Way back in 2018, when Jonny and Mingming were living back in Lincolnshire, we were treated to a truly splendid celebratory meal. It was a feast for both the eyes and the stomach.
A hotpot, Chinese style.
This year they are back in Shanghai so they have very kindly sent me some photographs of the meal they went out to enjoy - a fabulous hotpot.
The main bowl is filled with hot and spicy stock, the idea being that you select what you want to eat, place it into the stock to cook. It is a wonderfully sociable way to eat, a slow and enjoyable meal.
It can also be a little messy, hence the aprons!
Wonderful as this meal looks, I think Mingming's meal was even better!
It must have taken a huge amount of preparation and her knife skills were definitely put to good use, as you can see in the following photographs.
Sweet red, orange, and gold treats to finish off with, should anyone have room after a feast like that.
Happy New Year, my darlings. The Year of the Dragon.
Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteAre Jomathan amd MingMing OK?
It is a really enjoyable way to eat, a real treat.
DeletePoor Mingming was told that she is 'old and fat' (typical Chinese forthrightness!). Ouch! otherwise she is doing really well, thank you, Mary.
Happy New Year!🎊🎉
ReplyDeleteThe year of the dragon and, hopefully, a very special year for them, gz! Happy Chinese New Year.
DeleteWhat an amazing feast. You were blessed to have Mingming give you such an exotic experience. Hope they get to make more meals for you one day
ReplyDeleteSo do I, Linda. She is a superb cook and also makes everything look beautiful while she is at it.
DeleteMingMing is an accomplished chef! Their feast looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThey really enjoyed themselves, Joanne. A little treat for the New Year.
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