Dream of the Red Chamber: Granny Jia's Gourmet Makeover Diary

My dears! Who gets it? As someone who is basically Grandma Jia herself, the best part of every day is figuring out all the food and drink in Dream of the Red Chamber~

First thing in the morning, I make a bowl of tremella and lotus seed soup. Watching Little Daiyu sip it slowly and seeing her cough ease up, I know it's better than any tonic~

At noon, I have the kitchen steam some multigrain buns. The golden cornmeal mixed with the aroma of beans makes Baoyu gobble them up faster than anyone. He says they're more satisfying than the delicate pastries at the estate. That silly boy is finally learning a thing or two about making a living~

In the evening, I receive some new tea sent over by Baochai. Paired with freshly baked chestnut cakes, it's perfect for sitting beneath the veranda and watching the children guess lantern riddles, with the scent of osmanthus all around~

So the warmth of everyday life in Dream of the Red Chamber is hidden in every bowl and plate! What's your favorite dish from the story? Come chat in the comments~