Growing up in the U.S. as a Vietnamese American has it advantages…. you get to celebrate TWO new years! This year, I threw an early Lunar New Years party in January. I had, of course, a huge spread! I invited about 25-30 people. It was a really fun party but it was not at all … traditional.
Luckily! My cousin had a small family get together on the first day of Tet, the Lunar New Year celebration. My cousin’s wife is quite the multi-tasker. This year, Tet falls on February 3, 2011. Not only that she is working woman and a loving mother of two, she also found the time to put together a very traditional spread at her home… all this on a weekday!
She made Spring Rolls, Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup (Canh Kho Qua Nhoi Thit), Vietnamese Caramelized Braised Pork Belly and Eggs (Thit Kho), Pickled Bean Sprouts (Dua Gia), Banh Tet, and tons of other stuff which I can’t think of the names right now. My mom brought over Pan Fried Noodles with Assorted Seafood and Vegetables. It was a beautifully made spread and it was such a treat to take a moment and sit down with your family to celebrate Tet.
On another note, the big Orlando Tet Festival hosted by the Vietnamese Association of Central Florida will be held today, February 5th, and tomorrow 6th at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. If anyone is interested, there should be music, homemade Vietnamese food and their annual Miss Vietnam of Florida pageant.
Luckily! My cousin had a small family get together on the first day of Tet, the Lunar New Year celebration. My cousin’s wife is quite the multi-tasker. This year, Tet falls on February 3, 2011. Not only that she is working woman and a loving mother of two, she also found the time to put together a very traditional spread at her home… all this on a weekday!
She made Spring Rolls, Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup (Canh Kho Qua Nhoi Thit), Vietnamese Caramelized Braised Pork Belly and Eggs (Thit Kho), Pickled Bean Sprouts (Dua Gia), Banh Tet, and tons of other stuff which I can’t think of the names right now. My mom brought over Pan Fried Noodles with Assorted Seafood and Vegetables. It was a beautifully made spread and it was such a treat to take a moment and sit down with your family to celebrate Tet.
On another note, the big Orlando Tet Festival hosted by the Vietnamese Association of Central Florida will be held today, February 5th, and tomorrow 6th at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. If anyone is interested, there should be music, homemade Vietnamese food and their annual Miss Vietnam of Florida pageant.
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