SmithCale Braves the World with SmithE

Starting a few weeks ago, SmithCale now doesn't work Fridays. So I suggested he and Eleanor get out of the house. Because she doesn't want to sit around and play video games all day.

SmithCale is convinced his car will spontaneously explode if he ever attempts to drive our daughter around in it. I didn't know why. There are no indicator lights on or obvious problems. So Friday I decided to leave them my beloved car, Ru, and drive his car to work.

 I think I see the problem, it's almost 9 years old and isn't as nice as mine. Car envy, SmithCale?

They were supposed to go get Ru inspected. First inspection *sniff sniff*. But the line was too long, so they went to the Asian market instead. To say that SmithCale was excited to share this gem with her: understatement. I'm sure he can't wait to take her there when she's older and let her pick out anything she wants. Because Asian twinkies aren't as bad for you, they're filled with culture. 

And, bless them, they brought back some of my favorites! Steam buns filled with red bean paste (that I reheat in a bamboo steamer, naturally), and red bean ice cream. Red beans are better for you because they're beans with lots and lots of sugar.

Less crying + Lots of smiling= SmithE turning 4 months (AKA new favorite age) 

Oh, that? That's SmithCale's favorite thing: Sriracha. Which she probably won't like until she's 18. 

Food for Culture,
BSmith, forging one day at a time

Next up: Handmade Tamales