Xin Nian Kuai Le

Last night we celebrated Chinese New Year with friends. I took pictures of the table and then got so busy with the last minute rush of cooking and everyone walking in the door that I completely forgot to take pictures of the food! It turned out well, I think, despite a couple of new recipe mishaps. Like the mango pudding looked disgusting, wouldn't come out of the mold (bowl), and when I tried to stir it to make it look a little more presentable, just ended up looking like mashed potatoes. Sigh. This is the third time in a row with holiday dinners that I've messed up the dessert. Ohwell. We had a fun time talking about Chinese culture, medical school, large attorney firms, and crazy food we ate on our missions. And the kids enjoyed making a mess with the toys! I love celebrating holidays with friends and creating memories. It's always worth the work.

Minus the mango pudding.