A Simple Family Lunch 😊❤

Hello everyone!

Hope all are safe and well! 😊❤🙏

Today I just want to share something simple, it's our simple lunch, simple dishes, but full of meaning and gratitude in my heart. 😊❤

This morning, my parents went to the sea to catch fish. Every time they go, I silently pray for their safety and that they will be able to bring something home. Fishing is never easy. Sometimes they return with plenty, sometimes just a little. But whatever they bring home, we are always thankful. ❤🙏

Thankfully today, they were able to catch some fish. Not a lot, but enough to feed our family. And honestly, that is more than enough for me. 😊❤ Freshly caught fish always tastes different that is sweeter, cleaner, and you can really feel that it just came from the sea. ❤

Since the fish was very fresh, we decided to make ceviche. I really love ceviche. It’s so simple yet so satisfying. Just fresh fish, vinegar, onions and tomato. No complicated ingredients, but the taste is so refreshing. 😊❤

Looking at this dish makes me smile. The fish still looks firm and fresh. Every bite is soft, slightly tangy, and full of flavor. It reminds me that the best food doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes, the simplest dishes are the most delicious especially when shared with family. 😊❤

Aside from ceviche, we also cooked fish soup with moringga. There’s something so comforting about hot soup, especially when it’s made from fresh ingredients. 😊😋

The soup was light but flavorful. The moringa leaves added that earthy taste and extra nutrition. I love sipping the warm broth. It feels soothing in the stomach and comforting in the heart. While eating, I realized how blessed we are to still have access to fresh food from the sea and vegetables that are good for our health. 😊🙏❤

And of course, we also had vegetable lumpia. I made it last night and just fried it today for lunch.😊

I like preparing lumpia ahead of time because it makes cooking easier the next day for meals and for selling. When fried, it becomes crispy outside and soft inside. Even if it’s just vegetables, it’s still filling and delicious. Paired with the fish dishes, it completed our meal perfectly. ❤

That was our simple lunch at home. No fancy table setting. No expensive ingredients. Just fresh fish, vegetables, and a family sitting together to eat.❤

Sometimes I think about how life doesn’t have to be grand to be beautiful. We may not have luxurious meals every day, but we have something more important that we have each other. We have parents who still work hard for the family. We have food on the table. We have laughter while eating together. 😊❤

Moments like this remind me to slow down and appreciate the little things. The sound of my parents sharing stories about the sea. The smell of soup boiling in the kitchen. The simple joy of eating freshly caught fish. 😊🙏❤

Truly, gratitude changes everything. When we focus on what we have instead of what we lack, our hearts feel lighter and happier. ❤🙏

Have a Blessed Monday everyone! 😀😀😀💖💖💖

Thank You Lord for the blessings and love!

Be grateful in every little/simple things and you’ll find happiness you ever wanted! 😀😀😀

Everyday is worth to be grateful of!

Praying for the safety and wellness of all.

Heal Our Land Oh God!

Lovelots,
@shikika