Since ancient times, wine has been a good companion for people to gather and talk, and food has played an indispensable supporting role. As the old saying goes: "When is the bright moon, ask the wine to the sky", and today's people like to "It's a brother, a sip of stuffy!" The rhetoric is accompanied by good wine. However, no matter how times change, the importance of snacks remains the same. 
In those days, people liked to have a few drinks to soothe their minds and bodies after a busy day. And fried peanuts, as the most down-to-earth appetizer, can always add a bit of warmth and pleasure to the wine table. The peanuts are fried at high temperatures, full of aroma, and sprinkled with a handful of salt, and it is a delicious accompaniment to the wine. Even today, fried peanuts are still popular, but they may have diminished their status among the many new accompaniments.
At the time, this appetizer was a relatively "high-end" choice. Due to its high price, braised pig tails are usually only seen at important family feasts. The pork tail meat is chewy, and the marinade is salty and delicious, which complements the wine. However, with the change of the times, the status of braised pig tail has gradually been replaced by other appetizers.
Cold cucumber is another popular classic appetizer. The older generation is self-sufficient, and cucumber, as one of the common vegetables, has naturally become the first choice for snacks. The cold cucumber has a crisp and refreshing taste, which contrasts sharply with the hot fried peanuts. Today, despite the improvement of people's living conditions, cold cucumber is still a popular accompaniment to alcohol.
Lard residue is also one of the common snacks that people used to eat. In that era of relative scarcity, lard residue became a rare delicacy. The crispy texture makes people chew more and more flavorful, and with a glass of hot and spicy wine, it is really happy like a fairy. However, with the improvement of people's living standards, the taste of snacks has become more and more picky. Lard residue is disliked by many people because of its oily and salty taste.
Cold pork ears are also a classic appetizer. The pork ears are crispy and chewy, and they are even more delicious with seasonings such as brine and coriander. In the past, cold pork ears were not only popular but also high, and it was rare for ordinary people to eat them. Nowadays, with the popularity of marinated stir-fry and the pro-people of the world, the status of cold pork ears has gradually declined.
Preserved eggs with sauce are a regional dish that has been loved in the past. The preserved eggs are made with a secret sauce and are fragrant and complement the fresh coriander. However, with the diversification of people's tastes, the status of sauce preserved eggs is not as prominent as before.
Last but not least, the dried fried small fish. In the past, when there was a scarcity of material things, people liked to make their own food to satisfy their appetites. Dry-fried small fish is one of them. After deep-frying, the small fish is crispy and delicious, and seasoned with peppercorns, salt and other seasonings, you can't stop taking a bite at a time. However, with the improvement of people's living standards and the diversification of tastes, the snack of dried fried fish has gradually decreased.
In short, with the changes of the times and the diversification of people's tastes, the choice of snacks is constantly changing. However, no matter how the times change, those classic appetizers still carry people's love and pursuit of food and life.