Places: The Counter redux & Things you put in your belly: The Counter

I forgot from when these were from, but I remember it being delicious allll over again. Why don't they have a place like this in Santa Barbara? Pasadena, you are one lucky city. Freaking eggs, cheese, veggie patty, olives, cucumber, and a chipotle sauce. DELICIOUS.

Things you put in your belly: Veggie/ Vege Spring Rolls

Vege spring rolls from Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant on Garvey Ave. in El Monte. I wish I was eating this right now, and it is so cheap!!! I AM SO HUNGRY.

Things you put in your belly: Evelyn's Favorite Pasta

So I am still sick. It sucks to be sick and hungry at the same time. So I went out to the Cheesecake Factory to eat hearty pasta. HEARTY because I was hungry and because a HEART is what I lack. HO HO HO Merry New Years. It was delicious. There are sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, eggplant, pine nuts, artichokes, and pesto of some sort. DELICIOUS. I would eat it everyday if I could eat at the Cheesecake Factory everyday. And if someone could guarantee I would not look like I ate at the Cheesecake Factory everyday, because if I did, I would be a Fatty McFatter Pants. 

Things you put in your belly: Dragon Fruit

Apparently there are two varieties of dragon fruit Mama Chan is trying to grow. This red kind and one that is white with black seeds. I prefer this red kind more because it is sweeter. If you were to ask me what it tastes like, I would say it tastes like nothing...really it is just sweet. It is not even like candy sweet. It's just slightly sweet. I do like the texture. The seeds are really crunchy like sprinkles, and I LOVE SPRINKLES. DROOOOLLLLL HEARTSSSSS DROOL SOME MORE.

Things you put in your belly:Tutti Frutti Yogurt

I LOVE YOGURT, but I hate all of those flavors that they come in except the original. I like the original with granola. I love granola. Granola are like healthy sprinkles because they are sweet and crunchy, and they stay crunchy despite being covered in yogurt. I also like berries. Berries are delicious and healthy, like granola.
GRANOLA. Apparently granola can be an adjective to describe something now. It means something to the extent of people who like yoga and healthy lifestyles but overly so. INTERESTING.

Things you put in your belly: Salt-fried Crab from Seafood Village

Seafood Village is the restaurant that we choose to go to for our greasy Chinese food fix. It is delicious there. Like MSG, salt, garlic, and oil like no other. It will beat your choice Chinese restaurant up and leave it on the street to wither up and twitch on the sidewalk.

Mama Chan also told me how to make it. You deep fry some garlic (YUMMMMM) and cover the crab with a cornstarchy rice flour mixture and deep fry that, and then toss everything together in a big wok with a big flame. Toss in a lot of salt, chili, and green onions, and EAT IT.

Fried garlic are like little chunks of gold in your mouth. 

Sadly, I do not eat meat or seafood so I will just have to enjoy this photo.

Oh, and the Chinese name for the restaurant is 避风塘 in Monterey Park.

Things you put in your belly: Mo'hing Nga

Burmese food is delicious. Fish,lemon grass, ginger soup (vegetarian one is fish-less!HOORAY FOR VEGETARIANS!)

Things you put in your belly: Mango Salsa

Sissy Chan made this. How fabulous is she. Mangoes, shallots, cilantro, and (later added) chili flakes. I want to swim in an ocean of this stuff.

Things you put in your belly: Longan

I got these from my aunt, who got them from one of her customers at her restaurant. Home grown and delicious.

Things I learned today: 12-12-2011

Moms are stubborn people.
QUESTION: Will I be this stubborn when I become a mom? If that's the case, I will be an awesome stubborn mom. NO doubt!

Sour cream is freaking delicious. At Costco, they have the "artisan" recipe tortilla chips, and they are pretty delicious ( and on sale until dec. 18). I feel the fatty coming out of my bones. I think these chips think they are fancy because they are "artisan"...if only chips could express their thoughts. Like would cheetos like to be called cheetos and be related to a cheetah, or would doritos cooler ranch flavored chips be happy because everyone loves them?

My first quarter of grad school is done! HUZZAH! In yo' face real non-existant job! I am tired.

Places: In-n-Out

What can a vegetarian eat at In-N-Out, aka the best fast food ever? GRILLED CHEESE. FRIED. CHEESE. They only have In-N-Out in CA and NV I think. That's what my office husband tells me. British cousin loves it! If you ever come to California, GO TO IN-N-OUT. SO DELICIOUS!!!!!