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Peeling Pomelos

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November 24th 2012
Learning new skills is part of life. I remember where and when I learnt to fillet and serve mangos many years ago, and mastering this has served me well. My latest skill aquisition came about because I was begifted not one, but three red fleshed pomelos in quick succession. They are the most delicious, sweet tasting citrus. Perfect for autumn snacks. Previously, the fruit seller had skinned them, ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more