Shea Schat's Bakkery
3305 Main St
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-6055
第二天的行程是爬山,早上起床後我們決定到當地最有名的麵包店吃早餐,順便買個三明治和一些餅乾帶去山上當午餐,這家麵包店的麵包還真是好吃,怪不得生意這麼好,我們回家那天還又回來買了一堆麵包帶回家,這可是當地有名的地標,大家如果有機會來毛象山,別忘了來這裡帶幾個麵包回家喔!
The second day at Mammoth, our plan was to hike all day. We woke up around 9am and drove down the hill to Shea Schat's Bakkery for breakfast.
Erick Schat's is the original bakery is located in Bishop. I am not sure if Shea Schat's at Mammoth Lakes is related to Erick Schat's. They sell the same items and both share the name "Schat's". So I am assuming they are related?
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
[Mammoth Lakes] [American] Angel's Restaurant
Angel's Restaurant
20 Sierra Blvd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-7427
第一天晚上出去吃晚餐前,我們詢問的幾位旅館工作人員有哪些是住在當地的人喜愛的餐廳,每個人的名單上都有Angel's這家餐廳,馬上決定就去這吃晚餐吧!這家餐廳在星期四的晚上完全爆滿,終於等到位子後,我們點了他們有名的烤肋排和烤雞,還點了鮮蝦燉飯和啤酒,餐點的份量大的驚人,早知道點一份兩個人分就夠了,出門在外也沒有冰箱可以帶剩下的回家,所以雖然真的很好吃,但是我們還是浪費了不少吃不下的食物。
Our first night in town, we planned to find a local favorite restaurant for dinner. We asked a few hotel staffs for their recommendation, and Angel's Restaurant was mentioned by everyone. Dr. Park also did some research beforehand. Angel's was also on his list.
We took the free trolly at The Village. Had no idea where the restaurant was. We hopped on the trolly and asked the trolly driver. He told us it was on the way. The trolly stop is actually right across the street from the restaurant. The nice driver even watched us cross the street safely before he drove away.
20 Sierra Blvd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-7427
第一天晚上出去吃晚餐前,我們詢問的幾位旅館工作人員有哪些是住在當地的人喜愛的餐廳,每個人的名單上都有Angel's這家餐廳,馬上決定就去這吃晚餐吧!這家餐廳在星期四的晚上完全爆滿,終於等到位子後,我們點了他們有名的烤肋排和烤雞,還點了鮮蝦燉飯和啤酒,餐點的份量大的驚人,早知道點一份兩個人分就夠了,出門在外也沒有冰箱可以帶剩下的回家,所以雖然真的很好吃,但是我們還是浪費了不少吃不下的食物。
Our first night in town, we planned to find a local favorite restaurant for dinner. We asked a few hotel staffs for their recommendation, and Angel's Restaurant was mentioned by everyone. Dr. Park also did some research beforehand. Angel's was also on his list.
We took the free trolly at The Village. Had no idea where the restaurant was. We hopped on the trolly and asked the trolly driver. He told us it was on the way. The trolly stop is actually right across the street from the restaurant. The nice driver even watched us cross the street safely before he drove away.
The Village at Mammoth
我們旅館有免費小巴的服務,可以帶旅客到山下的一個商場,裡面有很多餐廳和商店,不過生意非常冷清,這些餐廳和商店裝潢都比較新比較漂亮,整個商場感覺還蠻LA的,不過這種風格似乎不受喜愛戶外活動的毛象山遊客的鍾愛,我們逛了一圈也覺得蠻無聊的,這裡的餐廳也不是很吸引我們,隨便照幾張照片就在這裡上了毛象山的免費公車去吃晚餐囉!
Our hotel had a free shuttle service to take guests down the hill to "The Village". Even though on the hotel handbook it said the service is every 30 minutes, our friendly driver took us there right away. He also told us to call the hotel when we need to be picked up. Very nice service!
The Village is a contempory shopping center at the foot of the mountain. It has a few supposedly "upscale" restaurants and shops. Walking around the plaza, it felt very.... LA. We thought they kind of overdid it. The Village looked a little sad. Lots of vacant spaces, or "out of business" signs.
Our hotel had a free shuttle service to take guests down the hill to "The Village". Even though on the hotel handbook it said the service is every 30 minutes, our friendly driver took us there right away. He also told us to call the hotel when we need to be picked up. Very nice service!
The Village is a contempory shopping center at the foot of the mountain. It has a few supposedly "upscale" restaurants and shops. Walking around the plaza, it felt very.... LA. We thought they kind of overdid it. The Village looked a little sad. Lots of vacant spaces, or "out of business" signs.
Mammoth Mountain Inn
Mammoth Mountain Inn
1 Minaret Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-2581
http://mammothmountain.com/plan/lodging/mmi/index.cfm
這次決定要去毛象山玩,是因為在TravelZoo上看到有旅館的特價活動,我們在Mammoth Mountain Inn訂了兩晚,一晚才$69,這旅館的位置就在上毛象山的纜車正對面,一到了大門口,我就看到他們二樓插著台灣國旗呢!房間不大,但是簡單舒適,這是個沒有冷氣的旅館,但是山上的氣候真的完全不需要冷氣,我們很喜歡這家簡單舒服的旅館,唯一的缺點就是他們的餐廳實在是非常昂貴,怪不得餐廳都沒有客人啊!
