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Stuffing Our Faces

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85°C Bakery Cafe | Sugar Land, Texas

I was running around like a headless chicken finding a place that notarizes I-9 forms for work. After a few attempts and getting back so many nos, I headed over to Scruffy’s where we hung out for a bit before heading to lunch. We stopped by 85 Degree Bakery since the restaurant wasn’t opened yet and grabbed a handfuls of goodies, mostly for my parents … if Ashy doesn’t eat it all.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Sugar Land, Texas

Once Kura Revolving Sushi opened we started to feast. Fifteen plates later, we got our little gift (sushi washi tape) and Scruffy scarfed another one before we called it quits.

2018 | 123/365 | Venice Nails & Spa | Sugar Land, Texas | Pedicure

After eating, I dropped Scruffy off at his house and stopped by the new job’s company to sign the I-9 form in front of them since I couldn’t find a place to notarize. After that I went and got my nails done at Venice Nail & Spa since Jamie and Ashy got me a gift card at Christmas time.

The Rouxpour | Sugar Land, Texas

I went back to Scruffy’s, hung out a bit and after a few hours of trying to decide where to go for dinner. Scruffy wanted to treat me to celebrate finding a job and we ended up at The Rouxpour for a drink and some delicious oysters. The one with spinach, crab, and hollandaise oyster was our clear winner as well as the original with nothing on it. As Scruffy describes it, super buttery and easy to go down.

The Sugar Refinery | Sugar Land, Texas

Few doors down was the The Sugar Refinery where we grabbed some Saloon Door Tasty AF, calamari, and an old fashioned.

HEB Seafood Stuffed Salmon and Frozen Brussels Sprouts

Since a lot of places were closing, we went to HEB and picked up things for our main entree meal. I went for the seafood stuffed salmon and frozen Brussels sprouts while Scruffy opted to fry fries, corn dogs, and whatever else he could get his hands on since Mum gifted him a fryer.

I am now tired and ready to just lay down and relax.

85°C Bakery Cafe
13509 University Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 207-6493  |  Website  |  Yelp
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
13513 University Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 207-6001  |  Website  |  Yelp
Venice Nails & Spa
16200 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (713) 234-7956  |  Website  |  Yelp
The Rouxpour
2298 Texas Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 240-7689  |  Website  |  Yelp
The Sugar Refinery
2248 Texas Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 212-3662  |  Website  |  Yelp

My First Time

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Spam, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

A simple spam, egg and cheese sandwich because we didn’t have much food in the fridge. I’ve never been a big fan of sandwiches, bread in general but this was the bomb.

Shrimp and Veggie Boil Ingredients

I prepped dinner and Scruffy was going to do the cooking but since he wasn’t feeling too well, I stepped up. I’ve never had to do the boiling part for shrimp or crawfish boils so …

2018 | 117/365 | Shrimp and Veggie Boil

[2018] 117/365: Shrimp and Veggie BowlI

… I was a little skeptical when it came to doing the boiling since it has to come out a certain way for every single thing. I will say that it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be and am happy the presentation looks pretty great as well.

Best Damn Smoothie Bowl

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2018 | 116/365 | Blueberry Vega Smoothie

[2018] 116/365: Pretty Smoothie Bowl

Guys … this is the prettiest smoothie bowl I’ve ever made! That gorgeous blue/purple colour from the frozen blueberries make my heart smile.

Rizzo on Rocky's Bed

I gave Rizzo a haircut while we were getting new doors put in. He’s such a great pup. He sits so patiently while I cut his hair or clean his ears. My baby!

Alameda Meat Market | Katy, Texas | Chicharron

When Mum and June got home, we changed and headed to dinner. We stopped by Alameda Meat Market for some beer since the dinner place is BYOB but when June and I saw the chicharrones we had to get some.

Cravin Cajun | Katy, Texas | Etouffee, Crawfish, Shrimp

Once we got to Cravin’ Cajun we put our order in and feasted! Etouffee, pounds of crawfish and shrimps. We even ordered extra and … kind of regretted afterwards because it was definitely too much food.

