The Year of the Rabbit

The Chinese New Year is coming. It begins on February 3^rd to be exact. I love the opportunity to celebrate any holiday. I particularly enjoy ones with awesome decorations and killer food. This holiday definitely falls into that category.

I made some scarves to celebrate. You can find them here: 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/scgeraci?section_id=7717285

One of my peers included me in a treasury. I alway appreciate that.

'Rabbits and the New Year!' by MoMoPics

year of the rabbit thebeeskneesde... $45.00	1000 lanterns - A d... irenesuchocki $30.00	Oriental Asian Drag... jeannelamp $18.00
needle felted white... SewnNatural $42.00	12 Chinese Zodiac H... mochamocha $65.00	Handstitched felt r... FlatlandsMade $10.00
glasses case - year... handmadeclassi... $12.00	Chinese New Year - ... KawaihaeCardCo... $4.00	4pc JEWELRY or Cali... EclectiblePart... $79.00
Chinese New Year Fo... sagerocky $10.00	Fine Art Print 8x1... eastwitching $19.00	Refashioned Red Swe... scgeraci $28.00
Antique copper cuff... theshagbag $16.95	Pattern-Zodiac Rabb... ZodiacGurumi $4.50	Sample Sale- Year o... elf518 $70.00

Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com.

I decided I wanted some homemade decorations. I mailed a few children I know drawings of dragons. I asked them to color them in and mail them back to me. When I receive them I will string them up to make garland.

(Not only is this going to result in a great decoration, but it is also a fun way to keep in touch with my family and friends that are far away.)

Last but not least, I have tried some new recipes:

Broiled Orange Ginger Shrimp - O.k. but not out of this world

Lion’s Head Meatballs in Spicy coconut Sauce – Killer! I will definitely be repeating this one during my celebration

Still on my recipe to-do list:

Longevity noodles – Apparently you serve the longest noodles you can find. The oldest person is supposed to be served first. (funny, both key points in this meal seem a bit unsocial by my standards)

Vegetarian’s Delight

New Year’s Rice Cakes – I’m going to have to go rice flour hunting for this one.

I refuse to make my own fortune cookies. (That’s untraditional)

If I have inspired you to celebrate the Chinese New Year also you can check out this website. They have great resources.

http://www.theholidayspot.com/chinese_new_year/