But you know what, it always make me feel so good that even providing all best choices of restaurants in town for them to pick, they still totally get tired and keep asking, can we eat at home. Even it's 830pm, or 25 miles away.
Home cooking is everyday-none-brainer & none-fancy but with lots of love and care.
You order the same dish from a restaurant, but could never taste the same.
We cook three meals in two days. Just simple, quick(but I can take my time) and free minded.
就是再忙，那也是在为一家人操劳。所以只要群众有建议和意见，咱们就要好好变通一下日程，响应号召：上家常菜， 好好在家不慌不忙地吃饭，发呆。
Memorial Day weekend. Day one. Fast cook: backyard BBQ all day long.
Ribeye for lunch anyone ^_^
小时候咱们是天凉时烤肉野餐的：总有个热气啦什么的顾虑吧。到了如今，也是入境随俗，Memorial Day to Labor Day， 越是天热，越是烤肉忙。
Fresh market made Italian Sausage is more flavor and, while, I consider a bit healthy.
香肠是应应景，小孩子总是要的。
Loads of green salad for lunch. And many dressings to choose as well. I have picky eaters, so no nuts no dry fruits no olive no mushroom no.... all on side.
中午来盘绿叶菜。其实配菜的小东小西不少，不过看看素净的一份，其实就很健康了：小朋友一见着，就大叫：妈妈，我们又要吃草了吗？！
This is a favorite summer tomato salad. My grandma made it, my mom made it, now is my turn. I skip the most important step to peel off the skin though ---- still, short of time. Pick the freshest tomato you can find, add very little salt then loads of sugar and keep in fridge over two hours.
这是我们多少都熟悉欢喜的吃法罢。我当然偷懒，没有烫皮，亦未去籽：私心里想，要开了头，以后没了功夫，可怎么收场...
Crispy and fruity wine goes well not with the meat dish, but the early summer backyard view and our endless not-much-scheduled day.
不匆忙的午后，可以评头品足。多让人悠哉悠哉。
我欢喜的时候，就是可以摆摆收来的玩具，听它们摆放时叮当的清脆声音。
I like to marinate small piece of meat when do BBQ. Not only for the flavor, but also a more polished and delicate look. For the wings this evening, add my all-time favorite Tabasco to home-made Teriyaki sauce ---- love the interesting mix of sweetness, salty, and spicy.
这是中西混搭的烤鸡翅。好吃不问出处，况且我这样的随性情做菜，基本上有个固定菜谱或是重复来一客都是不太可能的事。加东加西，往往凭的是心情：只求味道正。
没有牛排，那就不是完整的烤肉席嘛。肉的品质要好，多少，倒不甚重要啦。
Kids are suddenly in great love with my Korean Style Short Rib Tips.
孩子们倒是十分欢喜上韩式的烤牛仔骨小肉排。软，甜，又嫩而多汁，他们每每抢光 。让我看了十分窝心。
Always need veg. And I like to prepare them in different ways.
各种口味做来，人人都有爱的一两样。我还是很庆幸，家人有健康的饮食观，虽说个别挑嘴的很厉害，蔬菜总还是欢喜的。
Cannot decide which to pair, so why not take both.
我欢喜在晚风中慢慢的喝上一小口，东张西望，看人兴奋地吃和快乐地谈笑。
My plate. Ops, if too many...whatever.
Not pictured: a lot of Tabasco :)
再研究一下自己的盘子，看看瓷器，摸摸餐具，摆出各样欢喜却不太真用上的酱汁或小调料。其实，放松对我而言，就是不赶，做平日里想不来的小动作。
等孩子们收拾完了，给自己上好茶，用雨后天青的杯子。满园子采来不同种不同大小和香气的栀子。听远远的传来乐队节庆的欢乐声：生活就是在点滴中的让人舒适又惬意啊。
就是晚了，偶尔也放肆一下，让老老小小任吃绿茶口味的冰淇淋。加上William Sonoma 的麦芽糖脆脆，人人的幸福感爆棚。
First half day before all BBQ thing. Snack after kids back from tons of their heavy practice.
繁忙的周五，我们下午的小开场。
My Le Creuset is a true hero. Cooking beef brisket & tendon so perfect and worry-free.
终于可以慢火细细的炖。就爱那种丝丝入扣的香，一开门，就是家和岁月的温和气息。
Broiled Eel. Always great to keep summer energy.
烤鳗鱼。夏季养精力的传统。配饭丰盈又简约 。
Traditional yam doing salad with a twist. Sauce include teriyaki, ponzu, and French orange Marmalade.
淮山来凉拌。就爱脆脆的淡的混搭的滋味。
This is not a "normal" broccoli. Use only butter and garlic, dry and low heat to pan grill them to soft and sweet. Simple delish!
照例，就是动物油脂最衬素菜。可为什么但凡听着个猪油牛油的，几乎就等同于胆固醇呢？
When stir fry veg is done, my apron is down. Dinner is ready!
再来一个堆得高高的炒青菜，简单的一餐就好了！
Thai style Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Cream is always a WOW to all. Best part is, we finally can find very good quality and priced Asian mango nowadays!
餐后的甜点用应季的芒果。
After all cooking and eating and cheers, my tea is getting ready for me to work a long night ---- at least, it is my most beloved tea cup set： Golden 70s Poppy!
再逍遥的一餐过去，还是要泡杯茶，伴着我一晚上慢慢加班罢。
