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2017 New Year’s Eve

January 1, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

You know how people do the picture of the day type deal on Instagram? I want to do the same but knowing me I won’t keep up with it so we’ll see how well I do with putting it here on my blog.

[2018] 001/365: Where Sleeping Beauties Lie

A recap of last night into the new year follows:

Scruffy and I were able to celebrate together this year. He came over with Luna and we spent it with my parents, June, Rocky, and Rizzo.

We had hot pot for dinner.

Scruffy and I learned how to play Mahjong … I won big!

Lit up the sky with fireworks.

Trying out that cotton candy champagne fad for funsies. Happy 2018 y’all!! Here’s to the new year, new happy memories. . . . . #newyearseve #newyear #champagne #cottoncandy #foodpic #foodie #foodblogger #blogger #houstonfood #boomerang #melliedeephotography #melliedeeeatery

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Drank champagne and rose. Cotton candy champagne fad verdict: color change was cool to see but it didn’t add any sweetness to the drink.

Scruffy and I played Mario Party and then he went to bed with the pups while I searched for jobs. The next morning we went and got lunch at Los Cucos, one of his favourite restaurants for a Chimichanga. We walked around the mall a bit then went home, played a round of Mario Party before parting ways.

It was a busy but fun night which will stay in my memories forever. Here’s to more happy memories ahead!

Los Cucos Mexican Restaurant
5305 Bell Patna Dr, Katy, Texas 77494 | (281) 644-6808 | Website | Yelp

New Year, 7th Blogoversary

January 1, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

January

Rang in the new year with Michelle and Matthew

Hong Kong/Japan for Vincent and Rachel’s Wedding [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

February

Our First Valentine’s Day

Thuy and Vu’s Wedding

March

Emmy is born – I’m an Aunt!

One Year Anniversary with Scruffy

April

Emmy’s One Month
Julia and Rich’s Wedding in Cancun – Didn’t get to go but!!!!

May

A lot of pool days and a lot of crawfish!
Ahmed, Noora, Cami, Hannah, and Allie Graduate

June

Michelle’s Baby Shower
Astros vs Rangers Game
Joe Nichol’s at Mo’s Place
South Padre for BIL’s Birthday

August

South Padre for BIL’s Birthday Continued
Sarah’s Bridal Shower
Tony and Ann’s Baby Shower
Hurricane Harvey

September

Colson is born!

Illinois and Wisconsin for Sarah and Jacky’s Wedding
First time being a wedding coordinator for the whole entire wedding and getting paid!
Peyton’s Baby Shower
Sarah and Jacky’s Chinese Wedding

November

JJ’s First Birthday (^old pic but such a cute one!)
Taylor Swift’s Reputation comes out!

December

Patricia’s Friendsgiving and White Elephant

Peyton’s 2nd Baby Shower
Last day of work
Rami’s 30th Birthday Surprise Party at Karbach
Mum Gets Hand Surgery
Peyton is born!

There wasn’t as much stuff that stuck out for recapping of the last year. Days seem to blur together. I am hoping there are more things to commemorate this new year and that I have more motivation to blog.

2018 New Year Resolutions

December 31, 2017 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Recap of 2017 New Year Resolutions

Focus more on health and fitness
- What a joke. I did none of that. I was more focused on being lazy and shoveling food in my face.
Read more
- I definitely read more this year, thanks to the Kindle, but I will say I read more in the beginning of the year than the end.
Travel somewhere new
- Japan layover for Vincent and Rachel’s Wedding
- Illinois and Wisconsin for Sarah and Jacky’s Wedding.
Blog at least once a week
- Total failure on this. I was lucky to get even one a month!

My 2018 New Year Resolutions – pretty much the same as last year

Get a job and get off unemployment
Refocus on health and fitness
Continue reading more
Travel somewhere new
Blog as much as possible
Save money for a new place

Fix Coffeebar | Houston, Texas

December 21, 2017 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Currently sitting in Fix Coffeebar and contemplating about life. Parking was a nightmare. All the spots were reserved and Fix only had like two that were for to go orders. I had to park on the street which if you know me is scary for me. Every second I’m wondering if my car is going to be hit or stolen.