About a month ago, I saw the promotional price of $69 per night at Mammoth Mountain Inn on TravelZoo. The special price even included weekends. I've been to Mammoth once in the winter time, but didn't really now what to expect in the summer. After talking to Dr. Park, he told me he used to go camping and hiking all the time with his family in the summer. The hotel price was great. So we've decided to take a trip to Mammoth before my school started.
The inn is located about 5 miles up on the hill from the main road. It has a few different buildings for the regular room as well as condo style lodging all around the back.
1 Minaret Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-2581
http://mammothmountain.com/plan/lodging/mmi/index.cfm
這次決定要去毛象山玩,是因為在TravelZoo上看到有旅館的特價活動,我們在Mammoth Mountain Inn訂了兩晚,一晚才$69,這旅館的位置就在上毛象山的纜車正對面,一到了大門口,我就看到他們二樓插著台灣國旗呢!房間不大,但是簡單舒適,這是個沒有冷氣的旅館,但是山上的氣候真的完全不需要冷氣,我們很喜歡這家簡單舒服的旅館,唯一的缺點就是他們的餐廳實在是非常昂貴,怪不得餐廳都沒有客人啊!
About a month ago, I saw the promotional price of $69 per night at Mammoth Mountain Inn on TravelZoo. The special price even included weekends. I've been to Mammoth once in the winter time, but didn't really now what to expect in the summer. After talking to Dr. Park, he told me he used to go camping and hiking all the time with his family in the summer. The hotel price was great. So we've decided to take a trip to Mammoth before my school started.
The inn is located about 5 miles up on the hill from the main road. It has a few different buildings for the regular room as well as condo style lodging all around the back.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
[Bishop] [Fast Food] Nik-n-Willie's Pizza & Sub Sandwiches
Nik-n-Willie's Pizza & Sub Sandwiches
214 W Line St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-2410
Bishop是個離Mammoth大約30英哩的小鎮,我們開到這裡的時間大約下午兩點,公園先生說要帶我去吃一家他每次去毛象山都會停留的一家比薩店,店不大,很有小鎮的感覺,老闆很親切,還送了我們一片免費的比薩,肉丸潛艇堡份量非常巨無霸,我們兩個人都差點吃不完,果然是家不賴的店,公園先生才會對它情有獨鍾啊!
Bishop is a small town about 35 miles away from Mammoth Mountain. We got there about 2pm and stopped to grab lunch.
Dr. Park took me to Nik-n-Willie's. He used to come up to the Eastern Sierra for camping with his brother and cousin all the time when he was younger. And they always stopped by this little pizza & subs place for food.
214 W Line St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-2410
Bishop是個離Mammoth大約30英哩的小鎮,我們開到這裡的時間大約下午兩點,公園先生說要帶我去吃一家他每次去毛象山都會停留的一家比薩店,店不大,很有小鎮的感覺,老闆很親切,還送了我們一片免費的比薩,肉丸潛艇堡份量非常巨無霸,我們兩個人都差點吃不完,果然是家不賴的店,公園先生才會對它情有獨鍾啊!
Bishop is a small town about 35 miles away from Mammoth Mountain. We got there about 2pm and stopped to grab lunch.
Dr. Park took me to Nik-n-Willie's. He used to come up to the Eastern Sierra for camping with his brother and cousin all the time when he was younger. And they always stopped by this little pizza & subs place for food.
Eastern Sierra Route 395
毛象山位在洛杉磯的東北方大約350公哩的地方,需要5小時車程,冬天時是滑雪勝地,夏天則是玩越野腳踏車和爬山釣魚的好地方,這次開車我們走14號接395號公路,沿路風景真的非常漂亮,有山有湖有藍天還不時看到牛啊馬啊的,沿路欣賞美麗的風景,5個小時好像也過得蠻快的耶!
Mammoth Mountain is about 350 miles away from Los Angeles. We took the 395 Freeway driving northeast for about 5 hours. In the winter, people go to Mammoth to ski and snowboard. In the summer, people go for mountain biking, hiking and fishing.
5 hour drive was long. But it didn't feel that long because the view along Route 395 was beautiful. I only took very few pictures and they really don't do any justice to the breathtaking view.
Mammoth Mountain is about 350 miles away from Los Angeles. We took the 395 Freeway driving northeast for about 5 hours. In the winter, people go to Mammoth to ski and snowboard. In the summer, people go for mountain biking, hiking and fishing.
5 hour drive was long. But it didn't feel that long because the view along Route 395 was beautiful. I only took very few pictures and they really don't do any justice to the breathtaking view.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
[El Monte] [Fast Food] Jack In The Box
Jack In The Box
11780 Ramona Blvd
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 279-7549
http://www.jackinthebox.com
啟程前拿了買一送一的折價卷,到Jack In The Box買了他們新推出的早餐碗,有蛋、起司、火腿、青紅椒和炸薯餅,我覺得不錯吃,但公園先生覺得有點油膩,是真的吃到最後會有點膩的感覺啦!但是這一碗吃下去可以飽很久,想必熱量也一定很高吧?
