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A Little Bit of Chinese Lunar Calendar Facts + A Shrimp Recipe + Kitchen Hint

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Norma Chang

◊ Two different calendar systems are used among many Chinese people. The Western Calendar is used for everyday matters, but the Chinese Lunar Calendar is used to set weddings and other auspicious dates. ◊ The Chinese Lunar Calendar is also used to determine festivals … Continue reading →

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Beef & Barley Soup + Kitchen Hint

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Norma Chang

Had a number of really cooooold days. As we all know, the best cure for frigid days is a big bowl of steaming hot soup. Had shin beef (which I prefer to use for soup) and veggies in the fridge, pearl barley in the pantry, so decided … Continue reading →

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