VIP Class Notes (Whitney) (S)

Stella recently watched a video about Anne Hathaway speaking out about gender inequality in the workforce. Have a discussion about gender inequality and how it is unique in China.

Future discussion topics:
Dating and relationships
Managing family expectations
Career path and getting a good job in the future

Vocabulary

maternity leave –mothers have a paid vacation from work after giving birth to a baby

paternity leave – fathers have a paid vacation from work after their wife/partner gives birth

social expectations – what the majority of the people around you expect
Women leaving work to take care of children full time is a social expectation.
Men paying for dates is a social expecation.
Men supporting their entire family on their own salary is a social expecation.

controversial (adj) a taboo, or something that many people agree or disagree with
An example of a controversial topic in China is internet censorship.
An example of a controversial topic in America would be Donald Trump.

nutrition (n) the food necessary for health and growth
Nutrition is an important part of losing weight and keeping fit.

avocado (n) a fruit that has a lot of healthy fats inside
Avocado is high in healthy fat and fibre which makes it the perfect superfood.

Superfood (n) extremely healthy foods that have a lot of benefits
Avocados, seaweed, kale, chia seeds, extra virgin olive oil.

meal prep – preparing all of your food in advance so that you can stay healthy and be efficient
Most “meal preppers” (people who are committed to doing meal prep) prepare all of their food for the week on one day, which is usually Sunday before a new week starts.

It starts by doing one big grocery shop and then prepare, cook and divide your fresh food into “meals” for the entire week. So essentially we’re making at least 15 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 15 dinners (per person) all at the same time.

Chia seeds  亚麻籽
Kale – a popular leafy green that is the most famous superfood.

keto diet – ketogenic diet 
cut all carbohydrates, no rice, no noodles, no sugar, no fruits
eat an unlimited amount of leafy greens, meat and seafood, high-fat foods (greek yoghurt, salmon, avocado, coconut oil, olive oil and some nuts), dark chocolate

Going on a keto diet: Once you remove the carbohydrates from your diet completely, your body learns to burn fat.

vinegar (n) 

white cabbage (n) 

chopped chilli 剁椒

Sichuan Pepper 花椒

Stir Fry – cooking things in a wok or a pot over fire (dry style, no water)

Measurements:
1 Tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
Teaspoon = 1 teaspoon
1/2 half a teaspoon/tablespoon
3/4 three quarters of a  teaspoon/tablespoon
1/4 one quarter of a teaspoon/tablespoon
2/3 two thirds of a teaspoon/tablespoon

Original + upgraded in brackets

I like to combine vinegar (1 tsp), chopped chilli (2 Tbsp if you like really spicy), Sichuan pepper (1/2 tsp), salt (1 tsp) and sugar (1/4 tsp) together to cook white cabbage as a stir fry. I prefer to use chopped chilli over chilli oil (laoganma) because it’s more fragrant (smells better) and it tastes spicier.

The first thing is to add the oil to the wok until the oil is very hot (for 1 or 2 minutes) Put the sichuan pepper in first and then switch the fire (reduce heat/switch to low heat), then when the Sichuan pepper smells in the air (becomes fragrant or is toasted) then you can put some white cabbage into the wok. Turn the fire up (switch to high fire) then you can fry everything together. After 1 minute you can put (add) sugar, then fry again.  After that, put some salt and vinegar in the wok. (The final step/lastly) Then put the chopped chilli into the wok and keep frying (tossing) for another 2 minutes. Serve hot with white rice. It tastes good with rice.

Grammar

cook all the day cook all the time

Pronunciation

wok = woh-ock 
vinegar =vin-a-ger