Before leaving Los Angeles at 9am last Thursday for our trip, I stopped by Jack In the Box with a buy 1 get 1 free coupon to pick up breakfast for Dr. Park and I.
Denver Breakfast Bowl ($2.99)
Breakfast Bowl is a new item at Jack In The Box. The picture looked so good on their ad. There's a "Hearty" bowl with sausage and bacon. I picked the "Denver" bowl. Hash brown at the bottom, topped with egg and ham, cheese and peppers. I think it tasted pretty good, but Dr. Park thought it was too greasy. It was the fried hash brown that was a bit greasy. I finished my bowl and was pretty much full for the whole day.
11780 Ramona Blvd
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 279-7549
http://www.jackinthebox.com
啟程前拿了買一送一的折價卷,到Jack In The Box買了他們新推出的早餐碗,有蛋、起司、火腿、青紅椒和炸薯餅,我覺得不錯吃,但公園先生覺得有點油膩,是真的吃到最後會有點膩的感覺啦!但是這一碗吃下去可以飽很久,想必熱量也一定很高吧?
Before leaving Los Angeles at 9am last Thursday for our trip, I stopped by Jack In the Box with a buy 1 get 1 free coupon to pick up breakfast for Dr. Park and I.
Denver Breakfast Bowl ($2.99)
Breakfast Bowl is a new item at Jack In The Box. The picture looked so good on their ad. There's a "Hearty" bowl with sausage and bacon. I picked the "Denver" bowl. Hash brown at the bottom, topped with egg and ham, cheese and peppers. I think it tasted pretty good, but Dr. Park thought it was too greasy. It was the fried hash brown that was a bit greasy. I finished my bowl and was pretty much full for the whole day.
Mammoth Mountain Trip
我們從毛象山玩回來囉!這次玩的都是戶外活動,整個人曬黑了一圈,當然不光只有玩耍,也是吃了好料的,遊記食記馬上出爐。先給大家看張出發前整理行李時,小貓咪霸占行李箱的照片,真是有夠可愛,呵呵!
We're back from our 3 days Mammoth Mountain trip. I had so much fun playing outdoor and came back few shades darker. We also ate lots of great food. It was a really fun and relaxed trip before my hectic schedule with school and work started.
Before I start writing about the trip, I wanna show a cute picture of Kitty sitting in my suitcase. When I took out the suitcase to pack, as soon as I opened it, Kitty jumped in. Strawberry used to do the same thing! I tried to get her out to pack, but she kept on jumping back in. Why do cats like suitcases/boxes/bags so much? Maybe I should just leave the suitcase out to make it her bed? haha.... so cute!
Ok. Lots of trip and food pictures coming soon!
We're back from our 3 days Mammoth Mountain trip. I had so much fun playing outdoor and came back few shades darker. We also ate lots of great food. It was a really fun and relaxed trip before my hectic schedule with school and work started.
Before I start writing about the trip, I wanna show a cute picture of Kitty sitting in my suitcase. When I took out the suitcase to pack, as soon as I opened it, Kitty jumped in. Strawberry used to do the same thing! I tried to get her out to pack, but she kept on jumping back in. Why do cats like suitcases/boxes/bags so much? Maybe I should just leave the suitcase out to make it her bed? haha.... so cute!
Ok. Lots of trip and food pictures coming soon!
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Recent Update....
最近這一個多月來每天都覺得時間不夠用,但是都還是有很努力的寫blog,我想要跟大家報告一下,我決定要再來念點書,下星期一就開課了,我想讀的是獸醫技術人員的課程,課業還蠻繁重的,所以接下來又要上班又要上課,時間更加不夠用,我還是會很努力的寫blog,記錄我的生活,但是速度有時可能會慢一點囉!至於最近大家的留言我都有看到,但是還沒時間一一回覆,等一有時間我一定會馬上回覆大家,更抱歉的是之前的抽獎活動也拖延了,唉!真是好多事情沒做好啊!那.... 明天我和公園先生又要出門去玩三天,這是最後放鬆的機會,度假回來後就要展開無比忙碌的生活啦!樂觀一點想,我接下來的生活一定是非常「充實」的呀!
I've been having this feeling of not having enough time lately. Besides work, there are just so many things needed to be done.
I've decided to go back to school. I love animals and would love to work in the field. I got into the Registered Veterinarian Technician program at Mt SAC. After I finish the program in 2 years, I would love to work in a zoo. And who know? I might like it so much and go on to become a veterinarian. School starts next Monday. I will be even busier.
I've been having this feeling of not having enough time lately. Besides work, there are just so many things needed to be done.
I've decided to go back to school. I love animals and would love to work in the field. I got into the Registered Veterinarian Technician program at Mt SAC. After I finish the program in 2 years, I would love to work in a zoo. And who know? I might like it so much and go on to become a veterinarian. School starts next Monday. I will be even busier.
