A thin piece of cake, there are as many as four layers. The top is cream with matcha powder, followed by cake, and the bottom of the cake is a layer of peeled red bean paste... It tastes very delicate, and the combination of red bean and matcha tastes very well. Just right, light with a bit of thick, and not very sweet and greasy.
Coincidentally, Mrs. Wang doesn't like sweets very much on weekdays, and this dessert is just right for her taste. A piece of cake is not big, she ate it up in a few mouthfuls, and she still couldn't get enough of it!
Mrs. Liang of Zuo Zongzheng's family was attracted by the brightly colored "Banana Pudding Cake". She loves the cream cakes from Yu Ji Bakery very much, but she will feel a little greasy if she eats too much cream. The top layer of the banana pudding cake is replaced by bright yellow pudding, with pickled green grapes and red cherries, which makes people love it at first sight.
After eating, the pudding is very tender and smooth, and the aroma of banana soaks in it, which is novel and delicious. In addition, the cake has a dense texture, which is more delicate than those bought from the store. After eating this cake, the first thing Mrs. Liang thinks of is: If It would be great to be able to buy such a cake in Yuji! Even if it is a limited sale, there is always a time to grab it.
Mrs. Du Yushi, who loves to eat fruit, first picked up the fork and pointed it at the fruit tart. This fruit tart consists of eight materials including red grapes, strawberries, oranges, green apples, red apples, watermelon, cantaloupe and cherry tomatoes. , The taste is very good.
In ancient times, the technology of preserving fruits was not mature enough, so the Yu family was the only one that could gather such a complete set of fruits in winter. In order to be able to eat fresher fruits in winter, Xiaocao built a huge cellar in Zhu Junyang's Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing.
When the fruit comes down in autumn, ice is used around the cellar to create the effect of a cold storage. The fruit is stored in it and will not go bad for a long time. Coupled with the freshness preservation effect of Lingshi water, the stored fruits will still be fresh after a winter.
In addition to the strawberries, cherry tomatoes, watermelons and cantaloupe grown in the greenhouse, there is no other place in the whole capital that has such abundant fruits in both variety and quantity. Even the imperial palace can't eat such fresh fruits!
Mrs. Du Yushi smiled and asked tentatively while eating: "These fruits taste very fresh. Could it be that Miss Yu can make the fruit trees bear fruit in winter?"
Since the "cold storage" was built on his son's village, Prince Jing's mansion must never be short of fruits. Princess Jing smiled lightly and said, "That girl Xiaocao is not a fairy in charge of the seasons, how can she be so magical? These fruits are all stored by her like a little squirrel in autumn. In order to toss this icehouse, she It took a lot of effort. The fruit is the most delicate, the temperature is too low, it is easy to frostbite, the temperature is high, and it is easy to rot. The little girl tried many times before she found the best temperature for preserving the fruit!"
After Madam Du Yushi finished eating the small fruit tart, she wiped the corners of her mouth lightly with a handkerchief, and said with a smile, "Miss Yu is really capable! Wangfei, your skin is so good, you must be able to eat it this winter." Less fruit?"
"Don't tell me! That girl is the most filial. Even if she is not in the capital, she never forgets to tell the people in Zhuangzi to send a basket every three to five days." Princess Jing's tone was not without showing off, of course not showing off her She eats fruit every day, but she is proud of her son's good eyesight, and finds her a filial and considerate daughter-in-law.
The wives looked at each other, not daring to belittle the little girl from the Yu family anymore, and echoed what Princess Jing said.
Mrs. Du Yushi's temper is very similar to her husband's. She speaks frankly and doesn't pay attention to skills. Hearing the words, she said with a little envy: "The princess is indeed very lucky! However, if Miss Yu's method of preserving fruits can be made public, let Jingzhong It would be a merit for more people to be able to eat fresh fruits like you, Wangfei!"
The other ladies gave her a meaningful look, not without contempt in their hearts. Wanting to get a way to store fruit from Ms. Yu, isn't that cutting off her family's fortune? If there are fresh fruits for sale when the snow is falling in central Beijing, the business will definitely be as hot as greenhouse vegetables. Who doesn't earn money when they have money? If the method is made public, who else will they make money from
Concubine Jing ate another piece of fruit tart, and under Mei Xiang's reminder, she had no choice but to stop enjoying the pastry in moderation. Hearing this, she didn't think too much, just smiled slightly, and said, "That girl Xiaocao, it's the first time to toss about this this year. According to her, the technology is not very mature. In next autumn, it is estimated that this storage method will It can be made public.”
