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Sushi and Fried Foods

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Ichiban Sushi & Tapioca | Sugar Land, Texas | Nigiris and Handroll

Scruffy and I woke up and went strolling at the mall before we went to Ichiban Sushi & Tapioca for a light snack. Just a handful of nigiri with a handroll. YUM! Scruffy rarely says, let’s get sushi because it’s so expensive so I jumped at the opportunity when he brought it up.

2018 | 041/365 | Clancy's Public House | Richmond, Texas | Chicken Fried Steak and Fish and Chips

Chicken Fried Steak [10 oz Angus beef, chicken fried & topped with cream and gravy served with mashed potatoes and green beans] | $16 • Fish and Chips [Guiness-battered cod golden fried & crispy served with fries, tarter sauce and malt vinegar] | $12

[2018] 041/365: Fried Foods and Green Beans

We went home for a bit so that he could throw the ball for Luna and I can have some downtime with my Chinese Soaps before we headed for drinks and early dinner at Clancy’s Public House. We both got fried foods but I felt a bit better getting a side of green beans. hehe

This upcoming week is Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year. Eeeep, I’m excited!

Ichiban Sushi & Tapioca
16200 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 265-1669 |  Website  |  Yelp
Clancy’s Public House
503 FM 359 Road, Richmond, Texas 77406  |  (832) 847-4390  |  Website  |  Yelp

Catching Up With Old Co-Workers

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2018 | 040/365 | Saeed’s Mediterranean Grill | Houston, Texas | Kefta Kabob Plate

Kefta Kabob Plate [grilled ground beef, onion, parsley, spices and two sides: spicy hummus and eggplant casserole] | $12.99

Met up with my old co-workers today for lunch at Saeed’s Meditteranean Grill and got a free meal from Erin! Thanks, Erin! One of my favourite meals is Mediterranean so I was super excited to stuff my face! I got the eggplant casserole for the first time today and it was THE BOMB. Way better than baba ganoush!

Beans Cafe Coffeehouse | Houston, Texas | Iced Coffee

After many hours with Angie, Erin, and Paola, Juhi and I bid them all farewell since they had to go back to work. Juhi and I went to Beans Cafe Coffeehouse for a long coffee chat and she was nice enough to pay for my coffee. It was nice to talk to her one-on-one. It felt like it was when she was sitting next to me! I’m excited I get to see her again Tuesday night!!

After you spend so much time with them daily and having it taken away in a blink of an eye is tough so I’m glad I got to see them again and catch up with them.

Saeed’s Mediterranean Grill
14779 Memorial Dr, Houston, Texas 77079  |  (832) 243-5136  |  Yelp
Beans Cafe Coffeehouse
1127 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77077  |  (281) 920-9620  |  Website  |  Yelp

OG Tea | Sugar Land, Texas

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The Bagel Cafe | Katy, Texas | Sunrise Bagel

Scruffy was nice enough to go out and grab our breakfast this morning at The Bagel Cafe. This doesn’t look appetizing but it was the best ever. Delicious, homemade bagels, fresh daily. This is a blueberry with sausage, egg, and cheese. Yum!

OG Tea | Sugar Land, Texas | Milk Tea

[2018] 034/365: Milk Tea Goodness

Scruffy left with the pups back home and I ventured out to OG Tea for some me time away from my usual home office. The lady working here is very personable. This place used to be called Rayley but they’ve updated their name and redecorated inside, change of owner I’m sure. It doesn’t look kiddish anymore and it feels comfortable to stay and work. I remember walking into this place when it was still Rayley and there were kids everywhere walking around barefoot. It seems much more classy now.

The Bagel Cafe
631 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450  |  (281) 646-7474  |  Website  |  Yelp
OG Tea
5730 New Territory Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 886-2577  |  Yelp

Too Much Food

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99 Ranch | Katy, Texas | Milk Tea and Portuguese Egg Tart

Scruffy came over today. I made him Kimchi Soup Noodles and we headed to 99 Ranch so that he could pick some things up. I picked up a little snack for myself while we were there. Yum!

