In the 1690s, Chinese cuisine featured a mixture of pickled fish and spices called ketsiap.Continue reading Ketchup
EVS Translation Blog / Category: Word of the day
5 Jul /13
Chopsticks
The English term “chopsticks” was probably derived from the Chinese word for quick: “chop, chop”.Continue reading Chopsticks
4 Jul /13
Gung-ho
And today starts our Chinese week with the word: Gung-ho – enthusiastic, keen.Continue reading Gung-ho
3 Jul /13
Farfalle, rigatoni, penne, linguine
Time for pasta: Farfalle, rigatoni, penne, linguine When was the last time you went to an Italian restaurant? The pasta page may well be nothing more than gobbledygook.Continue reading Farfalle, rigatoni, penne, linguine