In May I blogged about the food tasting Anthony and his family had at Restaurant 88 for our menu.
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Shark's Fin Soup - this contains expensive ingredients; which signifies the future prosperity of the marriage
Fish - the Chinese word for fish, (魚) , yu, sounds like the word for riches or abundance, and it represents hope hat the couple will experience a life together with abundance
The fish must also have a head and tail. This signifies that all projects that the couple engage in have a start and a finish, that come to a successful completion
Mushroom and vegetable stir-fry - mushroom has a very smooth texture when cooked after being soaked in water. It symbolises "smooth sailing" for the couple's relationship and close family ties.
Roast Suckling Pork - symbolises fertility
Prawns - in Chinese is pronounced "HA" - the sound of laughter. You eat prawns to generate more laughter and happiness amongst friends
Noodles are a symbol of longevity in Chinese culture. Noodles are long and symbolises long life
Lobster and chicken together indicates that the dragon and the phoenix are harmonious together.
Duck – symbolizes fidelity.
Red is the colour for happiness so serving Peking duck and lobster would signify joy and celebration.
Rice - a large dish of rice symbolises a plentiful supply of food throughout the couples life
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