In ancient China, slight cold was divided into three stages: "The first stage is to wait for Yanbei Township, the second stage is to wait for magpies to nest, and the third stage is to wait for pheasants to swim". The ancients believed that the geese among migratory birds migrated along the yin and yang, and at this time, the yang had moved, so the geese began to move northward; At this time, magpies can be seen everywhere in the north, feeling the yang and starting to build nests; The third time, the word "pheasant" means singing. When the pheasant approaches April 9, it will feel the growth of Yang and sing.

The slight cold solar term is the 23rd solar term in 24 solar terms, so the slight cold is here, which means it is not far from our Spring Festival. Therefore, during the slight cold, the annual flavor in many places is getting stronger and stronger. Every household is busy writing Spring Festival couplets, cutting window grilles and going to the market to buy New Year pictures, colored lights and firecrackers. And prepare for the Spring Festival one after another.

Xiao Han's food recommendation:

1, Chinese cabbage bean curd pot

In Tianjin, there was a custom of eating soybean sprouts in the old days. Soybean sprouts are made from Chinese cabbage buds. After harvesting the cabbage, remove the stems and leaves, only keep the heart of the cabbage, then cover it and take it out for half a month. It is very tender and crisp, which makes up for the shortage of vegetables in winter.

Step 2 stew mutton

There has always been a custom of eating mutton on a slight cold day. Mutton is a warm food, and the most traditional way is stew. It's steaming, soft and delicious. You can drink soup or soak rice, which is especially warm.

3. Braised chicken with mushrooms

The slight cold solar term is between February 29 and March 39, which is the coldest time. At this time, the chicken will be given to the family. There is also a folk saying that "every chicken in September will bring you good physical strength in the coming year."

4. Pork and bean rice

In the slight cold solar terms, many places have the custom of eating vegetable rice. In ancient times, the poor used oil and salt vegetables to cook. When conditions are good, use bacon and glutinous rice, and then chop ginger and cook together.