Birthdays won't be complete without cakes and ice creams, right? And because it was a lucky coincidence that I got an invite to try out Morelli's Gelato in time for my birthday, we intentionally didn't order desserts during my birthday lunch to make room for Morelli's! :D

Vegetable Manchow Soup - www.curryandvanilla.com

Today's Food Friday feature is Vegetable Manchow Soup (Indo-Chinense Manchow Soup) by Vanitha of Curry and Vanilla. I love Chinese food and I have come to love Indian dishes, so this recipe piqued my curiosity.

Mark did a sweet gesture on my birthday. He woke me up at exactly 12 midnight and we both welcomed my birthday with these two cakes. :D

Easy and Light Chicken Salad  - www.mysuburbankitchen.com

Today's Food Friday feature is Easy and Light Chicken Salad by Shannah of My Suburban Kitchen. Chicken salads are versatile. It's a complete meal on its own, with protein and veggies in one dish. It can be eaten as is but it also makes for a perfect sandwich filling. Oh, reminds me of my dad. He loves chicken (salad) sandwiches! :D

How many of you have already witnessed the Burj Khalifa fireworks up close? Oh, I see a lot of hands. I just did for the first time just last New Year's Eve! So how was it, you may ask. It. Was. Amazing!