On this day in 1974, a farmer outside of Xi’an was digging a well on his property and discovered the burial site of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, who died in 210 BC. It turned out to be one of the greatest archeological discoveries in history.
Emperor Qin (pronounced “Chin”) was the first leader to unify all seven territories following the 250-year Warring States Period. The emperor’s mausoleum was guarded by more than 7,000 life-size terracotta soldiers in very good condition, each with different faces and expressions ─ it is speculated they were modeled after real people. The statues, weapons, and artifacts found here provided overwhelming evidence of the power, wealth, influence, and artistry of the ancient Qin Dynasty, from which China got its name.
Music Du Jour: Qin Empire series theme music or Power Chapter I: The Qin Dynasty
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Snacks du Jour: Chinese Food
Cocktail Du Jour – The Dynasty Margarita
This recipe comes from Patron and was designed by Jay Kahn in Hong Kong:
Rim a rocks glass with grapefruit salt. Place lychees in a cocktail shaker, add ice, add remaining ingredients. Shake vigorously. Double strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime twist.
Mocktail Du Jour – The Dynasty Margarita Mocktail
Rim a rocks glass with grapefruit salt. Place lychees in a cocktail shaker, add ice, add remaining ingredients. Shake vigorously. Double strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime twist.
Beer Du Jour
Tsingtao or any Chinese beer. Also, here’s an article about specific beer pairings with Chinese dishes.
Wine Du Jour
Common wines paired with Chinese Food…
White wines: Sparkling wines, dry Rieslings, and Gewürztraminer
Red wines: Pinot Noir and Gamay
Use freshly squeezed citrus in your cocktails and mocktails when called for – It makes such a difference! Here’s a reliable and inexpensive juicer.
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