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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!

Always Eating

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2018 | 025/365 | Kimchi Soup with a Side of Chinese Soaps

[2018] 025/365: Kimchi Soup With A Side Of Chinese Soaps

My favourite is getting to watch a show while I eat a meal. I don’t get a lot of those with Scruffy since we sit and eat without distractions like civilized people. Haha

A Pizza Hut Dinner

Scruffy and I ended up eating horribly tonight. We didn’t finish everything though but knowing I ate this makes me feel so horrible inside. Tomorrow is a new day though.

Patricia’s Friendsgiving/White Elephant Party | San Antonio, Texas

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Last weekend Patricia was throwing a Friendsgiving/White Elephant party so Scruffy and I made plans to go up for a quick trip.

Rolling FIsh Sushi Burrito & Poke | San Antonio, Texas | Unagi and Salmon Poke Bowl

On Thursday we left his house to mine, switched cars and traveled up to San Antonio in time for a late lunch at Rolling Fish Sushi Burrito & Poke. We shared an unagi and salmon poke bowl with everything in it.

Hotel Alcohol Party

We then headed to HEB and Specs before checking into our hotel where we pretty much spent the rest of the night drinking and doing a whole lot of nothing. It was very relaxing having just us two.

Church's Chicken | San Antonio, Texas

We saw a commercial for Popeye’s but since it was so far away we brought back some Church’s to the hotel room where we ate and watched telly before calling it a night.

La Quinta | San Antonio, Texas | Hotel Breakfast

On Friday, we woke up for a hotel breakfast and Scruffy worked a bit while searched for jobs before we headed off to lunch.

Taqueria Datapoint | San Antonio, Texas | Mini Tacos

I always try to hit up Taqueria Datapoint when I’m in town and was ecstatic when he agreed to go with me. We shared a plate of mini tacos since we had plans to drink and eat something else soon.

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium | San Antonio, Texas | Beers

We jumped from Big Hops Huebner to Flying Saucer Draught Emporium for a few beers before heading back to the hotel. We relaxed at the hotel for a bit before heading back out for a quick early dinner.

Smashin Crab | San Antonio, Texas | Half Dozen Raw Oysters

Half Dozen Raw Oysters | $12

We made plans to hit up Smashin Crab (for me because I love seafood boils) and then hit up somewhere else for him. Once we sat down and got our food, going somewhere else was out the window. We started out with half a platter of oysters and a pound of shrimp with potatoes, corn, and sausages.

Smashin Crab | San Antonio, Texas | Shrimp Boil with Potatoes, Corn, and Sausages

Shrimp Boil [trinity sauce and level 3 alarm heat] | $14/lb + $1/corn + $0.50/potato + $2/sausage (4 pieces)

Soon enough we were ordering another pound of shrimp, potatoes, and corn. My goodness gracious. This is the best seafood boil I’ve been to and Scruffy agrees. We will be coming back once crawfish season is in. Yum!

2017 Patricia's Friendsgiving/White Elephant

We stopped by HEB then went back to the hotel for to get ready for Patricia’s party. We all drank, caught up, and played white elephant before calling it a night. It was nice to finally meet Patricia’s boyfriend and to see everyone else. Every time I go back I wished I lived there. Once we were back at the hotel, Scruffy started getting hungry and we ordered Uber for McDonald’s and soon realized we had too much food and not a big enough stomach. Before long, we both knocked out.

Breakfast at Patricia's

Patricia invited us for breakfast so when we woke up Saturday morning, we packed our car and headed over to her house for a delicious home cooked breakfast, bid our farewells, and headed back home towards Scruffy’s house, stopping by Buccee’s for Scruffy to grab a taco to go.

Luna Car Ride

We stopped by Andrew’s house before ending up at Scruffy’s where we picked Luna up and headed back to my house.

Scruffy and I | Homemade Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Salad, and Garlic Bread

Homemade Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Salad, and Garlic Bread

Scruffy and I made Fettuccine Alfredo, garlic bread, and salad for dinner. The family and Tim seemed to love it. With all the traveling, Scruffy and I watched telly and fell asleep.

Tasty Ko | Katy, Texas | Spicy Bulgogi and Soondubu Chigae

Spicy Bulgogi and Soondubu Chigae

Before Scruffy left on Sunday, we had lunch at Tasty Ko. Delicious Bulgogi and Soondubu Chigae. Yum. It was perfect since it was cold and raining.

New favourite restaurant: Smashin Crab. I am jealous of everyone who lives in San Antonio.

Rolling Fish Sushi Burrito & Poke
12730 Interstate 10 W, San Antonio, TX 78230  |  (210) 592-1003  |  Yelp
Church’s
9405 Guilbeau Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250  |  (210) 684-1407  |  Website  |  Yelp
Taqueria Datapoint
4063 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229  |  (210) 615-3644  |  Yelp
Big Hops Huebner
11224 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230  |  (210) 877-9663  |  Website  |  Yelp
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
11255 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230  |  (210) 696-5080  |  Website  |  Yelp
Smashin Crab
8910 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250  |  (210) 509-7702  |  Website  |  Yelp
Tasty Ko
1645 Winding Hollow Dr, Katy, TX 77450  |  (281) 206-7471  |  Website  |  Yelp

Drinks On Drinks On Eats

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Scruffy was recommended two places in Richmond to check out by his co-worker so we decided to do that on Friday.

We started off at Clancy’s Public House so that we could grab a snack and a drink before heading over to the next destination. We had dinner plans with his parents and friends for some homemade ribs so we didn’t want to fill up.

