A Steamed Bun from Jiaodong《花饽饽》

In the Jiaodong Province, flower cakes (also known as 'Hua Bobo', or 花饽饽) is a Chinese food with an intangible cultural heritage. These are steamed buns that are intricately and masterfully made into grand and auspicious designs for the New Year and other festivals or celebrations. The flower cakes come from Jiaodong's history of agriculture, to 'welcome the wheat onto the stage'.

This book tells the story of a young boy who is learning his family's tradition of flower cakes. From personal celebrations like Grandma's 70th birthday to major Chinese festivals like Lunar New Year, each season has a flower cake to accompany it. Learn and discover the delights of flower cakes!