When I was a child, my mother made plum dumplings every year around this time. It was always an occasion. My sister and brother-in-law came over to the house, along with other friends — most of them ...

To prepare the plum dumplings, start by taking the plums and pitting them with a knife (1). If you are using rather dry dried plums, soak them in warm water to rehydrate, then gently squeeze them and ...