It had been a busy and tiring week. People don’t seem to mind the economic crisis as they all head to major malls that are on sale and to bazaars that have sprouted in every corner. Add to that the construction on some roads, and it’s traffic, traffic, traffic. So the plan last Sunday was to go home and rest after going to church and having a quick bite at McDonald’s. But like all good plans, this one took a turn for the worse, and I was tasked to drive us all to far, far away Fairview for Tita Nene’s birthday.
Little did I know that my wife was fully aware of the plans. Before I could sulk in the corner, or maybe bang my head on the wall (I figured an overnight stay at the hospital wouldn’t be so bad, and it sure beats driving), my wife told me that she brought a change of clothes so I can be comfy and the book that I’m currently reading. Like I could be bought with that! Hah! It’s not like a new notebook that everybody’s wanting to have. (I hear it’s a steal considering the price and the specs.) Anyway, all that big talk went nowhere and I caved. So off we go.
My wife’s grandfather (lolo) from General Santos was also there. So lolo got to play with Yuan, who was surprisingly in such a good mood. Of course the food was unbelievable. An excellent spread! The prawns were huge and really good, along with this steamed fish (top leftmost photo) that’s called maya-mayang aswang (I think). Tiring, yes, but I got my prawn fix, so it’s all good.
Happy Birthday again Tita Nene!
Say What??? Maya mayang Aswang??? I just hope it was good despite of its odd name Ahihi…I’m sure the Prawns was a hit! It sure looks Delicious!
Posted by jetty at November 2, 2008, 10:51 amI love the picture of lolo and baby 
Kodak moment!
Mai and Jetty: I can’t really tell if they were pulling my leg that time, but they sure looked serious. It tasted great though. I think it was steamed and then slathered with dressing.
Eper: Thanks! Yuan was even doing some baby talk that time. Really adorable.
Posted by thehusbandspeaks at November 3, 2008, 8:51 amsorry to pry, do you remember what kind of dressing? haha! i like strange-sounding dishes
Haha! I knew you’d be interested. I think it was just some mayo with (dijon?) mustard (and salt and pepper), and then topped with minced carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, etc. The maya-maya was huge, probably around two feet. Will e-mail you a pic soon. The DSL at my in-laws is currently busted. So soon, hehe!
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maya-mayang aswang? what an interesting dish! how is it cooked?
Posted by maidapaypay at October 31, 2008, 4:06 pm