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Soba Noodles with Miso-Sesame Sauce

2/15/2018

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This is a great dish for providing general nutrition and make a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.  We recommend serving with extra vegetables such as stir-fried mushrooms or bok choy.
Ingredients
  • 1 Medium Cucumber
  • 1 Sheet of nori sweet seaweed (optional)
  • 8 oz dried soba noodles
  • 1/2 cup of water plus extra for cooking the noodles
  • 4 tablespoons of white miso
  • 3 1/2 tbsp tahini or sesame paste
  • 2tbsp lemon juice
  • 1tbsp mirin wine
  • 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into match sticks 
  • 2 green onions, chopped and roots and tough tips discarded 
Directions 
  1. Peel the cucumber. Slice in in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds.  Cut into matchstick-shaped pieces
  2. Cut the nori into 1/4 by 1/2 inch pieces and set aside
  3. Cook the soba in boiling water for 4 to 5 mins until al dente, then rinse, drain, and set aside
  4. Warm the 1/2 cup of water
  5. In a small bowl mix together the miso, tahini, lemon juice, mirin, and grated ginger.  Add the warm water a little a time until the mixture is desired consistency (don't worry if there is left over water)
  6. Place the noodles, cucumber, carrot, and green onions in a serving dish and toss with the sauce. Garnish with Nori.  
  7. Add any extra veggies you like! I often add cooked soy beans and broccoli 
From Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen 
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Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in San Francisco

2/15/2018

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​Chinese New Year brings in a festive month of events, exhibits and experiences. The majority of these events, which are held throughout February, are free to the public and welcome families and people of all ages. 
Links to detailed information about events in our area
  • SF Travel's general guideline of events
  • Feb 24th Chinese New Year Festival and Parade 
  • San Francisco Symphony Chinese New Year Concert
  • Oakland Museum Event
  • Dumpling Down! Chinese New Year Food Festival
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2018 Year of the Earth Dog

2/15/2018

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​Happiness
Prosperity
Longevity
福禄寿
Dogs are the eleventh sign in the zodiac and are seen as independent, sincere, loyal and decisive, who aren't afraid of difficulties in life. Due to these characteristics they also enjoy harmonious relationships with those around them will sniff out corruption to expose truth.

The element of Earth adds a year of healing, stability, and a focus on nutrition. Pay special attention to what you "feed" yourself this year, i.e. food, news, ideas, thought. Fairness will be a key theme this Dog year and the Earth element is here to remind us that.


February 16th marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year 4716, the year of the dog. This is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese culture. The festivities start on the first day of the month of February and continue until the fifteenth day– the day of the Lantern Festival. On this evening, when the moon is shining the brightest, you can find beautiful displays of lanterns and children carrying them while marching in parades. 
It’s important in the Chinese culture to have a clean home before the beginning of the New Year, some people refer to the pre-celebration tradition as a way to “sweep away bad luck.” It’s believed that cleaning not only rids the home of bad luck that was accumulated over the past year but also creates a new environment for good luck to occur again. 

There are many different ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Each tradition offers a small glimpse into the deep history of the Chinese people and their customs.  So this month: celebrate, experience, and most importantly, “Gong Xi Fa Cai!”



*photo credit The Sun
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