I love when a special holiday comes around cause it means I get to spend it with a special someone. This was our day and I am always grateful when it comes around. One special fact is that we both love food! Well, most of his food is gone in mere seconds but we are always up for trying new things and I love, love that he my little kitchen helper. He also doesn't mind too much on my habit of wanting to eat out. We are avid eaters looking for new recipes and new restaurants to fill our empty stomachs.


Tonight, we went to Syun Izakaya and it was just wonderful My second time there, it was so much busier (Always a good sign it's gonna be good). But the food was as good as I remember.
Yakinuki, Dragon Roll, Braised Pork Belly, Fried Oyster, Grilled Shrimp, Sashimi Mackerel and to finish it off, Tempura Banana with Red Bean Paste.

One word: YUM.

just made a wonderful dinner and dessert. So late though but so worth it.

Braised Lamb Shank and Blueberry Crisp with Almond Whip Cream.

Lamb shank is actually really good. Considering that i don't usually eat lamb. It was tender, it was moist and it was plain good. Braised for about 3 hours and just perfect coming out. Everyone loved it and finished all of it! SO GOOD and definitely going to do again.

Also made Blueberry crisp. Thanks Martha Stewart. She never lets me down.

Even though I have been in a kitchen for 8+ hours, today in my kitchen, cooking with jeff...I felt so good cooking for people i care for. Thats one of the reasons why i love to cook.

New years Rule #34: cook for people you love.