People usually would not think the words “Thanksgiving” and “Chinatown” go together. I beg to differ…
All CICF Wishlist items are on our list not only because we love them, but because they are made by small businesses and individuals who have supported and touched our community.
Hello Kitty Stuff - Elizabeth Center
Though I am 27 years old, I still love Hello Kitty! My sister tells me all the time that I’m too old to be carrying My Melody lunchbox, but I say that you’re never too old for Sanrio!
Sterling Silver Jewlery
Canal Street- To most, buying stuff from the small shops that line Canal Street seems to be a lot less legit than buying stuff from Macy’s. As long as the jewlery says 925 or sterling silver on it, it’s just as sterling as the mall stuff. You can get some pretty cool necklaces and earrings for cheap prices for Christmas gifts. You also save enough that you might as well grab something for yourself since it is Christmas! (well…that’s my logic at least)
I think that our ice cream cakes are just as “American” as apple pie. Although lychee, red bean, mango ice cream cakes may not be what comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving, but to many New Yorkers, it is tradition.
Anyway, my good friend Alice’s mom actually makes her moon cakes from scratch. Here’s her recipe:
Sesame Moon Cakes
Filling:
One can of red bean paste-Divided into 24 pieces; hand rolled to round balls.
Skin:
(1) Flour-2 cups
Warm water- 1/2 cup
Oil- 2/3 cup
