Food is definitely our love language over here. I love cooking, sometimes trying new foods, and visiting our favorite restaurants with family and friends.
Moreover, cooking and baking is another way to be creative, have fun, and also relieve stress.
Here are pictures of some meals I’ve cooked and some foods from our fave restaurants or new restaurants we have visited. I have even tried my hand at meal prepping. Now, my presentation isn’t my best when it comes to meal preparation and display, but the food is good.
I always like the waffle makers at hotels, and so I bought myself a waffle maker. Here is a breakfast I made before.I made a Jerk chicken meal. Lol, I always remember to take pictures after I bite into my roll.I made Shrimp and Grits. Simple meal to cook and delicious. I love smooth and creamy grits so heavy cream is a good addition to this. Salmon, green beans, and smashed potatoes. We love salmon. And lol, I forgot to take the pic before I bit into the roll. When I learned how to make a cheesecake, it was game over!!!! So, delicious!!!!Same with Baked Macaroni and Cheese. This has become one of my signature dishes to make to add to the sides for the holidays.My aunt taught me how to make this Peach Dump Cake. It is so delicious, and I rather have this than Peach Cobbler, although somewhat similar. I am known for my alfredo! It is also one of my favorite foods. Once someone taught me how to make the alfredo sauce, I never went back to using the jar.I made Birria tacos recently for the first time, and my family loved them. I loved them too!!!! Fruits and desserts! I love fruit. I love smoothies and banana pudding. I love making banana pudding for our family functions.
This next section is foods and baked goods from others or restaurants we visited, one of which was recently for my mom’s birthday.
Happy Lamb Hot Pot offers a great experience and great food!Pierre’s Bakery have awesome cakes. I usually buy the store featured cakes and then have them customized.Went to my job’s holiday event, and I definitely won’t forget these Pineapple Habanero wings. They were delicious!This awesome and delicious Men In Black Cake was right on theme for the youngin’s birthday party years ago. Made by my fabulous friend, Keyron’s Custom Cakes!
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Autumn a.k.a Fall is now my new favorite season!!!!! I love the rich colors, the Fall Season staples like pumpkin spice, Apple Cider, Apple and Sweet Potatoe Pies, and warm sweaters. I also like the sunny, brisk weather. I also like the transformation of nature that reminds us that change can be beautiful and letting go is crucial at times.
Here are some photos of my Autumn season so far. Some of my fall looks, fall foods, drinks and places I have experienced so far.
I am looking forward to Thanksgiving now!!!!
While you check out the photos, I also have videos up on YouTube.
And I also want to know what is your favorite things about Fall?
Note: All photos taken by me except one. Tannika Nikeya
Check out my latest video!!! My brother bought a foreign snacks box and had some of the family trying them out along with some uniquely-flavored pretzels.
This week, I scheduled a visit to the Chicago History Museum with some of my family. This was the youngun’s second visit, but my mom and sis’s first time.
Last night, I had a family game night. It was spur of the moment. I accompanied it with pizza. I wanted to order out Friday and just relax. We ordered Beggars Deep Dish pizza, fried mushrooms, and fried chicken wings. As always, it was good, and oh, I ordered the Cinnamon Bites for dessert. The bites were ok. I think they need to add a version of these on the menu with cream cheese filling or something. Just my opinion.
This summer, I look forward to having more game nights with the family. It is such a good time to bond, laugh, talk, and even build critical thinking skills with some of the games. I bought a lot of games late last year due to an event we were having at church and to have on hand for game time at family functions, holidays, and game nights. I also used them for a parent game night at work I hosted.
But last night, I rolled out the Bingo and played that with family while watching an old film called the Invasion of the Body Snatchers 😆.
What games do you normally play for family or friends game night?
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Want to add Bingo to your game night? Here is the link (see below) to purchase your very own Bingo and have fun with the family, church, or friends. Or colleagues. I recently played Bingo with colleagues also and we had a fabulous time.
Hello and Happy Good Friday!!!! Check out my latest video of my putting together a family Easter Basket. I decided to do a family one instead of an individual, and there is something in it for everyone, including our furbaby.
Check out my latest YT video of my trip to Austin, Texas. I went to Austin for my cousin’s wedding. It was good to support her and her new husband. We had an awesome time celebrating the newlyweds!!!!
These are just some things that happened in 2022. We also lost one of our dear mothers of our church as well as my precious baby cousin this year. It has been a rollercoaster of a year; some ups and downs but thank God for the lessons and love we also received.
God bless you all and have a wonderful New Year Day!!! See you in the New Year.
Tannika Nikeya 