Tag Archives: Chinese New Year

Pineapple Tarts for Chinese New Year

by strawbeari3

Happy Chinese (Lunar) New Year to all of you out there who are celebrating! In this festive season, I am reminiscing of my childhood days in Malaysia where we open our homes for family and friends to visit. We would prepare (make or buy) various types of cookies, cakes, lollies, nuts, dried fruits and soft … Continue reading →

Chinese New Year dinner at the Manor Chinese Restaurant

by strawbeari3

Chinese New Year (CNY) is celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar.   It is a lunisolar calendar, incorporating elements from both the lunar and solar calendar.   Traditionally, the CNY Eve dinner is an important event where family members reunite for a big feast. This year, my friends organised a … Continue reading →