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Meet the Parents

May 11, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Katz Breakfast Delivery at Work

Breakfast was served from Katz at work today. Sorry for the blurry picture. I am a bit shy to take pics of my food at work. They’ll get better.

Brooklyn Meatball Co. | Houston, Texas

The college girl showed me around the tunnels and I grabbed lunch to bring back to my desk afternoon. Brooklyn Meatball Co. is one of the select few that isn’t Asian or Mediterranean.

Brooklyn Meatball Co. | Houston, Texas | Spicy Marinara Spaghetti and Meatballs

I got the spicy marinara spaghetti with meatballs. They give you so much food and the marinara is definitely spicy enough to give it that pow but not so spicy you’re dying for water. I have enough left over for another meal!

Brooklyn Meatball Co. | Houston, Texas | Cannoli

I cannot resist a cannoli so I went ahead and got one. Not really that great and I will say that I am starting to feel a bit meh about cannolis. Sigh, I’ll never find an amazing one.

Alonti Market Cafe | Houston, Texas

When we were walking around, she stopped by Alonti Market Cafe to pick up her foods.

Alonti Market Cafe | Houston, Texas | Roasted Red Potatoes

I couldn’t resist getting the roasted red potatoes, especially since she said it was one of the best she’s ever had. It’s not bad, but I’ve had way better. It’s enough to curb my potato cravings though.

After work, I went and got an oil change at the dealership. Dad picked me up and I was able to go to the bank and pick up a gift for Grandma for Mother’s Day. He then dropped me off to pick up my car and I went to Sprouts and World Market. Shopping for gifts, oh how I missed you.

2018 | 131/365 | Crown Seafood Restaurant | Houston, Texas | Birthday Dinner with Parents, Sissy, BIL, Scruffy, Ashy, and Jamie

[2018] 131/365: Meet the Parents

To kick off my birthday weekend, my parents, Sissy, BIL, Scruffy, Ashy, Jamie and I all met up at Crown Seafood Restaurant for dinner. From what I can tell, Ashy and Jamie seemed to like it, their first real Chinese food experience.

This is officially meet the parents. Dun Dun Dunnnn.

Fruit Tarts from Sissy and BIL at La Madeline's

Sissy bought me little fruit tarts from La Madeline since they’re one of my favourite things. YUM!

2018 Birthday Present from Ashy and Jamie

The gifts from Ashy and Jamie to use for our upcoming family trip. I’m excited! Everything is super cute, especially the flip-flops. You cannot tell but they have glitter bands!

Now to experiment with a new recipe in hopes it goes well so that I can bring it to Mother’s Day dinner tomorrow night!

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Breakfast and Brunch, Chinese, Houston, Italian, Texas

Wok & Roll | Houston, Texas

May 8, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I received my parking badge yesterday and parked there this morning. It resulted in me getting lost when exiting the building but I still made it on time. I filled up my Thermos cup with water and noticed all the fresh fruits they had sitting out. I also realized that they had Chobani and Yoplait yoghurt, sodas, water bottles, espresso/latte maker, coffee/tea maker, as well as instant chicken noodle or instant veggie soup mix for grabs. All great for when you’re in that slump and need a pick me up.

Wok & Roll | Houston, Texas

When lunchtime hit, I was super tired and happy to get away from the desk to fuel back up. I went back into the tunnels and ended up with a bad choice: Wok & Roll. I need to start hitting up non-Asian places and get out of my comfort zone.

2018 | 128/365 | Wok & Roll | Houston, Texas | General Tso's, Green Beans, Veggie Lo Mein, Hot & Sour Soup

[2018] 218/365: Greasy Asian Food

A bad choice because it was greasy. It was good though but I’ve definitely had better. I did slurp up all the soup and saved a lot of the plate for tomorrow … possibly for breakfast.

Since I went in a bit earlier today, I was able to leave a bit early as well. I was able to find my car quite simply this time around and with the time I left it worked SO much better with less traffic. Now it’s showering and getting ready for bed, cuddling with Rizzo and watching TVB’s Apple-Colada.

Wok & Roll
1200 McKinney St, Houston, Texas 77010  |  (713) 739-8701  |  Yelp

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Chinese, Houston, Project 365, Texas

First Day on the Job

May 7, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2018 | 127/365 | First Day of Work Look

[2018] 127/365: First Day Look

Today marks the first day of my new job. I woke up a bit groggy since I didn’t fall asleep until after midnight, thanks to not having a consistent schedule since unemployment. I soon kicked into a full go-go-go mode and got ready while Mum took Rizzo out to potty for me. Rizzo was sitting on the stairs waiting for me to go back upstairs for more cuddles, poor baby.

After almost an hour of driving, I finally made it to the office, sitting in the office for over an hour since my new line manager was stuck in a meeting. She showed me around and introduced me to a few people and threw me to the dogs! Ha Just kidding. I pretty much shadowed someone throughout the day.

Downtown Tunnels

Time flew by VERY fast and I didn’t realize it was time for lunch. I ventured into the tunnels on my own in search of lunch around 12 PM. This is where a giant corporation differed where lunch is usually with the whole team but I made do and picked up my own lunch.

