CNY in Malaysia means buying, eating, giving lots of "Kam" (Mandarine Oranges), mainly imported from China........I've got my share of "Kam", got some Florida tangerines from the local grocer - it was cheap; 4 for $1 and didn't taste too bad.....For 25 cents each, I shouldn't be complaining too much! Mandarin Orange is a symbol of wealth and good fortune, that's why you see abundance of them during CNY!
And also during CNY (in most Chinese Malaysian homes), you would see "Bak Kwa"/ "Rou Gan" being served, or given as gift. This is a yummy snack, made from smoked seasoned pork/chicken. It's almost like jerky, just not as dry; a little sweeter and saltier! Since we could hardly get any "Bak Kwa" in the US (even in Chinatowns), I made my own batch to satisfy my CNY "Bak Kwa" cravings! It's been 4-5 years since I last made them, as making Bak Kwa often leave me with a pain-in-the-ass-to-clean baking sheet! Here's a picture of home made "Bak Kwa", the flavor is somewhat there....=)....I'm a happy camper! Husband couldn't stop munching them down like a shredder! Hehe!!
hrm...you need to make me some chicken ones sometime...i have no idea what bakkwa tastes like!!! although i know the obsession some ppl have with it...i had a roommate who almost cried when they took away his bakkwa at the airport once...HAHAHA
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OH I GOT THE DRESS!!! i love the slightly pinkish sash!!! but you're right...hehe...kinda big :o). i found a tailor nearby...gonna try taking it there.
I LOVE YOU JUNE!
oh how could i forget *smack forehead*...THANK YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteYay.....I think I'm gonna use first class mail from now on!!!! It's way quicker than I expected.....Yay...Good Luck with the tailor!...And you're welcome!
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