西瓜─康熙皇帝生日時的祝壽禮

Dried meat, commonly known as bakkwa in Hokkien or jerky in English, refers to meat—typically pork or beef—that has been marinated and dehydrated. Historically, dried meat served as a means of food preservation; Confucius's students even brought shuxiu (a classical Chinese term for ten strips of dried meat) as a respectful gift when visiting their teacher. Today, thanks to advances in food processing technology and improved living standards, people enjoy it as a snack or protein supplement.

冬天來碗熱呼呼的紅豆湯圓、盛夏則端一份甜滋滋的蜜紅豆煉奶剉冰，是現在台灣的常民生活。但其實100多年前，台灣沒有紅豆、台灣人也不吃紅豆。

Sun Cakes, a signature Taichung confection, feature a maltose filling encased in a remarkably delicate pastry. The finest makers produce crusts with up to a hundred layers—thinner than paper yet springy to the touch, delivering a sweet, crispy bite.