renowned as a royal brand. In the early 20th century, he led the innovation of silverware technology and occupied the high-end bourgeois market with its exquisite and durable silver plating technology and Art Deco Art Deco style. Today, it is still favored by celebrities around the world. The inscription "NAPOLEON EMPERIRE" is Emperor Napoleon.

Kunting's silver-plated commemorative bottle opener has an embossed profile of the founder of Kunting on the front, a ring-shaped cinnamon leaf pattern on the back, and an insect pattern on the top, one of Kunting's characteristics. Commemorative utility tools are rare and durable.

what to eat

The inheritance of taste is a foregone conclusion. Playing chess

As the lights turned on at night, the Republic of China themed dinner also kicked off. A meal attended by the famous gourmand Teacher Dong Keping and the famous chef Wang Yong at the same time was full of wonderful delicacies from the Republic of China. It was a great era about beauty. The years were clear and the spirit lived forever. The Republic of China was in Nanjing just like the Six Dynasties were in Nanjing, with culture as its context and passed down from the tip of the tongue for a hundred years.

The Republic of China is a period of renaissance history. Hongguan opened the history of the revival of Republic of China cuisine. No country in the world has such a close integration of food and culture as China. Honggongguan hopes that through the "world language" of food, people all over China and even the world can feel the delicacy on the tip of their tongue. At the same time, the Republic of China has a sufficiently open foreign culture. For example, the original dish of sake abalone in Honggong Mansion uses deep-sea abalone and no longer uses traditional abalone cooking methods. Instead, it is marinated in Japanese sake and secret sauce, which not only retains the softness of abalone. The smooth, delicious and juicy original flavor also contains the mellow aroma of sake. This kind of disruptive innovation perfectly retains the habits of the traditional Chinese taste system. That night, Master Wang broke the situation with a spicy abalone, and the subversion of the dishes was evident. The essence of Russia, Taiwan, the United States, Japan and the inland were combined, but he still loved the fine taste. He used the taste culture familiar to the Chinese to perfectly take over exotic dishes. Innovation is innovation.

Toast foie gras·sturgeon roe·yellow mustard

Sand white gourd silk·Jiucenta seafood soup

Fried lobster balls with dried mushroom sauce

Double smelly and beef rolls·Artemisia red soup

Braised pork knuckles with morels and kidney beans

Steamed pine leaf crab tea bowl·shredded lime

Pork ginger·Qingyuan chicken and corn braised rice

The inheritance of taste in Honggong Mansion has its own rigorous etiquette, completely retaining the essence of the cuisine of the Republic of China and subliming it.

Famous dishes of the Republic of China

Taking the charm and spirit of the Republic of China, through studying the dishes eaten by famous people of the Republic of China such as Sun Yat-sen and Zhang Xueliang, these dishes are reproduced in modern banquet methods, so they are called "Famous Dishes of the Republic of China Celebrity". The wheel of time keeps moving forward, and only after precipitation do we understand that constant change is also a kind of change.

Meile steak (beef rib)

Soong may-ling sizzling beef steak

It is said that in 1943, Soong Meiling, who was seeking medical treatment in the United States, accompanied by US First Lady Eleanor, visited several states in the United States to give speeches, which caused shock in the United States. To express her gratitude, Soong Meiling invited her to dinner. There was a creative dish at the table. Chinese braised beef was improved, red wine and other raw materials were added to simmer it over low heat, making a steak that combines Chinese and Western tastes, which was well received.

Shiqiu Chicken Soup Xishi Tongue

Liang shih-chiu clam and chicken soup

When chicken soup meets Xi Shi tongue, it is a "masterpiece" made with seafood ingredients. In the 1930s, Mr. Liang Shiqiu exclaimed when he tasted Xi Shi's tongue for the first time: "A bowl of clear soup has a layer of sharp white things floating on it. I didn't know what it was at first. The owner called Xi Shi's tongue. It feels smooth and tender in the mouth. It really deserves its reputation after trying it."

Jiang Gong Shizitou

kung kaishi stewed meat ball in clear soup

Crab-flavored mushrooms and pork belly are the main ingredients. It is said that lion's head is also Chiang's favorite private cuisine, and this dish is often used in banquets by the Jiang family.

Huanzhang Squirrel Mandarin Fish

Feng yu-xiang sweet and sour sauce braised fried fish

Squirrel Mandarin fish is a traditional and famous dish in Jiangsu, and it has always been listed as a top-grade delicacy at banquets in various parts of the Yangtze River. It has long enjoyed a high reputation at home and abroad. When General Feng ate this dish before going to the United States in 1946, he said,"I don't know when I will be able to taste this delicious squirrel mandarin fish."

