Sunday marks the first day of the Year of the Snake.
Here are a few suggestions for how you can celebrate Chinese New Year 2013.
Here are a few suggestions for how you can celebrate Chinese New Year 2013.
the hot & sour 1 1/2 oz proof whisky • 1/2 oz fresh lime
juice • 1/2 ginger chili simple syrup* • 4 oz Bistrotea hot lemongrass
green tea
Steep tea according to packet directions. Add all other
ingredients and stir. Garnish with a lemon grass spear or hot pepper.
(NOTE This drink can also be chilled over ice)
(NOTE This drink can also be chilled over ice)
*ginger chili simple syrup (makes 4 drinks) Combine 1/4 cup
sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Add 1 tsp freshly grated ginger and 1
dried small chili pepper
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes after sugar has
dissolved. Strain into glass and is ready to use in hot drink. To use in
cold drink allow to cool and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
Ancient Chinese Secret: This drink is also perfect for flu
season.
lemongrass often is used to flavour foods, but it’s also
used medicinally in some cultures. For instance, the herb has gained the name
of “fever grass” in some countries because of its traditional reputation as a
treatment for fevers and cholera. It can be added to tea or to a foot bath.
Lemongrass is used to treat pain related to indigestion, rheumatism and nerve
conditions. It’s also said that the herb can alleviate headaches and ward off
drowsiness. Sometimes, lemongrass is also used as an antiseptic for skin
infections, particularly ringworm and sores.
ginger is probably one of the world’s favorite medicines and
cooking ingredients. A perennial herb native to China and India, ginger root
has been used for centuries in Asian cooking and for its therapeutic
properties. Its many different varieties are cultivated throughout Asia,
Australia, South America, Jamaica and the U.S. Its delicate green leaves,
resembling baby spinach, can be eaten in salads, but the roots of the plant,
called rhizomes, are where the benefits of ginger root lie.
Aids in
Digestion – Ginger is perhaps the best herb for digestion. It helps break down
proteins to rid the stomach and intestines of gas. It also aids in the
digestion of fatty foods. Alleviates High Blood Pressure – Ginger’s warming
quality improves and stimulates circulation and relaxes the muscles surrounding
blood vessels, facilitating the flow of blood throughout the body.
Treats
Nausea and Morning Sickness – Ginger has been widely shown to prevent as well
as treat motion sickness, relax the stomach and relieve the feeling of nausea. Lowers LDL Cholesterol – Studies demonstrate that ginger can
lower cholesterol levels by reducing cholesterol absorption in the blood and
liver. Its extract can help reduce the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the
body, reducing the risk of developing heart disease
Why not share a lucky giant deep fried sesame ball at Dragon Pearl Buffet, the largest Chinese Buffet in the GTA.
Check out Harbourfront’s Year of the Snake Celebration with
Canada's premier presenter of contemporary expression in Asian arts and
culture. FREE! (http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/lunarfest)
Weekend Forecast
Saturday: Sunny and -6 degrees
Sunday: Mainly sunny and -2 degrees
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