June 30, 2013

Toast Eatery

Despite all the fancy pansy dining options in San Francisco, more often than not, I'm happy with low-key dining. I've lost count the number of times I've eaten breakfast, brunch, and my favorite "Breakfast for Dinner" at Toast Eatery in Nob Hill and Noe Valley. Toast Eatery is my go-to spot and the cute cartoon toasts decor on the walls don't hurt either. A few of the pictures are also from Jason's Cafe in Menlo Park, which makes better pancakes than Toast.

June 21, 2013

Benkyodo

Still partial to red bean filling.


June 17, 2013

Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad

I've been on a Chicken Caesar Salad kick lately. It's so simple I don't think a recipe is even necessary. But rather than buy pre-made dressing, I decided to take matters into my own hands. It was way easier to make than I had thought and now this is my go-to recipe. I go the nontraditional route because I omit the egg and anchovies. Just something about those ingredients are really unappealing to me.

Also to note is that I don't follow the recipes I post exactly. Cooking is all about practice and the more you practice, the more intuitive it gets. So I recommend tasting the dressing as you go, adding more or less of ingredients as you see fit.

Chicken Caesar Salad
Adapted from Allrecipes
Serves 2

Ingredients
2 chicken tenders, cubed and cooked
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped and refrigerated
2 tbsp mayonnaise or plain greek yogurt
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
salt & pepper

Instructions
In a bowl combine mayonnaise or greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
To assemble, place chopped lettuce leaves and warm chicken in a large bowl. Pour dressing over the top and toss lightly. Serve immediately, preferably with sliced baguette and extra sharp cheddar cheese!

June 11, 2013

Lights

Scavenged these Christmas lights. Gave the lights away but I wish I kept it for my own room...

June 4, 2013

La Taqueria

On a Mexican food kick a La Taqueria.

Carnitas Taco; Carne Asada Taco, Tortilla Chips with Salsa

June 2, 2013

SFMOMA

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is closing for renovation for the next 3 years. Not wanting to miss out on seeing it while it's open, I went with my sister one afternoon. I'm slightly obsessed with Mondrian and let's be real, that's only because the museum cafe serves Mondrian Cake. I've also heard that they have a Rothko toast. The cafĂ© was closed the day I went and my only regret is that I wasn't able to try the cake and toast for myself but maybe I'll get the "Modern Art Desserts" book and make it myself.


The second time I went to the museum was when they held a special Countdown Celebration to mark its closing. Admission was free and SFMOMA remained open all day and all night. I went at midnight and there was a long line waiting to get inside. I wanted to see Christian Marclay's The Clock, a video installation composed of thousands of film clips referencing the time of day, edited into a 24-hour long montage that matches real time minute for minute. But of course the line to see it was around 4 hours so NO.

June 1, 2013

Upcider

Been keeping an eye out for this GInger Kombucha Beer but still can't find it sold in stores anywhere.