No peaking

[RichardZ]

No peaking, that is, looking it up before others post what they think or know;

The fortune cookie.....actual Chinese tradition?

[bushido_man96]

I don't believe it is. I think it came into vogue in America, but may have been invented by the Chinese immigrants. I think I saw that on Food Channel once.

[RichardZ]

OK. Thanks for the post, go ahead and do a little research. Youd be surprised what you'll find.

(This subject came up when actually eating Chinese food for lunch)

[KarateGeorge]

The fortune cookie was invented by a Chinese-American, in New York City I believe. It was originally created as a pre-dinner treat to provide the guests with entertainment while they waited for their meal. Over time it eventually migrated to an after dinner treat....or so I was told by my TV once, so it must be true.

[sensei8]

Chinese Cookies?!?!?!?!!??!!??!??!?! I've no idea who invented them.

[RichardZ]

The fortune cookie was invented by a Chinese-American, in New York City I believe. It was originally created as a pre-dinner treat to provide the guests with entertainment while they waited for their meal. Over time it eventually migrated to an after dinner treat....or so I was told by my TV once, so it must be true.

There is some course of history, that gives vredit to Jaoanese culture prior to American-Chinese