Jiangsu cuisine, also called Huaiyang cuisine，is more popular in the lower reaches of Huaiyang Lake. It takes aquatics as its main resources and is so particular about the freshness of its materials. Jiangsu cuisine is noted for its elegant food carvings, especially the melon carving. Different dishes are cooked in different ways，such as stewing, roasting, baking and simmering, etc. Huaiyang cuisine is characterized for its special flavors: light, fresh, sweet and delicate. The cuisine gains its reputation with its choice materials, careful arrangement and perfect tastes.