Chopsticks : Let’s Eat

Chopsticks : Let’s Eat

happy Friday -my finial day of Celebrating Chinese New Year. But in China it;s a month long celebration -so who knows you may see sum more post.  Today  it's :   Chopsticks History Lesson: In ancient times, chopsticks were called 'Zhu'. At that time, Chinese ancestors liked to steam or boil food. It was difficult [...]

Trip to the Asian Market * Noodle Aisle

My family loves Noodles of all kind - from traditional ramie noodles to any kind of pasta. While exploring the local Asian market we always hit the noodle aisle. Types of Noodles : My-Tho Noodles : Rice Noodles Excellent Flour stick : whet flour Canton Style Egg Noodles: Wheat flour Immerse in cold water for [...]

7 Lucky Food to Eat During Chinese New Year

7 Lucky Food to Eat During Chinese New Year

More Information check out : Chinese highlights Longevity Noodles — Happiness and Longevity Longevity noodles (长寿面 Chángshòu Miàn /chung-show myen/) unsurprisingly symbolize a wish for longevity. Their length and unsevered preparation are also symbolic of the eater's life. They are longer than normal noodles and uncut, either fried and served on a plate, or boiled [...]

Lucky Orange & Cranberry Bread

Lucky Orange & Cranberry Bread

My latest Bread Machine Adventure : Orange & Cranberry Bread 1 cup water 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons salt 1/3 cup sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces 4 cups bread flour 2 1/2 teaspoons orange zest 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast 1/2 cup dried [...]

What’s Your Sign? Chinese Zodiac

What’s Your Sign? Chinese Zodiac

Today Post Chinese Zodiac : 2018 is a Year of the Dog. In Chinese astrology, each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal according to the 12-year cycle. 2018 is an Earth Dog Year. Years of the Dog include 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030... The Dog occupies the eleventh [...]