There is an old saying in the countryside that "tofu is better than wine". What does it mean? Is tofu really not drinkable?

Everyone talks about curiosity kills the cat, but I'm curious, and I have to figure out what I don't understand. I often serve tofu as an appetizer in the morning meeting, and I have never found anything abnormal. Whether it's stewed tofu, braised tofu, roasted tofu or grilled chicken tofu, it will be consumed with other appetizers on the wine table, and no one is abnormal when eating tofu. I just feel that tofu can't be the only appetizer, and it's monotonous and weak. It should be accompanied by other cold dishes, at least with peanuts.

Later, after much experience, I gradually realized the true meaning of this saying. It's really tofu, so it's better to feed the dog. It's also really what the old people said in the past. Nowadays, the elderly generally don't say that. A table of dishes, of course, has tofu, and there are other dishes to choose from. I can't say anything about a tofu cocktail party.

it's okay not to say the truth, it's mysterious, and it's looser than fart. Tofu has two meanings:

First, tofu is not a hospitality dish.

Although tofu is the meat of the poor, it has been loved by people for thousands of years, and it is cheap, nutritious and delicious. But in the past, it was a rule that one's family ate high-end food, but it could not be used to entertain guests. I also know that guests also like tofu, and guests often eat tofu at home.

this phenomenon is a bit circuitous. Why do you know that guests like tofu, but you can't treat them with tofu? The reason is this. One of the virtues of the Chinese nation is to treat guests better than yourself. This is the tradition of Guangshan. When guests come, they should be served with the best food. If there is no condition to create conditions, they should also serve a good table. There is an old saying in the local area: "If you have no money, you should take off your pants and get a piece of meat to entertain your guests." It is said that when guests come, there is no money to buy meat for cooking at home. Take off your pants and sell them. You should also buy meat and entertain them as much as you can, not take off your pants and sell them for meat.

according to this folk custom, we know why we can't treat our guests with tofu. Because getting a tofu dish is obviously not dedicated, not paying attention to the guests and not respecting them. Empathy, so do guests, will obviously feel neglected. Therefore, there is a saying that it is better to feed the dog with tofu. Feeding it to the dog, the dog knows a good thing, and paying for it has offended others. It is really not worth the candle.

second, tofu costs more to drink.

when entertaining guests for drinks, everyone is willing to enjoy themselves and not get drunk. But there is also a reason why it is inconvenient to say it, that is, wine cannot be wasted.

especially drinkers, they can't afford to waste wine. Alcoholics are even worse. A good drink counts. However, there is a lot of waste in the wine field, mostly in the fighting. Secretly spilling wine, pouring out the wine for wine. That's not all I'm talking about here. It's about expanding alcohol consumption. I could have drunk half a catty of wine, but I was not drunk after drinking half a catty; I used to drink it once, but I can still drink it later when I wake up. Such a phenomenon, no matter how willing and generous the master is, will make him feel a little uncomfortable and unhappy to see such a scene. Originally, I had a bottle of wine and a meal to fulfill the friendship of the landlord, which made it take time to finish the next meal, and it took time to drink the wine. So I can't say this clearly, so I have to feel uncomfortable. What caused it?

all drinkers have this experience. After drinking a wine, they feel dizzy, have a bowl of sugar and eggs, or sour soup noodles, and then have a cup of tea. It seems that the wine has passed, so they can continue to drink. This is the function of rock sugar poached eggs, which directly relieves alcoholism. Tofu has this function. If you don't believe me, you can try it. You usually drink half a catty and feel dizzy after drinking it. You can stew tofu with wine, and at least you can drink two or two more. Where's the extra 22? It was really dissolved by tofu. The reason is very simple. High-protein foods can decompose and absorb ethanol. This explains why peanuts are the best appetizer. They are full of fragrance and small in size. One peanut can slow down the alcohol stimulation in the mouth, and the wine you drink can fully reflect it. Unlike tofu, drinking half a catty reflects three or two.