One Scoop At A Time :

Little Shanghai Restaurant, San Mateo

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    We found Little Shanghai Restaurant by accident after getting lost in San Mateo. And I'm glad we had missed our correct turn since this place was an unplanned gem of a discovery.  BJ and I both absolutely love xiao long[...]

French Culinary Institute, Campbell CA

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I donned a chef's hat and apron for today's cooking class at the French Culinary Institute in Campbell, CA. As part of a work team building event, my group and I made a three-course French meal. As you can see from the photo, I was assigned to[...]

Lunching at Pluto's Palo Alto

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After shopping at IKEA this morning, BJ and I headed to downtown Palo Alto for lunch at our favorite go-to spot for fresh and healthy greens - Pluto's! We had our first date at this location, but that's a story for another post. My[...]

The Standard Hotel, New York

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The Standard, a boutique hotel in New York's meatpacking district, served as a convenient base for my excursions around the Big Apple. The floor to ceiling windows in our ultra mod room provided a clear view to Chelsea Market and the[...]

Myung Dong Tofu Cabin, San Mateo

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I stumbled across Myong Dong Tofu Cabin in a non-descript shopping plaza near the 101 on ramps in San Mateo. The small dining area was crowded and that was enough motivation to make me try out the restaurant. And sure enough, the food is[...]

Android cuteness

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I couldn't help but notice the cute Android theme going on here. BJ just got the Gelaskin for his cell.

Homemade Spicy Tuna Rolls

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We enjoy eating sushi out about twice a month but it can get expensive. Luckily, I live near Mitsuwa, a Japanese grocery store in San Jose that sells a variety of sashimi. Saturdays have the largest selection of produce and fish so that's when I[...]

Happy Birthday Hubby!

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Happy birthday to my love.

A Slice of New York Pizza in Sunnyvale

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  We went out with friends to try the new A Slice of New York pizzeria that opened in Sunnyvale. BJ and I  have been visiting the small (and always crowded) counter stand location in San Jose for years , and now we are excited to[...]

Barnaby's Macaroni and Cheese

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When it comes to comfort foods, I turn to BJ for expertise. My hubby took over the kitchen this afternoon to make a creamy lunch of macaroni and cheese. His mac-n-cheese calls for a mozzarella cheese sauce seasoned simply with sea salt[...]