Bali Bali Bali

Hey Everyone! Just got back from Bali last week and cooked this weekend with the Culinary Junkies! Next is a Culinary tour of Chicago. Look for new posts soon! In the meantime, enjoy the pictures of Bali!

February!

It's been a doozy of a month. There was Tet (Vietnamese New Year), the Superbowl, and Valentine's day for hoildays. I had a good friend visit from the East coast and babysat the little cousins on my territory! Let's not forget the cooking and food. Enjoy!

Superbowl Sunday - after party is a Dance-a-thon!

Babysitting ventures with Jack. He's a better artist than me!

Hiking the Bronson caves, where the original Batman TV show is filmed.

Pizza part at the office, we made 8 pies that day.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Moroccan Chicken

Deviled Eggs with Bacon

Egg-in-da-hole with Basil Oil and Bacon

Yep, freshly dipped Corn Dogs for the Superbowl

Sloppy Joe Egg Rolls - why not?

Round up of Eats

Wanted to share a little of what I've been cooking and eating from last year and the beginning of this year. As you can tell, I love Soba noodles! Recipe coming soon for the Shrimp Shu Mai. Enjoy!


My version of Pho Ga w/Soba Noodles
Shrimp and Shitake Shu Mai


Poached Eggs +Italian Reubens w/Proscuitto, Tallegio, Brussel Sprout 'Kraut'
Mom's Wonton Soup
Inspired by Thomas Keller - Truffled Infused Custard w/Caviar
Maryland Oysters - Xmas dinner
Xmas Dinner Rib Roast
Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich
Soba Noodle with Mushroom Broth

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii - Part 2

Continuing with my Hawaii trip.....the second time around was to join Carly in Honolulu. She had business while I laid by the pool for a few days. This was one of most relaxing trips in a long time. Our meals consisted of fish, fish, and fish. We went to Morimoto in Wakiki at the New Edition Hotel one evening and had plenty of Mahi-- sandwiches and tacos oceanside. Hertz was nice enough to upgrade us to a convertible so we drove up to the North Shore in style. I highly recommend this side of town – no tourists and very peaceful, totally what I pictured Hawaii to be.

The Big Island, Hawaii:Food and Sunsets- Part I

I consider myself quite the lucky duck and last month doesn’t fall short of that. In less than 2 weeks, I went to Hawaii – 2 islands, the Big Island and Oahu. For my first visit, I went for a friend’s wedding in which I was a bridesmaid. I’m not gonna lie, it was kinda hectic and crazy but food and booze was plentiful. I saw a lot of the island and highlights were Costco, lava rocks, Snorkeling, and 4 days of amazing sunsets. The food in Hawaii is quite interesting very influenced by the Japanese. My favorite meal was simple---Katsu Bento Box and even Spam Sushi. Also, we were spoiled by authentic Luau food and a dinner catered by the Hilton Waikoloa. The Pork Belly was extremely memorable.





I want to give a shout to Sarah & Harry and the Ou’s for putting one hell-of- a-party/ies and thank them for entrusting me with cooking for their guests one evening. I whipped up my version of a Hawaiian/German BBQ!









Hawiian MUST: food out of styrofoam boxes - Kalbi, etc.


Loco Moco



Famed bento box meals - this is Katsu

Our German BBQ in Hawaii

Dress Rehearsal and Luau



Looking gorgeous Sarah!

Dishes from Wedding