Part 1
Cake or dessert
- Do you like cakes?
I love cakes, yes. When I was a child we didn't see many cakes here in my city, in China, but over the past ten years or so lots of different types of cakes seem to be popular, from the French style pastries, to the more American style desserts. I think in general, though, Chinese people don't like cakes as much as westerners – but we do have the habit of giving really nice birthday cakes to people on their birthday dinners – that's a tradition which we do really enjoy.
- Did you like eating cakes when you were young?
Yes, I've enjoyed cakes since childhood, savouring their sweetness on special occasions. I used to find cakes very exciting when I was young.
- Do you know how to bake a cake?
Certainly, I can bake a simple cake, and I find the process both enjoyable and rewarding. In fact, I learned to bake a cake from my mother.
- Why do some people dislike sweet food?
Some individuals may dislike sweet foods due to personal taste preferences or health considerations, opting for savoury or less sugary options instead.
- Are there any traditional Chinese desserts?
Traditional Chinese desserts, such as red bean buns and tangyuan, hold cultural significance and contribute to the rich tapestry of culinary offerings. Chinese have a wide variety of cuisine including a lot of quite interesting desserts, even though we might not have a dessert every day after a meal.
