Dad’s Special Day!

Chef Ed Dychauco
Thursday, June 13, 2013

A FEW more days and we will all be celebrating Father’s Day.

And for sure, just like in the past several years, we have all given our special attention to our dad, just like we did for our mom.But this year, it will be different.

Why? Because I am quite sure we never celebrated this special day like we did last year, or the year before.Maybe in some ways, it might be similar, but generally there would be some unusual excitement, surprises and thrills.

Breakfast in bed, letting your dad sleep more than the usual, surprising him with a great lunch or dinner.Or maybe just a simple gift of balloons, cake, cookies or anything sweet with the dedication, “We Love You, Dad!” or “You’re the Greatest Dad in the Whole World!” and the like.

This could also be a special get-together for the family, a quality time spent with your dad. It can be spent at home, watching movies, listening to music, or just plainly being together where one gets to talk, share and communicate with each other.

Spending this special day can also be done by going to the beach, nature tripping, visiting grandpa (they are fathers, too!) or going to a mall (which I am sure a lot would do) since it would be either very hot outside or raining (it’s officially rainy season, according to Pagasa).

Just like on mother’s day, father’s day should also be given due importance. Being “Padre de Familia,” he is one person we look up to, someone we could depend and lean on to. Being generally the bread winner, he really works hard for the money, as the saying goes!

I was window shopping a week ago and I started to see gifts for dad being displayed in stores.
Unlike Mother’s Day, I can say men have fewer items to choose from than women. Notably, I have observed some more common and affordable items like shirts, pants, socks, belts, caps, handkerchiefs, undergarments, mugs, sandals, wallets and the like.

More expensive items would include wristwatches, rings, bracelets, colognes, jackets, shoes, tools, motorcycles and cars (just kidding!). But I am pretty sure it will all boil down to something edible that is more pleasing and gratifying, not only to the pockets, but also to the palates!

A layer of cake or roll, a dozen of cookies, cupcakes, bars or cake pops would do the trick.
What about ice cream? Chocolates? Balloons?

Guess everyone involved in the food industry are busy now preparing their goodies for this special day, made especially for dads. Unquestionably, restaurants and cafés will also be filled with reservations. It is also inevitable for the “balloon” makers to be extra busy, too.

For that distinctive flair, why not serve something exceptional for breakfast? Say, waffles or pancakes with some fresh fruits. Coffee, smoothie or juice with extra serving of bacon, ham, hotdog or tocino?
And for the rice lover, make it extra ordinary by making some “star-studded” fried rice filled with meats, eggs, veggies and all!

Hot cocoa will definitely add a superior touch!

What about adding a flower in the tray for that “love” spell? And don’t forget, include also a personalized note. Your dad will absolutely be on cloud nine!

Don’t forget, you only have one dad.

Show your love, be nice to them, for one day, you would also become a father (and a mother, too) and then you will understand the meaning of being a dad (and a mom).

God bless all the great fathers in the world! Happy Dad’s Day!
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