《Fresh History》The second season continues the style of the first season, but deepens and expands the content. The length of each episode is increased to 25 minutes and will be broadcast between 2023 and 2024.This season focuses on four literary masters from the Song, Qing and modern times who had a profound influence on food culture: Lu You, Yuan Mei, Li Yu, and Wang Zengqi. Through their works and lives, the richness and diversity of Chinese food culture are explored.

Lu You Chapter: Through Lu You's poems, it shows the food style of the Song Dynasty. From his nostalgia for the food in his hometown of Zhejiang to his delicate description of natural ingredients, it reflects the life interests and food philosophy of the literati in the Song Dynasty.

Yuan Mei's chapter: Yuan Mei's Suiyuan Food List is a treasure of Qing Dynasty food culture. Through Yuan Mei's food concepts, this episode explores the exquisiteness and exquisiteness of Qing Dynasty food, as well as his unique insights into food and culinary art.contribute.

Li Yu: Li Yu is not only a writer, but also an advocate of the art of life. This episode shows how he records and praises the food in life in "Xian Qing Ou Ji", which reflects his pursuit of quality of life.

Wang Zengqi: Wang Zengqi is known for his delicate descriptions of food. This season, special attention is paid to the food in Yangzhou and Gaoyou in his works, revealing how he integrates local characteristics into literature and demonstrating the inheritance and innovation of contemporary Chinese food culture.

《Fresh History》The second season not only tells about food, but also explores the close connection between food, culture and life attitude through the perspectives of these literary giants, and how food reflects the background of the times and personal emotions.Through rich historical materials, quotations from literary works and interpretations from modern perspectives, this documentary provides viewers with a journey through time and space in food culture.

Wang Zengqi: The glimmer of light in adversity

《Fresh History Season 2》The first episode, titled “Wang Zengqi: Glimmer of Light in Adversity”, focuses on the life and food philosophy of modern Chinese writer Wang Zengqi.

This episode uses Wang Zengqi's life, especially his experience at Southwest Associated University, to show his love for life and unique insights into food in turbulent times.Wang Zengqi is known as the "last scholar-official". His works are full of affectionate descriptions of ordinary life and delicate perceptions of food.

In the war-torn era, Wang Zengqi's optimism and open-mindedness allowed him to focus on learning and creation. His writings not only contain the richness of literature, but also the warmth of the world.

This episode specifically mentions Wang Zengqi's preference for mushrooms, especially dried mushrooms. This humble ingredient has a unique charm in his opinion, reflecting his sensitive capture and appreciation of the details of life.

Through Wang Zengqi's story, the audience can feel that even in adversity, food can be a comfort to the soul and a small source of warmth in life.

The program not only explores Wang Zengqi's personal history, but also digs into the descriptions of food in his works, showing how he finds inspiration in his daily diet and how he expresses his attitude towards life and observations of the world through food.This episode of "Fresh Life Season 2", through the interweaving of Wang Zengqi's life and food, conveys the message that even in difficult times, people can find the joy and hope of life through simple food.

Wang Zengqi’s Great Wisdom at Family Banquet

The second episode of "Fresh History Season 2", with the theme of “Wang Zengqi's great wisdom” at family dinners, deeply explores Wang Zengqi's food philosophy and art of life during family dinners.Through Wang Zengqi's unique selection of ingredients and meticulous cooking, this episode shows how he transforms ordinary ingredients into delicious dishes for family banquets, reflecting his pursuit of quality of life and deep love for his family.

Wang Zengqi believes that the market is a treasure trove of ingredients. He often goes there in person to select the freshest ingredients. This habit reflects his emphasis on the freshness of food.In this episode, Wang Zengqi’s love for Gaoyou salted duck eggs is particularly emphasized. The protein of this local delicacy is like curdled fat and the yolk is as red as the sun. It has become an indispensable delicacy at his family banquet, symbolizing his love for the taste of his hometown.Remembering and passing on.

