By: Betty Richardson & Lauren Hogan
Thanksgiving is all about being with family, but its also about the sweet and savory! Here are some delightful treats you can find to get you in the festive Thanksgiving mood.
PIE:
Nothing says Thanksgiving like good ol’ fashioned pie, and even in Shanghai it’s still possible to get your hands on them. We’re fans of Dutch Pies, who in addition to having mouthwatering year-round offerings (rice pudding cream pie or cherry cheesecake, anyone?!) can also be relied upon for their seasonal pies. We love their classic pumpkin pie (nine inches, RMB188) and Grandma’s Apple Pie (nine inches, RMB178) – both big enough to feed a family and excellent with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Pies are made to order at least one day in advance and delivered at your convenience.
COOKIES:
Longtime Shanghai favorite Strictly Cookies can usually be depended on for supplying seasonal sweet delights, and this year is no different. Instead of the usual pumpkin, for Thanksgiving this year proprietor Lexie Comstock’s team is unveiling a special sweet potato and marshmallow flavor cookie. Unconventional, yes, but if their usual cookies are anything to go by, we bet they’re good. Available for the week of Thanksgiving in boxes of 12.
CUPCAKES:
Here’s something to be thankful for: this year Shanghai was blessed with another new cupcake company – Babycakes! The brainchild of former Chicagoan criminal prosecutor Jodi Peterson, this homegrown bakery sells a range of delightful cupcakes in all sorts of flavors. Like a true American, Jodi’s unveiling a special pumpkin cupcake for this year’s holidays. Perfect for sharing around the table after dinner. Or anytime, really. RMB25 each, available from beginning of November.
JELLY & CHUTNEY:
Something on the list that’s not pumpkin, Amelia’s have their Hawthorn Jelly (RMB35/jar) back for the fall season. Throw it on your turkey, pair it with brie or just grab a spoon and go to town… Whatever you need to sweeten up, a jar of this stuff will see you through. They’ve got a slew of other flavors if you’re craving variety.
> ameliasmarketplace.com
