How big is a half cup of traditional rice in Japan in Oz?

I see a lot of bowls of rice for sale on the net, but never been to Japan, I know if a traditional size and larger for the American market. I also see different sizes – 8 oz whole way up to 15 ounces in Japan, what is the traditional size, how many ounces it contains, for a bowl of rice?

8.10 oz

[affmage source="ebay" results="90"]Rice Bowl[/affmage]

How to remove white enamel tiles age?

Shower tiles in just two years, but have developed a white film around the perimeter of the shower base. I have tried vinegar and soda paste BI carbohydrates and a draft of the magic. Nothing seems to change him. Any idea what might be?

Try some lime-away or a CLR, which sounds a lime or calcium accumulation problem.

[affmage source="ebay" results="90"]White Glaze[/affmage]

A question about Chinese radish plate for decoration?

We went to dinner last night at a Chinese rest. and the plate had a flower made from a radish. This is what the waitress told me it was anyway. I took it apart to see how they did and each segment was about the size of a baseball great size. Is there a special type of Chinese radish that grows so large or what I think it was something else? Thanks Clara looks and sounds like what it was used as food coloring used for the edges and it was white to begin with.

Could have been a daikon radish. They spend large … 2 to 4 inches in diameter and 6 to 20 inches long,

[affmage source="ebay" results="90"]Chinese Plate[/affmage]

How can I make traditional Chinese spare ribs? The recipe with the sweet, sticky red polish? There is an American view?

We have all seen or eaten. A short rack of pork ribs small, red brirght with a sticky sweet glaze. I found some Americanized versions but all require ketchup. I am looking for the traditional Chinese recipe for the glaze.

CHINESE SPARE RIBS 2 teaspoons oil 1 lbs pork ribs, cut into 1 1 / 4 inch pieces 1 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 drops of red food coloring or 1 tablespoon beet juice (optional) 1 / 4 cup vinegar 1 / 4 cup water pinch of cayenne pepper red in a skillet, brown the ribs and garlic in oil, mashing the garlic with a fork as it is in color (before you remove the garlic to brown). Add salt, salsa soy (and the color or beet juice, if using), vinegar and water. Boil for 1 minute, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until are tender. (If time is of barbecue, simmer 15 minutes, then slowly Finish on the grill – basting frequently with liquid from the pan). Make a sauce: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar (Karo Syrup or brown sugar) Add ingredients together and boil for 5 minutes. Toss with ribs before serving. CHINESE SPARE RIBS Ribs 3.4 lb 6 tbsp. 4 tablespoons soy sauce. honey 1 / 2 c. hoisin sauce 1 / 4 c. whiskey, 1 / 8 tsp. garlic powder or more (I prefer 3 pieces of garlic chopped fine) 1 / 8 tsp. Pepper Hoisin Sauce: A Chinese sauce, which can be bought in a Chinese supermarket – Or the Chinese food section in a supermarket. Marinade ribs for 30 minutes or overnight. Bake on a rack 30 minutes. CHINESE SPARE-RIB 2 plates lean pork rib Hawaiian Salt cured brown sugar sauce, minced garlic 1 tsp. Coleman mustard 1 c. 1 teaspoon hois sauce. 1 cup oyster sauce soy sauce 1 / 2 c. white sugar 1 lemon juice 1 / 2 c. chopped onion 1 / 2 c. Take chopped celery whole slab of pork ribs, a little salt of the rib, rub the brown sugar and minced garlic, let sit for at least an hour or more. Prepare the sauce: Saute the onion and celery in hot olive oil. Hois Add the sauce, oyster sauce, salsa soybean, sugar, lemon juice mixture and mix ingredients to a boil. With paintbrush, cover the ribs generously with sauce, hung in the oven, bake in slow oven 270 degree heat for one good hour or until well done. In the middle, brush sauce on the rib. Cut the ribs apart and serve.

[affmage source="ebay" results="90"]Red Glaze[/affmage]

Is the cocktail piano again are becoming porcelain rollers on the legs?

I am restoring a 1880 walnut, high back piano stool. It is in beautiful condition. The point is that each of the four legs has a hole at the bottom that resembles a metal pin porcelain roller installed on it. My stool is a rare type that had no metal and glass ball feet. Each leg is drained and slightly carved. I have a set of rollers that look great in the stool, I do not want to use them if this type of stool ever had. Any suggestions?

Well, I have a 1939 Kimball & co. piano stool and matching flat. The piano has steel supports and brass wheels. feces has brass plugs in the end with what looks like a steel knob 1 / 4 inch thick and round 1 / 2 inch. about the size of an M & M. I hope that helps.

