Kenric and I had plans to meet our former coworker for a Chinese New Year meal. It’s been more than two years since we worked in the same office in San Francisco….
Tag: Chinese New Year
Cooking for The Lunar New Year
Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year in America. Usually, Kenric and I take the lazy way out and eat at a Chinese restaurant after work. This year, I…
Kung Hey Fatt Choy!
After 21 years of not celebrating Chinese New Year at home in Malaysia, I finally got the chance to do so last year (2018). We will forever cherish the precious time spent…
An Aunt in Singapore
My Aunt came to Singapore as a teenager. She would bring home a sack of rice, cooking oil, or whatever groceries she could afford when she visited Ipoh.
The Bird Park, but no Yu Sang on Human Day
Eating Yu Sang is a very lively group activity; the big platter heaped with raw fish, salads, sauces, and julienned vegetables needs to be tossed and mixed.
Hand Over the Ang Pau
“Kung Hee Fatt Chai, Auntie! Hung Pao na lai!” Of course! How clueless of me! The two boys were hustling for some “Red Envelopes containing lucky money”.
A Toast to Ang Pau on New Year’s Eve
One of the customs during Chinese New Year is the giving of “lai xi” (lucky money), or “ang pau” (red envelope), by married people to unmarried people.
Diversity of Food and People
We chatted about her becoming a lawyer, undocumented immigrants, opportunities to volunteer, a recent Hindu festival, and my extreme hatred for Trump.