Are you ready for Chinese New Year?

This year, Chinese New Year is on Monday, January 26! It's going to be the year of the Ox.

To get ready for the festivities, let's talk about dumplings! Dumplings are usually made of dough filled with sweet or savory fillings. Some popular Chinese dumplings are wontons and potstickers. Dumplings are symbolic and have different meanings. Some represent fortune, good luck, and family bonding. Making dumplings can be a great activity to get everyone together in the kitchen.

For recipes to make for Chinese New Year, check out the Champion for Change's website at

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CPNS/Documents/HealthyChineseCookbook-CPNS.pdf

These recipes are in both English and Chinese!

For some more info about dumplings...go to

http://www.slashfood.com/2007/02/16/how-to-make-jiaozi-in-pictures/

For a fun food inspired dumpling craft, go to

Go to http://crafts.kaboose.com/felt-dumplings.html