Blog Tag - seasonal

Solar Terms 101: Out With the Summer Bod, In With the Autumn Belly
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Cool Off With These Easy Chinese Summer Recipes
With the temperatures already reaching ungodly heights, there's no better time to start adding cooling Chinese summer drinks and snacks into your...
Seasonal Chinese Desserts at Yuangu Bendian, Jianchang Hutong
Beijing is by no means lacking in dessert shops, from cheap options like Baoshifu and Daoxiangcun that are beloved by the elder generation, to fancy...
Seasonal Eats: Five Ways to Enjoy Jiaobai
As westerners turn to apples and pumpkins in October, a little-known Chinese crop is coming into season: jiaobai (茭白), also known as wild rice stem...