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Cheddar’s Casual Cafe| Katy, Texas

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On May 13th, June got off work and Brudda came down from Dallas to have a breakfast/lunch celebration at Cheddar’s before the dinner celebration of my birthday.

Cheddar's Casual Cafe| Katy, Texas | Triple Treat Sampler

Triple Treat Sampler [a combination of beef, bean, and cheese nachos plus your choice of two others: loaded potato skins, crispy chicken tenders or mozzarella cheese sticks] | $7.99.

We chose the loaded potato skins and crispy chicken tenders. The nachos could do with more jalapenos and I realized I’m not a big fan of potato skins. But overall, everything was delicious. I will be coming back for those super crunchy on the outside but juicy on the inside chicken tenders.

Cheddar's Casual Cafe| Katy, Texas | Grilled Salmon

Grilled Salmon [choose grilled, blackened or bourbon glazed salmon. Served on a bed of savory rice with two sides] | $9.99

June chose her salmon to be grilled and ordered a side of mashed potatoes and coleslaw. She liked it a lot and even offered me some and oh my goodness the mashed potatoes – so moist and fluffy.

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Shepard’s Pie [a complete meal of seasoned beef and vegetables in a savory sauce, classically topped with homemade mashed potatoes] | $7.29

I’ve never had Shepard’s pie before so I had to steal some from Brudda. I loved it and definitely want to go back to get my own dish of it. I would order more mashed potatoes on the side though because I felt there wasn’t enough.

Cheddar's Casual Cafe| Katy, Texas | Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos [hand breaded, fried, white fish in flour tortillas, with roasted corn slaw and cajun tartar sauce. Two tacos served with choice of one side. Fresh off the grill version – also available] | $6.49

I got them fresh off the grill and there was enough flavouring that I didn’t even need the sauce! The fries weren’t all that amazing though which was a total bummer.

Shepard’s pie, chicken tenders, and a whole lot of mashed potatoes please! I’ll be coming back.

Cheddar’s Casual Cafe
21150 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77449  |  (281) 578-0593  |  Website  |  Yelp

Yard House | San Antonio, Texas

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It’s very rare that I find people that speak my native tongue so I was excited when Nancy, Elaine, Henry, and I decided to hangout on May 4th at Yard House. It was happy hour time so everything on their Happy Hour menu was 1/2 off!!

Yard House | San Antonio, Texas | Spicy Tuna Roll

Spicy Tuna Roll [seared rare ahi, avocado, edamame, cucumber with wasabi soy sauce] | ~$6

If you’ve never had their Spicy Tuna Roll, you’re missing out! The name can be misleading because I bet you’d imagine it was wrapped in seaweed. They’d be better off calling it a Spicy Tuna Tower with the way they stack it. I’m drooling just thinking about it!

Yard House | San Antonio, Texas | Classic Sliders

Classic Sliders | ~ $5

I always heard sliders are extra fattening (delicious) than a regular burgers but I didn’t care since we were nearing the end of the school year. It was surprising that I as a fry lover wasn’t a big fan of them but as a bread hater I really liked the buns.

If they served the sliders with a side of spicy tuna roll, I think I’d be most happy. As happy as being able to spend time with lovely people.

Yard House
15900 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX  |  (210) 691-0033  |  Website  |  Yelp

Ilsong Garden | San Antonio, Texas

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Trisha and I wanted to hang out one last time before I left for the summer so on May 5th we ended up at Ilsong Garden.

Ilsong Garden | San Antonio, Texas | Galbi

Galbi [marinated beef short ribs] | $9.95

Everything paired nicely and was surprised that I didn’t get as much food as I usually do at Korean restaurants.

Ilsong Garden | San Antonio, Texas | Sides

Korean Side Dishes

I did not find their side dishes to be that fabulous compared to others.

Ilsong Garden | San Antonio, Texas | Soon Du Bu Chige

Soon Du Bu Chige [soft tofu with seafood soup] | $7.95

I had leftovers from the soup since they didn’t give me enough rice but man was it delicious.

I don’t think I’ll ever come back here again. Though the food is good, the amount of food I get for the price wasn’t great.

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Trisha got Sperry’s for me for my birthday!! I’ve worn them practically every day for work. Thanks, boo!

Ilsong Garden
6905 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX  |  (210) 366-4508  |  Website  |  Yelp

Recipe | Apple Crumbled Pie

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I had a leftover pie shell from the Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie I made last time so I thought it’ll be perfect to use it with the girls before I left school for the summer. Since I had some apples, Apple Crumbled Pie seemed like the safest bet.

Apple Crumbled Pie

Apple Crumbled Pie

Ingredients:

     Pie:

  • 1 unbaked pie shell, 9-inch
  • 6 cups peeled apple slices
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp salt

     Topping:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preparation:

  1. Fill pie shell with apple slices. Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; sprinkle over apples.
  2. Combine topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over top of pie. Bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is browned.

Again, no walnuts or pecans were added since someone was allergic. It came out really juicy and everyone loved it!

Recipe | Deviled Eggs

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Is it weird to say I’ve never had a deviled egg before until now? As stated in the previous post of happy cooking with friends, Isabel contributed the recipe for deviled eggs. Now that I know how to make them, I can taste the fatness running through my veins. Mmm … yummy fatness.

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

  • 3 large eggs, hard boiled
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 dash pepper
  • paprika

Preparation:

  1. Hard boil eggs and cut eggs lengthwise into halves.
  2. slip out yolks and mash well with a fork.
  3. Mix in remaining ingredients.
  4. Fill whites with yolk mixture, heaping it up lightly. (Some opt the piping bag method.)
  5. Dash of paprika on top.

Paprika and relish is put on for taste so you can put on as much as you want. I love a heap of both. Super easy recipe.