Republic of China Hall Poached yellow croaker in clear chicken soup

Large yellow croakers are shaped like gold and as expensive as gold. There are many cooking methods, but only the Tangzhuo method is the most test of the freshness of the ingredients. Tang Zhuo's approach makes the taste of fish meat close to perfection. This dish was also a dish that Duke Jiang often used to entertain guests in Nanjing, and later became a famous dish in the market.

Pre-dish for the Republic of China

During the Republic of China, the quality of banquets was very particular. It can be seen from the dishes before welcoming guests that it was not only the tone of the entire banquet, but also a link that affected the appetite of guests. The appetizer that pursues the ultimate beauty of both taste and vision is the spirit of beauty in the Republic of China. A touch of scenery, green wax and red jade, and cups. Echoing the river is also the Qinhuai Tang banquet. A cup of soup, a poem, a good story.

Yangtze shrimp taibai

White shrimps from the yangtZe river

At the junction of the Yangtze River and the sea, there are river white shrimps. Taibai Yangtze River shrimp is mixed with wine to increase the sweetness and freshness of the shrimp meat. You can feel the beautiful scenery of "only seeing the Yangtze River in the sky" by eating just one.

Qinhuai Tang Banquet

In ancient Nanjing, Qinhuai was the most scenic spot, and Qinhuai used the Qinhuai River to celebrate thousands of years of culture.

Shepherd's purse and Wensi tofu soup

ToFu soup with minced shePherd's Purse and king crab

Tofu, known as "Fuli" in ancient times, is known as "vegetable meat". Wensi tofu soup is a Huaiyang dish with a long history. The tofu is soft, tender and clear. The tofu silk as thin as an embroidered needle melts in the mouth. It is delicious and delicious. It is also dotted with some red or green vegetables. It is colorful and wonderful.

Qinhuai Boat Banquet Cod Soup

nanjing style cod fish with black fungus and dried beancurd stick soup

During the Republic of China, there were large and small pleasure boats on the Qinhuai River, with magnificent decorations and high-end boat dishes.

Huaiyang stir-fried soft pockets

Fried eel with onion

The stir-fried soft bag is Mei Lanfang's favorite. She only takes the belly of the eel.

Thoughts on the shad

Steamed fresh reeves shad

From the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the Republic of China, wealthy households in Jiangnan paid attention to rafting in the center of the river when eating shad. They caught and cooked on the river. The shad was called a boat out of the water. After eating, they faced the breeze on the river and watched the waves sip tea. One Spring Festival, Xu Beihong and his wife sent someone to deliver Qi Baishi the Yangtze River shad, and instructed that when cooking,"there is no need to remove the scales. Because there is oil in the scales, they should be steamed and delicious." Zhang Ailing also said that there are "three great regrets" in life: one hate that the crabapple has no fragrance; the other hate that the shad is prickly; and the third hate that the Dream of the Red Chamber is unfinished.

Seasonal vegetables in the garden

Suiyuan was once the forest garden of Cao Xueqin's ancestors and the original site of the Grand View Garden in "Dream of the Red Chamber". During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, literati Yuan Mei purchased this house and changed the name of the garden to Suiyuan. At that time, grains, vegetables, melons, etc. were planted in the garden, which was fresh and natural, and returned to the countryside. During the Republic of China, Jinling Women's University moved to Suiyuan. Nowadays, when I mention Suiyuan, I think more of works such as "Suiyuan Food List" and "Suiyuan Poetry Notes".

Lobster soup soaked in loofah

Boiled towel gourd in lobster soup

The extraordinary tasting soup, paired with the freshness of loofah and the tight shrimp meat, is a dish that pays great attention to the chef's kung fu. The golden soup is soaked with green melon strips, with yellow and green colors.

Gongguan snacks

During the Republic of China, although wars were frequent and separatist, judging from the social catering at that time, many restaurants were still pursuing refinement and perfection, especially snacks from various places, which were blooming everywhere. A pot of green tea and a cup of snacks, in troubled times, there is also worldly happiness.

Yuhuashi Tangyuan

riverstones-like glutinous rice balls

Nanjing Yuhua Stone is famous all over the world and is known as the "Queen of the Stone". I can imagine taking a bite and then sitting by the railing of a tea shop watching the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River and watching the rain fall like flowers. But the hollow ancient silver spoon collected by song Zi must be more beautiful.

The goddess asked

What brands of kitchen products do you like?

Like utensils in a dark room,

If a woman's face is still glowing at night,

Then she must be beautiful.

"Knowledge,

and understanding the nature of everything through knowledge,

This is a gift...

And true art,

Is contained in nature,

Who can discover it,

Whoever grasps it."

--Dürer

Food Bless You!

General Consultant of Food, Asian Design Management Forum