Gone Trick Treating

Kids went Trick or Treating for Halloween dressed up as Toy Story's Jesse. Their costumes were handmade by....me! (took me 3am to finish lol).

It was a fun experience for them, going about the stores being given candies and treats. No one complained about the walking...

See, they smile ear to ear....afterwards we went to our favorite Baskin Robbins for some real treat.

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@Denny's

Eating sweets with my sweeties at Denny's. 

Strawberry Cheesecake, Vanilla and Strawberry Ice cream and Vanilla Chocolate are our choices.

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Fresh Peaches

 

From Ojisan's farm. The perks of having farms - you get fruits, vegetables fresh. 

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Barbecue at Jiichan's

What better way to spend summer than have barbecue at the yard. We had beef, corn, chicken, shrimps, pork, mushroom and paprika (perhaps some more I overlooked). 

Papa was the willing "griller" - he boiled some of the meat before putting them on fire. Our little ones were patiently waiting for what they can munch. I sat with them as I have no idea when should the meat be turned. I do cook at home but that's a lot different.

And finally, Ittadakimasu! Looks like we would be well on our way to earning a culinary arts degree  from the prestigious Culinary Schools in Ohio, with a great meal creation as this. What do you say?

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Colorful Donuts for Breakfast

How many times have I mentioned my want to learn baking? I can't remember anymore! I love to eat and so do my kids. We love everything, be it Japanese, American, Filipino or Italian. At home, mom-in-law does the cooking most of the time. I get my chance too but only the basics, nothing grand.

If there's one kind of food I'd like to learn how to make - donuts! I totally miss our local donuts at home but Japanese donuts have a lot more to choose from and are more say, creative and diverse in flavors! Green tea, orange, strawberry and chocolate of course, I won't say no...and yes, that's just breakfast. :)

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