Bulalo

My First Bulalo.

I saw this nice Beef Shank at Whole Foods and I thought why not?!. My brother Mark has been hangin out at my place so I know he would love this. I haven't cooked this big of a chunk of meat in a while so I challenged myself to make it very very tender.

After 2 hours of low simmer, the meat is very tender and the broth is amazing. The fatty part or is that the tendon? is like melting. I remember now why people just love this dish. Its very simple yet it rocks!!!!!

My Dramatic drink

Once upon a time My Family consists of a Father, a Mother and 6 kids. Tsokolate Batirol, this drink reminds me of that time in my life, long long time ago. I remember my mother making it using a blender during Christmas season. I guess they are in season around Christmas. Every gulp, every taste still brings me back to my mother's kitchen 19 years ago. Funny how food gives me more memories than a picture. I guess pictures can be manipulated. You pose, you smile when you see a camera, how many snap shot do we really have in our photo album. But the breakfast you grandma made..... once it touches your tongue, makes a permanent imprint in your soul.

I guess I watched too many movies today.....

Anyway, this chocolate drink I sometimes add Nutella. Makes it yummier.