This is Rural Chinese Food. Southern Chinese New Year Food FEAST!

I was super lucky to be able to spend Chinese New Year in Southern China, a 2 hour drive from Guangzhou, in a little village full of locals, eating an amazing feast of Chinese Food! The flavours were elegant and simple yet bold at the same time. Very refined!

I was invited to this village by a friend who was traveling back to her hometown for the Chinese New Year family reunion. When I arrived to the village, I was blown away at how traditional everything was and how the locals were so happy and kind hearted. I got to meet and chat with everyone in her family, and was shown around their home and told to make myself at home. This was a nice experience after spending time in Guangzhou eating Chinese Street Food.

I watched them cooking as they showed me how to make sweet and sour spare ribss and how to make chinese foods from southern china (Cantonese style cooking). They had an indoor kitchen and also were cooking outdoor using a massive wok! Watching them cooking and learning how to cook the way they do was an amazing experience.

The family took me in as their own, and even gave me a classic Chinese hongbao stuffed with cash!!! This was truly a experience that I will never forget! I feel so thankful!

My favourite thing was the sweet and sour spare ribs, and the boiled chicken dipped in the homemade sour and spicy chili sauce! It was legendary!

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ABOUT THE FOOD RANGER
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My name is Trevor James and I'm a hungry traveler and Mandarin learner that's currently living in Chengdu,, China, eating up as much delicious . I love to eat and travel!

I enjoy tasting and documenting as many dishes as I can and I'm going to make videos for YOU along the way! Over the next few years, I'm going to travel around the world and document as much food as I can for you! I love delicious food! This channel will show you real Chinese food and real local food, not that stuff they serve in the Buzzfeed challenge.

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[TrueMexico]

I love the way you talk to the locals man. You really show the fun, kind nature of Chinese people that is not shown enough in China vlogs!

[raytsang]

I am Cantonese and I am actually from countryside in canton, but now I m studying in USA. When I was in China, I had such feast every week. Your video makes me miss my hometown so much, thank you!

[vampiro]

Cant believe I missed this video.What a feast, the people there are so nice.

[lazycatgreentea]

Good food. Maybe not that delicate but definitely fresh and tasty. When I was in China, my family used to drive 1 and a half hours to local farm to enjoy what we call farmer's feast. Most of the meals are large size, fresh. Fish and chicken were slaughtered the same day. Vegetables are mostly organic and you can even pick up those vegetables by yourself. Chicken and duck are free ranged.

[Dobermanator]

You're making Canadians proud! Of course you've shown us the amazing food (that's what you do) but capturing the interaction with the people, that's special and something you can't find on video very often. Your Chinese name should be hao yun.

[katiescarlett]

I am just stunned at the food and the friendliness and warmth of the people. Some day I will do this, even if it's in my next life.

[seahippies]

it is so cool to see another Lao Wai who feels comfortable in small communities and loves Chinese traditional culture. We are Aussies who have 2 sons who have NEVER been to a western doctor! Only been treated by a Traditional Chinese Herbalist. Very Healthy kids. Thank you Trevor for another great post. Makes us feel like we're there.

[j.ascension]

The New Years feast looked so delicious, i was about to eat my smartphone

[mob]

I'm originally from a village in Guang Dong China and when I go back to China to celebrate Chinese New Years I can say our dinners are almost exactly like this. Very authentic, it's amazing what you've experienced with your Chinese, love the videos, keep making great content !

[TheSpectreN]

This video is one of my favorites of yours despite being so short aha. You are just so respectful and in awe and they didn't treat you like an outsider at all. I've never considered visiting China at all but your videos make it seem so worthwhile. Appreciate what you do dude

[kencymone]

What a kind and hospitable family. It is hartwarming to see how they celebrate with the whole family, you are so lucky to be part of that. Another great video Trevor, many thanks!!

[pappywith]

Wow blessed to be treated like family! I love anyone who treats you like family no matter nationality or color!

[thndrngest]

you show the natural authentic side of rural China, most western media knowingly or unknowingly lean toward the negative side of things.

[postcoalpromqueen]

I am learning Mandarin in my free time and watching your videos is an enjoyable way of practicing the language by listening, copying the speech of you and the locals, and reading along with the subtitles. A language lesson with the bonus of learning about food and culture too! I recommend your series for people learning conversational Mandarin who want to learn about food vocabulary, the best topic!

[patriciakho]

Love how you talk to them in chinese! Food looks so soooo good😭

[abdulwaras]

I dont know why but i never leave a thumbs up but i did it for u coz u r humble and one amazing person thats why

[dennyzeecko]

This is the best of China. The people are great, and the food is even better. What you get to do is awesome. By interacting with the people they get to know you a little better. I try and be very gracious with the people when I get the chance.

[FoneArc]

I love this channel. He presents the beauty of the Chinese culture and the generosity of its people. As an American, it refreshing to see a positive perspective rather than the negative the mass media chooses to focus on.

[cadillaccts]

My wife and I are going to China for the first time this month. The price to the meals are very helpful. I look forward to try half of the things in all your videos

[auhr]

what a great way to spend new years. with real ppl and "special event" food, wish i was there with you at the time