On nice days, I open the windows to let the warmth and fresh air in. Maxwell takes full advantage when he thinks I’m not looking.
The escape artist at it again…
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Monthly Archives: April 2009
One of the reasons why I fell in love…
http://www.yelp.com/biz/k…arket-daly-city
Ron is so cute/funny sometimes. He does unexpected things like packing me this super cute lunch!
We went to the Kukje, a Korean supermarket in Daly City, after seeing Aliens vs. Monsters and picked up a lot of goodies for dinner for the next few days. Last night he was making dinner for himself (since I went out to Hotei) and I guess made a little extra for me.
I bought this thermos-like thing for keeping food warm which has three little compartments and comes with portable chopsticks. I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never used it, until today! The containers are white rice, spicy broiled pork, and kimchi (seaweed, Napa cabbage, and sprouts).
Yes, I’m a lucky gal!
He cooked dinner after we got home from the gym tonight. He cooked the pre-marinated kalbi (short ribs) and some vegetables and we had some more of the Korean small dishes. Had to share the mini marinated crabs we bought. You eat the whole thing, shell and all… they are a bit sweet and salty.
Tartine Lemon Bars on Brown Butter Shortbread
So here are the resulting lemon bars from those lemons leftover from the lemon cornmeal cookies. I first made these lemon bars at our friend Susan’s place with their Tartine Bakery cookbook. Susan gave me the book for Christmas so thought I’d whip up the lemon bars because they are oh so good.
Recipe online here (disable pop-ups before clicking!)
Photo courtesy of gldnbearz.
Parisian Macaroons
http://www.marthastewart….isian-macaroons
My next obsession after cupcakes, Parisian macaroons! I made these for my co-workers baby shower, half filled with buttercream and half filled with apricot jam. They are kind of lumpy, I think I need a different piping set.
I found a recipe for lavender honey macaroons… mmmm… yum…
Picture courtesy of gldnbearz.
Hotei – Japanese Noodles + Sushi
Tried Hotei for the first time tonight. Thanks to Patsy and her husband for the treat!
We shared a 49er Roll which is sliced salmon, lemon, avocado, tobiko, and shiso. The thinly sliced lemon on top gives it an interesting bite, in a way very refreshing but also a bit strange.
I tried the chasu ramen with miso broth. Surprisingly this bowl of noodles was too much for me. I shouldn’t have eaten that banana before I left work… but the noodles were nice and al dente, the chasu on the leaner side, yummy bamboo shoots, other nice greens in the soup…but then broth just a bit too salty for me. I’m not really a broth drinker to begin with so I may be a bad judge of broth.
We also shared an order of hamachi kama (yellowtail cheek, usually broiled) so that may have contributed to my inability to finish my noodles. Next time I’ll know to save my stomach because this restaurant’s portions are actually very generous.
With the suddenly cooler weather, warm soupy noodles were just the thing!
Hotei
1290 9th Avenue