#longevity peaches

[djinnj]

I made longevity peach buns again (this is a necessary thing in a household with 2 people over 80 and both of them yr parents) and, as always, I spent the whole time thinking "wow, there is no way for these not to look like butts".

This was the first time I made the red bean filling from scratch, though. At least, I used 2 cans of adzuki beans, 1c of sugar, cooked it down and then stirred in 1tbsp of unrefined coconut oil. It's not the smooth sort, but who has the time for making that? Certainly not me.

[cudoziemkawszangraju]

Longevity peaches (representing  Peaches of Immortality) in two forms: traditional lotus seed buns on the left and a birthday cream cake (decorated additionally with two characters standing for longevity and happiness). Both could be used to express wishes of a long life to the elderly.

[djinnj]

This is what I spent my afternoon making. Not bad for a first time attempt! This taught me a lot of things and I got to confirm a lot of suppositions as well as develop some theories which I’ll test out when I do this again. 

But one thing is for sure; I will be READY for my mother’s 80th birthday party (small family dinner, really, but we’re going OUT).  And yes, they look like butts. They always look like butts, even gorgeous ones from the bakery look like butts. The trick is to make them look like butts AND peaches at the same time. 

[violetoxide]

Qi Baishi (Chinese, 1864-1957). Longevity Peaches. Ink and colour on paper. 118.5 x 60.4 cm.