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Salty Lasagna

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2018 | 182/365 | Cristobal Mexican Grill & Bar

[2018] 182/365: Lunch Date

Scruffy and I had a lunch date at Cristobal Mexican Grill and Bar. There’s not many good food places where he lives and usually have to drive a few more miles to hit them bit I was extremely surprised how great this place was. I would skip the chicken next time and stick to the beef. Yum!

We went home and started planning our next trip. Something small since I just started my job and don’t want to ask for a week off so early. We used to go to more places but with everything going on, it’s just been harder so I’m excited.

Gluten-Free Lasagna

I tried my hand in making the gluten free lasagna Scruffy made awhile back. I’m a little disappointed that it came down out pretty salty. I guess since I’m not used to using cheese I didn’t count for the salt and therefore everything is just a little too much. And still delicious and the flavor was great it’s just the salty factor. Once I figure out the best way to make this and I’ve got the recipe down, I’ll share it!

Pool Day

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2018 | 174/365 | Pool Day

[2018] 174/365: Pool Day

Horea and the kids came over for a quick pool day. The kids are still a bit shy but they’re breaking out of their shell and soon enough they were holding my hand, asking me to flip them upside down and whatnot. I had a very fun time with them.

Burgers and Hot Dogs

Scruffy even made hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone. I opted to wrap mine with lettuce instead of buns and it was equally delicious.

We played in the pool a bit more and then they left for a church event. That’s also around the time Rami, Caitlin, and Peyton showed up. We played with Peyton for a bit before they left as well. Ashy and Jamie went to the hospital while Scruffy and I laid on the couch. I think I took a short nap then too.

The Pho Shack | Sugar Land, Texas | Pho and Egg Rolls

Jamie, Scruffy, and I went to The Pho Shack for dinner. They used to have the worst broth I’ve ever tasted and we vowed we wouldn’t be back. But about half a year ago, I wasn’t feeling well and really wanted broth for my throat and this was the closest pho place. We were floored by how much different the soup was and now it’s one of our favourite pho places!

Now it’s iPad and telly fun time. Good night, lovelies!

Belated Birthday Dinner

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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

We’re obsessed with Kura Revolving Sushi Bar. Okay, maybe I’m obsessed and he just comes with me. I just really love the revolving bar and throwing those plates in! And since it’s so close to 85 Bakery, I’m always able to grab some goodies to go.

Dulce Tapioca | Taro Milk Tea

We went and returned my things from Loft and stopped and picked up a Taro Milk Tea from Dulce Tapioca, Scruffy’s favourite bubble tea place.

World of Beer | Black and Tan and Blueberry Beer

We went home and were lazy couch potatoes before heading out to grab drinks at World of Beer.

2018 | 139/365 | Grimaldi's Pizza

[2018] 139/365: Grimaldi’s Belated Birthday Celebration

We then met up with Mallory, JJ, and John for a belated birthday dinner of Grimaldi’s. It was delicious but way overpriced. I still believe Blaze has the best pizzas and you get to put as many toppings as you like for the same price.

Nothing Bundt Cake | Confetti

At the end of the meal, I shared my free Nothing Bundt Cake and JJ was in love. He scarfed it all down! I gave the rest to them to take home and Mallory told me John ate it all right after they got home. haha

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

Libyan Couscous

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Pho Ben | Sugar Land, Texas | Favor Delivery

Scruffy, Ashy, and I ordered food from Pho Ben. We definitely had a lot of leftovers and I’m excited to have them tomorrow! The rest of the day Scruffy and I passed the IPad back and forth playing Star Realms (I keep losing) and shopping and watching random telly.

2018 | 119/365 | Libyan Couscous

[2018] 119/365: Libyan Couscous

Jamie made her famous Libyan Couscous dish. I’m hoping I get the recipe soon because it was delicious! You could make it with other grains other than couscous! That lamb hit the spot, especially the bone marrow. DROOL.

Pho Ben
3613 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land, Texas 77478  |  (281) 565-0492  |  Website  |  Yelp