Yesterday my daughter turned 13, now officially a teenager. Isn’t it that when they reach thirteen, they become a teen?

I don’t know if this transition stage on her age has something to do with coming up with her own decision of not having a party. We usually celebrate her birthdays with family and friends from school. It was different this year. She just asked for a Japanese dinner at home and a cake with red fondant flower.

Time flies that I now have two teenagers in the house. Just like any other parent, we can only hope and pray that they will grow up as responsible adults.


Red Velvet Cake


Sushi


Chicken Teriyaki


Vegetable and Shrimp Tempura

Udon Soup (In case you’re wondering, you’re not seeing a pink eraser on top of the soup. That’s Naruto fish sausage.)

I will be providing the recipes for each one in the coming days.