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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Culinary Workshop: Cooking with Chrysanthemum
Event
Past eventSat., Oct. 19, 2024, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Public: $95, Members: $80
Education and Visitor Center, Stewart R. Smith Board Room
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture through a culinary exploration of one of the Four Noble Plants of China. Taste traditional dishes that feature this celebrated flower and get a hands-on lesson in creating a red bean treat using chrysanthemum leaves.
Chrysanthemum is known as one of the Four Noble Plants of China and is a prominent ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine (otherwise known as TCM), prized for its cooling qualities. In this class, you’ll sample a variety of treats that feature the plant, including a chrysanthemum salad and a Double Ninth Cake, prepared by instructors Erika and Rachel, alongside a tea pairing. Then you’ll help Erika and Rachel prepare qingtuan—a mochi-like red bean treat whose wrapper gets its hue from chrysanthemum leaves—after which the instructors will demonstrate how to steam them.
Key Details
- All supplies and materials are included.
- All levels of experience are welcome, though the flavors we’ll explore in this class may not be kid-friendly.
- All treats will be vegetarian-friendly.
- Soy, nut, gluten, and egg cross contamination is possible, so those who have severe allergies should not attend this workshop.
Day of Program
- Check-in with Education staff at Admission window #10 at 8:30 a.m.
- General admission to The Huntington is included.
If you have any dietary concerns or general program questions, please email Joy Yamahata or call 626-405-3457.
About the Instructors
Rachel Lo is a self-taught Chinese American home cook and baker specializing in contemporary Asian American flavors. She draws endless inspiration from her childhood in Los Angeles surrounded by diverse flavors. Her food and educational videos have been featured on KCRW, Buzzfeed, the New York Times, and more. (@rachel_loaf on and )
