It’s a Matcha Yuzu Day in Pasadena.
“Matcha Tonic” from Mandarin 2
With matcha, Japanese yuzu juice, agave, and fever tree tonic.
“Matcha Yuzu Canele” from BU Pastry Bar
The drink and canele, a matcha made in heaven!
Did you know???
A slice of apple pie is $2.50 in Jamaica and $3.00 in the Bahamas.
These are the pie rates of the Caribbean.
Now you know…
Look what the Easter Bunny brought me…
After an early morning cooking Easter breakfast and a lunch service, it was nice to enjoy my Caribbean meal while watching the #dodgers game this afternoon.
Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas, Cabbage, and Fried Plantains from #CaribbeanGourmet in San Gabriel.👍
It’s Tako Tuesday!
For some reason, I wanted Tako Sushi (octopus) today. But, where can you get octopus sushi at 3 pm???
So, the next best thing, a grab-n-go # from Yama Sushi Marketplace
in San Gabriel.
Happy Tako Tuesday!
It’s Sandwich Saturday!
Sopressata Sandwich
at @bodegapark in Silver Lake.
With molinari sopressata, sharp fontina, artichoke, arugula, red onion, mayo, aged balsamic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
I added Marinated Artichokes for an extra $1.50, but it doesn’t look like I got the “extra”
Winner Winner Hainanese Chicken Dinner!
Organic Hainan Chicken Rice
at Green Zone in Temple City.
A poached organic boneless, skinless chicken with lemongrass & garlic infused rice, served with ginger scallion, garlic chilli sauce and sweet soy.
It’s Taco Tuesday!
Beef Taco at El Tepeyac
in Boyle Heights.
Happy Tuesday!
Remembering today…
It all started by wanting potato salad…
Oooh, then a baked potato.
But you can’t just eat a baked potato for dinner OR can you???
So, I got a Ribeye Steak with it!
“Steak and sex, my favorite pair.
I get them both very rare.”
~ Rodney Dangerfield
Chili Cheese Hound
at The Happy Hound in Los Gatos.
Served with shredded cheddar cheese, chili, and onion.
Still the same after all of these years.
Happy Bacon Day!
I wanted a BLT, but I was on the road today.
But, when I cook bacon, I Cook Bacon!
“I never met a lasagna I didn’t like”
~ Jim Davis
Tonight’s Dinner…
Homemade Lasagna from Di Pilla’s Italian Restaurant in Rosemead.
“If I could have drawn a cat yelling for lasagna every day for 15 years and have them pay me $30 million to do so, I would have.”
~ Berkeley Breathed
Rolled Tacos on a FryDay!
I would come here late nights for their Rolled Tacos, but since the pandemic, they don’t stay open as late as they once did.
I’m not in the area a lot these days, so it’s a treat to pick up my 5 Rolled Tacos from Benito’s Taco Shop in the Fairfax District.
It may look like a mess…
BUT, it was a delicious mess!
Caught in a carbs-olutely delicious situation.
Half Spaghetti and Half Ravioli
with a Sausage at Little Toni’s
in North Hollywood.
A huge plate of Spaghetti and Meat Ravioli covered in Meat Sauce.
Stuff happens, especially with ravioli.
Happy National Pie Day!
There are two pie days and I really don’t care, cause I get to eat my favorite, Key Lime Pie.
The Famous Turkey Dinner
at Tallyrand Restaurant in Burbank.
Roasted daily and served with herb dressing, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy with a side of cranberry sauce.
Tryptophan is included at no
extra cost.
Spicy Tuna Bowl
from Tozai Food Market in Rosemead.
A better grab-n-go spicy tuna bowl, but I make it better by adding a good ponzu and some togarashi. I’m a sucker for pickled ginger too…
Dumplings are like Hugs in Food Form…
Combo 5
from Bafang Dumpling in the San Gabriel Valley.
12 Signature Dumplings (Pork and Cabbage) and Corn Chowder on a hoodie kinda night…
May the Dumpling Be With You,
as I watch Star Wars while having my dumplings tonight.
Rainy Night Eats…
Cheese Enchilada Plate
from Pepe’s Finest Mexican Food
in Alhambra
Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce, Rice, Beans, and Guacamole, before being covered in Red Salsa.
The best thing,
I don’t have to get out of the car
in the rain to get dinner.
Jamaican-Style Beef Patties…
Two Beef or Not Two Beef,
This Is My Order!
I would’ve ordered three, but that would be harder to find a Shakespearean-style quote. 🤷🏻♂️
I spent my off hours tonight with these delicious #BeefPatties from @caribbeangourmet in San Gabriel.
#inthe626 #caribbeangourmet
It’s Monday Night Football!
Are You Ready for Some Football
AND a Wing Ding?
“The only way to eat wings:
with messy hands and a satisfied smile.”
~ Unknown
Muay Thai Wings
at Ayara Thai in Los Angeles.
Chicken wings with Ayara Thai’s BBQ sauce.
It’s National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day!
Working all day and had to do laundry afterwards, but I was able to get a Free fried chicken sandwich at
Burger King to celebrate the day.
Order on the app tonight and enjoy!
Trying the new Costco sandwich…
Hot Turkey & Provolone Sandwich
with sliced oven-roasted turkey, provolone cheese, red onions, tomatoes, and a garlic mayonnaise.
I think I would’ve added pesto to this sandwich.
It was an OK sandwich.
Pasta, Fried Chicken, and Pizza
Major Food Groups OR just my favorites???
Bunch of Lunch® Buffet
at Shakey’s in Monterey Park.
Don’t forget about the Mojo Potatoes too…
“Food is an important part of a balanced diet.”
~ Fran Lebowitz
It’s Meat-Less Monday!
#BrusselsSprouts and #Cauliflower
with cilantro root sam khler paste
at Ayara Thai in Westchester.
So good!
#meatlessmonday #inthe310 #ayarathai
Braised Short Rib Ragu
at California Pizza Kitchen in Arcadia
A slow braised tender short rib, ribbons of pappardelle pasta, a housemade ragu with California tomatoes, cream, shaved garlic, and wild Greek oregano topped fresh parsley.
Just to think, I came here for a salad…
Trying the New Garlic Parm Cauli Bowl
at #Sweetgreen in the Valley.
With garlic parmesan cauliflower, caramelized balsamic onions, roasted sweet potatoes, garlic breadcrumbs, wild rice, shredded kale, roasted romesco sauce, and creamy basil dressing.
I added roasted chicken too.
👍👍
#inthe818
It’s Taco Tuesday!
Three Taco Combo
at Casita Taco Al Carbon in Burbank.
I opted for chicken tacos and served with rice and refried beans, so good!
I’ve been coming here for years, since my Walt Disney Studios days, and it’s still the same, except for the prices going up.
The Famous Turkey Dinner
at Tallyrand Restaurant in Burbank.
Served with roasted turkey, herb dressing, cranberry sauce, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy.
Includes soup or salad and warm sourdough.
AND according to the menu, a “Huell Howser Favorite”
The Pasta Sampler
at Alex Di Peppe’s Italian Restaurant
in Arcadia.
½ order of Lasagna and choice of any two of the following: Spaghetti, Penne, Angel Hair, Gnocchi,
or Ravioli.
The best way to celebrate the end of the week, right???