Snack Corner 001 - China (Part 1)

This is unlike most of the content on my blog in that rather than letting you know what you must try in each country and city, from the most traditional to the most popular. It is more based on random snacks that I find in a country that I think are interesting/unique to that country (and I realise that it might be sold elsewhere) as I feel  how and what people snack on very much represents a country's preferences  and can give you an insight on another culture (as well as give you some tasty ideas).

These may or may not be traditional, but, they were nonetheless purchased in that country and I hope you will find some snacks that may interest you. Anywho, I say on with the show.

Foods to Eat in China - Mid-Autumn Festival

- 月饼 (Moon Cakes) -

For most people, the 15th day of the 8th lunar month as according to the Chinese calendar doesn't really ring any bells but for some, it's a day much to be celebrated, as it's the famous Mid-Autumn Festival and this year, it happens to fall on the 15th of September, or in other words, today!

People in China will typically try to spend the day together with families and loved ones as reunion is important on this day and the full moon being both the roundest and brightest signifies this. In addition, families will eat 月饼 (moon cakes) while gazing at the full moon. Ironically, the weather forecast (in Shanghai at least) for this week is cloudy skies so people are unlikely to see the full moon. But, as this blog is dedicated to everything food, onward to moon cakes.