A Sunday Like No Other

Sunday, as for many, is a family day. And of course, my family is not an exemption to that. We spent the whole day together and ended up at Grab a Crab to have our sumptuous dinner. After a day of malling, we were all hungry as a lion and we thought that Grab a Crab can pretty much satisfy our gut wrenching appetite. haha Now, you figured why I have this strangely endless liking for food. I'd like to think that it runs in the family. *with a grin*

Oh boy, it is difficult to choose from a variety of mouth-watering dishes. Not to mention their humongous menu cards which may overwhelm customers all the more. 

While waiting for our food to be served, I took snapshots of the cozy place. By the way, I guess you've noticed glass panels everywhere which happens to be my favorite detail of the interior design. The quotes from famous personalities added a modern yet classic touch to the whole venue. Not only that, reading fragments of their thoughts became my worthwhile pastime.

These intricately designed golden jars blended well with the colorful slender vases. This is yet another proof that the classic meets the modern theme.  

At last, the wait is over! haha Foodies all over! 

 Baked Clams  

Sizzling Tenderloin Steak

 Bicol Express

Grab a Crab's Signature Dish:  Shanghai Schezuan Crab 

Ever since I 've tasted this, I've never wanted my crabs to be cooked any other way! Think of sweet, spicy and a zing of gingerly taste that pops out of nowhere the moment you shove it in your mouth. YUM!

Spicy Crispy Shrimps

Had a bit of everything and as usual, I was the LAST one who finished eating. For some reason, I always do! Maybe it is because I'm the one who customarily zeroes in on everything! It is my way of cleaning up the plates you know. haha *another lame excuse*

We went out of the resto with satisfied tummies and hands holding them tight as if  they were about to fall loosely on the ground anytime! hahaha Oops, BURP! 

We strolled around the mall for quite some time and found ourselves marching our way into ANOTHER food haven! This time, for coffee and sweets at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. 

Honey sticks

 

Good thing we arrived earlier. Had our seats before people swarmed in. 

 Motion Amidst Stillness

 Blended Milk Tea

Passion Fruit Tea

       Triple Decker Cheesecake

Chocolate Fudge Cake

This cake is TO DIE FOR!!! If only I could devour this everyday, I certainly would! The bittersweet taste lingered until I spooned the last chunk. So far, it is the BEST commercially made cake I've ever tasted! Nothing beats my mom's homemade chocolate cake of course. hehe *without bias* But I have to say it is a MUST-TRY!

Another landmark has been ticked off my checklist!
Off to more food adventures...........one day at a time! *wink

Postcards from Bangkok

Finally I got a chance to post some of the pics of our BKK trip. If you ask me how it was, All I can say is, "I JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THAILAND!!". Well, that says it all! Wish I could narrate everything I've experienced which I know is close to impossible. hehe So let me entice you with pictures instead! I know what you're thinking! F/O/O/D/!

         Ever wondered how all of these taste like? Definitely HEAVENLY! But of course, with a kick of HELL or should I say, SPICE! For those who have no clue, I am a lover of anything spicy. Want to challenge me on a food face-off? you better think twice! haha

         So this is what we ate for dinner on our 2nd night in Bangkok. At first, I couldn't decide on what to eat. Without thinking, I handed myself Deep-Friend Prawns which by the way, tasted sooooo good and just had the right crunch! My mouth's watering as I relive the moment I took a bite! YUM!

         For all my folks who lurve spicy food, you'd better try the Green Curry! Even I was stunned on how S.P.I.C.Y. it was! Mind you, it left me asking for more water! haha To balance the overpowering spice of the Green Curry, I treated myself to a spoonful of Pad Thai, one of Thailand's national dishes. This has been a part of Siam's (former name of Thailand) rich culture and history which traces its roots back in the time of Luang Phibunsongkhram who became their prime minister way back in 1930's and 1940's. He popularized this food mainly to promote Thai centralization and partly to reduce the consumption of rice among Thai locals. Up until now, Pad Thai is considered as their staple food. See how rich Thailand's culture is? Their history has been deeply intertwined in their everyday food----not only that, include their lifestyle, thai silk industry, transportation, clothing, architectural structures and the long list goes on! 

The picture above summarizes how we spent our afternoon in the streets of BKK. 

HOW ON EARTH COULD A PLACE LIKE THIS ENABLE TOURISTS AND LOCALS TO SHOP AND AT THE SAME TIME EAT THEIR HEARTS OUT?

 If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind experience like this, you know where to go!

 What would be your Bangkok street experience without gobbling up these delightful street food? 

Oh yes, it's your turn to dig in!

I am definitely looking forward to go back there! *keeping my fingers crossed* 

I bet you feel the same way now and say, "I JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THAILAND too!!" and because of that I will be sending more postcards in my upcoming posts! This is just one of the thread of posts I will be sharing with you! 

I'd like to hear from you this time. :) Why don't you share how your recent vacay was?

Japanese Style Omelette

     Well, when it comes to food, I must say JAPANESE cuisine is my fave! Way back when, I didn't like it because the humongous prawns really looked scary (don't worry I was just a kid then haha). So glad my father didn't give up on me. He kept on persuading me to eat such food and later on, I developed my distinctive taste and love for Japanese food. But mind you, I am such a picky eater when it comes to the raw ones. ;) 

      I woke up late AGAIN today and thought of what to eat for brunch. Since I was VERY hungry to cook anything complicated which would practically take much of my time, I decided to make an omelette with a twist! you bet! Japanese style!

    I started off by adding the following ingredients together. Yep, you heard me right. Just toss in everything!

Tomato

Nori Strips

a pinch of salt

chopped onions

 and of course, an omelette wouldn't be an omelette if it wasn't for this main ingredient, don't you think? hehe

 Tadaaaaaaaaaaaah......(this good old fellow deserves a special mention)

"Ze Egg"

                                      

                       And oh, don't forget the Olive oil which will be used in cooking the egg as well as the

Cucumber and Grapes (for garnishing).

Here are the steps:

       1. Heat the pan.

       2. When it's already hot, pour a little olive oil just enough to cook the egg. Not too much as it may        

          make the omelette soggy.

       3. Add the egg mixture in the pan. Wait until the sides turn into golden brown before you toss it well.

       4. Once it's done, transfer the omelette to a platter of rice. This will serve as the topping.

       5. Garnish it with cucumber slices, tomato and grapes. *You may also add other fruits or veggies as 

           a side dish if you like.

Voilà! You have your Japanese style omelette! So now you know what to make when you're too hungry to

                                                                  think of what to cook! ;)