The year of the Ox is almost upon us, which can only mean one thing. It’s time to get ready to exchange pleasantries with all those aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins that you’ve not seen in a while, as you prepare for a grand yearly reunion.

This Chinese New Year (CNY) tradition may be a chore for some, but there’s no denying that the food is always a hit and the rowdy Yu Sheng tossing session (a subdued Chinese version of a food fight) never fails to bring families together.