This is the year of the Water Dragon. The lucky dragon means that this is a great year for new beginnings - businesses, marriage, babies, etc.
Our family rang in the new year with one of my most favorite Chinese meals - hot pot! Think fondue, but lighter. A spread of seafood, poultry, sometimes meats, cellophane noodles, and a LOT of vegetables cooked in a deliciously flavored stock, eaten with Chinese bbq sauce (Char Siu).
At my parents' house, setting the table for lunch.
No idea what this is called, but it's skillfully made by my mom, using layers of seafood paste, nori, and a very, very thin omelet, then steamed and sliced.
Uncle Allen occupies the girls while the meal is prepared.
The first batch of food goes in the pot!
For our family of four, 2012 should be a good year - if you believe in the Chinese Astrology. Abby is a Fire pig, Kayleigh is a Metal tiger, and I am an Earth sheep, but all three of us have lucky elements of Water. Paul is an Earth horse, with the lucky element of Wood. Being a Water dragon year, luck is strong for all of us girls. Water helps Wood grow, so it also bodes well for Paul.
I hope the predictions hold true. Happy New Year to everyone!
Our family rang in the new year with one of my most favorite Chinese meals - hot pot! Think fondue, but lighter. A spread of seafood, poultry, sometimes meats, cellophane noodles, and a LOT of vegetables cooked in a deliciously flavored stock, eaten with Chinese bbq sauce (Char Siu).
At my parents' house, setting the table for lunch.
No idea what this is called, but it's skillfully made by my mom, using layers of seafood paste, nori, and a very, very thin omelet, then steamed and sliced.
Uncle Allen occupies the girls while the meal is prepared.
The first batch of food goes in the pot!For our family of four, 2012 should be a good year - if you believe in the Chinese Astrology. Abby is a Fire pig, Kayleigh is a Metal tiger, and I am an Earth sheep, but all three of us have lucky elements of Water. Paul is an Earth horse, with the lucky element of Wood. Being a Water dragon year, luck is strong for all of us girls. Water helps Wood grow, so it also bodes well for Paul.
I hope the predictions hold true. Happy New Year to everyone!
Saturday, February 18, 2012 |
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