Xiao long bao

This week's dim sum class was making xiao long bao (soup dumplings). These are dh's most favourite dim sum among all the others. I really enjoyed doing it and I would say that the folding of the skin wasn't as difficult as it looked.



My teacher said that I have the skill but lack the practice. As you can see, the size isn't very consistent.


Yes, yours truly hard at work


The final result...YUM-MO!!! Dh gave his thumbs up and Kai loves them too. That means they are really good. Dh is a true blue Shanghainese and he knows what is good and what is not. As for Kai, he is very particular with his food. Look at the soup flowing out. That's what made it a soup dumpling

At the right place at the right time

We seemed to be always at a country for some historical event...dh made this comment. Well, I must agree.

Last year, in USA, we were there to witness the historical US presidential election where the first black president of United States was elected.

This year, we are in China where she celebrates her 60th National Day. A grand occasion and a historical one for her people. This National Day is also special as it clashes with the mid-autumn festival so we have an 8 days holiday break! We made use of this time to rest and relax as a family.



The grand celebration at Tiananmen Square, Beijing

Understand that the celebration will carry on for the next three days!