Clancy's Public House | Richmond, Texas | Town in City Porter, Saloon Door Tasty AF, Karbach R&D Mint Chocolate, Karbach Big & Bright IPA

Town in City Porter [English Porter, 5.8%], Saloon Door Tasty AF [Nitro; Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Stout, 4.9%], Karbach R&D Mint Chocolate [Stout, 7.7%], Karbach Big & Bright IPA [6.9%]

I don’t remember what Scruff ordered because I was so excited for my flight of beers. The R&D Mint Chocolate was my least favourite so I gave that to Scruffy since it was he actually liked it. But the real winner was the Tasty AF.

Clancy's Public House | Richmond, Texas | Irish Car Bomb with Saloon Door Tasty AF Beer

Irish Car Bomb with Tasty AF Beer

I loved it so much that I took the bartender’s recommendation, an Irish Car Bomb with Tasty AF instead of Guiness and it was de-freaking-licious.

Clancy's Public House | Richmond, Texas | Fish and Chips

Fish & Chips

We shared an order of fish and chips and I declared these to be one of the best fries I’ve had in my life. Crispy on the inside and mushy on the outside. Perfection.

We decided that this little gem of a place will become a more regular spot for us.

After downing everything and feeling a little tipsy we headed over to Braman Winery and Brewery.

Braman Winery and Brewery | Richmond, Texas | Taps

Though they started out as a winery, we decided to try all the beers first and maybe come back for the wine another day.

Braman Winery and Brewery | Richmond, Texas | Wristbands

I love that their wristbands had perforated tears to track how many more refills you get. I got the 10 oz glass with four refills for $10 and Scruffy got the 16 oz glass with three refills for $12. I’m not 100% sure about the prices but it sounds about right.

Braman Winery and Brewery | Richmond, Texas | Beers

There wasn’t much to rave about with the beers but the ambiance was classy. Pretty much any place that has twinkly lights steals my heart. They even had live music playing that actually sounded decent. Though the beers didn’t captivate us enough I would like to come back for a taste of their wines.

Tasty Ko. Korean Restaurant | Katy, Texas

When Sunday rolled around, we made plans to have lunch with my parents at Tasty Ko.

Tasty Ko. Korean Restaurant | Katy, Texas | Side Dishes

Side Dishes | Free

Tasty Ko. Korean Restaurant | Katy, Texas | LA Galbi

LA Galbi [marinated bone in beef rib] | $22.99

Tasty Ko. Korean Restaurant | Katy, Texas | Korean Seafood Pancake

Korean Seafood Pancake | $10.99

Tasty Ko. Korean Restaurant | Katy, Texas | Spicy Beef Bulgogi Bokkeum

Spicy Beef Bulgogi Bokkeum [stir-fried marinated beef] | $16.99

Tasty Ko. Korean Restaurant | Katy, Texas | Spicy Stir-Fried Squid

Spicy Stir-Fried Squid | $16.99

Tasty Ko. Korean Restaurant | Katy, Texas | Seaweed Soup

Seaweed Soup | Free

Tasty Ko. Korean Restaurant | Katy, Texas | Sweet Tea

Sweet Tea | Free

The worst to the best: seaweed soup, sweet tea, squid, pancake, bulgogi, galbi. Out of all the side dishes only three were good.

Keep in mind that a bowl of rice comes with each entree. Every bowl after costs one dollar.

Overall it wasn’t a let down and we’ll probably be back since Scruffy loves the bulgogi.

Clancy’s Public House
503 FM 359 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406  |  (832) 847-4390  |  Website  |  Yelp
Braman Winery & Brewery
3421 FM 359 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406  |  (281) 762-1375  |  Website  |  Yelp
Tasty Ko
1645 Winding Hollow Dr, Katy, TX 77450  |  (281) 206-7471  |  Website  |  Yelp

Pokemon Go and Red Eggs

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Luna Sitting on Mellie Dee

Luna loves sitting on me.

I went over to Scruffy’s after work, Friday, empty-handed. I was supposed to pick up Los Cucos for him, but issues with the restaurant occurred and so we ended up eating lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings instead.

Wine and Cheese Plate | Sammy

He plated this fancy snack a few hours later for us to enjoy, all pretty so I could put it on the blog. Sweetheart alert. It was the first time I’ve ever tried a green olive and I surprisingly liked them. I have come to realize, I only hate black olives.

Bonchon | Katy, Texas | Salmon Bomb

Saturday, Mum, June, Brother, and SIL went to Bonchon for lunch. They all loved it especially the fries. We finally got the salmon bomb thing and it didn’t disappoint.

Pokemon Go GPS Error

We got our aunt to drive us around at La Centerra for some Berripop and Pokemon action. Does anyone else get that annoying GPS error? It bounces right back though … not to mention, all those little Rattatas. Ugh.

Pokemon Go Event Petsmart

Speaking of which, Scruffy saw this at Petsmart the other day. You betcha he got his $10 gift card.

Jasmine's Red Egg Party

Jasmine turned one-month-old Friday, so there was a red egg celebration Saturday. A Chinese tradition. Another excuse for a reunion. Always a crazy, loud, time. I loved holding her. Sigh …

Crab Boil

Sunday, we all had brunch before the siblings and significant others left. Later that night was crab boil. Literally just boiling a crab. I’m not a big fan of crab and all that work but it was nice eating together.

Rizzo Mellie Dee Hello

Rizzo and I have been spending a little more time together this weekend since I haven’t been going out as much. We even take long walks after dinner. I’m gonna miss him. No Riz for almost one week seems like torture.

It’s been a long but eventful weekend … filled with Pokemons. haha What has the world come to?