Are you all stocked up on Halloween treats for the best dressed kids in the neighborhood? Instead of dumping more sugar and carbs in their pumpkin buckets, have a look at these healthier candy options compiled by Parade. Trust us, their parents will thank you!
I love everything about autumn, but my favorite thing has to be kicking up a pile of red, yellow, orange-y brown leaves and hearing them snap, crackle, and pop underneath my feet. It makes me feel like a kid again, even just for a moment, and you can’t trade that for anything.
I cannot tell a lie. I live for pumpkin spice. Lattes, muffins, waffles, milkshakes. I will literally try anything with that precious taste that’s not quite pumpkin, not super spicy, and all things delicious. Of course, this obsession has a bad effect on my health, so I have to learn to control the urge.
It’s Summertime, and the livin’ is easy, especially when you can kick back and enjoy one of these refreshing beverages on your backyard patio!
Every culture has its own traditions for celebrating a new year, and more often than not, these traditions center around food. Here’s a list of popular Lunar New Year treats and the fortunes they symbolize:
Steamed fish bring an increase in prosperity
Dumplings and spring rolls lead to wealth
Tangyuan rice balls signify family and togetherness
Fruit like tangerines, oranges, and pomelos are considered good fortune
Round and golden fruit typically symbolize fullness and wealth
Niangao rice cakes will lead to a higher income or higher position at work
And longevity noodles signal happiness and, you guessed it, longevity
Some of our favorite foods around this time of year come from Vietnamese kitchens. Here’s a handy guide:
Bánh chưng: Square shaped sticky rice cake
Bánh tét: Cylindrical steamed sticky rice cake
Thịt kho tàu: Braised pork with eggs
‘Mứt: Dried candied fruits
Canh bóng: Vegetable soup with pork skin
Thịt Gà: Boiled chicken
Mâm Ngũ Quả: Five-fruit tray
We wish you a very Happy (and full) Lunar New Year!
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