Step aside, avocado toast—there’s a new spring trend stealing the spotlight! 🍡 In Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, artisans are reinventing Qingming rice cakes, transforming a centuries-old tradition into edible art. Forget plain green dumplings: these treats now pop with vibrant hues and intricate flower-shaped designs that’d make even Instagram influencers jealous. 🌼
From Ancestral Recipe to Viral Sensation
Made with glutinous rice flour and aromatic Chinese mugwort—a plant tied to spring rituals—these cakes aren’t just tasty; they’re a cultural time capsule. This year’s twist? Handcrafted petals and leaves pressed into the dough, turning each cake into a bite-sized celebration of nature. ✨
With the Qingming Festival (April 4) approaching, locals say the colorful redesign bridges heritage and modern creativity. “It’s like Marie Kondo met your grandma’s recipe book,” laughs one workshop visitor. 🌿
