82-Year-Old 'Das Boot' Cameraman Will Finally Get Paid. In a landmark decision, a German court grants cinematographer Jost Vacano $540,000 in compensation and a share in the future profits for his contribution to the Oscar-nominated war drama.
Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer and common ingredient in Chinese food. This substance is similar to glutamate, a chemical in the brain. Chinese restaurant syndrome refers to the set of symptoms, including chest pain, headache and sweating, that some people report after eating Chinese food.
Like many cuisines, authentic Chinese cooking has been bastardized over the decades. What Chinese people really eat at homeâlots of vegetables, a sprinkle of meat, maybe some fruitâit's not glamorous, but it's simple comfort food. Everything is served family-style and everyone has a seat at the table. You won't see desserts on most Chinese menus.