The Chinese New Year celebration begins today so...
The following is from Simple Recipes, Elise Bauer’s recipe blog, in a write up about Three Teacup Chicken in honor of the Chinese New Year…
“2011 is the Year of the Rabbit (兔) which is a welcome thing after the previous wild and somewhat ferocious Year of the Tiger (虎). The rabbit is probably the most delicate animal of the Chinese zodiac and those born under rabbit years (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011) are reserved, good natured, compassionate, and artistic, though perhaps a bit absentminded and superficial. The Rabbit, being a such a good friend, also likes to prepare food for people. This is especially true come Chinese New Year.”
I really put no credence in the zodiac, or any kind of astrology for that matter, but from a purely entertainment standpoint, it can be fun. I was born in the year of the Rabbit and while I take exception to the “superficial” (and maybe the “absentminded” one too) characteristic listed above, I think the other ones do describe me.
I have childhood memories of eating out with my family at “real” Chinese restaurants in
I love the pics and I love Simply Recipes website.
ReplyDeleteHappy Chinese New Year!
Expecting a grandchild in June, so this is a wonderful and timely post.
ReplyDeleteHappy Year of the Rabbit, I popped over to check out your Nutella cupcake post but too early. I will come back soon.
ReplyDeleteHappy Year of the Rabbit! Here's wishing for a great 2011!
ReplyDeletep.s. Our snow is almost gone! Yay! :)
Same here! I put no stock in it, but I think it's fun to look at the descriptions for each animal. Those graphics are cool!
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Blessings,
Cara (aka Temberton)
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