Mikayla's Birthday Party
上周六是同事Claire的女兒Mikayla兩歲生日百人派對,我負責準備適合小朋友的小點心,雖然做的東西種類不多,但是要做100人份可是大工程,我從星期五的下午一點開始準備一直通宵做到星期六早上七點完成,會不會太誇張?做完之後的感想是以後我只接30人份以下的生意。雖然做餐點做得很累,但是派對蠻好玩的,跟著一堆小朋友一起玩水笑鬧真是很開心,連公園先生都玩上癮不想走呢!
Last Saturday was Claire's daughter Mikayla's 2 year old birthday party. Claire invited more than 100 guests and awarded me the catering job. I have never cooked for 100 people before. Even though I just need to make a few dishes, but for 100 servings? That's a lot of work!
I woke up on Friday around 1pm. Went shopping for food. Started preparing right after I got http://www.eileenlikestoeat.com. I worked until Saturday morning at 7am to finish everything! I was soooo stressed out and actually started to hate cooking. Cooking for 100 people is seriously not a one person job. I will never do a catering job for more than 30 people.
I made 6 dishes. All are kid-friendly food.
Pig In A Blanket
120 Pig In A Blanket. This one was pretty easy to make. Wrapped mini sausages with croissant pastry then baked.
Last Saturday was Claire's daughter Mikayla's 2 year old birthday party. Claire invited more than 100 guests and awarded me the catering job. I have never cooked for 100 people before. Even though I just need to make a few dishes, but for 100 servings? That's a lot of work!
I woke up on Friday around 1pm. Went shopping for food. Started preparing right after I got http://www.eileenlikestoeat.com. I worked until Saturday morning at 7am to finish everything! I was soooo stressed out and actually started to hate cooking. Cooking for 100 people is seriously not a one person job. I will never do a catering job for more than 30 people.
I made 6 dishes. All are kid-friendly food.
Pig In A Blanket
120 Pig In A Blanket. This one was pretty easy to make. Wrapped mini sausages with croissant pastry then baked.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I Hate John
今天這篇純粹是抱怨文,我們公司那位韓國大叔John,Potluck派對那天說他忘記帶菜,但是卻記得帶了盤子和筷子來大吃大喝,大家出錢幫經理買的禮物是自願的,算好人數和金額後同事就去買了,大叔說要貢獻$10卻遲遲不肯交,因為我是派對負責人,和大叔討錢時他居然和我吵起來,當我開始數落他potluck也沒帶菜還吃最多時,他居然睜眼說瞎話的說辦公室裡沒人告訴他那天有potluck party,明明前一天我還特別提醒他,他自己還說要帶雞翅,還和別的同事討論了一番,這個謊言讓所有同事一整個傻眼,唉!世界上怎麼有這樣厚臉皮不知羞恥的人啊?
WARNING: This is a long complaining post. I just need to vent!
I wrote about my co-worker John Park and complaining about how selfish and inconsiderate he is. But this time he pushed me over the limit. I was so angry at him that we had a yelling match at work.
John Park is a 50 something old divorced Korean guy. Everybody at work already knows that he is selfish and obnoxious. We had a few confrontations before. But this time was the worst of them all.
As I mentioned in the last post, we had a potluck party at work for our manager. Everybody was supposed to bring a dish. We had a sign up sheet for people to write down the dishes they were going to bring so we wouldn't have people brining the same dish. On the same sheet, we also asked people to write down if they were willing to contribute $10 to get a wedding gift.
WARNING: This is a long complaining post. I just need to vent!
I wrote about my co-worker John Park and complaining about how selfish and inconsiderate he is. But this time he pushed me over the limit. I was so angry at him that we had a yelling match at work.
John Park is a 50 something old divorced Korean guy. Everybody at work already knows that he is selfish and obnoxious. We had a few confrontations before. But this time was the worst of them all.
As I mentioned in the last post, we had a potluck party at work for our manager. Everybody was supposed to bring a dish. We had a sign up sheet for people to write down the dishes they were going to bring so we wouldn't have people brining the same dish. On the same sheet, we also asked people to write down if they were willing to contribute $10 to get a wedding gift.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Lorelyn's Wedding Party
我們經理Lorelyn要結婚啦!只是公證結婚沒有宴客,但是我們大家覺得還是要幫他辦個小小的派對慶祝一下,這次大家都帶了好好吃的菜(除了那個討厭自私的韓國大叔,沒帶東西又吃最多,後氣死我了,等等來寫一篇抱怨文),我們還買了性感內衣當禮物呢!
Our manager, Lorelyn, is getting married. It will be a very small and simple wedding. Since there is no reception for the wedding, we decide to have a small potluck party at work to celebrate the special occasion for her. Everybody brought delicious food (except that selfish old Korean guy, John. I have to write another post just for him).
Turkey, Ham & Cheese Pinwheels
I made pinwheel wraps. Whole wheat tortilla, feta & spinach cheese spread, turkey, ham, and 2 different kinds of cheese. This appetizer dish was very easy to make. Great snack for kids, too. This dish was gone in 5 minutes.
Our manager, Lorelyn, is getting married. It will be a very small and simple wedding. Since there is no reception for the wedding, we decide to have a small potluck party at work to celebrate the special occasion for her. Everybody brought delicious food (except that selfish old Korean guy, John. I have to write another post just for him).
