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I don’t even know what the hell this was, but I ate it @...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:08:13 -0700

I don’t even know what the hell this was, but I ate it @ Oggie’s in Orange

Pesto Ravioli @ Oggie’s in Orange

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:06:48 -0700

Pesto Ravioli @ Oggie’s in Orange

Death Wedges @ Oggie’s in Orange

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:06:07 -0700

Death Wedges @ Oggie’s in Orange

Orange Ginger Infused Creme Brûlée @ Roy’s Hawaiian

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:09:45 -0700

Orange Ginger Infused Creme Brûlée @ Roy’s Hawaiian

Sweet Corn and Blue Crab Crusted Barramundi @ Roy’s...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:07:49 -0700

Sweet Corn and Blue Crab Crusted Barramundi @ Roy’s Hawaiian in Anaheim

Would make an awesome first or last name!

Canoe for Two @ Roy’s Hawaiian in Anaheim Our passengers...

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:05:18 -0700

Canoe for Two @ Roy’s Hawaiian in Anaheim

Our passengers are penko spicy tuna roll, grilled szechuan pork ribs, grilled tiger shrimp, blackened ahi, and lobster potstickers. Sadly, no one survived.

Gazpacho @ Roy’s Hawaiian in Anaheim “It’s...

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:02:01 -0700

Gazpacho @ Roy’s Hawaiian in Anaheim

“It’s supposed to be cold”

Mojito and Hawaiian Colada @ Roy’s Hawaiian in...

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:36:25 -0700

Mojito and Hawaiian Colada @ Roy’s Hawaiian in Anaheim

Very fruity looking and tasting, but very effective ;)

Venezuelan Cachapas con Carne Mechada @ Mil Jugos This place is...

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:39:00 -0700

Venezuelan Cachapas con Carne Mechada @ Mil Jugos

This place is found in Santa Ana near the court houses, and is a tiny little cafe located on a small side street. Fresh juices and made to order dishes make this place a well-hidden find. More on it later, but definitely recommended.

Venezuelan Arepas (The Carne Desmechada) @ Mil Jugos

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:37:36 -0700

Venezuelan Arepas (The Carne Desmechada) @ Mil Jugos

Venezuelan Arepas (The Pollo) @ Mil Jugos

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:35:57 -0700

Venezuelan Arepas (The Pollo) @ Mil Jugos

Ham and Cheese Empanada @ Mil Jugos

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:34:07 -0700

Ham and Cheese Empanada @ Mil Jugos

Red Velvet Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Vanilla...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:34:00 -0700

Red Velvet Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Vanilla Ice Cream

Upon reaching my goal weight of 160 lb. and dropping 2.25% of a ton, I wanted to celebrate by eating the most unhealthy food I could imagine. Thinking back to the college days, there was nothing more fattening yet mouth-wateringly delicious than the freshly fried fare of TGI Fridays. Hitting the newly remodeled location in Brea, Steph and I had between the two of us the following: mojito, berry slush, fried mozzarella sticks, Jack Daniels bacon cheeseburger, Jack Daniels BBQ chicken, french fries, sweet potato fries, baked potato with mounds of butter, and the monstrosity of caloric content you see pictured above. Total calories consumed was well in the 4k range, and satisfaction was off the charts.

Mini Pizzas Round Two This was our second attempt at mini...

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:58:00 -0700

Mini Pizzas Round Two

This was our second attempt at mini pizzas. They came out looking a little bit better, and still tasting great with minimal calories. One pizza, which in reality is a 10x giant bagel bite, is about 180 calories consisting of a 1/2 slice Oroweat sandwich thin (50 cal), 1/4 cup shredded mozarella cheese (80 cal), 1/4 cup pizza sauce (30 cal), and six slices of turkey pepperoni (20 cal). They come out to be 5” personal sized pizzas, and six of them make a pretty good meal (ed: for Wes).

Re: Pink's

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:38:00 -0700

Pink’s is heaven and death in a bun, and I can’t wait to head towards the light again....

Pink’s Hot Dogs (clockwise from the left: Mullholland...

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:40:07 -0700

Pink’s Hot Dogs

(clockwise from the left: Mullholland Drive Dog, seasoned fries, Pepsi, tamale topped with chili and nacho cheese, side of nacho cheese and chili cheese dog)

After several months, Wes and I finally visited Pink’s in Buena Park. I read the menu to Wes while he was driving and I think he was having trouble deciding what to order because he almost got on the wrong freeway!

