The Cultural Mystery and Charm of Chinese Fortune Cookies

The Chinese Fortune Cookie.
~ How did it come to US?
~ By way of legend, history, tradition?
~ Is it Chinese or American?

What If It All Works Out ?Fortune Cookie

Whether the tradition is Chinese or American, the fact is we can all write our own fortunes, AND we can make our own fortune cookies and enhance this wonderful tradition by adding our own personal touch.

The next time you have a party, consider giving out homemade fortune cookies as party favors. Your guests will love them! This Sunbeam kitchen accessory is easy to use and easy to clean. It comes with a fortune cookie recipe, makes two cookies at a time, and translates into family fun because adults and children can participate in the fortune cookie adventure!

Need a sample fortune to place inside your cookie? Use this one my daughter wrote for me. I’m sure it’s a prediction that can be applied to almost everybody!

• You are not afraid of what the future has in store for you. Go forth!

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Chinese Fortune Cookies as American as Apple Pie

The Chinese fortune cookies are not an Asian invention, but rather an American one.  A conclusion based on my extensive research of Chinese history, tradition, and culture (i.e., watching a lot of kung fu movies).  There was a story circulated about rebels in the 13th or 14th century, using them to pass secret messages to each other about their war plans to overthrow the Mongols. Pure fiction. But you must admit thatthe  plot sure has the makings of an epic saga.

Alas!  The truth is the Chinese fortune cookie is as American as apple pie, and they make great party favors.  


Would you like to make your own homemade fortune cookies?  


Well, you can!

This Sunbeam kitchen accessory is a must-have.

Content originally published at Daily Two Cents on April 30, 2014.

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