Turkey, Ham & Cheese Pinwheels
I made pinwheel wraps. Whole wheat tortilla, feta & spinach cheese spread, turkey, ham, and 2 different kinds of cheese. This appetizer dish was very easy to make. Great snack for kids, too. This dish was gone in 5 minutes.
Friday, August 15, 2008
[Rosemead] [Chinese] 大湘園 Hunan Seafood Restaurant
Hunan Seafood Restaurant
大湘園
8772 E Valley Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 280-8389
上個周末是8月8日父親節,但是弟弟要上班,所以我們星期一中午才請爸爸吃飯慶祝,爸爸想吃辣所以選了大湘園,這天點的菜都很不錯呢!大家吃辣吃的滿身大汗又流鼻涕的真是過癮!
August 8th was Father's Day in Taiwan. Since that was the date my dad was used to, we don't celebrate the US June Father's Day and still follow the Taiwanese holiday. My brother had to work last weekend. So we postponed the celebration to Monday. My dad loves spicy food. He picked Hunan Seafood for our father's day lunch.
小炒黑山羊肉 Toss-Fried Mutton with Cilantro ($9.98)
It was dad's holiday, so we let him do all the ordering. My family loves lamb (or mutton). The toss-fried mutton with cilantro was really good, and spicy. I like to mix it with my rice.
大湘園
8772 E Valley Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 280-8389
上個周末是8月8日父親節,但是弟弟要上班,所以我們星期一中午才請爸爸吃飯慶祝,爸爸想吃辣所以選了大湘園,這天點的菜都很不錯呢!大家吃辣吃的滿身大汗又流鼻涕的真是過癮!
August 8th was Father's Day in Taiwan. Since that was the date my dad was used to, we don't celebrate the US June Father's Day and still follow the Taiwanese holiday. My brother had to work last weekend. So we postponed the celebration to Monday. My dad loves spicy food. He picked Hunan Seafood for our father's day lunch.
小炒黑山羊肉 Toss-Fried Mutton with Cilantro ($9.98)
It was dad's holiday, so we let him do all the ordering. My family loves lamb (or mutton). The toss-fried mutton with cilantro was really good, and spicy. I like to mix it with my rice.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
[Beverly Hills] [American] Porterhouse Bistro
Porterhouse Bistro
8635 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 659-1099
http://www.porterhousebistro.com
在網路上發現這家比佛利山莊的牛排館有很不錯的套餐,$43.20一個人有四道菜還附兩杯飲料,而且飲料可以點酒喔!感覺很划算,決定來試試看,他們的湯、前菜都很不錯,牛排也做得很棒,甜點也優,我們覺得很不錯,不過前一個周末吃的義大利餐廳太優了,所以這家還是有略遜一籌的感覺,不過是真的很划算,而且很適合約會的地方喔!
I read about Porterhouse Bistro's prix fixe menu online. 4 courses and 2 drinks for $43.20 per person. Sounds like a great deal. When I mentioned it to Dr. Park, he was also very interested. He had dinner there few years back and thought their steak was great. We made a reservation on Saturday night at 7pm. We arrived a few minutes earlier and was able to find metered parking spot on the side street. Since it was after 6pm, we got to park for free and saved the $5 valet parking fee.
The restaurant is spacious and has a large dining area. It seemed very empty for a Saturday night. It was quite interesting that most of the customers were Asians. Yes, us Asians love bargains.
8635 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 659-1099
http://www.porterhousebistro.com
在網路上發現這家比佛利山莊的牛排館有很不錯的套餐,$43.20一個人有四道菜還附兩杯飲料,而且飲料可以點酒喔!感覺很划算,決定來試試看,他們的湯、前菜都很不錯,牛排也做得很棒,甜點也優,我們覺得很不錯,不過前一個周末吃的義大利餐廳太優了,所以這家還是有略遜一籌的感覺,不過是真的很划算,而且很適合約會的地方喔!
I read about Porterhouse Bistro's prix fixe menu online. 4 courses and 2 drinks for $43.20 per person. Sounds like a great deal. When I mentioned it to Dr. Park, he was also very interested. He had dinner there few years back and thought their steak was great. We made a reservation on Saturday night at 7pm. We arrived a few minutes earlier and was able to find metered parking spot on the side street. Since it was after 6pm, we got to park for free and saved the $5 valet parking fee.
The restaurant is spacious and has a large dining area. It seemed very empty for a Saturday night. It was quite interesting that most of the customers were Asians. Yes, us Asians love bargains.
Awww.... Sweet Gifts
上周六和公園先生約會前先到他家碰面,他神祕兮兮的說有小禮物要送給我,有一張可愛的卡片,還有護唇膏和我最愛的杯子蛋糕,因為我的嘴唇常常乾裂,所以這個護唇膏的小禮物讓我覺得很貼心呢!好啦!我有甜蜜到啦!忽然想起來好像忘了寫我送公園先生的生日禮物之一,這是我親手一針一線縫出來的耶!一共縫了將近三個月,很有心吧!
Met up with Dr. Park before our dinner date. He said he got a small gift for me.
On the kitchen table sat my gift. Cupcakes, lip balm and a cute card. My lips are always dry and chapped. The lip blam was a thoughtful present and I use it everyday now. Thanks for the sweet little surprise, Dr. Park!
