I always make Monkey-B her favorite foods on her birthday, and this year she wanted bruschetta with fusilli all’arrabbiata, so I prepared it while she was at school.
👨🍳 Simple Can Be Special
My family is a pretty simple gang, and we've never been in the habit of spending big money on birthdays, most likely because we don't have the big money. My youngest daughter has always appreciated my time more than anything else, so I told her for her birthday this year that I would free up a day just to cook whatever she wants and otherwise be available. Luckily Monkey-B values time so much more than money, just as I do, and we also have similar taste buds.
Mostly I cook Indian food, and the two of us generally prefer to eat like this, but arrabbiata sauce is something that Monkey-B will eat anytime, anywhere. Any kind of pasta with this sauce is one of her favorites, and that's what she asked for this year on her birthday, surprising me with a surprising simple task compared to the more complex and labor intensive Indian food I usually prepare. I don't care much for Italian food, but this arrabbiata sauce is basically just a spicy marinara sauces, I think the word means "angry" in Italian.
So Tasty You'll Close Your Eyes 🥰
Because Italian food is uber simple I decided to make some bruschetta as well, something Monkey-B and I both love. Instead of making it the Italian way, I make good ole' American style garlic bread first, then put the bruschetta on. It is really hard to not eat garlic bread and let it become bruschetta by the way, it just stares at you and begs to be eaten. Big sister @srey-yuu, aka Sreybledore for Harry Potter reasons, hates tomatoes, but gladly devours them in bruschetta form.
🚫 Don't Eat All The Garlic Bread 🚫
In addition to the Italian-ish meal I prepared for my little one on her special day, my wife also made a vegan cheesecake like the ones we used to sell in our restaurant back in Kampot so many years ago. It was a memorable birthday I hope, November 1st, the day she was actually born, but due to the hospital not having any birth certificates at the time, her government birthday is the 11th of November. So as I write this post, she is 10 years according to the laws of nature and the laws of man.
🍅 Even Tomato Haters Can't Resist 🤫
I guess this could've been a recipe post, but honestly Italian food is so simple, you can google either of the dishes I made and easily prepare them at home. The main point of this post is that my little girl is 10, growing up way too fast before my eyes. I give thanks that she still likes to give me lots of hugs and cuddles every day, so for now she remains my little girl.
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Happy birthday, I hope your child is always healthy and hopefully we can get what we want for your daughter, and I can only wish you a happy birthday here, my friend.
It's true, even though it's simple, for parents to see their children's birthday cakes and birthday cakes that you make are very special for children and they will definitely be happy as a sign that reminds them of their birthday.
Indeed, if Mama's food makes it delicious when eaten until he closes his eyes when he feels the food or he eats the food, he and his child are very happy. Mama and his father are very happy to remind him of his birthday like my son here. He is also very happy if he does Happy Birthday. years, like your child's best friend.
Maybe you forbid your child from eating garlic cake, but sometimes he finds it very tasty and delicious to eat garlic cake, but it would be good for the child to listen and trust you not to eat garlic cake, even though the government has not issued a certificate, the important thing is that your child is healthy and I hope he's smart.
It's also true that you say that tomato haters usually don't like eating things like tomatoes and sauces that use tomatoes, but in my opinion, if you don't consume tomatoes too much, it could result in diseases such as stomach ache, my friend.
from your post, I applaud you for reminding your child of his birthday. Indeed, a father and mother must remind and look after a better child, in the future the child will definitely also remind his father and mother.
Thanks for stopping by with birthday wishes for Monkey-B. I hope the day was a memorable and tasty one, and I am proud of myself for not eating all the garlic bread before we put the brushcetta on them.
You're welcome, my friends, as a father, just like you, I also support you on your birthday, and give garlic cake, which makes a child very happy.
My first greeting is to wish your youngest daughter, monkey-B, a happy birthday, wishing you a long and healthy life.It's very natural for your daughter's eyes to close for a moment,Because he was enjoying such a delicious birthday cake.Oh yes, my friend @justinparke, I want to ask a little question in your post this time...?? I originally saw it in the post srey-yuu if you are creating an account from a friend,My question is....I've tried creating a Hive account for a friend of mine,Yes, I want to join together,But after I tried several times it could no longer be registered like before...Then I tried to register it again the next day.The result is also the same as it cannot be registered.So I've given up on the part about creating a Hive account...And I can also understand that because my knowledge in that area is still very limited,Because the rules were different in the past...If there is a little solution from you, please explain it to me... I'm waiting for the answer
Thank you for the b-day wishes. Yes, I created a Hive account for a neighbor girl of ours, but she hasn't finished her introduction post yet. I have several VIP tickets that make registering a new Hive account much easier, no need for email. Feel free to use the link below if it makes it easier to create an account for your friend.
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Happiest birthday my dear 🎉🥳🎂🙏🎊🎁🎈💝 you are so lucky to have great parents and loving family. The abundant blessings you share with our community @asean.hive. you are a blessing to all of us. Many more wonderful birthdays, good health and enjoy life to the fullest. Sir @justinparke the food really looks delicious I want to try some of those.
I hope it was a memorable day for my little girl. What we lack in money I try to make up for with time and love. I am blessed to be able to provide for my family by sharing our life with you fellow Hivers. Anytime you visit Cambodia you are welcome to as many dinners with us as you like.
Happy (Monkey)B-Day!
This post makes my mouth water
Awesome to hear how food made by and shared with her family can make the 'young' one so happy.
It's also clearly visible on her face :<)
I miss a picture of the cheesecake though.
It was a simple birthday this year, glad the kids are okay with these things. The fake cheesecake was in the freezer, coconut milk and cashew based, so there is a magic time to eat it when it's thawed but not reliquified, and I think we all had our slices in separate places. The cheesecake still lives in the freezer thought, so there is still a chance you might encounter it.
Happy Birthday Monkey-B.
Greetings coming from one of your aseanhive friend. ☺️ Enjoy your special day together with your Family. 🎁🎉🎂
Thanks for the b-day wishes, I will let her know and I hope she decides to make a return to Hive soon.
You're welcome my friend. 😊
Happy birthday Monkey B, enjoy your day. I can tell from the way she's eating that food that it is so yummy 😋
Funny how she prefers Indian food, but just this one Italian dish ranks above everything else she likes to eat. Luckily for me it's super easy to prepare.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Monkey-B!
I am relaying all the birthday wishes and reminding her she still has a Hive account in case she wants to resume her blogging.
I hope she will resume some day. I'd love to read about life from her point of view! 🙂
Aww, making me blush, haha. Well, I can only take partial responsibility, I am lucky to have three beautiful and intelligent ladies in my life, hard to believe the girls are now 10 and 14, I feel old.