In ancient times, the names and contributions of many talented women were often not recorded in history. One of the outstanding women was the Chinese chef Wu from the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), whose culinary works are preserved in the book "Wu's Middle Ancient Land".

Although little is known about Wu herself, her recipes have become a source of pride for Chinese cuisine. In recent years, her mooncake recipe from ancient recipes has become increasingly popular.

Unlike traditional flour mooncakes, this unique cake is made of glutinous rice and is known as the "Snow Mooncake" or "Southern Song Snow Mooncake" due to its white appearance. It can be tasted directly or baked for a few minutes to obtain a softer and sweeter taste.

With the approaching of Mid-Autumn Festival on September 17 this year, the sales of moon cakes reached the peak. Many brands have now launched their own 'snow mooncakes', highlighting their healthier ingredients and reducing calorie and sugar content.

In addition to rice cakes inspired by ancient recipes, many museums in China also introduce mooncakes with cultural creativity.

For example, the National Museum of China has launched mooncakes themed around the traditional myths of Chang'e and the Jade Rabbit. Mooncakes are packaged in a box, inspired by the shape of a Tang Dynasty bronze mirror, which can also serve as a small lamp.

The mooncakes in the Palace Museum draw inspiration from ancient paintings, and their colors evoke the immortal masterpiece "Jiangshan Tu" by Wang Ximeng of the Song Dynasty.