Met up with Dr. Park before our dinner date. He said he got a small gift for me.
On the kitchen table sat my gift. Cupcakes, lip balm and a cute card. My lips are always dry and chapped. The lip blam was a thoughtful present and I use it everyday now. Thanks for the sweet little surprise, Dr. Park!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
[Temple City] [Chinese] Happy Noodle
Happy Noodle
麵對面
4815 El Monte Ave
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 279-7558
爸媽的朋友推薦這家山東口味的小店,這天中午帶著阿姨和表弟表妹一起來用餐,他們的三鮮水煎包很好吃,餛飩也還不錯,爸媽和阿姨覺得非常好吃,但是我自己是覺得整體來說就只是還算不錯而已啦!可能這家口味比較「大人」吧?
My parents' friend recommended this new Sheng Dong restaurant. So we took my aunt and cousins here for lunch before they headed back to San Jose.
五香燻魚 Special Smoked Fish ($4.95)
Dad ordered two appetizers. One was smoked fish. I never liked smoked fish. But dad and cousins liked it.
麵對面
4815 El Monte Ave
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 279-7558
爸媽的朋友推薦這家山東口味的小店,這天中午帶著阿姨和表弟表妹一起來用餐,他們的三鮮水煎包很好吃,餛飩也還不錯,爸媽和阿姨覺得非常好吃,但是我自己是覺得整體來說就只是還算不錯而已啦!可能這家口味比較「大人」吧?
My parents' friend recommended this new Sheng Dong restaurant. So we took my aunt and cousins here for lunch before they headed back to San Jose.
五香燻魚 Special Smoked Fish ($4.95)
Dad ordered two appetizers. One was smoked fish. I never liked smoked fish. But dad and cousins liked it.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
[Santa Ana] [Italian] Antonello Ristorante
Antonello Ristorante
3800 S Plaza Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 751-7153
http://www.antonello.com
平常很少到OC,前陣子South Coast購物中心的幾家餐廳舉辦了美食周,晚餐四道菜$40,我們選了Antonello Ristorante這家義大利餐廳,兩個人的四道菜都選不一樣的,所以一共嚐了八道菜,居然每一樣都令人非常滿意,餐廳的服務非常周到,布置也很有情調,我們非常喜歡這家餐廳,以後去South Coast逛街一定要再來這家吃。
I don't really venture down to Orange County too much because I don't know what's good to eat down there. When I saw the 4 course for $40 event at South Coast Plaza resturants, I thought it would be a great opportunity to try a new restaurant in a new area. At first we made a reservation at Charlie Palmer because it was such an expensive restaurant and $40 seemed like a great deal. But after reading some negative reviews on Chowhound, we decided to change it. Dr. Park and I both liked the special menu at Antonello Ristorante. So we came here at our 7pm reservation on Saturday night.
The plaza looked empty. But the restaurant was quite busy. We waited for about 5 minutes for the hostess to seat us.
3800 S Plaza Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 751-7153
http://www.antonello.com
平常很少到OC,前陣子South Coast購物中心的幾家餐廳舉辦了美食周,晚餐四道菜$40,我們選了Antonello Ristorante這家義大利餐廳,兩個人的四道菜都選不一樣的,所以一共嚐了八道菜,居然每一樣都令人非常滿意,餐廳的服務非常周到,布置也很有情調,我們非常喜歡這家餐廳,以後去South Coast逛街一定要再來這家吃。
I don't really venture down to Orange County too much because I don't know what's good to eat down there. When I saw the 4 course for $40 event at South Coast Plaza resturants, I thought it would be a great opportunity to try a new restaurant in a new area. At first we made a reservation at Charlie Palmer because it was such an expensive restaurant and $40 seemed like a great deal. But after reading some negative reviews on Chowhound, we decided to change it. Dr. Park and I both liked the special menu at Antonello Ristorante. So we came here at our 7pm reservation on Saturday night.
The plaza looked empty. But the restaurant was quite busy. We waited for about 5 minutes for the hostess to seat us.
Stars Hair Band
在South Coast看到了這個亮晶晶的星星髮箍,好愛好愛,但是一個髮箍要賣$58,貴成這樣我實在買不下手啊!好啦!那就只好照相留念就好了啦!真的很可愛對不對?
We had reservation at an OC restaurant for the 4 Course Dinner for $40 event. We went to South Coast Plaza to do a little shopping before dinner.
While browsing at Norstrom, Dr. Park saw a stars hair band and said, "I think you'll like this one." He really knows me well. This hair band is totally my style.
We had reservation at an OC restaurant for the 4 Course Dinner for $40 event. We went to South Coast Plaza to do a little shopping before dinner.
While browsing at Norstrom, Dr. Park saw a stars hair band and said, "I think you'll like this one." He really knows me well. This hair band is totally my style.
Monday, August 11, 2008
[Rosemead] [Chinese] 吉嶸川菜 Ji Rong Restaurant
Ji Rong Restaurant
吉嶸川菜
8450 Valley Blvd., #114
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 280-8600
阿姨和表弟從San Jose帶著從台灣來的表妹到我們家玩,中午全家一起去吃吉嶸川菜,周末的中午也一樣有特價午餐,周一到周五還有買三菜送一菜呢!這天點的菜都很好吃,大家都對這家餐廳很滿意喔!
