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.