Eateries & Drinkeries

Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas

March 7, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Scruffy and I started out with lunch at Café Rabelais. I love this part of town but can never live here with the busy traffic.

Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas | Bread & Butter

Bread & Butter | FREE

The butter was too hard and the bread was TOO toasted. I had fun eating the soft parts and dipping it into our next dish.

Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas | Escargot

Escargot | $8

Super buttery and garlicky. We loved this dish and the fact we could dip SO much bread in it. Always a bummer that places only give you six. Never enough!

Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas | Bone Marrow with Toasted Bread

Bone Marrow [with toasted bread] | $12

We wanted the foie gras but since they didn’t have that for the lunch menu we ended up getting the bone marrow which wasn’t bad at all. Definitely better than the ones we got in Lake Charles. Scruffy’s only complaint was that the toasted bread was buttered and with bone marrow’s buttery-ness, it’s too much. Other than that we both loved it.

Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas | Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower | $8

I wanted to get something healthier, not so buttery and since they didn’t have the Brussels sprouts, I got this. It wasn’t the best but still delicious.

[2018] 066/365: Homemade BBQ Meal By Scruffy & I

We went and hung out with Caitlin and Peyton a bit and I even got Peyton to fall asleep. Either I’m boring or I am good. haha

Since Andrew was coming over again, Scruffy put the ribs in the smoker and I went to the store to pick up some things for the sides. Everything came out well though Scruffy will say otherwise.

Caitlin was nice enough to supply the puppies with bone marrows and a dental so Rizzo got the dental while Luna and Smokey both chewed on bone marrows. So messy but the pups enjoyed it!

Right now we are all watching telly and relaxing after a great meal. I’m ready for bed.

Café Rabelais
2442 Times Blvd, Houston, Texas 77005 | (713) 520-8841 | Yelp

Crawfish Season Is Here!

March 5, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Had dumplings for lunch while watching Three, a Hong Kong movie. So many things wrong with the movie but we love Louis Koo so we didn’t care.

For dinner, we went and got some delicious crawfish from Big Easy Crawfish & PoBoy. This used to be Captain Crawfish but I guess they sold the place and now they’re new owners.

Big Easy Crawfish & PoBoys | Katy, Texas | Crawfish, Corn, Potatoes, Sausage

Crawfish | $7/lb OR $20/3lbs • Corn | 2 for $1.50 • Potatoes | 2 for $1.00 • Sausage Link | $2/link

We picked up a to-go order of 9 lbs of crawfish, potato, corn, and sausage so that we could watch another Hong Kong movie, Wild Nights. The crawfish had great spice and it was definitely way bigger than anywhere that I’ve had the past few weeks! I guess crawfish season is officially here! We both agreed we’ll come back.

Big Easy Crawfish & PoBoys
979 S Mason Road, Katy, Texas 77450 | (281) 578-3279 | Website | Yelp

Blueberry Puffs

March 4, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

The day started off with our ride back to Houston. 6 people, 4 dogs. It was tight, but we did alright. haha Cheesy.

Anyway, we stopped by Fuzzy’s Taco Shop for breakfast. They have some cute sauce packets.

And I loved that they labeled everything. Makes it easier to dole out the tacos. And they all tasted amazing.

Tasty Ko | Katy, Texas | Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbap, Haemul Udon Bokum, Soondubu Chigae

Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbap | $14.99 • Haemul Udon Bokum | $15.99 • Soondubu Chigae | $10.99

After a long ride and making stops to drop everyone off, June and I went to Tasty Ko for an early dinner. Everything was so delish.

We were thinking about getting dessert somewhere else but was so happy to find out we got Sugar Cane Water at the end of our meal. Yum!

[2018] 063/365: Being a Baby

I loved Emmy’s Blueberry & Sweet Potato Puffs so much that when June and I were at HEB, I picked this up. It’s not the same brand and it doesn’t contain sweet potatoes but it is still as delicious.

I would like the one Emmy had. Please ship some to me. Thanks.

We both took a nap and the rest of the night, we relaxed by cooking our own foods (mostly for tomorrow) and watching the Oscars.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
2205 N Central Expy, Plano, Texas 75075 | (972) 312-8226 | Website | Yelp

Tasty Ko
1645 Winding Hollow Drive, Katy, Texas 77450 | (281) 206-7471 | Website | Yelp

Getting Drunk and Emmy’s 1st Birthday Party

March 3, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Morning consisted of tacos from Tacos La Banqueta Puro DF.

Potato and Egg, Suadero, Pastor Tacos

Jarro Truck is still number one in my book. These weren’t too bad. They got some good sauces to go with it though!

