The rolling Yangtze River and torrential canals run through the east-west and north-south directions of the land of China respectively, supplemented by various tributaries in the basin, forming a criss-crossing water conservancy transportation network.The ancient city of Yangzhou is located at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the canal, becoming the central hub of this water network. Occupying such a unique geographical location, coupled with the crisscross of rivers and canals along the Jianghuai area, the land is fertile, and the climate is warm and humid, rich in fish salt and agricultural resources.Since Yangzhou was established in the late Spring and Autumn Period, it has gradually developed into a metropolis among the best in the country through the Qin and Han Dynasties to the Sui and Tang Dynasties.No matter in politics, economy, culture and other aspects, she has played an extremely eye-catching role in the long river of history.

Entering the new era, while the ancient city of Yangzhou is showing a new look in all aspects, the cultural heritage accumulated over thousands of years still permeates every corner of the city like blood, exuding a fascinating mysterious atmosphere all the time. The "Three Knives of Yangzhou" (cooking knife, razor, and pedicure knife) are an important carrier of the ancient city culture. This culture emerged from the lives of ordinary people in the city. , Today, Yinyin has become one of Yangzhou's cultural brands and city business cards. What I want to talk about here today is the story about the first golden knife among the "Three Knives": Yangzhou Kitchen Knife.

The story of Yangzhou kitchen knives is actually a story about Huaiyang cuisine. Going back to the long history of Chinese cooking, there are only four cuisines that can stand tall in the tide and be called the top cuisines in China. That's all.In addition to Lu, Sichuan, and Guangdong, the other is the only Huaiyang cuisine named after the title of a region below the provincial level. Where is the beauty of Huaiyang cuisine?I hope readers who don't know it can find some answers from this story. Closer to home.