Home Dining

SO...besides trying new restaurants I also love trying new things at home. My whole family is composed of foodies like myself so we all like to try new things. Recently my mom has been going to the Pasadena Farmers' Market at Victory Park, and it is AWESOME!! I haven't been myself yet, but I am definitely going to do that soon.  Last week we had a salmon which was buttery, fresh and flavorful. I think the best discovery this month though, is the  famers' market strawberries. Literally the best strawberries I have ever tasted. They are organic so they're a little smaller and pricier but they are definitely worth it. Not only are they sweet, the have such a strong strawberry flavor unlike the watered down fruits that are shot up with steroids. It's super natural and it almost feels like you're eating strawberry candy. So delish!


To kick off the summer, my family had a mini BBQ. We had some burgers and we threw in some brie cheese in the patty which made it tasty and juicy. And we added some applewood smoked bacon which was a perfect combination. Also, my dad made some delicious truffle aioli with mayo, truffle oil and applewood bacon bits.

Last week my mom also made an INCREDIBLE home cooked meal. I have a picture of the appetizer but I lost the rest of the meal! :( Anyway, (left to right) we had a tuna avocado with sesame sauce, a celery gazpacho (really nice and refreshing for the summertime) and a uni brie cheese baguette. The last one was unique but the flavors were such a great combination and the slightly toasted baguette was perfect. Definitely my favorite one! We also had a seafood pasta in white wine sauce topped off with some paprika which was perfect for a seafood lover like myself. We finished the meal off with my mom's famous bread pudding à la mode. 

YUM.