I was given a Chinese New Year's cake!

Philippines
January 19, 2012 9:30am CST
Earlier today, one of my Chinese students gave me Chinese New Year's cake. It is known here as Tikoy. They call it Nian Gao. This is a food prepared from glutinous rice. It is available in Asian supermarkets and from health food stores. Although it can be eaten all year round, traditionally, it is most popular during Chinese New Year. I am so happy that even if I am not Chinese, he remembered to greet me early and give me something that is a necessity during Chinese New Year.
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Jane
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
19 Jan 12
Yes,it's Chinese New Year next week. I would like to buy Tikoy- it's cheaper this time and sometimes they're giving it for free...I mean some establishments were giving it for free.
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dolce_vita78
@dolce_vita78 (8062)
• Philippines
20 Jan 12
Yup! Some Chinese-owned businesses give Tikoy for free!
ardoy0731
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
19 Jan 12
What a generous student. I do like to eat tikoy.I hope one of my client do give me one hehe and enjoy eating it this coming Chinese New Year.
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dolce_vita78
@dolce_vita78 (8062)
• Philippines
20 Jan 12
very generous indeed
Amber
@AmbiePam (93739)
• United States
20 Jan 12
That is really cool. What is it made of besides rice?
secretbear
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
22 Jan 12
I received a box of tikoy, too! My boss gave one to me last Friday. He also gave me a dragon charm which I can put it in my office table. I was so happy. And to think he even bought it from Binondo. ^^ He also gave some dragon charms to his other subordinates. When it comes to Chinese belief, my boss is an avid believer. Happy Chinese New Year! ^^
faith210
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
20 Jan 12
hi dolce_vita! lucky you for having a nice student in your class. i like those chinese cakes or "tikoy" too. i love eating it for breakfast. just got one small box of chinese cake here at robinsons and i will be serving it tomorrow for breakfast, won't wait for chinese new year to eat it. hehe.. take care and blessings to you! lovelots..faith210