Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Chinese Moon Festival


September 19th was T's first moon festival in America.  In China families eat special things on this day called "moon cakes."  Do not let the name confuse you.  I did not say "moon pie" the tasty packaged dessert.  Moon cakes are made with a red bean paste and breaded.  Brandon tried it and said it was OK, but it is a main dish and not a dessert. 
How did we get moon cake this year?  Well, you might remember that we have been very blessed to live just a few houses away from a Chinese woman and her family.  Not only is XianWei our neighbor, she is also a great friend.  She and her family bought moon cakes to celebrate and they had an extra and shared it with T.  We are so thankful for this very special link to China for T.  

T: Dad, why do you want me to hold this tin in a photo?  (The moon cake came in a fancy box)



T: Oh, there is food inside?  In that case, we should get this baby open!

T: Hmmm, smells like food.

T: Yum!  Moon cake is so tasty!  Happy Autumn!

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