#Peking Duck

[uwmspeccoll]

A Poultry Piece Feathursday

Here are four hand-colored illustrations from A Poultry Piece written, illustrated, designed, and hand-printed in 1978 by Carol J. Blinn at her Warwick Press in Easthampton, Massachusetts, in an edition of 250 copies signed by the artist/printer. The book is a brief memoir of Blinn's time in Warwick, Massachusetts, "a picture post card New England town," and her most cherished memory of raising ducks and geese, particularly Pekin ducks: "It was not only the Pekins' beauty that attracted me, it was their cleverness." She writes:

Many years have passed since leaving Warwick and those ducks and geese behind. Living in Warwick enriched my life and I often yearn for another country home. . . . The building where I have my printing shop has a canal running behind it. Early in the morning I often see three sparkling white Peking ducks lazily swimming up the muddy water course. Standing quietly and watching, I hold my breath, secretly making believe they are mine.

Carol Blinn is among what we call the Pioneer Valley School artists. She apprenticed with the legendary master printer Harold McGrath at Leonard Baskin's Gehenna Press before beginning her own work as a printer, artist, paper decorator, and founding Warwick Press in 1973.

This book is dedicated to Blinn's friend Ron Masse who "helped share my anxieties & joys in the writing of this book. (What he actually did was egg me on.)" Our copy is another donation from the estate of our friend Dennis Bayuzick.

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[jasmine7031]

After enjoying champagne at the hotel, I went to Yokohama Chinatown to eat Peking duck.

[todaysbird]

todays bird is this peking-mallard(?) hybrid i saw at the park!

[darkwingsnark]

DUCKVEMBER DAY 06: Voracious Duck

Oh, the very idea of the kinds of evil Peking Duck could unleash onto the unsuspecting world; if only he knew the secrets of that magic bag!

[haveyoueatenthis]

[vegan-nom-noms]

Vegan Crispy Duck Pancakes

[tilbageidanmark]

[llovelymoonn]

ling ma bliss montage: “peking duck”

kofi

[beautifulabsurdities]

sun moon place 日月樓

📍wanchai, hong kong

©️ Esme Ngan

[isitasandwich]

Peking Duck Burgers.

Yes, it is a sandwich.

[food-meal-cooking]

Peking Duck Ravioli with Soy Sauce and Ginger.

Ingredients:

For the ravioli:

200 g of wheat flour

2 eggs

1 pinch of salt

200 g of shredded roast duck (you can use Peking duck)

1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon of chopped chives

For the sauce:

100 ml of soy sauce

1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger

1 clove of minced garlic

1 tablespoon of brown sugar

1 tablespoon of rice vinegar

1 tablespoon of sesame oil

Toasted sesame seeds for decoration

Instructions:

Prepare the ravioli dough: In a bowl, mix the flour with the eggs and a pinch of salt. Knead until you obtain a homogeneous and elastic dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling: Mix the shredded duck with the hoisin sauce and the chopped chives.

Form the ravioli: Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is very thin. Cut out circles of dough and place a small amount of filling in the centre of each. Press the edges together to seal the ravioli.

Cook the ravioli: Cook the ravioli in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, until they float.

Prepare the sauce: In a frying pan, heat the sesame oil and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, sugar and rice vinegar. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.

Serve: Serve the ravioli with the sauce on top and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

I hope you enjoy this delicious combination of Italian and Japanese flavours!

🤩🥳😋

[rabbitcruiser]

Chinese New Year

A joyous annual celebration of new beginnings, family gatherings, and traditional foods, steeped in symbolism and rich history.

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of the year on the traditional Chinese calendar. It is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated by millions of people around the world, including countries with large Chinese populations such as Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

The holiday typically falls between late January and mid-February, and is marked by a variety of cultural traditions and activities. It’s also a time for families to come together and celebrate the start of a new year.

History of Chinese New Year

The origins of Chinese New Year can be traced back to ancient China, where the holiday was originally a time to honor ancestors and celebrate the end of the winter season. The holiday was also believed to have spiritual significance, as people believed that their actions during this time could influence their luck and prosperity for the year to come.

Over time, Chinese New Year evolved into a more secular holiday, and many of the traditional religious and spiritual elements were incorporated into a various cultural practices. These traditions, which include the exchange of red envelopes containing money, the display of lanterns and other decorations, and the performance of traditional music and dance, have been passed down through the generations and continue to be an important part of the holiday today.

Chinese New Year is now celebrated worldwide by millions, and has become a symbol of cultural pride and unity for the Chinese community. Despite the many changes that have occurred over the centuries, the holiday continues to be an important and beloved tradition for people of Chinese descent.

How to Celebrate Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is celebrated in many different ways, depending on the region and the cultural traditions of the people who are observing the holiday. Overall, it’s a time for people to come together, celebrate their culture and traditions, and look forward to the new year with hope and optimism, though some common ways that people celebrate Chinese New Year include:

Decorating Homes and Public Spaces

As red is considered a lucky color in Chinese culture, people often decorate their homes and public spaces during Chinese New Year with lots of red lanterns and other festive decorations of that color.

Exchanging red envelopes

Red envelopes, called “hongbao,” are traditionally filled with money and given to children and unmarried adults as a symbol of good fortune.

Eating traditional foods

Many people celebrate Chinese New Year by eating special foods that are believed to bring good luck, such as fish, dumplings, and fruit.

Participating in parades and other cultural events

Chinese New Year is often marked by parades and other cultural events, such as dragon and lion dances which are often performed by martial art students.

Spending time with family and friends

Chinese New Year is a time for loved ones to celebrate together, and so many often travel to be with their families during this time.

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[irlbeanieboo]

intriguing ducks of variety…

[greguette]

the fact that they set up a whole sauna scene and it didn’t include tom and greg was lowkey homophobia

[calpicowater]

Week 28.8/52: July 8th - July 14th 2024 | Tiananmen

tiananmen square! first time seeing it at night... so pretty

peking duck for dinner at 11:30PM LMAO we were the last customers 四季民福 too hard to get a spot fr

so many ppl!!!!!

[cruella-devegan]

Gong De Lin / Melbourne

Peking “duck” 👏