Mother-daughter bonding over French Baker's chicken a la king, which is served in a flaky pastry with sides of veggies. Corn and carrots provide a touch of sweetness, while the dressing of the salad adds a touch of tartness.
Later that evening, bond with Le Chink over Italianni's Sicilian salad and, a favorite dessert of my father, New York cheesecake. This one is particularly good, with the flavorful cheese balanced by the right amount of sweetness from the strawberry amaretto sauce. Yum.