Through the preparations for the family dinner, this episode shows that Wang Zengqi not only has profound attainments in literature, but also has unique insights in life aesthetics.He integrates his love for food into family life and conveys his care for his family and his love for life through every dish.Wang Zengqi's family dinner is not just a collection of food, but also a cultural and emotional exchange, which embodies his great wisdom in life - finding the joy and meaning of life in the ordinary.

This episode explores the profound connection between food and family, tradition and personal emotions through Wang Zengqi's family dinner, allowing the audience to understand that a real gourmet not only knows how to taste, but also knows how to live. Wang Zengqi's philosophy of life is reflected in every family dinnerIt is reflected in the food and conveys the cultural value and emotional temperature behind the food.

Mr. Yuan Mei’s Suiyuan is not casual

The third episode of "Fresh History Season 2" focuses on the Qing Dynasty writer Yuan Mei and his Suiyuan, titled “Mr. Yuan Mei's Suiyuan is not casual”.Yuan Mei, as a famous gourmet and writer in the Qing Dynasty, his Suiyuan Food List is a treasure in Chinese food culture, recording the rich and diverse cooking techniques and ingredients at that time.

This episode shows Yuan Mei's ultimate pursuit of food and his deep understanding of food culture through the details of Yuan Mei's life and Suiyuan Food List.Yuan Mei's Suiyuan is not only his residence, but also a paradise for him to practice his food concepts. Here he personally participates in the innovation and cooking of dishes, pursuing the perfect combination of color, aroma, taste and shape of food.

The program details how Yuan Mei collects ingredients from various places in Suiyuan, how he pays attention to the seasonality and freshness of ingredients, and how he expresses his love for life and pursuit of beauty through food.Yuan Mei believes that cooking is not only a technique, but also an art, and every dish should be a reflection of the chef's emotion and creativity.The concept he advocated of never getting tired of fine food and never getting tired of fine food was fully demonstrated in this episode.

Yuan Mei: If my heart never grows old, what will time do to me?

The fourth episode of "Fresh Life Season 2", with the theme Yuan Mei: If I am immortal, what will time do to me? continues to delve into Yuan Mei's food world and explores how he finds the secret of immortality in food.and the joy of life.This episode not only tells about Yuan Mei's love for food, but also shows how he expresses his attitude towards life through food. Even as he grows older, his love for life and pursuit of food will never diminish.

Through Yuan Mei's Suiyuan Food List and other documents, the program reveals how he maintained his passion for life in his later years and regarded food as a philosophy of life.Yuan Mei believes that food is a way to resist the passage of time. By tasting different delicacies, you can keep your mind young and curious about the world.He emphasized that the enjoyment of food should not be limited by age, but a pleasurable experience that spans time.

In this episode, Yuan Mei's meticulous selection of ingredients and innovation in cooking methods are particularly emphasized. The food concept he advocates goes beyond simple taste enjoyment and is a manifestation of the art of life.Yuan Mei's life in Suiyuan is full of exploration of food and pursuit of quality of life. He records time through food, shares the beauty of life with friends, and demonstrates the life philosophy of being able to live a youthful mentality even in old age.

Li Yu is food and life

The fifth episode of 《 Fresh History Season 2 》 titled “Li Yu is food, it is life”, deeply explores the unique insights and life philosophy of Li Yu, a writer in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, about food.Li Yu is not only famous for opera, but his contribution to food culture is also worthy of praise. His attitude towards life and food concepts are vividly displayed in this episode.

This episode uses Li Yu's life story, especially his eclectic lifestyle, to reveal how he finds the joy of life in food.Li Yu believes that food is not only a pleasure for taste buds, but also a part of the art of life. He integrates his love for food into his daily life, and every dish carries his perception of life.

Special mention was made of Li Yu's preference for delicacies from the mountains and sea, especially his love for pine mushrooms. This delicacy represents his admiration for natural ingredients.Li Yu's concept of food emphasizes following the seasons and pursuing the natural taste of ingredients. His food philosophy, like his literary creation, is full of sensitivity to the details of life and the pursuit of beautiful things.

