Lumpia is not anymore a lumpia but is an alternative way of eating the fresh lumpia's traditional fillings. Believed to originate from Shanghai, in truth no recipe of this exists in the Chinese city. These meat-laden, fried type "lumpia" are filled with ground pork or beef, minced onion, carrots, and spices with the mixture held together by beaten egg. They may sometimes contain green peas, cilantro (Chinese parsley or coriander) or raisins. "Lumpiang Shanghai" is commonly served with sweet and sour sauce owing to the influence of Chinese cuisine, but catsup (tomato or banana) and vinegar are popular alternatives. This variety
Parsley Days past, present or future. "Parsley Days" is one of many films that this element is present in. Magical realism is shown in the film in the way the main character, Kate, presents the different ways her life's dilemmas may play out. The films main example of magical realism is, when Kate is approaching a surprise party thrown in her honour, she plays out how the party could unfold in her mind, then enters and the real version plays out totally different. "Parsley Days" received mixed reviews. For example, "The Globe and Mail" titled the film "Endlessly Charming", as well as