Feliz Cumpleanos, Uncle Tom!

Yesterday morning we went to the Celebrity Food Show at the Anaheim Hilton. This was our first time, so I was not sure what to expect. We weren't too impressed. The non-VIP tickets were $10 each, so I didn't feel too bad. It was basically a bunch of food companies giving out samples. There were way too many hot sauces/salsas and cookies; nothing very substantial. We still had to eat lunch afterward. We tried this one African sauce in medium, and that set my mouth on fire. Good thing that Lipton tea was giving out full size bottles. We also received some boxes of kosher salt. Um, ok. I personally liked my little taste of sour cream ice cream, while D liked his mango flavor. There were also some really good fleur de sel caramel covered chocolates that you were supposed to eat "salt side down." Also, it wasn't too easy manuevering k's stroller among the crowds. I don't want to think about how many people's feet I accidentally ran into. Oops.

I guess the VIP tickets may have been worth it if you were really interested in the featured celebrity chef. This year it was the guy from "Ace of Cakes", which I've never actually seen. There was also a cake decorating contest, but since it lasted all weekend, and we were there Saturday morning, none of the teams had progressed too far.

That evening we went to my second cousins' father's 80th Mexican-themed birthday party. They always throw nicely put together parties, but they really went all out this time. Their backyard is perfect for entertaining.

Lovely table settings.


k's third cousin.


They had "Enrique the taco guy" cooking chicken, carne asada, and pork tacos outside.


Muy delicioso! k over-indulged in the guacamole.


There was even live music!

k was really getting into it. This is her dancing. One of the band members joked she must be from East L.A.--haha!

We had to leave early since it was way past k's bedtime. They sent us home with prettily wrapped pan dulce and a humongous piece of tres leches cake and flan. What a nice celebration!