Alameda Meat Market
2339 N Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449  |  (281) 599-9366  |  Yelp
Cravin’ Cajun
2323 N Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449  |  (832) 321-4179  |  Website  |  Yelp

Smoothies, Crawfish, and Pups

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Vega Protein, Fruit and Granola Smoothie

Ashy dropped me back off at home and I made myself a delicious Vega One Smoothie bowl adding in strawberries, granola, and dark chocolate nibs. It was so delicious and satisfying.

LA Crawfish | Katy, Texas | Crawfish and Shrimp

As the house was being worked on, I went to my last interview of the week and stopped by LA Crawfish for some goodness. I thought I deserved a treat for all these interviews lately. It was so yummy. Better now that it’s in season but still overcooked in my opinion.

99 Ranch Bakery Bun

I went and bought my family and Ashy loaves of coconut bread at 99 Ranch bakery and got myself a little something. I cut off a little bit to taste and it wasn’t bad. I like it better than the coconut since it’s not as sweet.

2018 | 115/365 | Rocky and Mellie Dee

Ashy asked a few times if he could keep Rizzo tonight and I agreed so Rocky feels like he’s gotta be my pup or something and has been chilling with me non-stop following me everywhere. My little baby. He misses his nephew!

LA Crawfish
569 S Mason Road, Katy, Texas 77450  |  (346) 251-5902  |  Website  |  Yelp
99 Ranch Market
569 S Mason Road, Katy, Texas 77450  |  (832) 321-9899  |  Website  |  Yelp

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Part VII

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We were able to sleep in again today since it was supposed to be a pretty chill day. We went to Snooze an AM Eatery for breakfast. This place has been on my list for quite some time so I was happy to try it. Sadly, it didn’t meet my expectations.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Cockrell Butterfly Center | Houston, Texas

We went to pick up Sissy where Wilson and Mei Mei were able to check out their place. Soon after, we headed to The Houston Museum of Natural Science where the Cockrell Butterfly Center was located.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Cockrell Butterfly Center | Houston, Texas | Butterfly

I was so happy to be able to put my photography skills to work. Look at my awesome shots! They came out better than I thought. This is without editing!! A few landed on us and we’d squeal with happiness.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Liberty Kitchen | Houston, Texas

We then headed to lunch at Liberty Kitchen.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Liberty Kitchen | Houston, Texas | Food

This was the best seafood place I’ve been to in a long while. Everything (except the chicken wings) were delicious! And they were nice enough to notice we were new and gave us two dishes for free, one which we knew costs at least $20+ bucks! That’s how you gain a loyal customer. Mum already wants to come back!

2018 | 109/365 | 2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | We Love Houston Sign

[2018] 109/365: We Heart Houston

We stopped by Jacky’s work where he has a downtown view. Since I used to work in the building next to his, it wasn’t anything special for me but was nice to still go up. June met us up there and we headed towards 8th Wonder Brewery where this I LOVE HOUSTON sign is located right outside. We took some quick shots before heading in.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | 8th Wonder Brewery | Houston, Texas | Flight of Beers

Since we were running a bit late, BIL and Scruffy were already there drinking. We ordered a few beers and even got a flight! How cute! We all had some good laughs and sweet conversations sitting in the wonderful weather.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | 8th Wonder Brewery | Houston, Texas | Beatles Statue

For some reason, no one knew why the Beatles statues were there but were thankful we had another picture taking opportunity.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Xochi | Houston, Texas

After some drinking, we all headed to Xochi.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Xochi | Houston, Texas | Entrees and Desserts

We ordered so much food and desserts. I’m not truly full but was happy to be able to get a little bit of everything since we did a family type meal. Overall it was a great experience but I’m not sure if I’ll come back here since the prices are crazy.

Tomorrow is Wilson and Mei Mei’s last day here. I’m hoping I can go and hang out with them before their flight at night. Until then, it’s sleepy time for me and shower in the morning because I cannot function right now. Bye!

Snooze, an AM Eatery
600 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, Texas 77024  |  (713) 470-4586  |  Website  |  Yelp
Cockrell Butterfly Center
5555 Herman Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77030  |  (713) 639-4629  |  Website  |  Yelp
Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar
1050 Studewood St, Houston, Texas 77008  |  (713) 802-0533  |  Website  |  Yelp
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas St, Houston, Texas 77003  |  (713) 229-0868  |  Website  |  Yelp
Xochi
1777 Walker St, Houston, Texas 77010  |  (713) 400-3330  |  Website  |  Yelp