December 26, 2012
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Full Tummy
I ate too much this past week. I think I need a wheelbarrow to support my tummy when I walk.
J cooked Xmas dinner for his family. I got in just as J was dispatching the last of the lobsters and crabs. He had a bandage on one of the fingers courtesy of a death grip from a crab. I love these moments. I put on my innocent face and asked “Did it hurt?”
Here’s some of the pictures of the food.
The crab and lobsters dusted with corn starch before being dropped into the wok.
I was demoted to kitchen help and was asked to keep an eye on the tofu as they were being fried.
BBQ Pork
There were 2 heaping plates of lobsters and crabs stir fried in ginger and green onions. It was very good.
After the tofu was fried, I drizzled some of the sauce that J made for it. It’s a sweet / salty / tart sauce with shallots that
complimented the fried tofu very well. I took the extra sauce home.
There was also a dish with mushrooms, greens and sea cucumber. I also took the extra sauce home too.
One of the relatives brought over sushi / sashimi.
It was a long day for J and I gave him a backrub and leg massage afterwards.
For my family Xmas dinner, we went to a member of our extended family. It was a potluck supper with everyone bringing in food.
My sister made butternut squash soup.
Some of the candies that were scattered all over the house
The hostess made roast beef. There were a lot of other dishes too but I was too busy eating.
Someone made cherry cheesecake for dessert. I had a small slice and it was good but very filling.
What did I make? Nothing, I was demoted to bringing wine. Just as well, I didn’t have anytime this year to shop or cook. Although we agreed not to exchange gifts, both my brother and sister got me presents. What did I get them? Nothing. I guess I’ll have to find a way to make it up. But I’m thankful to see dad smile at his gifts and for another opportunity to enjoy wonderful meals that were lovingly prepared.
Comments (20)
better have been good wine.
I know how you feel, my brother got me an expensive piece of technology-thing and I got him a can of beer.
HEAAAAVEEEEN!!!! Omg Im starving now and it’s almost 3am… Ugh! I refuse to eat at this time, Im fighting against my will… its all your fault! LOL I WANT all of that *cries* Btw my brother also gave me a present and I got him nothing ;( I feel terribly bad, need to make it up 2 .
Food Porn!!!! My sister had a big spread for Lunch on Christmas and presents appeared which we had agree not to buy
@JoeytheGenie - lol… it’s always awkward when that happens.
@Kliente2 - hahaha…. I’m sure you have a very strong will power.
@Fatcat723 - I think we need a Xmas referee to make sure the rules are enforced.
Dear Matt,
Saw your recent footprints on my blog, so thought I’d take the time to make a visit and thank you for visiting my ancient creaking but still vibrant blog. Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. My prayers are with your father, and sorry for all the stress at work. (Oh, the stories I could tell about stress at work myself, but I don’t blog about work. My blog is for my creative side, not my 25 year old second career! (which is sort of the “definition” of stress.)
My oh my. I’m hungry. But I’m (still, forever) on a diet. Weighed in at 156 this a.m.
But I think I just gained 10 pounds looking at your blog entry.
Happy New Year.Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool
All good stuff. That char siu looks to be sliced stingily thin, though.
Hey, you never listen right? NEVER EVER post things like this late at night!!!!
Ahhh everything looks delicious! What are you going to do with the sauces you brought home?
WOW! Matt, what a spread. Love the lobster/ crab dish and the fried tofu, and I love butternut squash soup. Every thing looks so delicious and appetizing. I am happy that dad liked his gifts.
Happy New Year Mattie.
I made coffee cheesecake for my Christmas party. :-
Is J also Cantonese?
Wow, so much yummy home cooking! I was so full after finishing reading this entry. I bet J must be really happy after you “rewarded” him with your labor of love! Happy Holidays!
Everything looks so good!
Happy holidays, Matt! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope all is well with you and that 2013 is even better!
Very crisp photos! Made everything looked extra delish.
I love shellfish and I live in a country surrounded by the ocean but I haven’t eaten lobsters everrrt. Lol poor me.
Wow the food looks so yummy!
@baldmike2004 - hahaha – your blog is not old and creaky. You did a nice job with the Christmas lights at your home. I don’t have a single Xmas decoration.
@n_e_i_l - hee hee… you’re very observant.
@kachino - someone else started posting food pics around midnight. Besides, this is the only free time I have.
@hilabpartnerxD - I brought some leftover tofu and heated it up with the sauce for it. With the other sauce, I used it as a base w/ for another dish I made.
@ZSA_MD - Thank you Zakiah, J really went all out with the meal. Happy New Year to you too!
@Wangium - no he isn’t, but he can speak Cantonese.
@CurryPuffy - hahaha… J also goes to massage therapy every so often. I have competition!
@ABSOLUTmichael - It’s always good to visit your blog Michael.
@oxyGENE_08 - the lobsters in Asia are different I think. I’ve never tried those before.
@BlissfulRedemption - welcome back to Xanga! The food was very yummy.
@ElusiveWords – I know nothing about lobsters
oh my. talk about food overload. they look so good. i never knew J is such a good cook.
Now that’s a Christmas dinner I can get behind! Will suggest some of these food items next year to my family to make.
everything looks so good! for the record, i didn’t get my brothers anything either. i get them things all the time, so that kinda counts. happy belated christmas anew new year, by the way!
@rudyhou - yeah, he does lobsters and crabs from scratch. I can’t do that at all.
@Roadlesstaken - I’m sure they will request that you make them or assist in the kitchen. hahaha….