5 years!

This past weekend was our five year anniversary.  We went on a road trip the weekend before - that's how we like to celebrate our wedding anniversary.  And this past weekend, we were happy to spend quality time with Joe's sister and brother.  We went to the flight museum and had a great time. 

Din Tai Fung

Another visit to Din Tai Fung.  It was one of my first outings with Jayden in April.  When I thought of which restaurant to go to, it wasn't about the food.  It was about which location was the most baby friendly.  Baby friendly qualifications include cleanliness, accessibility with a stroller.  I have found restaurants at the mall to be the most baby friendly - you also get a meal and an outing in one trip. 

Tofu

Stuffed puffy fried tofu

Soft tofu with meat and enoki mushrooms

I'm always amazed at all the different tofu products that are out there.  There is at least three different types of "plain" tofu - soft, medium, firm.  There are many different types of fried tofu - dense, puffy, and of course, stinky.  There is also soft tofu pudding, which is one of my favorite desserts.  I love the endless combinations you can do with tofu - there are ton of traditional ways to cook it - add it in soup, make mapo tofu, or be creative and come up with your own dish!

Guacamole

Joe and I both love guacamole.  I found a wonderful and simple recipe from Ina Garten.  I'm hooked!  It's so good that no other recipe will do.

Tomato and Basil

Tomato and Basil at Central Market

It is such a great combination and while you can have it all year long, it is most refreshing to have in the summer.  I love that the tomato and basil combination can be get along with cheese, shrimp, bread, etc.

Caprese salad

Tomato Basil Shrimp

Bruschetta

Lychee Martini

The Lychee Martini from Wild Ginger - Bellevue.  It was just as strong as I remembered it to be, from the last one I had a couple years ago.  I was so happy to be in the right place, at the right time, to be able to fulfill a long awaited craving.  The Wild Ginger at the Bravern is a really good place to eat (albeit pricey) - the food is always consistent every time I go and the service is amazing.

Happily, a martini glass and a baby bottle is not mutually exclusive.  We were there for lunch and of course, I could only have one, but I was still a very happy camper.

Roast Duck

I love roast duck, I think even more than roast pork.  A friend had suggested red wine to go with it and although I have yet to put that together, I know that it will be a fantastic pairing.  I was recently in Chinatown and in a hurry for dinner.  I was lucky enough to be able to scarf down 1/4 of a roast duck and it was such a treat.