[affmage source="ebay" results="90"]Porcelain Carving[/affmage]

Why do the Chinese clay soldiers?

And a couple more questions, What did the Chinese invent? What weapons are used Chinese? And why did the Mongols invade China?!

The clay soldiers you mention are known as the terracotta warriors. Were made for the tomb of the first Chinese emperor, Qin Shi Huang. They were supposed to protect the great emperor in his afterlife. The Chinese invented many things that Europeans have made many centuries to discover. Silk, paper money, gunpowder, fireworks, the list goes on forever. Recent discoveries also led the Historians believe that the Chinese around the world before anyone in Europe, and the discovery of America in 1421, 70 years before Columbus, but after 421 years of the Vikings. In the Chinese art of war they used spears, swords, swords, shields and bows. He also invented the n Chu Ku, or repeating crossbow. It's like a crossbow machine gun that shoots bolts. Martial Arts are also crucial in Chinese history. Genghis Khan and the Mongols invaded China for obvious reasons Horde. Chinese society was more advanced at the time. China had the wealth and technology. China also had the resources and technology for weapons of siege. Without China's wealth Genghis Khan had never been successful. But before the Mongols invaded China Genghis Khan had promised to supply them with troops and resources. China decided to withdraw its offer Genghis Khan forcing a reckoning with China. China's defeat to the Mongols can blame the Army for granting Jin hence the position of the Mongols. These are only rough answers to a subject so large. Internet research would be helpful.

[affmage source="ebay" results="90"]Chinese Clay[/affmage]

[affmage source="ebay" results="90"]Asian Chinese[/affmage]

Blue enamel is hazardous to health?

I glazed a water pipe clay with "Medditeranean Mist" and "Perriwinkle" is a mixture of dark blue. Could be dangerous to snuff the smoke out of it?

Everything depends on whether the enamel is toxic or not … enamel is toxic if is more dangerous when in liquid form and after being fired there will be food secure, but will be fine for other uses … you need to look at the bottle to see if the glaze is toxic or not to determine if it's OK to smoke

[affmage source="ebay" results="90"]Blue Glaze[/affmage]

Strawberry wine is popular because itâ € ™ s broad taste meet different people who likes semi sweet, slightly sweet, sour or tasting totally sweet wines. Apart from itâ € ™ s variety of flavors, strawberry wine is also good for your health is low in calories and fat, but definitely rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins C and above. Apart from being a victory in itself, is also added to cereals, salads, cakes and other desserts.

Strawberry Wine is known as one of the most exquisite tasting wine but its not a general awareness that you really can do at home. Its not a simple process of planning advanced, but some will surely help to ease the task. Advance planning is necessary if one wants to serve strawberry wine for a special occasion, because the wine takes time to age, provided that a full year to try really good.

Below is Oz Free € ™ s Guide to Making Homemade Strawberry

1. As in any other procedure, the first step is to gather and prepare all the ingredients and materials needed to make a strawberry wine.
* 7 pounds of whole, freshly picked strawberries. It can be washed before anything else.
* Boil 2 quarts water
* Lemon juice to taste.
* 5 pounds of sugar
* Big pot as a container
that have been washed and hulled, and 2 liters of boiling water, a little lemon juice, sugar and 5 pounds.

2. Mash the strawberries together in a large pot
3. Once done, pour boiling water into the pot.
4. Add the lemon juice mixture
5. Quickly stir the mixture for 2 minutes.
6. Set the mixture aside and placed in a dark, cool, then cover with a linen cloth.
7. You shall keep this mixture for at least a week, you need to remove once a day.
8. Make sure to stir every day for a week.
9. After the duration of the week, prepare a large bowl and cover it two layers of cheesecloth, pour the mix and you may notice that the Strawberry ™ € s pulp is filtered.
10. Add the sugar in the strawberry mixture then stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
11. Pour this into another container and let stand for another week. Still must be removed once a day.
12. At the end of the second week, pour the strawberry juice into a gallon-sized bottle glass of wine. You need to cover the bottle with a cork loose, then set it aside in his favorite spot for cool, dark place for at least 3 months. This period of time is perfect to chill the wine bubbles. The longer the time to seal the better the flavor.

[affmage source="ebay" results="90"]Wine Pot[/affmage]

nude portrait of me, with a green varnish covering the painting. When asked why he wanted to use a green glaze, said the green is often associated with love in art. Is this true or is it just full of it?

I though Green was to horniness …

[affmage source="ebay" results="90"]Green Glazed[/affmage]