Enjoy Jamaica (3)

"Out of many, one people"
Although the majority of the population has African ancestors, a typical Jamaican maybe multi-racial or have ancestors from several nations. These might be Spanish, British, French, Lebanese, Indian, Chinese or native Arawak. The culture, food and language of Jamaica strongly reflect the various origins of its people. Mi irie! A former British colony, Jamaica maintains English as its national language. However, Jamaicans commonly speak Patois, a dialect of English. This informal speech, made popular worldwide by reggae music, has roots in European and African languages.

Taste of the island
Jamaican food makes my mouth water! A few of my favorites include curry goat, rice and peas and patties. I prefer these dishes mild, but any dish can set the mouth on fire by adding Scotch-bonnet peppers. These peppers create the spiciness in the seasoning for “jerk,” mouth-watering barbecued pork, chicken or vegetables. I would return to Jamaica in an instant just to savor the food. But it’s easy to fall in love with this magnificent country and all it has to offer.

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Teaching Topic: Hot Foods 教學主題: Hot之於食物的定義
In English there’re a few reasons why foods and drinks might be labeled hot. First they could be formally hot.

A pizza that just came out of the oven or coffee that just finished brewing is hot.

And dangerous, so but the coffee cool down a bit before you drink it, or you might burn your tongue.

Next, foods can be spicy hot, chili peppers, mustard and wasabi are all spicy hot foods. Note that even if these items were consumed straight from refrigerator they still be considered hot because they’re spicy.

Yes, a cold pepper still has the power to make your mouth burn. Okay how about what the Chinese called, shu uu shu sin. The idea is that foods and drinks contain a central hot and cold properties regardless of thermal heat or degree of spiciness.

Right, I believe chocolate is considered hot, pumpkins are neutral while a hot cup of tea is actually cold.

Right so we might see shu uu shu sin translated into English as Chinese food therapy. Westerners are gradually becoming aware of the health benefits of Chinese food therapy, and many are making it a part of their life style.

Language Lab
ancestor n.
a member of your family who lived a long time ago
- Benjamin can trace his ancestors back eight hundred years.
- Jennifer's ancestors were from Germany.
the form in which a modern machine, vehicle etc first existed
- Rhythm-and-blues is the immediate ancestor of rock 'n' roll.

dialect n.
a form of a language which is spoken only in one area, with words or grammar that are slightly different from other forms of the same language [↪ accent]
- Taiwanese and Hakka are common dialects in Taiwan, but the official language is Mandarin.
- The ministers translated the Bible into the local dialect.

mild adj.
not very strong or hot-tasting:
- The patient can only eat mild food after her surgery.
- The mild rain in the afternoon cooled down the temperature.
a mild person has a gentle character and does not easily get angry:
- Mike has a mild temper; I've never heard him raise his voice.

savor v.
to enjoy the taste or smell of (something) for as long as possible
- Don't rush! Take your time savoring our cuisine.
to enjoy (something) for a long time
- He not only can make money, but he also knows how to savor his success.
savor n.
a good taste or smell — usually singular
- The chicken has a savor of rosemary.

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