Isaac meticulously cleaned the shrimp, peeled off the shells, deveined them, and then quickly blanched them in boiling water.
He then sliced the hard-boiled eggs, added some greens, cherry tomatoes, the shrimp, and a light dressing, giving it a gentle toss. The result was an appetizing garden salad bursting with colors, flavors, and aromas.
Daniel watched with eager eyes, utterly fascinated.
While the father and son duo were busy preparing dinner, Brittany had woken up from her nap.
Descending the stairs, she found them together, still discussing how to enhance their culinary creations.
Brittany felt a touch of surrealism wash over her.
She could hardly believe that their family of three could lead such a harmonious and healthy life together.
“Mom!”
Daniel was the first to spot her: “I learned to make a dish with Daddy, you've gotta try it later!”
Brittany accepted a glass of juice with a smile: “Sure.”
At dinner time, Yuri was looking forward to tasting Daniel's contribution to the meal.
The table was laden with Isaac's dishes, and among them was a plate of slightly burnt, yet aromatic crispy chicken wings. They might not have won a beauty contest, and the seasoning was a tad coarse, but the aroma was inviting.
It was clear Daniel had a hand in making them.
Brittany, showing great support, took a bite and complimented, “These are delicious, so tender and well-seasoned.”
“Really?”
Daniel's face lit up with surprise.
Brittany had become quite the gourmet under Isaac's tutelage, and by those standards, these chicken wings might not have been considered delectable, even bordering on the unpalatable.
The meat was slightly overdone.
There was a faint taste of char.
The exterior was a bit salty, while the interior harbored a mild gaminess.
Yet, she found them delightful.
Yuri also tried one and was pleasantly surprised.
Flattered by the praise, Daniel took a bite of his own creation, his little face scrunching up in thought, acknowledging his dad's culinary skills were superior.
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