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Eating Seasonally
Following solar terms and festivals to eat food of the season is seasonal diet.
Using handcraft, valuing etiquette, and continuing historic legacy creates culture.
With utmost sincerity to offer trustworthy food for joyful moments means Jiu Zhen Nan.
With utmost sincerity to offer trustworthy food for joyful moments means Jiu Zhen Nan.
Spring
The Erya states:
"Spring heralds in the benevolence of Heaven";
This indicates spring is the time when the vitality of nature gives birth to all the living things in the world.
Solar Terms | Lichun: The Beginning of Spring / Yushui: Rain Water /
Jingzhe: The Waking of Insects / Chunfen: the Spring Equinox / Qingming: Pure Brightness / Guyu: Grain Rain
This indicates spring is the time when the vitality of nature gives birth to all the living things in the world.
Solar Terms | Lichun: The Beginning of Spring / Yushui: Rain Water /
Jingzhe: The Waking of Insects / Chunfen: the Spring Equinox / Qingming: Pure Brightness / Guyu: Grain Rain
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February
Yuanxiao - BrightnessAs towns are lit up by lanterns and the full moon arrives, a year full of good luck awaits.The lantern light is clear and soft, reminding one of the simple, pure flavor of the Sun Cake.* Yuanxiao refers to the Lantern Festival -
March
Chunfen - ExuberanceAs day and night becomes equally long and as chill and heat are in equilibrium, heaven and earth are in harmony, bringing exuberance back to nature.The Sesame Mochi Cake made of chewy mochi and butter bean paste is the perfect sweet treats for going out to enjoy the wonderful springtime. -
April
Qingming - RemembranceThe moist air after the spring rain is warm and refreshing, marking the best time for making outdoor excursions.The solid and rich Almond Cake in one's hand shows the remembrance and reverence for ancestors.
Summer
The Erya states: "Summerheralds in the brightness of Heaven"; it is a period when the world is filled with light and vitality.
Solar Terms | Lexia: The Beginning of Summer / Xiaoman: Grain Full /
Mangzhong: Grain in Ear / Xiazhi: the Summer Solstice / Xiaoshu: Slight Heat / Dashu: Great Heat
Solar Terms | Lexia: The Beginning of Summer / Xiaoman: Grain Full /
Mangzhong: Grain in Ear / Xiazhi: the Summer Solstice / Xiaoshu: Slight Heat / Dashu: Great Heat
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May
Lixia - Maximum SunlightAs summer days grow longer, the earth basks in longer hours of sunlight that has excited and energized all life.The delicate and refined Green Gram Cake seems to melt into a clear stream in one's mouth, calming the bodily heat. -
June
Duanwu - Hidden FragranceThe Pumpkin Seed Brittle with fragrant tea is an ideal option to replace rice dumplings on Duanwu.Nursing the body and the mind with refreshing fragrance is a good way to cope with the stifling summer afternoons.*Duanwu refers to the Dragon Boat Festival -
July
Dashu - Utmost BrightnessAn ancient saying has it that people eat pineapples on Dashu for their sweetness and juiciness that disperse the heat.Layers of Pineapple Cakes look like bricks of gold, and with their deliciousness, they usher in prosperity and great fortune.
Autumn
The Erya states: "Autumn heralds in the Heaven of sentimentality."
Min means commiseration for the withering of all things.
Solar Terms | Liqiu: the Beginning of Autumn / Chushu: the Limit of Heat /
Bailu: White Dew / Qiufen: The Autumnal Equinox / Hanlu: Cold Dew / Shuangjiang: Frost’s Descent
Solar Terms | Liqiu: the Beginning of Autumn / Chushu: the Limit of Heat /
Bailu: White Dew / Qiufen: The Autumnal Equinox / Hanlu: Cold Dew / Shuangjiang: Frost’s Descent
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August
Chungyuan - Sending KindnessAs summer departs and autumn arrives, the celebration of Chungyuan Festival symbolizes an act of sharing kindness with heaven and earth.It is like the perfect union of Taiwanese Mooncake and egg yolks, an exquisite symphony of sweet and savory tastes orchestrated on the palate. -
September
Chungchu - Expressing SentimentsAdmiring the full moon in the sky on a crisp, cool autumn night, joy arises from reuniting with loved ones.The glazed, golden Yolk Mooncake symbolizes genuine, heartwarming sentiments and nostalgia for home.* Chungchu refers to the Moon Festival -
October
Chungyan - ThankfulnessIt is the time for abundant harvests celebrated at the end of autumn, filling one's heart with brimming gratitude.Han Bing filled with lotus seed paste and pine nuts are the best gift for hardworking loved ones to nurture vigor.
Winter
The Erya states: "Winterheralds in the Heaven of Peaceful Slumbering";
it is a period of rest when the heaven overlooks the earth. During this time, everything in nature retreats;
some even sleep through the season as leaves fall and birds migrate.
Solar Terms | Lidong: The Beginning of Winter / Xiaoxue: Slight Snow /
Daxue: Great Snow / Dongzhi: the Winter Solstice / Xiaohan: Slight Cold / Dahan: Great Cold /
it is a period of rest when the heaven overlooks the earth. During this time, everything in nature retreats;
some even sleep through the season as leaves fall and birds migrate.
Solar Terms | Lidong: The Beginning of Winter / Xiaoxue: Slight Snow /
Daxue: Great Snow / Dongzhi: the Winter Solstice / Xiaohan: Slight Cold / Dahan: Great Cold /
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November
Lidong - Nourishing VigorBuilding a strong body is the key to sustain the winter as strength and energy can help defend coldness.The finely selected Jujube Walnut Nougat offers gentle tonification of the body and ensures sufficient vigor. -
December
Dongzhi - ReunionAt the end of the year, each household stays up late to welcome the New Year and remember past accomplishments while sharing everyone's favorite Azuki Mochi Cake.The round-shaped, chewy agar mochi is combined with sweet azuki bean paste that symbolizes remembrance and reunion, filling each bite with heartwarming sweetness. -
January
New Year- Good WishesSpring couplets, making offerings to gods, and saying auspicious words are all sincere prayers informed with good wishes.Eating sweet treats fill one's heart with a sense of sweetness and brings in a Happy New Year for both heaven and earth.
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