Category: Chinese/Lunar New Year

CHINESE NEW YEAR: Ginger Fried Rice Recipe From Jean-Georges Vongerichten

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The Year of the Dragon is considered the luckiest year in the Chinese Zodiac. And it began yesterday, when millions of Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese and other Asians rang in the New Year with fireworks, feasts and family gatherings. We considered ourselves lucky with a seat at a delicious dinner at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Spice Market restaurant…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Chinese New Year Gifts

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America’s chocolatiers celebrate The Year Of The Rabbit. Photo courtesy Charles Chocolates. It seems that everyone we know celebrates the Chinese New Year (lunar new year) with a Chinese banquet. Some of America’s chocolatiers have joined the festivities, creating special confections for the holiday: this year, celebrated on February 3rd.* *Chinese New Year begins according…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National Peking Duck Day

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January 18th is National Peking Duck Day. We’ll be running out to our favorite Chinese restaurant for the real deal, which we’ve been enjoying since childhood. It’s our favorite Chinese dish. Below: > Hacks to make Peking Duck at home. > What is hoisin sauce. > The history of Peking Duck. Elsewhere on The Nibble:…
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