Baoz Dumplings | Houston, Texas

It took me a while to decide on Baoz Dumplings where you order and take it to go.

Baoz Dumplings | Houston, Texas | Chicken Dumplings Special with Lobster Ball and Hot and Sour Soup & Passion Fruit Green Tea

Chicken Dumplings Special with Lobster Ball and Hot and Sour Soup • Passion Fruit Green Tea

I found a nice little sitting area and had my lunch all by my lonesome, enjoying some Parks and Rec on the side. The dumplings aren’t the best things ever but were able to keep me a bit full. The lobster ball is ridiculous and not that great – rip off. Their tea was overly sweet and I had to throw it away after drinking a third of it. Just water for me, please! I don’t mind coming back for some dumplings and hot and sour soup though.

Rizzo Asleep with the Red Ball

After a little over an hour drive, I made it home. Little Rizzo was so ecstatic to see me. My little baby. Time to cuddle with him. Bye y’all!

Baoz Dumpling
1011 Fannin St, Houston, Texas 77002  |  (713) 659-3288  |  Yelp

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Chinese, Houston, Project 365, Texas

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Part II

April 14, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Crown Seafood Restaurant | Houston, Texas

This morning, we went to the cemetery to do some Buddhist/Daoism thing for Grandma. We aren’t religious but we do it for her when she asks. Afterwards, we went to lunch at Crown Seafood Restaurant.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Crown Seafood Restaurant | Houston, Texas | Dim Sum

Timothy, Peggy and June ordered way too much food. This scene brings me back to Hong Kong with the family when Dad ordered a table full of food. It was fun trying new things though.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Eck Bakery | Houston, Texas

We stopped by Eck Bakery on the way home.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Eck Bakery | Houston, Texas | Egg Tarts

They have the best egg tarts in Houston. Houston because everything in Hong Kong tastes better of course! This would have been my picture of the day but there’s something better down below!

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Fresh, Live Lobsters

Wilson went to the market and bought live, fresh lobster to cook for the ENTIRE family.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Lobster Claws

He even took time out to crack the shells beforehand for easy eating.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Lobsters by Wilson

This is the end result. The picture doesn’t do it justice. It was steaming and fogging up my lens but my dang, was it good.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Fresh, Live Razor Clams

The best thing was seeing razor clams in a stainless steel bowl. I was so surprised because I didn’t know these were sold here. I’ve only had it once by June’s sister back in Hong Kong in 2012.

2018 | 104/365 | 2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Razor Clams by Wilson

[2018] 104/365: Razor Clams by Wilson

The end product was DANG good. This was the highlight of the day. Razor clams and getting to spend time with my cousin. He taught me a lot of new skills. There was a part where I got teary-eyed because I wished we saw each other more.

We stopped by Katie’s house a bit for Wilson and Mei Mei to see before we headed home. Tomorrow is a new day and a long drive ahead so, peace out world!

Crown Seafood Restaurant
10796 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, Texas 77072  |  (281) 575-1768  |  Website  |  Yelp
Eck Bakery
6918 Wilcrest Drive, Houston, Texas 77072  |  (281) 933-6808  |  Yelp

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Chinese, Desserts, Houston, Seafood, Texas

Drinks and Board Games

March 31, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Moon Tower Inn | Houston, Texas

Scruffy and I started out the day heading over to Sissy and BILs. We had plans with the two of them and Timothy. Drinks and board games. We started off at Moon Tower Inn.

Moon Tower Inn | Houston, Texas | Cheech Big Body Burgers

Cheech Big Body Burgers [chevre, poblano, thick bacon, and sambal mayo] | $9.99

Scruffy and BIL both got this burger. I wasn’t too big of a fan of it since the poblanos gave it a weird flavour.

Moon Tower Inn | Houston, Texas | Chong Big Body Burgers

Chong Big Body Burgers [sunnyside egg, thick bacon, cheddar, creole mustard and housemade bread and butter picked japs] | $9.99

I did like my burger more since the yolk made it much juicier and the pickled jalapenos made it a word of difference.

Sigma Brewing Company | Houston, Texas

After that, we headed over to Sigma Brewing Company.

Sigma Brewing Company | Houston, Texas | Flights

Scruffy and BIL both got flights but the rest of us weren’t too down for any more beers. They both concluded that the beers were not great and that they won’t be coming back.

We went back to Sissy and BIL’s house where we played more board games before leaving for Gordon’s Birthday dinner.

2018 | 090/365 | Gordon's Birthday Dinner

[2018] 090/365:

We had the dinner at Crown Seafood Restaurant where the tables were filled with too much food. After much talking and hanging out we all went back to our own homes.

Scruffy went back to his own house so I get Luna all to myself. 😀

Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal Street, Houston, Texas 77003  |  Website  |  Yelp
Sigma Brewing Company
3118 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, Texas 77003  |  (346) 352-3190  |  Website  |  Yelp
Crown Seafood Restaurant
10796 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, Texas 77072  |  (281) 575-1768  |  Website  |  Yelp

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Bars and Pubs, Breweries, Chinese, Houston, Texas

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