[2018] 062/365: Scruffy, Rizzo, and the Pink Backpack

Rizzo will go into any bag I put him in if it means he gets to follow me out of the house. Here’s Scruffy modeling it for me so I can snap this picture.

The background was for later tonight for Emmy’s 1st Birthday party! So much pink!!

Scruffy, Sissy, BIL, June, and I met up with Timmy at Four Bullets Brewery.

Four Bullets Brewery | Richardson, Texas | Pint Glass and Tokens

Pint Glass and Three Drink Tickets | $10

Their beers weren’t bad but I was done after half a beer. I feel like I’m not a big fan of beer now. Maybe my taste buds have changed.

Rizzo, Bruno, and Kato were having a GRAND time being out of their cages and into the sun with breeze. This picture, as SIL pointed out when we sent it in the group chat, said it looks as if Rizzo is laughing with Scruffy. hehe So cute!

They had Chef G’s & Sparkle Creations food truck come at one. Some of us were getting hungry so it was perfect! We practically ordered everything off the menu!

Chef G's & Sparkle Creations | Dallas, Texas | Veggie Cheeseburger Sliders and Fries

Veggie Cheeseburger Sliders and Fries | $9

This was easily the BEST thing on the menu – and it was vegetarian!

Chef G's & Sparkle Creations | Dallas, Texas | Southern Fried Catfish Basket

Southern Fried Catfish Basket [with fries and hush puppies] | $12

This wasn’t bad at all. We were surprised it came with so much! And it was quite delicious! I’m not a big fan of cornmeal fried fish though. I’ll stick to my fish and chips. Mmmm …

Chef G's & Sparkle Creations | Dallas, Texas | Country Fried Steak Burger and Fries

Country Fried Steak Burger and Fries | $10

Scruffy and I shared this and it was perfect. For the price and all the “add-ons” other places usually make you pay for already came with the burger!! We all liked that the fried egg wasn’t runny so that it wasn’t too messy … but then again, it did come with gravy.

Chef G's & Sparkle Creations | Dallas, Texas | Smoked Brisket Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese and Fries

Smoked Brisket Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese and Fries | $10

This was pretty good. Only complaints was that the brisket had a little bit of funky flavour. Or maybe it came from the cheese — goaty like? Not too sure.

But overall all the food was delicious!

We all went home. Some took naps, others attempted to nap, while the rest played games or watched telly, or played with Emmy. Then we celebrated her first birthday. (Sorry, no pictures!) She had so much energy, laughter, and funny moments to last us a lifetime. I cannot wait for more birthdays with her.

Tacos La Banqueta Puro DF
3300 K Ave, Plano, Texas 75074 | (214) 299-9644 | Yelp

Four Bullets Brewery
640 N Interurban St, Richardson, Texas 75081 | (469) 351-0511 | Website | Yelp

Chef G’s & Sparkle Creations
(512) 803-1447 | Website | Yelp

Jin Korean BBQ | Plano, Texas

March 2, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Today has been a whirl. Rizzo has been sticking by me non-stop, even during nap time, afraid that I’ll leave without him. He’s been watching me pack and wanting to jump into my purse or bag, wherever he can fit. So freaking adorable.

We made our way to Dallas for Emmy’s 1st birthday party this weekend and had dinner at Jin Korean BBQ. YUM!!

[2018] 061/365: Korean BBQ

We usually do this at home so getting to do it, all-you-can-eat, is pretty great! We were so stuffed.

Right now, I’m watching Z Storm with the parents and June, along with Rizzo, Pluto, and Krypto while Sissy, BIL, Brudda, and Scruffy are downstairs with Rocky, Bruno, and Kato playing games.

I cannot wait to see little Emmy. We got here too late so we missed saying good night to her.

Café Rabelais 2442 Times Blvd, Houston, Texas 77005 | (713) 520-8841 | Yelp

Big Easy Crawfish & PoBoys 979 S Mason Road, Katy, Texas 77450 | (281) 578-3279 | Website | Yelp

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2205 N Central Expy, Plano, Texas 75075 | (972) 312-8226 | Website | Yelp

Tasty Ko 1645 Winding Hollow Drive, Katy, Texas 77450 | (281) 206-7471 | Website | Yelp

Tacos La Banqueta Puro DF 3300 K Ave, Plano, Texas 75074 | (214) 299-9644 | Yelp

Four Bullets Brewery 640 N Interurban St, Richardson, Texas 75081 | (469) 351-0511 | Website | Yelp

Chef G’s & Sparkle Creations (512) 803-1447 | Website | Yelp

Jin Korean BBQ 3420 K Ave, Plano, Texas 75074 | (972) 312-9979 | Website | Yelp