When we got there, it wasn’t too busy so we were able to order quickly and find a seat. (By the time we left, it was starting to pick up.) My meal is pretty self-explanatory. I got the chili cheese dog and tamale smothered in chili and nacho cheese. Wes ordered the Mullholland Drive Dog, which is their 10” Stretch Dog with grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, nacho cheese and bacon.

There were a couple of other items we wanted to try, so we’ll be back again. At least we won’t have to drive to LA and stand in a two-hour line to get our Pink’s fix!

Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfish So I finally got around to...

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:25:00 -0700

Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfish

So I finally got around to uploading a picture of the entree from our cooking class at Roy’s. Boy was it delicious! The recipe included ingredients such as black cod, miso, soy sauce, bell peppers, onions and some oil to cook the fish. They make it seem so easy and yet I know it would take me twice as long just to prep the ingredients. I sure hope my end result is half as good as theirs when I attempt this on my own.

I was encouraged to attend the class by a friend who shares my enthusiasm for Roy’s. I had been curious about the cooking demonstration with Partner Chef Ron Plata, but when I learned that we would also get to eat, I was sold! (Then again, it never takes much to convince me to eat at Roy’s!)

The class is actually monthly; depending on how busy they are, they might schedule two classes to try and accommodate all the folks who are interested in attending. Ron was really friendly and open to answering any questions. He and his sous chef were thoroughly entertaining. And luckily for us, our class included a group of people who knew how to let loose and have fun, so that in itself was very amusing.

Just a few comments on the roll and dessert. The Lakanilau roll was excellent! I am an extremely picky eater. I do not like anything green, but I ate everything in this roll and did not pick out any of the green bits…it was that good. And once I saw the ingredients for the Caramel Macadamia Nut Tarts, I knew it would be divine. I left the class very satisfied and very full. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this month’s class but I can’t wait for next month! Hopefully I will make it then!

Toro Sushi (Fatty Tuna) @ Takaraya in Orange We found Takaraya...

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:36:00 -0700

Toro Sushi (Fatty Tuna) @ Takaraya in Orange

We found Takaraya on Tustin Street though Yelp. A terrible experience was had the night before at some sushi place near Disneyland on Katella - quite forgettable as I don’t even care to rememer the name. All I recall was that it was by a McDonalds and was part of a series of loft apartments on Katella.

So naturally we had to make up for the bad experience. Tak’s was good if not great. The conversation for the evening revolved around the difficulties of marriage with children, and how during challenging times it can all spiral downwards with a lack of understanding and communication. It seems so easy to blame the other person when situations develop unfavorably and unexpectedly that I have to admit that I really admire those who have the commitment to make it work. Also, the iPad is nice.

Herb Grilled Chicken with Three Cheese Risotto Happy Easter!...

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:26:00 -0700

Herb Grilled Chicken with Three Cheese Risotto

Happy Easter! The risotto was from Fresh and Easy market, and was their branded rice was very easy to make if not time consuming. The uncooked rice is toasted in olive oil, and then boiled and later simmered in water, butter, and the include seasoning. I added grilled chicken that had been marinated in butter, lemon, pepper and random herbs on hand. The picture includes two servings of the risotto at 300 calories and a sliced chicken breast at about 150 calories. the risotto was surprisingly flavorful despite coming from a box, and recommended if a fan of this type of rice. I think shrimp would also go well with it. While I was making lunch, Steph was cleaning the dishes while watching Dancng with the Stars using the ABC Player app on her new iPad. That also was quite delicious.

Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart This was the finishing touch as the...

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:58:00 -0700

Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart

This was the finishing touch as the third course of Roy’s Hawaiian cooking class. I do not remember the recipe, which I am sure is a travesty that Steph will rectify once she sees this post, but I vaguely recall that it consists of a disporportionate number of unhealthy and savory ingredients (i.e. sugar, cream, eggs, butter, more eggs, and more butter).

In addition to the appetizer roll referenced in the previous post and the aforementioned dessert, we watched prepared and throughly enjoyed the Roy’s signature Hawaiian-style Miyosaki Butterfish. I was already ready to eat at this point and did not give myself an opportunity to take a picture. Hopefully Steph was able to control her self and can put one up later.