China fought
two Opium Wars in the 19th Century with the Brits
Over their exporting
opium into China and turning millions into addicts
The Chinese
were defeated and ended up losing Hong Kong
A century of
humiliation by European technology for the Chinese too strong
Opium sales
to the Chinese paid for the Brits to import tea, porcelain and silk
While the fortunes
and well-being of addicts in the opium dens were bilked
Given the
history the news out of China came as somewhat of a surprise
35
restaurants in China were exposing their patrons to more than just 5 star
culinary highs
Instead of
MSG, the seasoning of choice was opium poppies to Kung Pau dishes lace
Peking Duck
or Shark Fin Soup packing a very distinctive taste
Talk about a
creative way to turn your customers into loyal repeats
Get them addicted
with opium and they will pounding on the table for more as they take their
seats.
Opium
poppies have been outlawed in China since 2013
The owners
will soon be part of the Chinese prison population scene
©
January 21, 2016, Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet
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