The storied cuisine of Beijing sources from cultural elements as diverse and historic as the city itself, and of its myriad and integral culinary elements, Beijing Xiaochi (traditional snacks) remain a common but treasured part of day-to-day life within the remarkably multiethnic metropolis. Also known as "meeting pastries" or "teatime pastries", the snacks are typically enjoyed by those who desire a light and lighthearted bite between meals. The colorful and