Delicious ways to celebrate Year of the Tiger

As the Lunar New Year approaches, many people will be looking to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. While there are several traditional Lunar New Year foods, a few other feline-influenced food and beverages might make this year’s celebration even more festive. Ready to fill the table with deliciousness?

Before heading into the kitchen or behind the bar, the table can set the tone for the celebration. For example, Sur La Table and World Market have a wide array of tableware, serving ware and décor that can set the scene.

With plates, napkins and serving pieces in hand, it is time to turn to the food. Sur La Table has a Chinese Soup Dumpling Cooking Gift Set as well as Online Focus Series: Dumpling Shaping that can help the home cook make that traditional food. Although it will take practice, many people will find the art of the dumpling a skill that is well worth the effort.

World Market has a wide array of food available for purchase. From fortune cookies to beverages, a variety of options are available to complete a feast without having to do all that heavy lifting.

One part of Lunar New Year celebrations is the giving of red envelopes. Sugarfina has found a way to surprise and delight people with its luxurious candy offerings. Combining stunning packaging with favorite candies, like Green Tea Bears, Gold Pearls, and Peach Tea Bears, Sugarfina is bringing a delicious flavor to the celebration.

Lady M has created a Lunar New Year and Year of the Tiger gift sets. The seasonal offerings include a variety of confections. The designs convey the sentiments of the celebration. From prosperity to good luck, the intricacy takes lots of time to discover all the details.

While the candies will delight people, the Red Bean Mille Crepes are a must try. For anyone who has not tried a red bean dessert, this option will have them falling in love with the traditional ingredient. The thin crepes with whipped red bean pastry crème are perfection.

Although there are many sweet items on the menu, a great cocktail is always an important part of any celebration. Hendricks Gin and its East Coast Brand Ambassador, Erik Andersson, suggest the White Negroni.

Andersson said, “Like the uncompromising roar of a Tiger, the White Negroni is as powerful as it is rewarding in its nature. By using white vermouth instead of red sweet vermouth, we see a distinguishable brightness and finesse, whilst Suze has that floral and herbal balance that matches so well with Hendrick’s Gin, resulting in a rich complex cocktail with the elegance of a Tiger.”

Here’s how to make a White Negroni for Year of the Tiger celebrations

Ingredients:

• 1 part Hendrick’s Gin
• 1 part Dolin Blanc Vermouth
• 1 part Suze

Method:

• Stir ingredients with ice and strain onto fresh ice cube in an old fashioned glass. Garnish by pressing a thin slice of lemon peel over the drink.

Hennessy’s celebrates the Year of the Tiger with a special design. Created by Zhang Enli, the unique artwork, “Poetry and Wine Welcome The Tiger” looks to represent “hope and the promise of renewed energy.” The talented Enli wove the cognac’s characteristics into the artistic impressions. The resulting look is a bottle that will be part of a collection long after the Year of the Tiger has ended.

As one year ends and another begins, it is time to welcome new beginnings with a roar.