It was not yet my birthday (still isn't), but because I will be away, Dad organized a surprise party for me last Sunday.
He grilled his famous steaks!
Handsome man grilling handsome piece of meat ;)
I don't know how many times he and Mom went back to Santi's, but it seemed like they bought the whole beef section!
Ribeye covered in Dad's secret rub
Beautifully marbled beef for Japanese-style yakiniku
The biggest challenge was our griller. It was tiny and could fit only 2 steaks at a time. Lol!
It was a bit chaotic but everyone had fun cooking and eating
Hello there, Loverboy!
Yakiniku style
Yakiniku dipping sauces
Dad also prepared Baked Lamb with Herbs for the non-beef eaters
His homemade garlic bread gave us killer breath
Hainanese Chicken
Roasted Hainanese Chicken
Japanese Sweet Corn
Achi Donna brought Five Cheese Vegetable Lasagna by her best friend Cindy.
Cindy makes delicious meats, pastas, sauces and cakes and is our family's go-to caterer and
food tray provider. Click here to see her creations at Achi Donna's party last year.
Frances made Bacon Crusted Creamed Spinach
And this Sweet Corn, Black Bean, Cherry Tomato Salad
Reds
Sweet wine
Of course I had to instagram everything first before blowing out my cakes!
Thank you, Auntie Sabeth, for always bringing the prettiest candles! :)
Look at everyone's grossed out faces because I sprayed too much saliva on their desserts. Haha!
Look at Mom and Dad holding hands. ♥
I love these sweet and thoughtful people who brought me cakes:
Nikko baked me an Ube Tiramisu - my two favorites merged into one.
She knew it was the perfect cake for me! :)
Achi Donna brought this sweet and tangy Lemon Cheesecake by Cindy
Jr and Kim brought Everyday Mom's Cafe Mocha Cake
(Their Cafe Mocha Cupcakes are my absolute favorite! See post here.)
Look! Everyday Mom sent me a loaf of Banana Bread, too! Thank you, Pamela Lim! :)
Jamie brought an assortment of cakes from Delicakes by Joly:
Earl Grey Choco Mousse, Milk Tea Cheesecake, and White Chocolate Matcha Cake
Frances still owes me one!
The best part about birthdays are the ampaws! JOKE!!!!!!! :P
The best part is spending it with my family who loves me unconditionally ♥
And family also means the whole Fatterside! I love you all!!! ♥