My aunt and cousin came to visit from San Jose, along with a cousin from Taiwan. Every time relatives come for a visit, it means "feast time" for us. I wish we have relatives coming everyday. Haha!
My aunt picked Ji Rong for a Saturday lunch. We had family dinner here before and my aunt really likes their food. We were surprised that they offer lunch special even on the weekend. On Monday through Friday, they even have a buy 3 get 1 free deal on top of the already cheap lunch special. What a bargain!
酸辣湯 Hot and Sour Soup
Everybody got a free bowl of soup. The choices were hot and sour soup and egg flower soup. I didn't have the hot and sour soup. Cousin said it was pretty spicy.
吉嶸川菜
8450 Valley Blvd., #114
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 280-8600
阿姨和表弟從San Jose帶著從台灣來的表妹到我們家玩,中午全家一起去吃吉嶸川菜,周末的中午也一樣有特價午餐,周一到周五還有買三菜送一菜呢!這天點的菜都很好吃,大家都對這家餐廳很滿意喔!
My aunt and cousin came to visit from San Jose, along with a cousin from Taiwan. Every time relatives come for a visit, it means "feast time" for us. I wish we have relatives coming everyday. Haha!
My aunt picked Ji Rong for a Saturday lunch. We had family dinner here before and my aunt really likes their food. We were surprised that they offer lunch special even on the weekend. On Monday through Friday, they even have a buy 3 get 1 free deal on top of the already cheap lunch special. What a bargain!
酸辣湯 Hot and Sour Soup
Everybody got a free bowl of soup. The choices were hot and sour soup and egg flower soup. I didn't have the hot and sour soup. Cousin said it was pretty spicy.
[San Gabriel] [Taiwanese] 趴趴走 Pa Pa Walk
Pa Pa Walk
趴趴走
227 W Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA, 91776
(626) 281-3889
這天到趴趴走買了外賣回家,看著服務生的臭臉等了20幾分鐘,才提著將近$30的兩盒飯一盒麵和一盒鹽酥雞回家,鹽酥雞和乾拌牛肉麵不錯吃,排骨飯和鰻魚炒飯好爛,覺得花了$30買這些一點都不值得,家人也不喜歡,以後不來了啦!
I met up with the buyer of the Gibson guitar at Hilton Plaza. I told my family I would get food for dinner. Since I was already there in the plaza, I decided to go to Pa Pa Walk to try the spicy beef with noodle dish everyone recommended.
It was about 6:30pm on a Friday and the restaurant was busy. I walked up to the counter. A waitress was standing there. She didn't smile and didn't greet me. I told her I wanted to order for to go. She still didn't say anothing, but just picked up her ordering pad and a pen. She didn't even hand me a menu. I had to pick up the menu myself. Hmmm.... I didn't like that.
After ordering, I sat near the counter to wait for my food. The beef noodle dish was brought out first. The container was left on the counter. Then different waitresses and waiter would walk by, and open it to see what was inside. The weird thing was one waitress would do it everytime she came back to the counter, like she was afraid what was inside the box a minute ago would become something else a minute later. That one box was opened for at least 15 times. I was getting really annoyed seeing everybody kept on "checking" on my food.
The wait was long. Maybe about 20 something minutes. Finally when everything was ready, the waitress put the boxes inside a plastic bag. Then she took everything out, and put it all in another identical plastic bag. While doing so, she would open every box to check again. I don't know.... does she have some kind of OCD? Finally when everything was set, she handed the bag to me and said, "it's ready". No "thank you", no smile.
鹽酥雞 Popcorn Chicken ($3.95)
So I wasn't too happy about their service, but was still hopeful about their food. Ordered Popcorn Chicken for appetizer. This dish was pretty good. No complaint here.
趴趴走
227 W Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA, 91776
(626) 281-3889
這天到趴趴走買了外賣回家,看著服務生的臭臉等了20幾分鐘,才提著將近$30的兩盒飯一盒麵和一盒鹽酥雞回家,鹽酥雞和乾拌牛肉麵不錯吃,排骨飯和鰻魚炒飯好爛,覺得花了$30買這些一點都不值得,家人也不喜歡,以後不來了啦!
I met up with the buyer of the Gibson guitar at Hilton Plaza. I told my family I would get food for dinner. Since I was already there in the plaza, I decided to go to Pa Pa Walk to try the spicy beef with noodle dish everyone recommended.
It was about 6:30pm on a Friday and the restaurant was busy. I walked up to the counter. A waitress was standing there. She didn't smile and didn't greet me. I told her I wanted to order for to go. She still didn't say anothing, but just picked up her ordering pad and a pen. She didn't even hand me a menu. I had to pick up the menu myself. Hmmm.... I didn't like that.
After ordering, I sat near the counter to wait for my food. The beef noodle dish was brought out first. The container was left on the counter. Then different waitresses and waiter would walk by, and open it to see what was inside. The weird thing was one waitress would do it everytime she came back to the counter, like she was afraid what was inside the box a minute ago would become something else a minute later. That one box was opened for at least 15 times. I was getting really annoyed seeing everybody kept on "checking" on my food.
