Chapter 183: Pickled Persimmons
In the end, Zhao Chunhua only selected the flower part as the raw material for making wine.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
Zhao Chunhua stopped what she was doing and listened carefully. Sure enough, someone was knocking on the door outside.
"Bubai, help me watch over Little Stone. If anything happens, call immediately."
She whispered something to the pet dog beside her, then turned and walked towards the front hall.
This dog named "Bubai" is very smart and can easily understand simple commands from its owner. Not only can it help lead the children to find the way home when taking them out for a walk, but it can also remain quiet and well-behaved. Unless it is left outside alone, it will not easily leave the door and run around, causing family members to worry.
The person standing outside the door waiting seemed afraid that the people inside would misunderstand him or cause unnecessary misunderstandings. After waiting for a moment, he spoke again: "Yes... I am... Momo."
Apart from educating her children in a serious tone when they occasionally make mistakes, in her daily life, Zhao Chunhua prefers to refer to her family and friends by names that sound more intimate and friendly.
Now that she knew it was indeed Momo, a smile immediately appeared on her face, and she greeted this friend with extremely quick enthusiasm: "Hey, Momo! Why are you here at this time? Did something happen at home that needs help?"
He asked several questions in one breath, his words full of concern and curiosity.
It turned out that the persimmons grown in Zhao Xinxue's hometown were ripe. As a representative of kind-hearted people, Zhao Yimo specially selected some of the best fruits and brought them here, wanting to taste and share the sweetness with his friends and family here.
When he talked about Xinxue, he was referring to his partner, the woman who came from a well-known place, a village near a famous local attraction, called Shizigou, which was famous for producing delicious and high-quality persimmons.
What a coincidence! This morning I was thinking about going to the market to buy some fresh persimmons to soak in water to quench my thirst, but you delivered them directly to my door.
Zhao Chunhua couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in her heart. She was extremely grateful and smiled secretly at this coincidental idea.
Afterwards, the two of them walked into the house together. Zhao Chunhua asked her visiting friend to find some water to drink, and then quickly walked to the courtyard at the back to take the simple bamboo cart used to push the child back into the house for later use.
Whether playing outdoors or walking on the road, the young and ignorant Little Stone always appears to be very quiet, well-behaved and sensible. He is full of infinite curiosity about the outside world, and anything he sees outside can make him excited for a long time.
"Baby, look who's here to see you? Say hello to your uncle. You should call him Uncle Mo."
Zhao Chunhua pointed at her good friend standing in front of her and spoke to the child in her arms.
"What, you said this kid has learned to speak?
"Zhao Yimo, who had just sat down and was about to pick up the cup to drink water to quench his thirst, stopped involuntarily when he heard this. His surprise was beyond words, and his eyes stared straight ahead as if he had discovered a new world.
Zhao Chunhua waved her hand and smiled gently, "No, I'm just leaving an impression on him for now. When we meet more often in the future, he will naturally remember him. Of course, the prerequisite is that he has to come to see us more often."
After all, if you only meet once or twice, not only will the children not remember it, but the adults will probably forget it in the blink of an eye.
"Don't worry, I'll come when I'm free, don't think I'll bother you."
Zhao Yimo likes a lifestyle of traveling everywhere and always feels uncomfortable staying in one place for too long.
"You can come anytime."
Zhao Chunhua saw Xiao Shitou staring at Zhao Yimo with curiosity, so she simply handed the child to him.
She believes that these men should be more involved in child care so that they don't suddenly find out one day that their children have grown up.
Although Zhao Yimo did not seem to express such thoughts, her third sister-in-law revealed that Zhao Yimo did not often pick up the children to play at home.
As a mother, you may worry about overworking your child, but as a
As an aunt, she feels that appropriate experience and participation are very important for their growth.
A sense of responsibility can be cultivated through step-by-step practice. If there is not enough interaction and connection, how can the so-called family affection be strong and deep?
"Then you can play with him for a while. I'll go boil some water. I'll prepare to soak the persimmons later."
In the past, Zhao Chunhua actually didn’t like eating persimmons very much.
Even those fruits that looked bright and plump could hardly arouse her interest.
Because in her opinion, these persimmons were too sticky and not to her taste.
It was not until later, when a friend recommended pickled persimmons to her, that she was surprised to learn that persimmons can be finely divided into two completely different taste types: soft-ripe type and crispy type.
This gave her a new understanding of the small persimmons.
Soft-ripe persimmons refer to the ones that gradually become soft after naturally ripening. The skin is a bright and attractive orange-red color, and the inside is filled with sweet juice. When you take a bite, your mouth is filled with sweetness and fragrance, which makes people intoxicated.
This type of persimmon is also very popular among the elderly and children on the market and is a warm gift in autumn.
The crispy persimmons that have been soaked for a certain period of time can magically maintain their unique crispness and remove the ingredients that may cause astringency, so that every bite can feel the freshness and sweetness brought by the fruit itself. It is especially suitable for young people who are pursuing a fresh experience or those who don’t like traditional fruit flavors.
Fortunately, there are some properly stored Polygonum hydropiper at home, which is suitable for making this unique pickled persimmon.
This is not only an innovative attempt on the taste buds, but also can add a bit of novelty and fun to the daily dining table.
Zhao Yimo seemed a little at a loss when faced with the baby that was suddenly stuffed into his arms, and an inexplicable panic surged in his heart.
Such a little life was suddenly handed into his hands, which made him feel excited and a little overwhelmed.
"Don't worry too much. This kid is actually very easy to deal with."
A friend comforted her, "If you feel it's inconvenient to hold him, you can just put him in the stroller. This will not only ensure his safety, but also allow him to play with toys of bright colors and various shapes to distract his attention."
Seeing Zhao Yimo clumsily trying his best to do this, Zhao Chunhua couldn't help but smile in her heart, thinking that this scene was particularly interesting.
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