Portion Control
Trying to stick to a lighter diet but constantly thwarted by the vast, empty expanses of your dishes? Well, have I got the bowl for you. On the other hand, ramen is all empty carbs. Better only eat half.
Month: May 2008
You Know, My Last Plane Trip Was Just Like This
Only instead of a wide, comfy seat and a friendly hostess serving full, prepared meals to happy and well-dressed passengers, I got three square feet of personal space and the opportunity to purchase a bag of chips with the rest of the attendees at this particular hobo convention. On the other hand, at least no … Read more
The Chronicles of Tempura: The Carrot, The Shrimp, and The Broccoli
Joy Sushi Well, I forgot to take the photo again, so you’re going to have to take the existence if tonight’s dinner on faith. Though you might be able to guess at the nature of this review from the state of the dishes. I had been putting off my visit to this place, because it … Read more
No Bread For You!
So last night I was out at dinner with some friends (it was Lisa’s last night in town before she returned to the lonely hinterlands of New York City), at a place that included on its menu a dish with “balsamic redaction.” Also on offer was spaghetti with meatballs, which a couple of people decided … Read more
A Brainteaser for You
You know that trick where someone tells you “don’t think of a pink elephant” and you can’t think of anything else for the next ten minutes or so? Well, in that vein, I’d just like to challenge you to read this article and not think of Jason Giambi in a gold thong. You’re welcome. (Credit/blame … Read more
Lisa’s Bachelorette Party: A Photo Essay
It started with shopping (not pictured). And lunch. (Also not pictured, but tasty.) Next stop was the Bliss Spa, where you can sit out on the rooftop patio while you are waiting for your pedicure. Then we went back to maid-of-honor Iljie’s apartment, where she had laid out a lovely spread: And Lisa was required … Read more
I Guess That Explains It
more cat pictures
Ten Grand!
Plus eight! That’s what hit counter read when I looked at it today. And it only took three years!
Tempura Thursday: Hot Time, Tempura in the City*
*Okay, suburb. Liquid1750 S. El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA It’s May, and the temperatures in the Bay Area are hitting the eighties, which means it’s time for people to lie on the floor and moan about how they’re going to die of heatstroke. Me, I’m eating tempura. That’s right. After a break for travel (and … Read more
Blood for Oil? Yeah, Okay.
On Monday I gave some blood at work (ten tubes! no fainting!), and received in exchange fifty dollars from petty cash. Today I spent that money on gas for my car. I think this may be symbolic of something.