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I'm not ready yet...😬

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Not ready for Monday...

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Happy #nationalsandwichday!! Got my fix with a classic club 😋 #mcalistersclub #chickentortillasoup #innerfattie #foodporn #foodlover #yummyinmytummy (at McAlister's Deli)

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Bella showing her #breastcancerawareness support by rocking her pink looks #breastcancersupport #breastcancerawarenessmonth #breastcancer #breastcancersupporter #yorkie #Yorkielife #doglife #proudmamma

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Now this is what I call a Man-wich. #latepost #sundaybrunch #homemade #smokedchicken #friedegg #ciabatta #sandwich #happytummyhappytummy (at Ngo Residence)

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5 posts! #keepitmoving #dontbeafraidtoshare #openup #beyourself

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Dinner time!! Pho with a side of crab anyone?? #mommysfood #homemade #fattyatheart

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Second snack before dinner lol #quail #falafel #steamporkbun #chocolatebrownie #charlottesgotalot #fattyatheart #cltfoodie (at Good Food on Montford)

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A little snack before dinner :D #fuelpizza #charlottesgotalot #fattyatheart #pizzalover #ricottaspinachpizza (at Fuel Pizza)

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Dear Fruit Tart, Thank you for being a birthday cake for my auntie. She is visiting from Vietnam for the first time and it happens to be her birthday. So I got her you instead of a traditional cake because traditional cakes usually are too sweet for the Vietnamese palate. She was so excited when she saw you coming out with candles on top. To us, having cake on birthdays is the norm. So when my mother announced that this was only her second cake in her 48 years of life, you became much more meaningful. My auntie had tears in her eyes and I felt more humbled and blessed that I get to have cake every year for my birthday and on other's birthdays as well. You reminded me that people all around the world may not celebrate their birthdays the way we do. That celebrating birthdays with parties, cakes, and gifts is a blessing and a privilege, and not a right or a given. My auntie enjoyed you very much. Well, we all did. Your fruits were fresh and crisp. Your cream was light with just the right amount of sweetness. Your thin layer of chocolate and flaky graham crust gave the overall bite a nice crunch. But most importantly, you brought happiness to my heart with the smile you brought to my auntie's face. Sincerely Cindy Ha

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Dear Food,

Thank you for cooperating with me last night to bring my husband and I a very delicious dinner. I hope I did you proud by seasoning your chicken thighs well and grilling you to perfection. To make sure you would be thoroughly cooked, I even popped you in the oven for a few minutes. You came together very well with rice, a fried egg and fish sauce. Last night, was one of the best nights I have had with you. I know that I don’t have a very good track record with you, but I do promise to improve.

I will improve by not under seasoning you. I will not be afraid and use more salt to bring out your flavor. I will work on my patience to allow you to cook on heat settings other than high heat. When you come with a recipe, I will try my best to follow instructions. I will devote my time to you and prepare you appropriately instead of multitasking doing other things at the same time.

I want to apologize for not coming through for you those times I cooked for my in-laws and my parents. Please understand they are well seasoned chefs and that is why they do not eat you when I cook. With more practice and dedication, I will be like them too. Until the next dish! Sincerely, Cindy Ha

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Haven't made this dish in awhile. It is so easy! One of my better dishes lol #grilledchickenriceplate #comganuong (at Ngo Residence)