Come sit with me for awhile . . .
and see what I’m bringing to the  table ®

February 16, 2018 marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year and The Year of the Dog. What to do .   .   . what to do? Oops, that was just me thinking out loud. Do I set a traditional Gung Hay Fat Choy tablescape, or .   .   . do I tiptoe over that silly conventional invisible line, and go for the gusto? I’ve taken a vote and glory be, shucks and golly gosh     .   .    . I seem to have won the vote!!! YAYY! So here is this years very “nontraditional” Chinese New Year’s celebration à la Sharon. By all means click the photo below to check out my take on this years Chinese New Year Festivities. Gung Hay Fat Choy!!!

You do know I can hear a few of you clucking your tongues! People, remember that you’re not here for the food .   .   . right? Mmmm hmm .   .   .  sweet silence .   .   . thanks, that’s better .   .   . sheesh .   .   . remember, I merely suggest not cajole.

The Chinese New Year, aka Spring Festival, dates back a mere 4,000 years. Yup .   .   . 4,000 years of deeply respected and nurtured traditions, as well as delicately flavored mouth watering recipes. This particular celebration is one to be shared with family, friends and newbies to your circle come February 16th. Of the many dishes considered table worthy for the most important Chinese holiday are: noodles for long life and fertility, shrimp lettuce cups for rising fortune and happiness. Peking duck representing good health, (not to be carved before brought to the table so as not to undermine ones health), a whole chicken served uncut till brought to the table symbolizing a fortuitous new year start to finish. Next comes the unique Chinese tea eggs for prosperity not usually seen in a restaurant, but highly placed on the must haves when dining at home. More mouth watering dishes served are stir fried beef with nectarines for continuing health and happiness, to be followed with a whole steamed fish for abundance, bowls of oranges, and tangerines symbolizing gold for the up coming year.   Gung Hay Fat Choy!!!

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Sharon Insul is the former owner of the globally recognized  Beverly Hills boutique Candle light and… Beverly Hills, California, as well as an ongoing contributing columnist for the Beverly Hills Courier Newspaper.