In 2017, Chinese New Year falls on January 28th—but the celebrations will last long after Saturday night. The festivities actually span two weeks based on the Lunar calendar. The festival involves getting together with family and friends, lots of eating, and plenty of well-wishing for the upcoming … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Recipes To Celebrate Chinese New Year
Our family is getting ready to usher in the Chinese New Year on February 19th! You'll often here it referred to as also the 'Lunar New Year' as other asian cultures also celebrate it. It's a time when we get together with family and friends and we tend to eat... a lot. It's not just celebrated for … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Little Dumplings
Dumplings are very much a part of my heritage. I grew up with them and they are absolute comfort foods. Making them is a labour of love. You just can't make a few. You need an afternoon of making LOTS. But it can also be a social thing. I remember sitting in my grandmother's kitchen many times as we … [Read more...]
The Perfect Lunch
It's not everyday that you get invited for "The Perfect Lunch." And with that comes high expectations. I was at the art gallery the other day with my 13 year old son, it's something we really enjoy doing together. We had also received an invite to P.F. Chang's China Bistro on the same day. WHAT? … [Read more...]
Dumplings, Traditions & Your Chinese New Year Horoscope
It's that time of year for our family and friends to get together to celebrate Chinese New Year (aka the Lunar New Year) It's also time for me and my little ones to make dumplings just like I did with my grandmother when I was a child. I remember pressing out the homemade dough and pinching in the … [Read more...]