Growing up part Chinese, Chinese New Year is an exciting time of the year for me. All the richness of Chinese history, tradition, and of course, food play a big role in our home. I really wish I had taken Chinese language and culture courses when I was younger. Thankfully, there are so many resources available for me to be able to teach my own daughter. There are so many Chinese New Year activities kids can learn from.
A few years ago, I started hosting Chinese New Year at our farm. It has grown into an annual event that our friends and family look forward to attending. I spend a few days before the event to prep and cook. Guests each bring a Chinese New Year dish as well. It’s fun for people to go online and research a dish they want to attempt to make. One of our friends made gluten-free fortune cookies last year!
A favourite has always been our Homemade Wonton Soup! This will definitely be on the menu at our Chinese New Year 2014 party!
My Dad is an incredible cook and can whip up a delicious meal in no time. I remember watching him and ultimately helping him make wontons for his wonton soup. I was surprised at how easy it was to make. My daughter has been helping me make wonton soup ever since she was 2.5 years old!
For my homemade wonton soup recipe, visit my post here. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make!
With Chinese New Year 2014 being the Year of the Horse, it’s time for some fun kids’ crafts! I’ve been pinning some recipes and activities on my Chinese New Year pin board. I’ll be sharing Little One’s creations soon!
I’m really looking forward to spending time with family and friends. Last year we had fireworks and paper lanterns. We’ll be doing some crafts with the kids this year as well.
I’ll be honest. THIS is what I’m looking forward to! My Dad makes the best Dim Sum! Mmmm! Taro!
I remember spending hours preparing food with my mother when I was little too! The wonton wrappers brought me back haha
mmmm I love chinese food!! I am going to have to make some of that wonton soup looks soooooo good
Oh My Yum, my mouth is seriously watering Christine! I absolutely LOVE Chinese food and miss being a cook in a chinese restaurant, thanks to your delicious post I can cook it again 🙂
Hi C – Although I didn’t grow up celebrating Chinese New Year, I enjoy the foods and reading about the traditions. I should have TC make that won ton soup recipe (which looks great by the way). Miss you guys! I like the look of your dad’s dim sum – how nice to have it homemade too! 🙂
Canine, a package arrived from you yesterday! Thank you SO much for the present you sent LO! You really didn’t have to! I am such a schmuck and still have our Christmas presents for you still here on my desk and not mailed. I’m sure by now you know you always get them by Feb! Ahhhh…I need to get my act together one of these days! :p
Hi C – LO’s bday gift was mailed last week. That should be coming soon as well. Pretty late. I meant to include it w/t/Xmas stuff but it was put somewhere else and I overlooked it.
No worries about the Xmas package. Gives me something to look forward to! 🙂
Mmmm. Thinking we may want wonton soup now. Question, though…why do you cook the dumplings in water? Why not just cook them in the broth?
J: My dad always told me to cook the wontons in water first to get rid of the starch from the wonton wrappers, as it makes the soup murky. At least that’s what my dad told me! 😉 I’ve been lazy and cooked the wontons in the broth and it turned out just as delicious.
My goodness now I am hungry!
🙂 Tammy, you’re welcome to join us in our Chinese New Year celebrations!
MMMM Won Ton Soup! Yummy. I love Chinese new year too. I will definitely be trying your recipe. Thanks!
Thanks, Julia! It’s super easy! The kids can make it FOR you! LOL! 😉 Another blog friend of ours made it and it’s become one of her family’s faves! Let me know if you try it! xo