Lifestyle | Food | Travel
[2018] 191/365: Taco Tuesday
My wonderful coworkers went to go get tacos from La Calle Tacos and brought me back two mini ones! Barbacoa and pastor. They were a bit on the bland side and not at all what I’d expect quality wise for being downtown. Jarro Cafe is still my clear winner when it comes to authentic tacos. Sadly they are closer to my house (but not close enough) than to my work and therefore I never get them. Sigh. We’ll meet again soon, Jarro.
Scruffy and I went to Willie’s before he had to leave to meet up with his cousin somewhere. He got a burger and was surprised how delicious it was that he doesn’t mind coming back here again. I asked for the Baja shrimp tacos but they sent over catfish tacos. Ugh! She did say she would bring me the shrimp tacos and I could continue eating the catfish. I thought they would charge me for it so I declined. It wasn’t until Scruffy told me they were going to give it to me for free after the server left. Whoops. Oh well! At least the server didn’t have to pay for it right? My good deed for the day. I just wanted to make sure I didn’t get charged for shrimp since it’s more expensive than the fish. We also got the wings and it was flavourful outside but not at all inside. Fail. I’ll come back to try the shrimp or burgers though.
[2018] 189/365: Rizzo and Kong
We stopped by the pet store so that Scruffy could pick something up for Luna and Bailey. Bailey is his cousin’s dog that’s staying for a while. I got Rizzo a Kong and he chowed down on it. He never really gets any treats so he was in paradise.
I made delicious Asian style noodle soup. It’s a pish posh of cabbage, zucchini, mushrooms, and fish tofu. Nothing too fancy but definitely delicious enough to satisfy my hunger. My lunch for the next few days will be this but with macaroni pasta and I’m excited.
Scruffy came over today after work and we went to Tiger Noodle House for dinner. I’ve been here before but my whole family wasn’t a big fan. I decided to come since they have xiao long bao and I haven’t had a good one since I was in Taiwan at Ding Tai Fung. Let’s just say, this does not even compare. No soup in the dumplings, the folds for that nice chew wasn’t there either. The ginger was sliced too thick and the black vinegar tasted off. The shrimp egg rolls aren’t the best either. Overall, I’m still disappointed at this place and have decided I won’t be back until they get their act together. Everyone who reviewed and loved this place hasn’t had a real xiao long bao, you’re in for a surprise when you do one day because this wasn’t it!
[2018] 187/365: Bulgogi Fries
We went to grab some bulgogi fries just to satisfy my fried potato hunger. It hit the spot. We went home and spent time with Mum where we played three rounds of Sequence (I won!) and Scruffy and I played LIFE! (I won, too!).
Now he’s playing his golf app game while I blog but I’m heading off and we’re going to spend time watching telly until we fall asleep.
[2018] 182/365: Lunch Date
Scruffy and I had a lunch date at Cristobal Mexican Grill and Bar. There’s not many good food places where he lives and usually have to drive a few more miles to hit them bit I was extremely surprised how great this place was. I would skip the chicken next time and stick to the beef. Yum!
We went home and started planning our next trip. Something small since I just started my job and don’t want to ask for a week off so early. We used to go to more places but with everything going on, it’s just been harder so I’m excited.
I tried my hand in making the gluten free lasagna Scruffy made awhile back. I’m a little disappointed that it came down out pretty salty. I guess since I’m not used to using cheese I didn’t count for the salt and therefore everything is just a little too much. And still delicious and the flavor was great it’s just the salty factor. Once I figure out the best way to make this and I’ve got the recipe down, I’ll share it!
I went and picked up lunch for Scruffy and I at Bombay Grill. I haven’t had it in a long time since Scruffy got sick from them. We came to a conclusion that it was most likely their yogurt so we steer clear of that now. We ordered hot since the medium was never spicy enough and it was perfect!
We went and visited Mama in the hospital. Jamie and Ashy came home and Jamie opened her birthday present a day early. I’m excited to see the tea flowers bloom.
For her birthday dinner we went to Bistro Provence. Scruffy’s boss used to take him here when he worked at the other company so I was excited we were finally getting to try it.
[2018] 181/365: Best Dang Dinner
Okay, it’s not the best dinner but it was dang delicious. It’s been a while since I’ve been to a French restaurant and eaten like this so it hit the spot. Everyone loved my duck entree and we all agreed the foie gras was on point.
Can anyone take me to France? I want to eat like the French … and maybe then I’ll lose a few pounds. haha