Reasons why I love my mom

Roasted Pork Shoulder
Crispy skin and juicy meat. What more do you want in life?


Paella
My mom has had this recipe perfected for years. I <3 her.

Off the Strip

YardHouse, Las Vegas

Slider Burgers
I love getting slider burgers whenever I can. The bun was a tasty, soft dinner roll. A solid plate of slider burgers.


Kegroom
This is my heaven

The Christmas Feast

Almond-Garlic Soup
Topped with truffle oil. A Potato-Scallop-Chorizo Croquette on the side.


Caesar Salad
My specialty. Hand-mixed and hearty. A good bite of garlic, anchovy, and lemon (with other ingredients added into the family recipe).



Sugar Snap Peas and Corn


Caramelized Pearl Onions


Brown Rice Stuffin


Sixteen pound Turkey for Five People


Gravy


Cranberry Sauce


Cornbread Muffins


Rum-soaked Fruit Cupcakes


Homemade Leche Flan
My mom's specialty. Light, creamy, and caramel-y! The perfect flan.

Meals at Home

(These meals did not happen all in one day.)

Breakfast
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and basil. Sprinkled with balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil.


Jamon Serrano
I'll always choose Spanish Jamon over Italian Prosciutto.


Homemade Belgian Waffles
A house specialty that has been perfected - so light and crispy!


Lunch
Adobo Sandwich
Leftover adobo on a mini bagel, with mayo mixed with sriracha and fish sauce, topped with parsley


Dinner
Tonkatsu Sauce with roasted sesame seeds


Chicken Katsu
My dad's specialty. Juicy white meat chicken with a light and crispy coating of panko.

Ramen

Kumako Ramen, Japantown San Jose
A decent ramen house, but it does not beat Ryowa Ramen in Mountain View.

Miso Ramen
Decent broth and bite to the noodles.


Side of Curry Rice
Comes with the ramen as a lunch special. Decent Japanese curry, but it does not compare to Curry House in Cupertino