Seeing that the faces of the other ladies were slightly different, she smiled again, took a sip of the sweet and elegant tea, and said softly: "You must think that the little girl is tossing about this, just like vegetables and fruits in a greenhouse, to make money? Then you seem to be wrong! She, the main reason is to satisfy her own appetite. She also said that it is a great pity in life to sit on the hot kang during the New Year without the cold and crisp fruits! Make money with this!"
When Mrs. Du Yushi heard the words, the smile on her face was a little sincere, and she asked eagerly: "Then...does it mean that next year, we can send people to Zhuangzi to learn how to preserve fruits?"
"That's right! My lord, this concubine can still make it for her!! This winter, you need to store more ice cubes, so that you don't have to send money to Xiaocao to buy ice from her!" About the method of fruit storage Xiaocao had already mentioned this matter in front of Princess Jing. Concubine Jing also acted as a favor and finalized the matter.
The wives thought about it, and spoke nice words to Princess Jing, and by the way they praised the grass as a flower. While chatting and admiring the snow, the few people tasted the unique and delicious pastries, and unknowingly ate up a box of pastries. When they said goodbye, they realized that they had accidentally eaten too much. For the noble ladies who have always restrained their appetites, they couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
Concubine Jing had a natural expression. The little girl's craftsmanship, even she, who often tastes it, can't resist it, let alone others
When the wives left, Princess Jing sent a box of pastries to their family as a gift in return. Gifts don't need to be expensive, as long as they can satisfy the other party, that's enough! Seeing the satisfied expressions of the wives carrying the wooden box in their hands, Princess Jing liked Xiaocao, a considerate little girl, a little more in her heart.
After all the guests left, she opened the box containing the chocolates again, and took out a "candy" that was dark and round, but with a strong fragrance.
Mei Xiang saw it from the side, and said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, you have already eaten two pieces of dim sum today... Be careful that you don't have an appetite for dinner tonight."
"I want you to talk more!" Princess Jing looked carefully at the unremarkable black "candy" in her hand, squinted at her and said, "How much stomach can a small candy take up? Besides, I won't eat it for dinner." , it won't have any effect!"
As soon as Zhu Junyang, who had sent his future brother-in-law away, entered the door, he heard what the mother and concubine said behind him, and hurriedly said: "Mother and concubine, if the father knows that the reason why you don't eat dinner is because of these pastries and candies, I'm afraid you will never eat it again." Don't even want to eat the snacks brought by the little girl!"
"I know! I'm not a prisoner in the prison, everyone controls me so strictly!" Princess Jing snorted a little angrily, and continued, "I'll only try one of this 'candy', okay? "
"Mother Concubine, this is called 'chocolate', it is made from cocoa beans brought back from the West and processed through complicated processes. You can try it to see if it suits your taste, if you like it, let Xiaocao help you often Do it." Seeing that his mother and concubine were not happy, Zhu Junyang quickly changed the subject.
"The raw materials are hard to come by, and it's troublesome to make. Xiaocao's job is not light. It's a good thing, and it's fine to eat something fresh once in a while!" Princess Jing also felt sorry for that little girl who was too busy to see anyone. Days just came back from the bitter cold outside the pass.
Yang'er is also true, if he goes to raise a horse outside the pass, he also has to take the little girl with him. He was a delicate little girl just like him, with thick skin and rough skin that could withstand the sandstorm and cold wind outside the pass! A few days ago, the little girl came to the house to say hello to her. She looked thinner, poorly seen, thin, like willow branches.
Now, the son said that the little girl would make complicated procedures for her, so why not! I don't know how to be considerate, if the daughter-in-law I got flies away, look where he will cry! !
"Concubine Mu, if Xiaocao knows that you love her so much, she will be very touched!" Zhu Junyang sat down beside Concubine Mu, gently helping her hold her shoulders.
"My future daughter-in-law, who doesn't love her? Besides, the little girl is also a lovely person. No matter what she does, she always thinks of me, the future mother-in-law. A few days ago, the ferret fur cloak that was sent over was of a different color. Pure! Princess Duan sees me wearing it once, the envious look in her eyes makes me happy just thinking about it!" Princess Jing is not without pride. Concubine Duan relied on herself to give birth to the emperor, and she wanted to overwhelm these concubines in every way. Although Concubine Jing had a calm temper, she still felt a little unhappy.
So what if you are the emperor's wife? Even the tributes from the palace are not as high-grade as the filial fur of her future daughter-in-law! Even if you are the emperor's mother, can you eat these snacks and candies made by the little girl
Thinking of this, a bit of complacency appeared on his expression. Princess Jing put the chocolate she was holding into her mouth, gently curling the round one with her tongue. The chocolate gradually melts in the mouth, and the unique aroma of cocoa overflows between the teeth. The rich, delicate and silky taste teases the taste buds between the lips and teeth, and is a new taste feast.
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