Jiraffe Restaurant
This is a nice place to go out with your date. Located in Santa Monica, next to 3rd St. Promenade, they have great and very attentive service. I love their complimentary mushroom soup, came in a shot glass, foamy and very refreshing. Food was okay, not too fancy, but I love their rack of lamb … Read more
Fig Restaurant – Chef Ray Garcia
When I first visited this restaurant, I was impressed by their service – from the greeter, server to the end of our dining experience. The restaurant itself is located inside Fairmont Hotel, in the lobby level with a window view of the hotel pool area for outdoor section. Mr. K and I came here for our friend’s birthday … Read more
Bay Cities Italian Deli
Let’s play a mini game: can you create a sentece with these key words? The Godmother Food Network Shopping The Best Thing I ever ate Over 500 types of Cheese 1000+ reviews on Yelp 4.5 stars out of 5 Sandwich Give up already? Let’s cut it out by making this statement: I love this place! … Read more
You Taste So Good!
From top to toe, you’re the real deal and you won’t be feeling hungry again (I hope…) Bacon flavored lip balm Food soap glo firl (…yes, they’re soaps) Honey Shampoo Angel food cake perfume body lotion
Jaipur Cuisine of India
I found it funny when my family told me that I have fond of Indian food. I mean, I do enjoy watching some of Bollywood movies, but Indian food? Hmm…let me rethink of that statement. Well ok, it might be true but still Indian food comes few numbers down after Italian, French, and Asian (Japanese/ … Read more
Happy (belated) New Year
I love December. Period. Not just a month that is filled with holidays and presents (read: birthday and Christmas celebration), it is also a month where I get together with family. During these period, Mom, who is our Iron Chef in the family, will demonstrate her skills by cooking ah-mazing dishes for us. And of … Read more
Feasting, Not Fattening
Holiday Season is here, and for me that means gaining few pounds and feeling guilty afterwards. So, I recently read this article from OC Parenting magazine, which I think very helpful for those who love to feast and cook during the holidays. First thing, confirm how many people will be attending the holiday meal and … Read more
Milk + Cookies
Dear Diary, Growing up, cookies are one of snacks that I enjoyed most. Round, square, crumbly, hard or soft, with fillings or without – they all taste delicious and known as a go-to snack. Cookies can be eaten in many ways, but the best way is to dunk them into a glass of milk. Now … Read more
Sweet Rose Creamery
Who would have thought that being close to someone would actually change your food preference? I’ve known Mr. K for several years and little did I know, he’s already changed my appetite in desserts. As someone sweet, oops I mean with a sweet tooth, I always prefer cakes over ice cream. However, this has slightly … Read more
Quality Seafood Inc. – the pirate’s booty
Who would’ve thought this place existed in the US? Back in Indonesia, we used to pick fresh seafood when we went to a restaurant, then they cooked it for you based on what you wanted – grilled, deep fried, steamed – just name it and they would do it. When my friend invited me here … Read more
