Chinese New Year 2010: Shredded White Coconut

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Shredded White Coconut is one of the few Chinese New Year items I like to eat. It seems that a lot of the CNY things available in Asian markets right now (the holiday falls on February 14-16 this year)—the candied/dried fruits, cakes, biscuits, and candies, etc.—look better than they taste.

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So I usually skip over a lot of the CNY selection and grab a container of this.

What’s beyond the gold tape?

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Instant Spring Rolls (Garlic With Chili Flavor)

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What is it about miniature-sized things that make them look so much more appealing?

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Instant Coffee Mix

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When I want a real cup of coffee and can’t make it to a coffee shop, I turn to this Instant Coffee Mix. Yes, I know I just included the words real and instant in the same sentence, but this is me, remember?

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Cashew Nut Cookies

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The flavors of this cookie, made of cashew nuts and sesame seeds resting on a wafer, are nicely balanced—sweet but not cloying. The crunch of the cashew nuts and wafer is satisfying. Two pieces of the cookie were a light and pleasant accompaniment to my cups of green tea this morning.

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