Ginger Milk Custard (薑汁撞奶) is a Cantonese dessert that brings back memories of my travels to Shunde, a district nestled in China’s Pearl River delta and the place where I first tasted this dessert. Shunde is known for its pioneering of Cantonese cuisine, as well as its use of Daliang cow’s milk in sweet and savory creations. … Continue reading
Today marks the Winter Solstice Festival (“Dongzhi” 冬至), which is an important festival in Chinese culture and typically celebrated on/around December 22nd. This tradition dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) when both government officials and commoners would have a day to reunite with their families. In the southern parts of China, especially Hong … Continue reading
