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Tray of Togetherness: a platter of candy, seeds and nuts divided into eight compartments eight being a lucky number in Chinese culture, symbolizing prosperity. I loved that so much because my mom never let us eat sugar as a kid except for around Chinese New Year, she said. There would just be a free for all. This year, Kai Ellis is looking forward to making
man tou a steamed white bun with her parents to deliver to their family. That type of food is actually from our heritage from northern China, says Kai Ellis, whose grandparents were from the coastal province of Shandong. I m hoping that we can make them in an ox shape [to commemorate the Year of the Ox], she says.
Dungeness crab is one-third of its usual supply in Bay Area. These stores still have it
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Jorge Cornejo puts rubber bands on the claws as Dungeness crabs are unloaded in San Francisco.Photos by Nick Otto / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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A fishing boat loaded with crab pots heads to sea in San Francisco for the first catches on Jan. 13. The number of Dungeness crabs is down.Nick Otto / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Dungeness crab is unloaded in San Francisco. The season was delayed, and the number of crabs down as part of a natural cycle. It adds up to the crustaceans being more expensive than usual. Sellers say the crabs should be around for months to come..Photos by Nick Otto / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less