How to Make Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I like to think of the holidays as a license to stuff yourself crazy. "I shouldn't be eating my sixth slice of pie but...oh heck! Thanksgiving is only once a year, might as well...
View ArticleAfternoon snacks at TMSK
I did super tourist-y stuff while I was at Taiwan, and one of them was to visit art museums. There was an art exhibit next door, so afterwards, we stopped by TMSK for some fuel to keep us going (art...
View ArticleVerde Tea Cafe for Lunch
While lucky Cathy was in Taiwan having fun, I stayed at home representing USA. As much as I love my country, I really wish I could have gone with her! We would have totally taken over with our big...
View ArticleRinger Hut for Nagasaki Champon
First, a little preview to get your mouths watering:Spicy Nagasaki ChamponGreen Tea HeavenYeah, yeah? Looking good?It was actually a friend of mine that introduced me to Ringer Hut. Anyways, as we...
View ArticleTaipei 101: Basement Food Court Adventures
If you go to Taiwan, you HAVE to go to Taipei 101. It's kind of like the Eiffel Tower of Paris, but Asian style! While I was in Taiwan, I stayed literally 10 minutes walking distance away, so I came...
View Articleespressamente illy at Taipei 101
My last Taiwan post covered the crazy food court located in the basement of Taipei 101. This time, I took the elevator to the 35th floor and found espressamente illy.Espressamente illy is a nice,...
View ArticleMOCHICREAM
I've eaten my share of mochi, from the usual red bean or mung bean filled to fruit filled mochi. But like this?Green Tea (Ujikintoki) mochi creamThe cream in MOCHICREAM's mochi are light and unique!...
View ArticleJapanese Curry at Aubergine
Pork Curry over RiceAubergine is most famous for their Japanese curry! And they have options where you can add soup, salad, and drinks, and, well...YES MAN!Aubergine actually means eggplant, but...
View ArticleDisneyland's Café Orleans
I LOVE DISNEYLAND and I don't think anyone can grow out of it. Cathy is the one that lives in Southern California and is only an hour away from the Happiest Place on Earth but I actually go more often...
View ArticleSalut for Afternoon Tea
One of the perks of being a woman is being able to enjoy pretty things — tutus, polka dots, pink bows, and... afternoon tea! I've actually never had afternoon tea before, so I was super excited to try...
View ArticleSizzling Stone: Build your own bibimbap
Welcome to Chipotle, Korean-styleBut instead of building your own burrito today, you'll be building your own Bibimbap!For those who are fresh and new to Korean food, Bibimbap is a bowl of rice topped...
View ArticleNY Bagels Café
I would love to revisit New York any day, so I took the opportunity while I was here in Taiwan to visit NY... Bagels Café. Funny how I didn't go here when Jocelyn and I were actually in New York, but...
View ArticlePurple Kow
My friend who goes to school in San Francisco kept raving about this place and demanding on taking me. We finally got there and man, it was crowded! There was a line all the way to the door and she...
View ArticleMita Pasta
Ciao! I was craving some pasta, and since me-ta craving ta pasta, we decided to venture into Mita Pasta! (Alternate story: we just happened to pass by, and the entrance was just so beautiful, it...
View ArticleHoutong Cat Village in Taiwan
Houtong village! It used to be a deserted mining town, but it's 'now most popular for being a Cat Village. And it literally is a "cat village." There are probably at least a hundred cats (not even...
View ArticleCurry House
This is actually the first time I've tried Japanese curry at a specialized curry restaurant and I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised. My whole life, I've only known curry in the form those...
View ArticleTASTy
TASTy offers a prix fixe menu with 6 courses, all for a whopping $20! And nope, I'm not missing a zero. If this were served in say New York or Paris, this meal could easily go for $200. TASTy claims...
View ArticleEngland Rose Garden Coffee & Tea Restaurant
The England Rose Garden Coffee & Tea Restaurant is actually a relatively new place. It opened about half a year ago and I've passed by it many times but never actually stepped in. After Cathy...
View ArticleRamen Sanji
If there's one thing you should know about me, it should be the fact that I LOVE RAMEN! And I'm not talking about those instant kinds (although those are pretty delicious, too), but the legit stuff is...
View ArticleDining with Princess Cruises Part I
My family and I are frequent cruise people (we have connections hoho). Cruising is all about eating! On the Princess Cruises and on most other cruise lines, there is a 24 hour buffet so you can...
View ArticleDining with Princess Cruises Part II
So more dinners and more fun! Princess Cruise dinner are set in a fancy setting, table cloths, fine service, and even candle lighting. And every night it's a five course mealHere is Part I for more...
View ArticleDining with Princess Cruises Part III
Foie GrasShrimp CocktailSeared Tilapia(Huge) ScallopsRoast BeefChocolate Dream Trio dark chocolate mousse, chocolate opera cake, and brownieThis dish is a chocolate addict's dream come true. The dark...
View ArticleClover Bakery & Cafe
I discovered the adorable and delicious Clover Bakery & Cafe while I went to do some grocery shopping in Mitsuwa Market, right next door. And from then on, I really can't stop coming back. During...
View ArticleJi Pin Restaurant
I know, I know, another Taiwan post. Seems like I've been living in Taiwan for almost a year now, but trust me, it was just one summer! I have a ton of more pics, but Taiwan is soon coming to a...
View ArticleSpicy Kimchi
BanchanBanchanAh, banchan, one of the reasons why I love Korean food! At spicy kimchi, they usually only give 4 side dishes, but they switch it up everytime. I wish they gave more, but their prices...
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