Chicken stir fry, mango gelatin, rice cookies, and tropical fruit
We are so blessed to live in a community with many cultures. I thought it would be fun to take JDaniel to explore the Chinese market in Greenville. He had a wonderful time taking in all that the market had in store. Some of the things he selected to try were things I couldn’t identify. I tried to guide him towards things I knew he might eat.
What did we get? We purchased rice cookies with transportation vehicles on them, noodles, and a mango flavored gelatin.
Making gelatin was a lot of fun. JDaniel loved getting to stir the mixture after I added milk to it. I have never had gelatin with milk, but that is what the directions instructed us to add. JDaniel loved it. He asked for it over and over again. Due to the fact that it made tons of gelatin, he was able to have it over and over again.
The noodles were added to stir-fried veggies and chicken. He inhaled all of it and asked for more.
The cookies were another big hit. It was fun to see what type of car or truck would come out of the box. My husband and I enjoyed them too.
I think we will be going back to get more of everything. We may even try some of the things I couldn’t identify next time.
What do you think we should get on our next trip to the Chinese market?
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That sounds so fun! I love Asian foods and wish we had a market like that here.
Sigh. I wish my girl would eat stir fries – Husband and I used to have them at least twice a week before she came along… On your next visit, you should get Chinese cooking wine – just a tablespoon or so with some chopped ginger or garlic makes the yummiest marinade for chicken.
Great idea!
That is such a grat idea! I can’t wait to teach my little one about different types of food…hope he’s not picky 🙂
How fun! What a great idea to expose him to some other foods and cultures.
So fun! I love your trip to the Chinese grocery. My kids enjoy lychee nuts and good miso soup from oriental markets.
I’ve never been to the Chinese market before buy I know my daughter loves miso soup.
I think you should try some sort of noodle next time!
mango gelatin? can’t decide if I the kidlets would like it. What a neat experience for JDaniel
this is an awesome idea!
we dont have markets like that where i live, but we may browse the “international” aisle in the grocery store next time…and see what we can find next time we are in Greensboro!
ps…my sbj would LOVE to win that veggie tales dvd! 🙂
Those cookies are way to cute – How about candied sunflower seeds? I understand they are originally a Chinese treat although you can find them in other retailers now.
My daughter used to love it when I bought Pocky sticks – I’m not exactly sure what the “stick” was but half of it was dipped in chocolate or strawberry yogurt – I think those are Japanese though.
i love love love it!
canned lychees. or longan. or lychees. or longan. yes. i said both twice.
yay!
This is the first time I’m seeing this and I just LOVE this idea! I love exploring the ethnic food stores. I hope my daughter will be an adventurous eater!
What a great idea! My office is near an Asian market that I have only entered one. The smell was unique and I did not know what to look for. I will give it a try with the girls to see if we can find anything fun. They also have those cute chopsticks and love eating with them.
sweet- i remember when my kids were oh-so-little… anything they helped buy or make they would gobble down. the mango gelatin sounds delish!
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Those are great finds. Too bad we live in such a remote area. But I can live vicariously through you. 🙂
i love these posts, you are so creative x
Sounds like fun and a great way to introduce new foods!
My little one would love those cookies! At chinese markets I can’t resist buying fortune cookies, they are just too much fun! I also love yakisoba noodles and plum sauce for dipping spring rolls into. YUM!
Such a fun idea!
What a neat experience for him! Mango gelatin sounds good! Very neat!
I love that. What a fun field trip. The Mango gelatin sounds interesting with the milk!
Great idea. I need to give that a whirl for my kids. Love those cookies.
I’ve never been to a Chinese market. I’d like to see what all they had to offer. Wish we had one in our area.
What great fun and so important to introduce kids to different kinds of markets. I’m like a kid in a candy store in them. Speaking of candy…have you tried the ginger candies???
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma, What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
The only stores we have around here are aimed towards Hispanic Cultures. I love some Li Hing Mui seeds! They are sweet and salty dried plums, I can eat them till the roof of my mouth is raw!
I should really get our kids some noodles and make a simple stir-fry!
Question- do you put the jello in cupcake liners to set? I’ve never thought of that! I’ve never had rice cookies, but my son would like them!
I always love your muffin cup ideas. I like that JDaniel got to help you pick it out.
I love how you even included the children’s chopsticks! I think taking him to the different markets is a fabulous idea.