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Getting Fat On This Harry Potter Marathon

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

We started Harry Potter #6, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, last night but Scruffy was falling asleep so we called it a night and finished it this morning while eating lunch.

Thai Cottage | Door Dash

We used our Door Dash credits and got Thai Cottage. Mmm …

2018 | 071/365 | Tea Time

[2018] 071/365: Tea and “Crumpets”

After many hours, I had tea, Scruffy, coffee, and shared a slice of Chinese chiffon cake.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

We ate our leftover Thai Cottage and started watching Harry Potter #7, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I.

I’m so excited for him to finish this marathon so we could get to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. I don’t know if he’d wanna watch it though.

Harry Potter Marathon Continues

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2018 | 070/365 | Crown Seafood, Houston, Texas | Dim Sum

[2018] 070/365: Dim Sum with Ex-Co’s

Sissy and BIL left and Scruffy and I headed over to Crown Seafood for dim sum with my old co-workers and their boyfriends, Juhi and Vijay, Erin and John.

85 Degree Celsius Bakery | Sugar Land, Texas | Vanilla Cake, Egg Tart, Cheese Tart, Milk Tea

Afterward, Scruffy dropped me off to pick up some goodies from 85 Degrees Celsius Bakery.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Then we proceeded to finish Harry Potter #3, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Then, Harry Potter #4, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

He then went off to play some video games while I organized my photos and watched Will & Grace.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

After a few hours, he asked if I wanted to watch Game of Thrones or more HP. I was surprised when he was okay with Harry Potter #5, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He’s a trooper.

I wonder if we’ll be getting to anymore tonight or he’ll call it quits until another day.

I’m enjoying this because we rarely watch movies together!

Sissy and Significant Other Day

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HEB Crawfish and Shrimp Boil with Corn and Potatoes

Sissy, BIL, and their pups came over and we went and each got our own lunches. Scruffy and I ended up with crawfish/shrimp boil but I ended up eating most of it.

We sat around, talking and watching telly then played games like Istanbul and Munchkin.

Cafe Caspian | Houston, Texas | Bread abd Herbs, Dolman Leaves, Hummus

Soon, it was time for our reservations at Cafe Caspian. We started off with bread and herb platter ordering dolman leaves and hummus.

2018 | 069/365 | Cafe Caspian | Houston, Texas | Lamb Shank

[2018] 069/365: Best Lamb Shanks

I was pretty much stuffed when our entrees came out. My always favourite here is lamb shanks. I have so much left over that I am excited to have it for dinner tomorrow.

Cafe Caspian | Houston, Texas | Vegetarian Ghormeh Sabzi

Sissy tried something new and wished that there was more flavour. I assured her the flavour probably came from the meats they cook it with.

Cafe Caspian | Houston, Texas | Saultani

Scruffy got something different and although it was delicious, he said he’ll stick with the Koobideh.

Cafe Caspian | Houston, Texas | Koobideh with Sweet Saffron Rice

BIL got something he’s never had and ended up liking it! He even ordered the Sweet Saffron rice and it tasted like dessert to me.

Right now, we’re back to playing games. I’m falling into a food coma. Save me!

Cafe Caspian
12126 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77077  |  (281) 493-4000  |  Website  |  Yelp

Nick’s Italian Restaurant | Richmond, Texas

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2018 | 068/365 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

[2018] 068/365: Harry Potter #2

We got through the second one! I cannot wait until we are watching the fourth one since Scruffy has seen them up to the third I believe.

Nick's Italian Restaurant | Richmond, Texas

We went back to my house for a bit then picked up dinner from Nick’s Italian Restaurant. Thank goodness we picked it up. The service for that was horrible so I cannot even imagine dining in. I guess they can be that way since their food is “the best”!

Let’s just say, no hostess, owner/manager walks around and does nothing while others are waiting for someone to help us out. When they do, they cannot seem to multitask. The server assured me four times that my food was ready yet it took forever. Ridiculous. And let’s not forget the owner/manager yelling across the restaurant then proceeding to yell, “Come here!” to the server.

Nick's Italian Restaurant | Richmond, Texas | Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmigiana, Cannoli

Chicken Marsala [chicken scaloppini with mushrooms sauteed in a Marsala wine sauce] | $16.50 • Chicken Parmigiana [breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and pomodoro sauce] | $16.50 • Chocolate Chip Cannoli | ~$7

The food wasn’t bad. I wouldn’t say it’s the best ever but for a to-go order, it was pretty good. I don’t mind picking up from them again.

Andrew came over and we hung out a bit. They’re now upstairs playing video games, remotely, with Blake. I’m ready for bed.

Nick’s Italian Restaurant
11511 FM 1464, Richmond, Texas 77407  |  (281) 277-1331  |  Website  |  Yelp

Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas

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Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas

Scruffy and I started out with lunch at Café Rabelais. I love this part of town but can never live here with the busy traffic.

Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas | Bread & Butter

Bread & Butter | FREE

The butter was too hard and the bread was TOO toasted. I had fun eating the soft parts and dipping it into our next dish.

Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas | Escargot

Escargot | $8

Super buttery and garlicky. We loved this dish and the fact we could dip SO much bread in it. Always a bummer that places only give you six. Never enough!

Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas | Bone Marrow with Toasted Bread

Bone Marrow [with toasted bread] | $12

We wanted the foie gras but since they didn’t have that for the lunch menu we ended up getting the bone marrow which wasn’t bad at all. Definitely better than the ones we got in Lake Charles. Scruffy’s only complaint was that the toasted bread was buttered and with bone marrow’s buttery-ness, it’s too much. Other than that we both loved it.

Café Rabelais | Houston, Texas | Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower | $8

I wanted to get something healthier, not so buttery and since they didn’t have the Brussels sprouts, I got this. It wasn’t the best but still delicious.

2018 | 066/365 | BBQ Night

[2018] 066/365: Homemade BBQ Meal By Scruffy & I

We went and hung out with Caitlin and Peyton a bit and I even got Peyton to fall asleep. Either I’m boring or I am good. haha

Since Andrew was coming over again, Scruffy put the ribs in the smoker and I went to the store to pick up some things for the sides. Everything came out well though Scruffy will say otherwise.

Rizzo, Luna, Smokey Chewing Dentals and Bone Marrow

Caitlin was nice enough to supply the puppies with bone marrows and a dental so Rizzo got the dental while Luna and Smokey both chewed on bone marrows. So messy but the pups enjoyed it!

Right now we are all watching telly and relaxing after a great meal. I’m ready for bed.

Café Rabelais
2442 Times Blvd, Houston, Texas 77005  |  (713) 520-8841  |  Yelp