When it comes to food, the Chinese have a common saying, 'The massesregard food as their heaven,' which means that food is people's primalwant. It should clearly justify the importance that 'eating' holds in Chinesepeople's lives. Eating is not just meant to fill the stomach; having foodat one's disposal, being able to consume a good amount of food, andknowing what and how to eat are all viewed as a good 'fortune.' Thosewho promote food culture often use the words of Chinese philosopherConfucius, 'diet and love-making, all primal needs of every human being,'finding an aspiring and positive thought basis for such an epicureanlifestyle. Today, in this world where even the farthest corners can seem asclose as one's back yard, Chinese food can be enjoyed in each and everymetropolitan throughout the world.
