Clarence Ting

We had the distinct pleasure/ honor of hosting SnoopyPie, The official stuffed pet emperor penguin of K’s 1st grade class. Homework was to take photos of all the activities we did with SnoopyPie. It was a good reminder that kids (and their penguin friends) often make even mundane things fun. #dealingwiththekids #weekendwithsnoopy #mancala #waffles #chineseschool @chabotspace @shefnana https://www.instagram.com/p/BumVHxGBtxn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16stgol6rhce2

New favorite game in our house: the quiet game (aka who can be the quietest?) First game started at 2 minutes. Tonight, we’re up to 15! Amazing how much peace and quiet a stopwatch will buy. #genius #parentingskills #competition #dealingwiththekids @shefnana @ang5000 https://www.instagram.com/p/BufXtWThhGF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4k3wicn490kt

Today’s activity: @chabotspace thankfully was open so we spied this hummingbird outside doing what hummingbirds do (shot in slo-mo, but you can hardly tell) then K and her bud, got down to the serious business of making wind turbines. #science #indooractivities https://www.instagram.com/p/BqRY6kMhZX2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rb7q84px44af

Because life is a competition. In this case, who’s #englishmuffin makes the most delicious #crunchy sound when biting into it. #nooksandcrannies https://www.instagram.com/p/BqRXNlEBkiU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10o5dv1tlz2b4

“Why hello there!” I had to google the difference between butterflies and moths. This is a #butterfly as evidenced by the long smooth antennae with a bulb at the end. You’re welcome! #seenoutsidemywindow https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLEeCoB37Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=154lgc8xddey3

Today in snacking: sometimes it’s good to make your kids work for that cheese. #goudacheese #dealingwiththekids #dadskills @shefnana https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp80fych6Ui/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tuyu6toujxqt

Bugging out at the @oaklibrary. Special K was into the insects. #dimond #oakland #bugslife @shefnana https://www.instagram.com/p/BoPFsXslBdY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vgz9s833v7sg

Who likes protein? Well here’s a little addendum to the noodle vid (watch in my feed) so you can add a bit of animal protein to an otherwise vegan(!) dish. Yes, please! Check the link in my profile for the full ingredient list. #chicken #stirfry #homecooking #fastandeasy https://www.instagram.com/p/BoCpDjxFiEt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gjzhc2m2kf2m

Chow mein a la Ting. This was the finished dish. Watch the vid in my feed to see how we made it. #noodles #homecooking #delicious #chowmein https://www.instagram.com/p/BoAYI0Lls09/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hc3s20nz8w3f

You asked, I give. Oh wait. You didn’t ask. Well I’m serving it up anyway. Another in the C&K cooking series. You’re welcome! This episode: noodles! Be sure to check out the longer version for max deliciousness and more detailed instructions - go to my profile for the link. #chowmein #cookingwithkids #homecooking #familyfood #delicious #dinner @shefnana @myberkeleykitchen https://www.instagram.com/p/BoAUra_lNj8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yrd904fujorg

SpecialK be all like “I got this.” #1stgrade #firstdayofschool #theygrowupsofast @shefnana https://www.instagram.com/p/BnFa_NVFhEU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6wf8y8cfmzxl

9 years ago today @shefnana somehow agreed to marry me. 6 years and 2 kids later we’ve made our first trip back to #NYC as family since moving away 5 years ago. So of course we made a pilgrimage to the original @vanessasdumplinghouse where 12 years ago I took Shef on our first day date (yup 100 % class even back then). That day, after eating our first order of $1 dumplings I asked if she wanted another order AND a beef pancake (because you know, spare no expense on first dates). She replied with an enthusiastic “yes!” And somehow I knew even back then that she was the one. Happy anniversary, Shef! I love you! And not just on social media. #numbers #marriage #family #nyc #dumplings #food #life https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl_eZVYAUdl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gga450m5vq0a

Came downstairs this morning to this. Not #creepy at all. #exorcistdoll #saturdaymorning @shefnana

A few more from a great #camping trip to #angelisland. Thanks to @salejandrino and @louie.jenny for showing us the way. #bayarea #california #bikecamping #camplife

Okay this was a pretty nice post dinner stroll. We had the whole place to ourselves, well not the #goldengatebridge, but the view and the beach. #angelisland #camplife #kids @louie.jenny @salejandrino