Mini Cupcake from Dahlia Bakery
Apple cupcake with cream cheese frosting and apple compote filling–and cute to boot!
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The Griddle
Last weekend when I was in California with family, my cousin Jenny took us to the famous Griddle Cafe in LA. We didn’t see any famous people on this visit; but in truth, the pancakes are the real stars at this joint.
Upon arrival, just reading the menu had me practically hopping in my seat with excitement. The one I picked out was a coconut pancake with rolled oats, butterscotch chips, and pecans…
It was huge! I’ve never seen a pancake stack like this before, let alone filled with gourmet goodness. It was on.
“We can do this.”
…
Must keep eating…pancake…
Here’s John and I after being devastated by our unfinished, insanely delicious pancake stacks:
FAIL.
I don’t think I’ve ever been so dominated by a food before. Not only was I unable to finish half my stack, but I was upset I couldn’t fit any more pankeke goodness in me, my head was spinning, and it hurt to walk afterward.
In any case, a wonderful experience. I definitely plan to go again next time I’m in town (with Nikki!). Though next time I’ll probably agree to split a pancake with Jenny this time, as she had originally suggested.
Snowshoeing
So I’ve finally discovered by snow sport of choice: snowshoeing.
That said, today Ryan and I went with Kevin and some family and friends snowshoeing. And right now, I must admit I’m pretty tuckered out. It was a pretty leisurely trek though and the weather was actually rather nice, not that cold and even sunshine.
The day was full of fooding (as it should be) and I personally had Chinese barbecue pork with mustard, PB&J sandwich, pears, and hot chocolate on our “trail”. For dinner we stopped at a bar and grill where I had a fried oyster sandwich with salad, which was actually really tasty. Good stuff!
I don’t have pictures from today yet, but I’ve been meaning to share this one from our last trip to Mt. Rainier. So with that, I leave you with my snow puppy:
Yesssss.
Christmas 2006
Hope everyone had a blessed, festive, fun-filled, and merry Christmas!
We had one of our crazy family parties today and I am feeling beat. I’m also feeling the effects of non-stop fooding coupled with my exercise-less holiday season. However, just got back from watching “Rocky Balboa” with my brother and my cousins and if that’s not enough to get one inspired to get back into shape, I don’t know what is.
Some highlights from this weekend so far: snow upon arrival; shopping with my Dad and cousins; my Mom’s cooking; seeing “V for Vendetta”; Christmas eve mass; pancit for breakfast; family present giving; Christmas songs on tape cassette; pancit for breakfast, having all the relatives over, incl. my Lola Y.; and eating, eating, eating. Not to mention Irene and Val coming over late Christmas Eve with raspberry beer and desserts to watch “The Sound of Music” on VHS. (They ended up singing all the songs with my Mom, naturally.)
I’m sure I’ll have a pic or two uploaded when I return to Seattle. Here’s to one more day of holiday. And just to get it out of my system until next year: Merry Christmas, merry Christmas, merry Christmas.
Currently Watching:
Rocky Balboa
Monday at the UK Office
On Monday morning I to find my company’s UK office. The streets were filled with quick walking suits. I made my way to the station to find it packed sardine-style, remembering that it was now a weekday during prime commuting hours. I found my way back to Oxford Circus and first looked for a bit to eat. I soon found a cafe where I had tea, yogurt and the quite possibly the best croissant ever. It was filled with thinly sliced ham, cheese, and a tomato paste with cooked onions, zucchini, and of course chunks of tomato. Anyway, exciting stuff for a Monday morning. Read the rest of this entry »
My Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving this year was pretty great. Some relatives even flew up from CA for the weekend and it was nice seeing my aunt, uncle, and cousin Sue Ellen. On Thursday we had the annual massive Thanksgiving lunch (or day, rather) at my aunt and uncle’s, and as usual, it was amazing. We all assembled around a long table and did our traditional go ’round and say what you’re thankful for this year. It’s a nice tradition and is often entertaining. Then after blessing the food, it was grub time with all the traditional Thanksgiving fare. My brother and I agreed it probably was the best turkey we had ever had. I also especially dug the candied yams. There was even turkey wonton soup which was pretty tasty. Then, after the first main round of eating the my brother and the other boys stumbled towards the couches to lie and watch football.
After some time, we played a Thanksgiving trivia game; two of my aunts tied for first place. Then it was a riddle-game, which I believe my cousin Sam won (and rec’d a Starbucks giftcard). Both were a neat addition to our usual festivities.
Then with our riddle paper we drew for charades. I was assigned “London Fog”–try acting that out without words. Somehow my cousin Ernelyn got it. Afterward, the girls took turns playing their piano recital pieces for everyone. Feeling warm, full, and drowsy, I went on a walk with some of my cousins to my parents’ house, which is about a 20 minute walk away. It was a lot colder than usual and raining, but the chill air combined with moving around was very refreshing.
When we returned, it was more munching on food and then a few games of Bingo: 25 cents a sheet. (I lost, like usual.) Needless to say, it was a pretty fun-filled day of family time. Afterward we headed back to my parents’ house with some of my cousins and we set up the Christmas tree and had pasta my Mom made.
