In a race to meet my brother Warren — who had driven eight hours from Cleveland to New Jersey to pick us up — Paul and I took PATH (Public Authority of New York/New Jersey) from the World Trade Center to the Penn Station in Newark. The PATH station was located almost right under the... Continue Reading →
Bright Lights, Big City
Lessons learned from our most recent trip. 1) Two days in New York City is not nearly enough time to do all the things on my list. 2) New York City isn't as scary as intimidating as originally thought. We initially feared a bedbug-infested hotel room and being mugged, but NYC was just like our... Continue Reading →
No Sucker Punch here — Pad Thai Throwdown
Ever since I was able to drive, I always knew India Street was a cool place to hang out. It was a little funky and bohemian. Nothing much as changed about it and people still crowd the parking for a chance to eat at one of the restaurants. Now living up the hill from this... Continue Reading →
No man needs a vacation so much as the person who has just had one
We just returned from a week-long trip from the East Coast where Dreyers' ice cream goes by the brand Edy's. Also, Carl's Jr. is known as Hardee's. And we woke up whenever we wanted and ate donuts every day. Look for posts on our trip soon!
Much Adobo About Nothing
It's true what they say when they say that the stomach has a direct connection to the heart because when I start to feel homesick, I cook something familiar. I don't usually post Filipino dishes because most of them are so easy. In addition, families have their own recipes that veer slightly off. A pinch... Continue Reading →
“Saying ‘birthday cake’ is your favorite cake is like saying ‘breakfast cereal’ is your favorite cereal.”
Happy birthday to my sweet and funny Paul. Much like the The Little Rascals video --- taken from my favoooorrriiitee Little Rascals episode ever! --- you make me laugh every day. I promise I won't bake you surprise cake that comes with its own special effects. Or is baked with an old shoe as a... Continue Reading →
You’ve got bad eating habits if you use a grocery cart in 7-Eleven
Things we do on the weekend include chores (we try to do this as soon as possible to get it out of the way), take a nap (usually just me), estate sales (still looking for Action Comics no. 1 in mint) and go to farmers markets. Farmers markets are great for people watching, buying fantastic produce and... Continue Reading →
Food on Wheels
With the food truck trend increasing in popularity all over the nation (especially prevalent in the Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race), I find myself wondering if the trend has reached the summit. Admittedly, I still get a rush when I check my Twitter feed to discover that a food truck is near me... Continue Reading →
“Master, I shall die if I do not taste a little of this chocolate pie.”
Several months ago Paul complained to me that I make too many desserts. Additionally that he has never eaten as much dessert before as he has since he's been with me. Honestly, I had no reply to this statement, only that I liked cooking and that being in the kitchen is a form of stress-relief... Continue Reading →
Shave Ice: It’s What’s for Dinner
With summer weather finally hitting Southern California this past weekend, the last thing I want to do was spend it in a kitchen over a hot stove. Consuming hot, steaming food seems less appealing, so the next option? Shave ice. It instantly cools the body and — if you're not careful — can give a... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 