Irene Khin Wong, born in Myanmar, quits her investment banker job to open New York City's first Burmese restaurant. Fast forward to now, where she's running Saffron 59, the city's premier Asian caterer and event planning service, and traveling around the world researching recipe ideas. She's at 43 countries and counting. Follow this blog to keep up with Ms. Wong's journey.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
May Says Flowers
May is the month where enormous quantities of flowers pour into the market. Peonies come in beautiful powdery light pink or Paper Whites with a hint of red in the middle. For Chinese wedding couples, it is the velvety red color that is bursting and cheerful.
A bunch of beautiful peonies as the centerpiece brightens your dinner tables.
Get up early one morning and head to the flower market or have your caterer/florist to do some nice simple elegant floral arrangements. There are plenty of spring blossoms. It can be quince or cherry blossoms. You can make a nice statement in the entranceway to greet your guests with tall
magnolia branches.