Lottie + Doof Sweet paul One Hungry Mama The Amateur Gourmet - A Funny Food Blog with Recipes, Restaurant Reviews and More Foodbuzz 24X24: Red Egg and Ginger Party My husband, mother-in-law, and I threw our firstborn a traditional Chinese red egg and ginger birthday party when he turned one this past week. I am sure you are wondering, "What is a red egg and ginger party?" Red egg and ginger parties are typically celebrated at the one month mark of a young child's life. During the ancient times, when infant mortality rates were high, if a child survived to the one month mark, it was a sign of great fortune and an event worthy of a big family get-together. The one month milestone in a child's life is a significant occasion for all families, and this milestone is marked by a huge celebration in Chinese culture, where family and friends plan a banquet and meet the new baby. Also, a mother was expected to rest for one month so that she could recover from the physical stress of labor. In ancient times, at a red egg and ginger party, the family would formally name their newborn and also shave their baby's head for good fortune. Chinese Tamales, or jungzi
101 Cookbooks - Healthy Recipe Journal bread & honey : a food blog. 101 Cookbooks - Healthy Recipe Journal Chinese New Year Cookies: Green Pea Cookies Green Pea cookies was a big hit few years back during Chinese New Year but I was never at the right place to taste it. I never caught on the green pea fever (if you know what I mean). Ahh but never fear, there’s always first time for everything. :) Alien balls! Left: Green Peas + Flour Right: After combining oil, salt and icing sugar, add green peas and flour. Green pea dough. Shape dough into little balls. Using a chopsticks, make a small mark in the middle. Brush with egg wash for a lightly browned tops. Looking for melt-in-the-mouth green pea cookies? If you have peanut oil use it for this cookies as the oil will make the cookie smoother. Green Pea CookiesAdapted from Debbie Teoh (Flavours magazine Jan-Feb 2009) Yields 75 pieces. Method: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Easy PEAsy! Tagged as: Chinese, chinese new year, chinese new year cookies, Cookies, green pea