One... my parent's-in-laws are not around anymore... Bless them..
Two... my brother and family couldn't make it back this year because of some unforeseen circumstances...
Thirdly... I have not taken CNY eve dinner with my own mum for many years now...
The kids' reunited with one common goal.... guess what?
Hands' down, please!
And how our dishes...
Simple..
Minced Prawn Fritters..
This is a Must.. taken with lettuce ... BEST!
Lotus soup with groundnuts...
ahhh... This one is cooked by Yours Truly here!!
Braised mushrooms with sea cucumber
And..
Abalone slices as toppings!
I know... it is not professional enough..
just look at the big slices of abalone..
My mum exclaimed.."Why cut into so big pieces?"
hahahaa...
Big or Small, all walloped in no time!
Here's wishing those who celebrate...
A Merry Chinese New Year with Your Love Ones!
so nice! Happy New Year Aunty! Wish you and your family a fruitful and prosperous year ahead!
ReplyDeletewow, everyone has their own BIG bowl of soup, hahahaha!! delicious dishes, and sure you had a great time with your mum (including that "acclaimed" abalone slices).. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Hope it'll be a great year ahead! :)
ReplyDeleteNce food nice family reunion.... Claire gong hey fatt dai choy.
ReplyDeleteGab: I heard u r in the middle of the ocean now? Anyway, hope you have a blessed day too!!
ReplyDeletesk: *patting tummy now* hahaha...
mich: thank you very much.. same to u too!
angelin: thanks.. hope you do too!
Wishing you and your family a very happy, fulfilling, and prosperous Chinese New Year.
ReplyDeletewoah everyone got a big soup bowl! awesome!
ReplyDeleteNice food! Yum!! Happy Chinese New Year of the Dragon! : )
ReplyDeleteHahaha...happy new year sis!
ReplyDeleteabalone aaa~~ i want ler.. T.T~~
ReplyDeleteanyways, happy chinese new year~
Regards,
http://www.lonelyreload.com (A Growing Teenager Diary) ..
It is so great to spend this day with your mom!! Is she alone? How far do you live, are your kids close to her? The food looks amazing!!! Both you and your mom cooked it?
ReplyDeleteWah.. so much food!!
ReplyDeleteYummy! Lovely dinner, is that the yew hu char to go with lettuce?. GongXiFaCai
ReplyDeleteyes...i call it sar kwok..
ReplyDeletethanks for your comments, guys! sorry.,. no time as yet to reply individually.. once I have more time, I will!! Very busy with CNY here!! hahaha..
that's quite a feast there! and such feast is extra yummeh when eaten with loved ones:D
ReplyDeletegong hei fatt choy.