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Mom and I normally spend time together in the kitchen. We pretend to be Iron Chefs. It is a good time for us to talk about issues and decisions that made her who she is today and what I will become in the future. Talk things over cup of coffee (oh yeah we are coffee addicts) while we also prepare a sumptuous dinner. I have always been interested in cooking and from whom should I get the best tips - yeah from my mom and she makes wonders!

It was many years in the past that both of us didn't agree a lot. I was younger back then and my ideas were far-fetched from reality. I think misunderstanding within family relationship is normal.

I am glad that things are okay now between us. I have learned to appreciate the things that she do. And she is becoming to be more comfortable with the decisions I made. I have proved myself to be trust worthy.

I will surely miss these bonding moments. Happy Mother's Day! I know I'm a week late.. hahah

For tonight my recipe is:

Gambas (courtesy of PinoyRecipe.NET)

Gambas Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 kg (2lb) medium prawns, peeled (heads, tails and shells discarded)
• Juices of 3-4 calamansi
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Cloves of 1 hole head of garlic, peeled and crushed
• Dash Tabasco (or other hot pepper sauce)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parsley, to garnish (optional)
• Sliced green chili, to garnish (optional)

Gambas Recipe Cooking Instructions:

• Marinate peeled prawns in calamansi juice for about 30 mins.

• Heat oil in a frying pan or wok and sauté garlic until almost brown.
  

• Add prawns and stir fry until fully cooked, about 2 to 3 mins. Do not overcook.

• Season with hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer prawns to a serving dish together with the garlic. If desired, garnish with parsley and chili.