Now, Master Archer resides in the Palace of the Sun, and can visit his wife only on the 15th day of each month. But on the eighth month, Chang E and rabbit observe all the festivities on the earth. Mooncakes, for all should eat, for within the flaky pastry, is a filling of sweets. Red bean paste, lotus seed paste, or nuts fill the inside, along with egg yolks symbolizing the moon so bright. In the 14th century, the mooncakes saved a nation, from the foreign Mongols in a revolution.
Secret messages placed inside, are now square pieces of paper placed on the outside.
Let the brightness and roundness of the moon this night, bring us harmony, togetherness and a life full of light. Stella Fong She teaches Asian style cooking classes to adults and children in Southern California.