orgasmic foods i've had recently (imho)

so there aren't pictures to go with this post, but i just wanted to share a few things that i've eaten recently that taste so great it makes me want to cry haha!!

1. Whole Food's Triple Soy Salad

edamame, yellow soy beans, adzuki beans, tofu, shredded cabbage, and seasoning. super healthy and super delicious. (and for $7.99 / lb it's not too pricey either!)

2. Peet's Small Soy Cappuccino [dry, with 2 dashes of raw sugar]

okay, i might be a little biased, but it's hands down the best cappuccino you can imagine. (side note: i'm taking my barista certification test soon!)

3. AU79's Papaya Bing Sa

i have no idea what they add, but it's the creamiest, melt-in-your mouth drink ever. absolutely in love with it. ($4.70 with student discount)

4. Jazz Cat's Fish Balls w/ Caviar and seasoning

you have to try it to understand what i'm saying..really. they only give you ONE with every hot pot order, so you'll have to get a separate plate of them. it's worth it, trust me.

5. Seafood Harbour's Fried Mochi Balls with Salted Duck Yolk dimsum

it's like heaven, but a little better. the salted duck yolk will change your life. ($3.50 never tasted so good..)

6. Whole Food's Fresh Berries Cake

i think everyone at my birthday party would agree with me..cream, spongy cake, fresh berries, more cream, custard, more spongy cake, more berries..oh Lord. ($19.99 for a 12'' cake)

Houston's

before leaving home for school, i ate with my parents at one of my favourite restaurants in LA - Houston's. it's a delicious grill-type restaurant in Pasadena, and though the options aren't super plentiful, they serve everything from veggie burgers to freshly made sushi. the prices can be a bit on the steep side; an average meal for 3 people probably costs about $100 if not more..

i ordered that day's fresh fish, which was salmon (MKT price). they prepared it by grilling it and then pairing it with some seasonal veggies - i chose spinach (: of course, to go along with it, i had to get a side of their hand cut french fries ($5) as well. they are the best...trust me on this one.

they gave me an enormous piece! it was definitely deeeelicious. the salmon was grilled to perfection! there was almost a crispiness to the edges, and the inside was juicy and tender.. yum!

my dad ordered the grilled loup de mer, which came with Marcona almonds as well as a side of spinach ($25).

looks delicious, no? (: the simple addition of roasted almonds can make a dish that much better..

finally, my mom got the crabcakes (MKT price), which she didn't really enjoy, even though they're made from fresh Maryland blue crab! they FedEx it to the restaurant daily and prepare it, but i guess that wasn't good enough for her.. haha. however, her favourite thing of the night? the baked potato with everything in the world on top - bacon, chives, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, butter ..

she and my dad had a blast tearing into this. i was too busy enjoying my fish and Arnold Palmer.

their service was impeccable as always, and even though we had to wait an hour for seats, it was well worth it. don't worry, Houston's can be affordable, too. their cheeseburger is only $14, and it's probably one of the best that i've ever had. also, if you get a chance, splurge on their ribs. they are to die for, and i don't even like pork!

Houston's
320 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105