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Busy Saturday

July 14, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Scruffy and I woke up this morning and ate my leftover pho and Chaurrasco’s for brunch. We got ready and headed to the rehab center where Mama is and paid her a visit since it’s been awhile since I last saw her. She’s up and walking with the help of her walker and brace but she’s doing great.

We stopped by World Market for literally a quick couple of minutes before we had to meet Caitlin, Rami, and Peyton at Pollo Bravo for lunch. Since we ate not too long ago, I opted for the Causa Rellena appetizer (way too dry) while Scruffy got the Pollo Quesadillas (not bad but if the salad was cassava fries it would of been perfect). Thomas met up up with us there and ordered to go.

After lunch I went and got a Milk Tea with lychee jellies at The Teahouse. Bad mistake because I asked for less sugar and got a watered down drink where half was ice. It was so horrible but for five dollars I tried my best to suck down everything.

We then headed to Caitlin, Rami, and Peyton’s where we played a few card games before they left to return a mattress and Scruffy and I left for dinner.

[2018] 195/365: Spicy Hot Pot

We weren’t too sure where to go but decided on hot pot at Little Sheep. Sissy and BIL met up with us at the spur of the moment and it was a fun last minute decision. After our bellies were full we said goodnight and headed home. I’m not too sure what we’re going to do now. I’m assuming telly and then bedtime.

I’m not ready for the weekend to end!

Date Night with Scruffy

July 11, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Work has been AMAZING since I now hang out with nineteen year olds. I’m not even kidding. I went to lunch with the three of them to Peli Deli today.

Natalia and I’s meals of their wings and curry chicken with Mac and cheese and mushrooms. Everything was delicious. I wished a Peli Peli was close by since they have better options but this satisfied me enough.

After work Scruffy and I met up for dinner at Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant.

It’s basically Korean Barbecue but with different cuts of meat and flavour. We ordered two different types of meat then a lunch menu with three different other types of meat that came with a salad and miso soup. We upgraded to the garlic rice and added zucchini and mushrooms and beef tounge.

Burn, baby, burn. The only complaint was that their fire burned on one side and left the other flameless so things cooked unevenly. Scruffy was a trooper and I didn’t have to cook much this time. Instead, he served me which made me feel like a queen.

My favourite was the beef tounge. My goodness. I can’t even describe just how amazing it was. It’s really rare for me to find beef tounge, not that I’m always in search of it, but when I see it, usually when it’s grill your own, I’m always down.

2018 | 192/365 | Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant | Houston, Texas | Lady M's Green Tea Millie Crepe with Ice Cream

Lady M’s Green Tea Millie Crepe with Ice Cream | $10

[2018] 192/365: Lady M’s

This has been a very popular dessert as long as I can remember. So popular that Brudda got it shipped from New York for SIL’s 30th birthday celebration in Dallas so I just had to try it when I saw it on the menu. Scruffy’s not that big of a fan with matcha but he actually tried it and ate two bites before he called it quits. I on the other hand, though delicious, did not think it was worth the $10 price tag but glad I finally got to cross that off the list.

The Astros vs Athletics tickets I won from work a few weeks ago was finally used tonight. Club seats, which made me feel very fancy. To top it off we received replicas of the World Series Championship rings. It was very heavy and sparkly.

Although the game wasn’t that great, upon exiting we received free Pluckers. Ain’t no complaining here. Now we just have to find a time to go.

It’s been a fabulous day of eating and just spending time with Scruffy outside of our houses where we eat somewhere new and do an activity.

Now it’s time to get ready for bed. Night, y’all!

Taco Tuesday

July 10, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

[2018] 191/365: Taco Tuesday

My wonderful coworkers went to go get tacos from La Calle Tacos and brought me back two mini ones! Barbacoa and pastor. They were a bit on the bland side and not at all what I’d expect quality wise for being downtown. Jarro Cafe is still my clear winner when it comes to authentic tacos. Sadly they are closer to my house (but not close enough) than to my work and therefore I never get them. Sigh. We’ll meet again soon, Jarro.

Carb Overload

July 3, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Since it was Tuesday, no free breakfast, I went and grabbed my own at Corner Bakery. I was genuinely surprised that they didn’t put salt on the eggs which is a great plus for me. Funny story: one of the ladies at the place bought What-a-Burger and her manager made her put it in a Corner Bakery bag because it obviously looks bad to customers to see their own employees eating food from other places. But seriously? Who can eat the same thing every day?!

I went to Scruffy’s after work to start my July Fourth Festivities which is pretty much relaxing until tomorrow. I grabbed a Taro Smoothie from OG Tea when we went out to grab groceries for tomorrow.

[2018] 184/365: Pasta Dinner

Saleh came over for dinner and we’re about to play Risk. It’s been awhile since I had a pasta dinner at Scruffy’s but the real winner on this plate? The Brussels sprouts. You know, those Green Giant bags you just pop into the microwave? The salt and pepper Brussels sprouts are my favourite. Everything else is covered in butter these days so it’s great to have a different flavour. Also, the garlic bread this time was fantastic. Not too certain what they did differently but I had two! .. Or maybe I was just starving.

2018 Jamie’s Birthday

June 30, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I went and picked up lunch for Scruffy and I at Bombay Grill. I haven’t had it in a long time since Scruffy got sick from them. We came to a conclusion that it was most likely their yogurt so we steer clear of that now. We ordered hot since the medium was never spicy enough and it was perfect!

We went and visited Mama in the hospital. Jamie and Ashy came home and Jamie opened her birthday present a day early. I’m excited to see the tea flowers bloom.

For her birthday dinner we went to Bistro Provence. Scruffy’s boss used to take him here when he worked at the other company so I was excited we were finally getting to try it.

[2018] 181/365: Best Dang Dinner

Okay, it’s not the best dinner but it was dang delicious. It’s been a while since I’ve been to a French restaurant and eaten like this so it hit the spot. Everyone loved my duck entree and we all agreed the foie gras was on point.

Can anyone take me to France? I want to eat like the French … and maybe then I’ll lose a few pounds. haha