At the beginning of the lunar year, things that happen during the Spring Festival are believed to signs of good or bad things ...

I like to mix long grain and short grain rices (not glutinous rice, but the type used for Japanese and Korean cuisines), which makes the congee smoother. Yau ja gwai, often called Chinese ...

These qualities have translated into cultural beliefs about people born in the year of the snake. For instance, for those ...

Chicken, bok choy, and creamy coconut milk turn the classic Chinese porridge into a hearty meal. Julia Levy is an eater, maker and dabbler in all things food. With nearly a decade of work ...

The Year of the Dragon is coming to a close. Tomorrow, a new moon will herald in the Year of the Snake and the start of ...