Comments on: How to Prepare for the Mid-Autumn Festival

By: Wes Radez

Wes Radez — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:47:54 +0000

In reply to Deb S. Glad for that, Deb. Good luck! ~Wes

By: Deb S

Deb S — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:44:32 +0000

Your website is so helpful. Our new Chinese born daughter in law is so very homesick and I want to make the Mid Autumn Festival special for her.
I have to say the cooking is very intimidating to me but am going to try my best.
Thank you for the lanterns info as well.
Wish me luck!

By: Wes Radez

Wes Radez — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:23:04 +0000

In reply to Barbara Armo. Hi Barbara, thank you for writing! The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place every year between September 8 and October 7 on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Store bought vs. homemade mooncakes are a matter of personal taste, for sure! ~Wes

By: Barbara Armo

Barbara Armo — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:37:43 +0000

Hi, Wes. Love your web page. And, whoops! As I suspected, the holiday has already passed. However, it being a Friday the 13th micro Harvest moon, I had gone out to view the moon. As I live in Seattle, I had to “will” the rain clouds to part for a few seconds of moon viewing.
Is the festival always in September? Which taste better, store bought or homemade mooncakes? Last year Costco sold them, but the person manning the table was fiercely guarding the tasting samples for Chinese only. Or, so it seemed to me. As you know, they can be pricey, so I would not purchase without tasting first. Also, I’m not sure about the concept of intensely salted egg yolks. Seems they are very important, however. I just had some very yummy round durian pastries or cakes. I pretended they were mooncakes with nothing stamped on them. The durian was thankfully used sparingly!

By: Carmel

Carmel — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 18:47:21 +0000

Alright! Thank you!

By: Wes Radez

Wes Radez — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:35:15 +0000

In reply to Carmel. Not a weird question at all, Carmel. Yes, you can eat the food after arranging and blessing it. ~Wes

By: Carmel

Carmel — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 04:46:50 +0000

I know this might sound a little weird, but I’m always wondering if you’re supposed to leave the stuff on the honor table for the ancestors, or eat it? I guess you’re supposed to eat it?

By: Wes Radez

Wes Radez — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 22:55:32 +0000

In reply to Kelli. Thanks so much for your kind words, Kelli. It makes me feel really good that you find the resources on the site useful. Please keep coming back and sharing your feedback! ~Wes

By: Kelli

Kelli — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 04:22:49 +0000

Your site is great. I frequently work with kids & your recipes & activities are excellent. I like the fact that you provide both make and buy options for quick help when you’re busy. Keep up the good work. The only way to overcome hatred and distrust is through understanding. it’s great to see people willing to share their knowledge. thanks again.

By: Wes Radez

Wes Radez — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:52:43 +0000

In reply to Pamela Batchelor. I'm so glad, Pam! Makes me happy to hear that you find the site useful. Thanks for your support!