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2018 Chinese New Year’s Eve

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Laikh House Gourmet Cafe | Houston, Texas

Scruffy and I went to Laikh House Gourmet Cafe for lunch since there were such great ratings.

Laikh House Gourmet Cafe | Houston, Texas | All American Burger with Parmesan Fries

All American Burger [beef, American cheese, mayo, mustard, pickle, tomato, onions, lettuce] | $5.99 • Parmesan Fries | $3.99

We shared the burger and fries and were quite surprised to find that it wasn’t bad. I was even more surprised when Scruffy said he’d come back.

Laikh House Gourmet Cafe | Houston, Texas | Honeymoon Latte

Honeymoon Latte | $3.50 • Almond Milk | $0.50

The guy did forget to serve me my coffee but when I walked to the counter, he remembered before I had to say anything and had it out soon after. It was actually not bad but not sweet enough for my taste.

The only complaints I have is mostly that the floors were sticky and there were sewer-ish smells when you walk in. Not enough to deter us though.

2018 | 046/365 | Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner

[2018] 046/365: Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner

Now that my Dad’s retired, he wants to go all out and be more traditional so ten dishes for five people. Everyone helped out in making this dinner happen. We have SO much leftover. It was delicious though and I was so happy to see that Scruffy ate more than he usually does.

We’re going to watch Megan Leavey together after the adults get home from buying flowers. haha

It’s been a great day.

Laikh House Gourmet Cafe
1856 Barker Cypress Road, Houston, Texas 77084  |  (832) 321-4562  |  Yelp

Galentine’s Day with Juhi

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2018 | 044/365 | Simple Kimchi Soup

[2018] 044/365: Simple Kimchi

I’ve been in love with making kimchi soup. Literally throw in some kimchi with some chicken broth, add ramen and protein and you’re done! Here I have deli meat and wontons. So freaking simple. So freaking delicious.

Starbucks and Kindle | Chai Spice Latte and Iced Lemon Pound Cake

I drove early to Juhi’s after picking up my last bits for Scruffy’s Valentine’s present. I grabbed a Venti Chia Spice Latte with Iced Lemon Pound Cake to sip and nibble on while reading my Kindle waiting for her to arrive. I am almost done with this book and I don’t want it to end!!

Chicken Dumplings at Juhi's

Juhi and I had Galentine’s where we just chilled with the Olympics. She made us some chicken dumplings which was surprisingly delicious. I need to tell my people to start doing chicken instead of pork!

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