My last week of work was December 15th but since it was my Friday off I actually left at lunchtime December 14th. Angie took me and Tony to Saltgrass Steakhouse as a goodbye present for all the years we worked together and Delisha joined us.

Fix Coffeebar | Houston, Texas | Chai Latte & Croissant

Chai Latte | $4.50; Croissant | $3.00

Lattes all cost about the same nowadays. Good thing this one was a yummy one. But that croissant price kills me but I guess it is huge and was delicious. Yum. I probably won’t ever come back out here since it’s so far from home which might be a good thing with these prices.

I’ve since filed for unemployment and put in my application to buy healthcare. I feel so accomplished yet like I’ve taken fifty steps back. It’s been pretty nice sitting at home and not having to worry about the people I used to work with though I do get texts/calls from them freaking out or asking me questions.

I was told this wall mural was cut and dipped in coffee and wine by the owner. How cool is that?! I love it. I’d like to have one of the world on my future wall where I can pin up postcards and such.

I’m told to just ignore them when they ask for help and let them fail so then the company would have to ask for my return but I know that everything will be okay. Everything is always okay. I’ll be seeing some of them in a few minutes for Happy Hour. We’ll see what’s up. I’m sure someone will be venting about work-life for a bit.

Fix Coffeebar
415 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 | (832) 807-4562 | Website | Yelp

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas

December 11, 2017 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Saturday was such a busy day for me and Scruffy. We helped his parents with the baby shower for Rami and Caitlin.

We decorated the house, prepped and cooked foods, and I even created a life-like Jeopardy Game – Baby Edition using PowerPoint.

Scruffy’s work Christmas party was later that night at Theodore Rex. His company rented out the place which made it much cozier.

All you can eat drinks and the big portions felt like it was an all you can eat! I loved that we could watch them work so that I can steal their culinary skills.

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas | Parmesan Gougeres

Parmesan Gougeres [aka cheesy poofs]

Tastes better than the cheesy bread you get at Brazillian Steakhouses!

Smoked Gulf Fish on Toast

This was a bigger hit among the crowd. I would say that I wasn’t a big fan of the crunch of the toast. I could have done with a big jar of that fish though.

Tomato Toast

I’m not a big fan of bread but holy moly. The title of the dish sounds boring but it was the complete opposite. Whatever this concoction is, oh my goodness. I highly recommend this!

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas | Italian Bread Dumplings

Italian Bread Dumplings [with braised mustards, Autumn beans, and whey sauce]

Just when you thought they’d be all carb’d out, they brought out dumplings, Italian style. Scruffy loved the dumplings and hated the beans. I was the complete opposite so it worked well for us.

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas | Gulf Flounder

Gulf Flounder [roasted over coals, with brown butter, radishes, and pomelo sauce]

This was the majority’s least favourite dish. The fish was very bland and we hoped the radish would help bring some of the flavour out but that too was tasteless.

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas | Wagyu Beef

Whole-roasted Strip Loin of Wagyu Beef [with ‘golden frill’ mustard green sauce and raw mustard root]

If anyone would love to take me out for dinner, take me here and order me this. My goodness. Melt in my mouth deliciousness. I highly recommend this as well. I still cannot believe someone sent theirs back so that it could be cooked well. Sigh .. what a waste.

We were offered coffee before dessert and so it was natural to say yes. It wasn’t too bad … after I poured in a bit of brown sugar. It was a letdown that the milk container wasn’t shaped like a t-rex though.

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas | Paris-Brest

Paris-Brest [filled with Swiss cheese cream and honey caramel]

I could have done with way less Swiss cheese cream. It made the choux pastry a bit soggy so it wasn’t too enjoyable.

What took me by surprise was seeing tampons and pads in the women’s restaurant. This is the first time where I’ve seen something like this and it was very much appreciated that they were so detailed.

Justin Yu | Chef/Owner

It took me a while to realize the owner and chef of the place is my old friend’s brother. Small world!

Overall, it was a great experience and would recommend anyone to go! I’d gladly go with anyone who asks.

Los Cucos Mexican Restaurant 5305 Bell Patna Dr, Katy, Texas 77494 | (281) 644-6808 | Website | Yelp