NR - Last part of the show

Hmm, it's a really cold show.

Sam's Soul Food reminds me of a Jamaican joint in Maine. Then again, maybe The Feeding Tree will satisfy my jerk needs.

Diner. Go get some. I have always read about Marlow and Sons and I would not mind learning how to butcher a cow. Hey, then I can head over to Diner and eat what I just worked through.

NR - Almost there

I have always dreamed of a dim sum breakfast. I gotta say, this looks likes a great place to go to. I have the usual shrimp dumplings and the pork ones. It has been a while since I have had duck feet. Mmmm tripe! I remember the restaurants I went to when I was a kid and there were people who go around with these steaming racks. Me want my har gow!

I never had the opportunity to see the arepa lady but this taco place is my kind of fast food. Mmm no gringo tacos for me (though I confess to my Chipotle addiction).

NR - Thirty Minutes in

New Asha is a Sri Lanka restaurant. I am interested in the black curry because of another NR episode about Sri Lanka itself. Imagine toasted spices (the black in black curry) in your curry. Yum!

Tiki restaurant? Not really sure about that.

NR - Next 10 minutes

Mmm you would think that a temple would not have an open to the public canteen. I am really digging the dosas.

Sik Gaek is my kind of seafood restaurant. Live octopus! Come on. I am looking forward to the large hot pot with the bucket for your left over shells and bits.

NR - First 10 minutes

Mmm, the Golden Shopping Mall reminds me of the different food stalls in Singapore or the mini-shops at Greenhills Shopping Center.

No Reservations - NYC Outer Boroughs

We are an occasional viewer of No Reservations. What got us excited today is tonight's episode about New York City's Outer Boroughs. I always thought Manhattan is New York City but apparently it is composed of five boroughs. I really have not had the chance to see all there is to see in NYC but I have been to Coney Island and some parts of Queens. Hopefully, all the restaurants in tonight's episode will be enticing enough for me to go out and get some grub!

Happy Addition

For some people, seven pounds is a PITA. To me seven pounds is just right, and happy, and bouncy and beautiful. I can not wait to see what seven pounds will do in the future.

You would think...

... it would be easy finding a tagalog story book. I am in need of a story book that is written in tagalog. I am particularly interested in legends, fables or any folklore. All the books that I have found are in english. Any help is appreciated.

Finally it taste's just right!

Back in April (2007), I tried out a clam recipe but it did not turn out the way I wanted. The main problem was that the broth was a bit bitter. Most likely the problem was that the white wine did not cook off properly. Today I tried the same recipe again but this time, I changed a couple of steps.

- I used a better type of butter (more fat!)
- I did not let the butter turn brown by cooking it on the lowest heat setting on the stove
- I skipped the bacon/ham
- I let the broth cook for a while, smelling the broth until most of the alcohol is gone
- Added a cup of water to the mussels

That did it. No bitter taste nor aftertaste. It tasted just right but I may try to use half a cup of water next time.

Why oh Why!

Really AT&T? HTC Hero/Lancaster has a QVGA display only? The first android phone you have and you limit the display. Shame on you!

At least they got the hardware right. I don't know about the name though...

Switcharoo?

So my coworkers and I decided to grab some korean fried chicken for lunch. We have been trying to get this lunch thing together for a while now but we've been busy with work. So the one day we head over to Bon Bon Chicken and it's turned into Bon Chon! What happened!?! I go looking at their website but it still says they are at that address!?!

I still licked my fingers clean after eating but I miss the pickled daikon.