Tag Archives: Culture

Chinese New Year Dumplings

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Irene

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Jiaozi (餃子) or dumpling is perhaps the most special food in people’s life thousands of years ago in China because it is served at a particular time and day. People, typically in northern China, have a custom to stay up … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Snake Year’s Eve

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Irene

Last Saturday, Feb. 9, my family and I gathered to welcome lunar new year, the year of snake (a zodiac of both my dad and hubby) which is extra special. The eve of Chinese New Year is all about family … Continue reading →

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The Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Irene

As a Vietnamese food lover, I have always want to create the dishes we like at home, such as Bo Luc Lac aka The Shaking Beef. Frankly, it’s more of W’s love. Yes, love. W orders Bo Luc Lac every … Continue reading →