Today both Sandy and I had business in Sacramento. The timing was great so we met on a lunch date at Caffé Italia in Davis. Sandy had soup and salad. I had the chicken and bacon ranch pizza. We didn’t really eat that desert, I just ordered it so I could photograph it for the …
Category Archives: Food
Weekend Pass
Ah, it was a quick visit for Mommie. Today we had a leisurely Pilipino breakfast of fried eggs, rice and smoked Trout. After some last minute shopping to fill her Balikbayan Box (more on this later) we had dinner at Il Fornaio in Burlingame. Then it was off to the SFO to bid her goodbye.
Mommie is here
Sandy just picked up Mommie from SFO and true to form we have our priorities straight… we got take out from Popeye’s.
Cosmo
Tonight we had another Fridate in the city. Sandy brought me to the Cosmopolitan Cafe, where we enjoyed a Ahi & Salmon Tartare appetizer & cocktails. For our entrees, Sandy ordered the pan seared Yellow Fin Tuna while I munched on the Sturgeon special. The shared desert was the Banana Pecan Galette. With full bellies …
Still Fryin’
Not wanting to waste the frying oil from Labor Day weekend. We’ve been frying some more. Today I fried two Turkey Thighs and a couple of Cornish Game Hens for dinner while the Princess relaxed. Now if I ever catch those ground squirrels that been digging in my yard, why I’ll…
Labor Day Picnic
This year we kept it small. I worked during the food preparation period so I’m stealing some photos from Jon. We prepared pulled pork & deep fried turkey with sides. Desert was grilled pineapple and croissant bread pudding topped with whiskey sauce. Everyone chipped in with appetizers and Cait tossed a nice spinach salad. After …
Jen & Rick Wed
Rick & Jen got married at Holman Ranch in the Carmel Valley this afternoon. The venue had great views and the food was just wonderful. I have to fly out Monday on a day trip, so I’ll work on the photos as soon as I get home.
Amos
Today we were lucky to get a visit from Pearl & Jerry on their way to Santa Cruz. We prepared lunch and were entertained by Jack n Jenna.
Company Picnic
It was one of those rare occasions when I get together with my coworkers. There are only 3 of us in Northern California. We grilled an assortment of good eats – country style boneless pork ribs, salmon with curry sauce and mixed veggies. We filled our guts and had some stimulating conversation. Oh, Taylor was …
Manila Randomness
We are now home and full of jetlaggedness. Here are some random photos that didn’t make the blog earlier. They are photos taken by Tante, Sandy, Pinky, the official Presidential photographer and a couple of panos by me. I’d like to take this time to thank our family and friends for making this vacation so wonderful, …