He tried the maple-glazed bacon Brussels sprouts, their slight bitterness perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the maple and the smoky saltiness of the bacon, delivering a crisp and layered texture.
Ethan and Olivia were seated in their designated baby high chairs. In front of them was their own "mini Christmas dinner" on a small plate.
Emily had specially prepared it for them: a few pieces of mashed potatoes, softened to extreme tenderness without salt, a small handful of finely shredded chicken thigh, and carrots steamed to a soft and glutinous texture, cut into small cubes.
Ethan curiously grabbed a small piece of mashed potato with his chubby little hand, clumsily stuffing it into his mouth, smearing it all over his face.
Meanwhile, his sister Olivia was more poised, simply poking at the little cubes of carrot on the plate with her fingers.