2018 | 033/365 | Cravin' Cajun | Katy, Texas | Crawfish and Shrimp with Potatoes and Corn

[2018] 033/365: Best Meal

Always a lover of crawfish and shrimp boils, we headed to Cravin’ Cajun mostly for me to get my fill. This place seems to be going downhill. Maybe it’s because it’s not in season but even the shrimp was overcooked. The flavour is still spot on though.

Texas Mesquite Grill | Katy, Texas | Original Burger with a side of Green Beans and Tasty AF Beer

Since Scruffy didn’t eat much, we went to Texas Mesquite Grill for him to get his burger. We told the server we were sharing but … we didn’t. I ate a few bites here and there but Scruffy polished it off as we both enjoyed one of our favourite beers, Saloon Door Tasty AF. Yum!

We seriously eat too much food lately. We want to go on a cruise but we both feel we need to lose weight beforehand. haha We’re not on the right track.

99 Ranch
569 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450  |  (832) 321-9899  |  Website  |  Yelp
Cravin’ Cajun
2323 N Fry Rd, Katy, Texas 77449  |  (832) 321-4179  |  Website  |  Yelp
Texas Mesquite Grill
20095 Katy Fwy, Katy, Texas 77450  |  (281) 829-0444  |  Website  |  Yelp

RECIPE | Harissa Hot Sauce

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2018 | 031/365 | All The Peppers For The Harissa Hot Sauce

[2018] 031/365: Peppers for Days

Guys, look how gorgeous these peppers are. Red jalapeños, green jalapeños, and serranos!

Harissa Hot Sauce

Jamie shared the recipe for Harissa Hot Sauce with me and gave me permission to share with the world. You can find the recipe at the bottom of the post.

Rizzo, Poolside Chillin'

Rizzo chilled poolside while I read my book. I was joyous that I get chances like this. It reminds me of being back in college, sitting on the balcony, studying. Soak it up, Riz!

La Michoacana Natural | Rosenberg, Texas

After Scruffy and I picked up the goodies to make the hot sauce we saw this little ice cream shop, La Michoacana Natural at the red light and decided to stop by to check it out.

La Michoacana Natural | Rosenberg, Texas | Oreo Cream Ice Cream, Pine Nut Ice Cream, and Fried Wheat Dough

Oreo Cream Ice Cream, Pine Nut Ice Cream, and Fried Wheat Dough

I think I’ve found my favourite ice cream flavour. Have you ever heard Pine Nut Ice Cream? I could have heard wrong, but the pink ice cream bar was heaven. It was so dang good that I bought a 16 oz home! I’ve already told Scruffy I want to go back. The only problem is that the parking sucked. This little shop has been here for fifteen years though so it’s doing something right!

Harissa Hot Sauce
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Harissa Hot Sauce
Course: Dips & Sauces
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 lb red jalapeño peppers
  • 1/4 lb serrano peppers
  • 1/4 lb green jalapeño peppers
  • 1 bulb of garlic
  • 2 tbsp caraway seeds
  • 2 tbsp coriander grounded
  • 1 tbsp cumin grounded
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil + a little more to seal jar
Preparations

  1. For the peppers, using gloves, slice the tops off, then in half. Discard the white membrane and some of the seeds as desired.

  2. In a blender, add peppers, garlic, caraway seeds, coriander, cumin, salt, and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Blend into a salsa consistency.

  3. Pour into a jar and add a little olive oil on top to seal the jar.

  4. Store in the fridge and after each use, add a little bit of olive oil to reseal the jar.

Notes

*Use gloves. The peppers will burn and send you to the emergency room!

**The olive oil will help keep the hot sauce fresher for longer.

 

La Michoacana Natural
3802 Avenue H, Rosenburg, Texas 77471  |  (832) 595-9150  |  Website  |  Yelp