The program also showed how Li Yu explored the specialties of various places during his travels. His food journey not only broadened his taste world, but also enriched his literary creation. Many food experiences were integrated into his works and became researchimportant clues to his life and thoughts.Li Yu's philosophy of life, that is, food is inseparable from life, and the quality of life can be improved by enjoying food. This idea has a profound influence at that time and even today.

Li Yu: Mustard seeds take Xumiru, leisurely mood broadens the world

The sixth episode of "Fresh History Season 2", titled "Li Yu's Mustard Seeds Na Xumi, Leisure and Love", tells an in-depth story about the life philosophy of Li Yu, a writer and dramatist in the early Qing Dynasty, and his unique taste in food.opinion.Li Yu is famous for his rich literary creation and pursuit of the art of life. This episode focuses specifically on his life in the Mustard Seed Garden and how he sees the grand in the small, showing his vast inner world through food and life details..

The program revealed that when Li Yu was 59 years old, even though his career was booming, he chose to live in seclusion in the mustard seed garden he created. The name of the garden was taken from the philosophical thought that "although the mustard seeds are small, they can hold as much as ten centimeters", which symbolizes the need to live in a limited space.It contains the infinite universe.In the Mustard Seed Garden, Li Yu not only created dramas, but also conducted in-depth research on food and turned life into art, which reflected his ultimate pursuit of quality of life.

This episode uses Li Yu's personal experience to explore how he finds spiritual solace and the joy of life in the creation and enjoyment of food.Li Yu believes that making and tasting delicious food is a spiritual practice that can reflect a person's attitude towards life and understanding of the world.He advocates a leisurely and leisurely lifestyle, in which the beauty of life can be found even in simplicity.

In Li Yu's daily life in the Mustard Seed Garden, the audience can see how he combines his love of drama with his pursuit of food, creating a unique cultural atmosphere.Li Yu's concept of food transcends the food itself and becomes a philosophy of life, emphasizing finding the extraordinary in the ordinary and using small things to reflect great wisdom.

Lu You: a duo of poetry and food

The seventh episode of Fresh History Season 2 focuses on Lu You, a famous poet from the Song Dynasty. The title is Lu You: A Duo of Poetry and Food%.This episode delves into how Lu You is not only a literary giant, but also a connoisseur of great food.

Through Lu You's poetry and life, the program shows how he found inspiration in food and how food became an integral part of his life and creation.

Lu You's poems are full of delicate descriptions of food. From homely meals to festive delicacies, he can extract the poetry of life from them.This episode specifically mentions Lu You's preference for Ya fish, which occupies a special place on Lu You's menu, reflecting his sensitivity to the beauty of ingredients and his deep understanding of food culture.

Through Lu You's poems, the audience can feel that his love for food is not only the enjoyment of taste buds, but also the pursuit of quality of life and his deep understanding of nature.

The program also explores Lu You's indissoluble bond with food at different stages of life, how he finds simple happiness in difficult times, and how he expresses his feelings for his family and country through food.Lu You's food poems not only record the food culture of the Song Dynasty, but also reflect his personal emotions and background of the times, showing another side of him as the king of food poets.

Lu You, the dream of home and country of an old rural farmer

The eighth episode of "Fresh History Season 2" is titled %Lu You's Pastoral Farmer's Dream of Home and Country. This episode gives an in-depth account of the Southern Song Dynasty poet Lu You's life in his later years and his integration of food and feelings of home and country..After experiencing the ups and downs of officialdom, 65-year-old Lu You chose to resign and retire to his hometown of Shaoxing, where he began his pastoral life.

This episode shows how Lu You found new joy in life and spiritual sustenance in farming through his reclusive life.

Lu You did not consider himself a scholar, but personally participated in field work. This personal experience gave him a deeper understanding and appreciation of food.He enjoys simple and plain farm food, and a bowl of ordinary home-cooked rice can satisfy him, which reflects his noble sentiment and love for life that transcends material things.

Through Lu You's poems, the program explores how he found profound thoughts connected with the destiny of the country in his pastoral life.Although he is in the countryside, Lu You's poems are still full of his desire for national unity and reflection on war. His dream of home and country is reflected in every meal and drink, and food has become a medium for him to express his patriotic feelings..