The wait was long. Maybe about 20 something minutes. Finally when everything was ready, the waitress put the boxes inside a plastic bag. Then she took everything out, and put it all in another identical plastic bag. While doing so, she would open every box to check again. I don't know.... does she have some kind of OCD? Finally when everything was set, she handed the bag to me and said, "it's ready". No "thank you", no smile.
鹽酥雞 Popcorn Chicken ($3.95)
So I wasn't too happy about their service, but was still hopeful about their food. Ordered Popcorn Chicken for appetizer. This dish was pretty good. No complaint here.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Iris' Sandwich
同事Iris帶了自己做的三明治來請大家吃,用越南式的法國麵包,中間夾了芥末沙拉醬調味過的肉鬆,配上紅蘿蔔、黃瓜和香菜,很適合夏天的一道三明治,好吃!
Coworker Iris made delicious sandwiches and brought them to work for us.
The French bread was from a Vietnamese sandwich soup. She mixed Chinese dry meat flakes with wasabi mayo from Trader Joe's, and topped it with marinated carrot sticks, cucumber sticks and cilantro. Simple and delicious summer sandwich. I really like it. Will try to make the same one at http://www.eileenlikestoeat.com next time.
Coworker Iris made delicious sandwiches and brought them to work for us.
The French bread was from a Vietnamese sandwich soup. She mixed Chinese dry meat flakes with wasabi mayo from Trader Joe's, and topped it with marinated carrot sticks, cucumber sticks and cilantro. Simple and delicious summer sandwich. I really like it. Will try to make the same one at http://www.eileenlikestoeat.com next time.
[Los Angeles] [Drink] Jamba Juice
Jamba Juice
3800 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 382-1497
http://www.jambajuice.com
以前在網路上就發現Jamba Juice居然和In-N-Out Burger一樣,有個秘密菜單,剛好前陣子的買一送一活動寫的網誌上,網友留言推薦了秘密菜單上的White Gummy口味,就去買杯試試看,哇!還真是超好喝的,下次大家去Jamba Juice也可以試試這款喔!
I remember reading about Jamba Juice's secret menu on the internet a long time ago. Last time I blog about Jamba Juice, the topic of their secret menu was discussed in the comments. I was very curious about the White Gummy Bear flavor and just had to try it.
White Gummy Bear ($3.80)
I asked the girl at the counter do they have a secret menu. Her replied was "there are some items that are not listed on the menu". So yes, they do have a secret menu, just like In-N Out!
3800 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 382-1497
http://www.jambajuice.com
以前在網路上就發現Jamba Juice居然和In-N-Out Burger一樣,有個秘密菜單,剛好前陣子的買一送一活動寫的網誌上,網友留言推薦了秘密菜單上的White Gummy口味,就去買杯試試看,哇!還真是超好喝的,下次大家去Jamba Juice也可以試試這款喔!
I remember reading about Jamba Juice's secret menu on the internet a long time ago. Last time I blog about Jamba Juice, the topic of their secret menu was discussed in the comments. I was very curious about the White Gummy Bear flavor and just had to try it.
White Gummy Bear ($3.80)
I asked the girl at the counter do they have a secret menu. Her replied was "there are some items that are not listed on the menu". So yes, they do have a secret menu, just like In-N Out!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
....Up or Down?
該上還是下?
上,會難過捨不得
下,又委屈了自己
看別人都看得很清楚
但是自己成為主角卻進退兩難
這是最近煩悶的心情
謝謝大家的鼓勵
再兩天我就沒事了
上,會難過捨不得
下,又委屈了自己
看別人都看得很清楚
但是自己成為主角卻進退兩難
這是最近煩悶的心情
謝謝大家的鼓勵
再兩天我就沒事了
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Break....
好累...
最近有一種心力交瘁的感覺
很多事情
很多煩心的事情
煩到我覺得沒有辦法好好的專心寫blog
所以想要小罷工幾天
休息一下
調適一下心情
我會很快好的
謝謝
最近有一種心力交瘁的感覺
很多事情
很多煩心的事情
煩到我覺得沒有辦法好好的專心寫blog
所以想要小罷工幾天
休息一下
調適一下心情
我會很快好的
謝謝
Friday, August 1, 2008
AngieHearts.net 10% Weekend Sale
AngieHearts.net這個周末有10%折扣的特價活動,只要在結帳時輸入密碼vivian,所有購買商品均打九折,活動星期一截止,要買要快喔!Vivian穿的就是這件啦!
My sister's store, AngieHeart.net, is having a 10% sale for the entire store this weekend. Just enter code "vivian" at checkout. The entire order will receive a 10% off discount. The sale ends on Monday. So act now! To buy the dress Vivian Hsu is wearing, click HERE.
My sister's store, AngieHeart.net, is having a 10% sale for the entire store this weekend. Just enter code "vivian" at checkout. The entire order will receive a 10% off discount. The sale ends on Monday. So act now! To buy the dress Vivian Hsu is wearing, click HERE.
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