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Hanlu 寒露 and these drying times

China’s fourth season of Autumn (October 8-23) The fourth season of autumn is called Hanlu. Meaning “cold dew,” the name strikes a tone significantly more ominous than the season of “white dew” just a few weeks back. White dew sounds like it could be a refreshing dessert. Cold dew is nothing less than a portentContinue reading “Hanlu 寒露 and these drying times”

China’s seasonal cuisine: A tasty history of time

Welcome to my new series on China’s seasonal cuisine. For most of us, eating seasonally means getting the tastiest produce out of the garden. That’s a start. Think of that as the “Food network” level of understanding. But in China it means much, much more. China has a history of time and season that goesContinue reading “China’s seasonal cuisine: A tasty history of time”