Chinese Glutinous Rice Cake

It is wildly known as Nian-Gao, Fah-Gao, or Tikoy.  One must have a bite of this on New Year's day, as it is the symbolism of raising oneself higher in each coming year. This was believed to be an offering to the Kitchen God, with the aim that his mouth will be stuck with the sticky cake, so that he can't badmouth the human's family to the god of all gods.

Salo-Salo

Part 1: Family First

My daughter is turning 5 on the 5th.  We are not exactly throwing a big party but we are celebrating it thrice.  Saturday would be strictly for family members only.  We love doing this so we could bond and unwind together.  Family gathering for us on special occasions is a pleasant celebration.  It's our wonderful way of catching up on each other with the company of good foods.  My kids are not overwhelmed and distracted to eat.  Thus, we all part with happy tummies.

We love authentic foods when we're celebrating.  We visited Salo-Salo of West Covina this time.  It's one of the most authentic and most delicious Filipino cuisine we could ever find in town.  If you're celebrating occasions, this is one of the best places to go.  They have a wide variety of dishes on their menu from appetizers to desserts, up to their beverages.  The ambiance is good, and the service is exceptionally fast.