Thit luoc and tom luoc cuon: boiled pork and shrimp spring roll

Happy bday mama!

Stephen Nguyen is in town and staying with us!!!

First time making hash browns in over a year!

Crowded, but line move quick.

Best banh mi in Oakland. Location is not for the faint of heart...

It’s been too long.

Shrimp/shallot egg rolls and maduros

Little guy suckin” the juice out of the shrimp head!

Salmon gravlax, popsicles, mango lassi

Neighbor made grapefruit, stone fruit basil sorbet

Same ol’

In laws in town! Different/smaller type of durian this time, slightly bitter and less creamy. Mangosteen was a bit mushy, much better in Asia.

BLT and grilled cheese sandos

Love always having gravlax on hand! Easiest thing to make ever!!

Thit kho mam rouc and wintermelon soup

Doesn’t look the prettiest, but super tasty and easy. Couldn’t stop eating it! Black cod with hoisin glaze and ginger soy sauce recipe: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/alaskan-black-cod-with-hoisin-and-ginger-sauces-357230 I’ve been doing this roast cauliflower with evoo and salt to get more veggies in my diet. Easy and Yummi too!

Panzanella - bread salad with some garden vegetables

Good sushi at decent prices

Ca hap gung han- steamed halibut with ginger scallion sauce