By Kai Ming
Family are the ones who trudge through thick and thin with you, none more reliable, none more caring. For this exact reason, bonding over food is a great way to unwind and share daily experiences with your family. This is why 'Eat with your family day' resonates so deeply with me.
As a person who comes from a very busy family ,the majority of instances we get to interact with each other are over the dinner table. However, the time spent eating together has become few and far between, with the army, school, and long hours at work . Hence, I personally feel this feast could be the spark to rekindle the fire and allow us to start eating more together again.
The family favourites at Segal Restaurant might just be a match made in heaven for bringing the family together. The plethora of familiar yet modern cusines brings something new to the table, while warmng the heart with familiar flavours. The spread of food offered such as the hot plate chicken with dried chili, or stir fried mixed vegetables, are all food dishes that use to be prepared by my mom on a regular basis. However, due to an increased workload in her job, such meals became scarce. By having such a meal on our tables once again, it would mean the absolute world to me to share such a homely spread of food. Having indulge in spicy food regularly, the Tom Yum would be the perfect palate for our tastes buds. The sourness of the soup with the zesty flavour of the line cutting through the strong flavours would be the perfect start to the meal.
To make the day unforgettable, I would bring my parents out to sight-see around tourist hot spots in Singapore before the meal.Places like Botanic Gardens or Gardens by the Bay are places with much serenity and tranquility that are perfect for one to relax in and to take a step away from the hustle and bustle of the comcrete jungle. This activity will help them relieve built up stress, and clear their minds as well. Then, the meal comes in to replace the burden of cooking, that is usually placed on my mom. She will not have to worry about the small intricacies and just enjoy the scrumptious meal as it is. The delivery will be the most convenient part as well, as it will be delivered right to our doorsteps.
Food is akin to alchemy, and its magic touches us every time. It does more than just rejuvenate one's body and mind,it also revitalises relationships and builds unbreakable bonds with our loved ones. If I were to win this competition, Hungry Hippo would have helped yet another family become whole once more.
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