On Sunday I took part in Tomato Sauce Day of my friend Deb's family. I am thankful for my beautiful friend to share this family milestone (里程碑) event.
Nine family members, myself and a few friends, took part in the day. Sunday was a special day because it was the last time that Tomato Sauce Day event would be carried out at Grandma's home. Tomato Sauce Day is going to be different next year in terms of the surroundings (环境); however, I have a feeling that all else will remain unchanged.
Grandma passed away 5 years ago, and Deb and her uncle bought the property (地产). Plans are in progress to begin building two new homes on the same place.
I listened to the family discussing the activities of the day，past sauce days and memories. A love of the tradition of the day and happy memories of sharing the day with family members who have passed away were recounted. The value of spending time together as a family was obvious.
The basic process and recipe (菜谱) for the sauce made by Deb's family remains the same way as it is still done in Grandma's village today:
The event takes place once a year.
Sauce is made by the family, for the family for the year ahead.
The sauce is made with just salt added to the tomatoes. This allows the family to use it throughout the year in various dishes as the base ingredient (食材). They add their own preferred ingredients in the cooking process.
The women prepare and make the sauce; the men are not involved. The women start the day with a visit to the community garden to collect the tomatoes and then they began the preparation. Once the sauce is cooking, it is lunch time and time for the family to catch up. Tomato Sauce Day is relived by the family all over the year as they open each bottle of red tomato goodness. I am looking forward to trying my sauce tonight. I feel like I need to make home- made pasta to eat it!
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Four Famous Places of Interest in Shanghai
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Shanghai Zoo |
The zoo was finished in November, 1995. It has an area of about 47 thousand square metres. You can see more than 400 kinds of animals. It is not only a zoo but also a scientific park about animals. Both adults and children enjoy visiting the zoo. Phone: 6268-7775 |
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The Bund |
It was given back to China in August, 1943. This beach is a good place for partying and beach sports. During the summer, people come here drinking, eating and having a party. There is also a pool for children. Phone: 6358-6888 |
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Happy Valley (欢乐谷) |
The huge park was built in September, 2009 in Shanghai. It's famous for large roller coasters (过山车). On the weekends in summer, there's a lot to see and do. But there are too many people on a sunny day. So you have to be patient to wait. Phone:3355-2222 |
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Shanghai Xin Hongqiao Centre Garden |
The garden was built in September, 2000. It covers an area of 130 thousand square kilometres. There are many kinds of green trees and beautiful flowers. It is a good place for taking a walk or having a picnic. Phone:6275-3869 |
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