Sunday December 23, 2012 at 17:28

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The Works

I haven’t posted in the longest time, but I’ve finally found something worthy of being posted. I’ve been wanted to go to Fuddruckers since forever. I think one of the most satisfying feelings is taking that first bite into a burger. When I went to Fuddruckers, I immediately looked for the famous Specialty Burgers. After a while, I decided on a 1/2 lb. “The Works” burger. It was composed of bacon, American cheese, and mushrooms. Although it sounds simple, the burger was packed with flavor. And, every time I took a bite, it would fall apart and I would have to reassemble the burger again. Although there were much mushrooms for my liking, the bread was absolutely phenomenal, both fluffly and slightly sweet. Overall, “The Works” lived up to its name, and I can’t wait to go back to try another one of their specialties

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Sunday August 12, 2012 at 6:24

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Dim Sum

This summer, I was blessed with the opportunity to visit Hong Kong. Whenever I think of Hong Kong, I immediately think of dim sum. I’ve always loved going to Chinese restaurants early in the morning to eat dim sum. The workers are always pushing carts filled with shrimp dumplings, pork bun, and my favorite, egg tarts. For the first time, however, I was able to try authentic dim sum from a restaurant called Yung Kee. Located at the heart of Hong Kong, Yung Kee is actually famous for its roast goose, although the dim sum does not fall short. Although the price is a bit expensive, every bite was worth it!

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Monday July 16, 2012 at 6:46

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Boba in a Bottle

I can honestly say that the single best thing about Taiwan is boba. Because Taiwan is so small, everything is crammed. Literally, every street has at least a couple boba stands waiting for you. It has become one of the main staple foods in Taiwan. Also, the price is cheap. In America, boba milk tea can cost up to $4, but in Taiwan, it’ll only be $1. Because it’s so cheap, however, I’ve been drinking boba obsessively. But hey, it’s only ever summer that I go to Taiwan, so why not indulge? Furthermore, boba in a bottle? This is just one of the many reasons why I love Taiwan so much.

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Friday June 22, 2012 at 20:26

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De Neve Dining Hall

After my sister’s recent admission to UCLA, my family and I decided to go on a tour of   UCLA. Of course, after finished the two hour tour, my family was dying to eat. Tired from the tour, we picked the closet one: the De Neve Dining Hall. Brunch was absolutely amazing at UCLA. They had an omelet station; honestly, anything with eggs and cheese is a hit for me. After stuffing myself with breakfast food, I started on the lunch entrees. I decided to try to the Bruin Burger. What made it so delicious was actually seeing the chefs make the burger behind the counter. Basically it’s good to know that the food is fresh. Overall, I can definitely see why it’s one of top 10 college dining halls. But beware, if you go to this school, it’ll be more than the “freshman fifteen” that you’ll be gaining!

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Thursday May 31, 2012 at 22:04

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Boiling Crab

A couple weeks ago, I tried Boiling Crab for the first time. People are always raving about Boiling Crab, so I had to try it. Whenever I’m feeling down, the best way for me to feel better is to have a girls’ night out. So over the weekend, my friends and I went to go pig out at Boiling Crab. Being the poor high school students that we are, the three of us only ordered shrimp and fries, which was surprisingly filling yet cheap at the same time. We shared two orders of Rajun Cajun Shrimp and two orders of fries. I think the best part about going to Boiling Crab is not the food but rather the experience. By the end of the meal, my hands and face were completely covered in hot sauce. Hopefully, next time I can kick it up a notch and order some of the expensive seafood!

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Sunday May 27, 2012 at 22:26

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Costco

Nothing beats going to Costco for free samples. Today’s menu was especially spectacular from apple sausages all the way to seasoned and marinated steak. I literally spent about an hour going around Costco trying different samples. My only comfort was that it was definitely a bit of walking getting to each sample. Of all the free samples that composed of my lunch today, my favorite was actually dessert.  Basically it was a bite-size of Costco’s pound cake with a slice of fresh strawberry, finished with a twirl of whipped cream on top. It’s a great dessert for parties, and it’s simple yet appetizing. Plus, it’s super refreshing, since summer’s coming up!

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Thursday May 17, 2012 at 22:53

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S’more Cupcake

Sprinkles is one of my favorite cupcake shops. Unfortunately, the closest one is about 30 minutes away, so it’s always a treat when I go. Every time I walk in, they have a different menu, which always motivates me to try a different flavor. This time, I decided to go with the S’more Cupcake, and I wasn’t disappointed. Sprinkles was able to combine all the elements of an actual s’more into a cupcake. It starts off with a surprisingly gooey marshmallow frosting on top, slightly burnt. Then comes the rich, chocolate cake in the middle. Finally, at the very bottom is a layer of graham cracker to finish it off. Every bite brought back childhood memories around the campfire. It was truly a delight!

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Sunday April 29, 2012 at 23:47

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Magnolia High School Carwash

You guys probably think I’m getting more and more off topic with my posts, but bear with me. Recently Magnolia High School hosted a car wash on Saturday, April 28th to raise money for the family of Juan Daniel Barboza, a junior at the school who was hit by a car while trying to push his mother’s car off the street. The AUHSD district immediately informed all the schools within our district to help out. So on Satuday morning, my sister and I drove to Magnolia High School to wash cars. Despite our differences, we were able to join with the students from Magnolia HS and work towards one common goal. With donations pouring in, the car wash was a success.

Now for the food aspect: Pepe’s Finest Mexican Food donated boxes of hamburgers and tacos to the volunteers at the car wash. After working for so long, I was so appreciative for just a plain, old cheeseburger.

I guess what I’m trying to get to, is that always live by the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It’s inspiring to see that even in this economy, restaurants such as the Pepe’s will still give what they can to help out. Despite not knowing the Juan Daniel Barboza, much less even one of the students at the school, meeting the mother of this boy made me realize how much one person’s actions can make a difference.

For more information, go the following link: http://www.ocregister.com/news/family-351166-barboza-magnolia.html

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Sunday April 22, 2012 at 0:37

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Compton Work Day

Today, my family and I woke up at 6:30 and drove all the way to Compton for the Compton Initiative. Basically,the Compton Initiative brings together different people from different churches and then we dedicate an entire morning to fixing up infrastructures around Compton.

After spending hours of painting this one house, we all took a lunch break. To be honest, we weren’t expecting much, but Angela, the owner of the house, brought us so much food. She made hot dogs wrapped in bacon. And up until now, I have never eaten such a delicious hot dog in my entire life. To see her gratitude was so rewarding. She talked about how when she had first started looking for a house, she hadn’t noticed the faults, such as the lack of a bathtub or the unstable roof. She was just so happy to finally have a house. She then told us how she had never had a housewarming party, and us coming into her house to rebuild was basically the most wonderful housewarming party she could ask for. After we finished fixing up the house, we took pictures with her and she continued to thank us for our work.

Until the very last moment did we find out that one of her neighbors had requested for her house to be remodeled for the Compton Initiative. She told us how a man came up to her house, banging on her door continuously. When she finally opened the door and asked, “What are you doing here?” He replied “I came here to bless you.” The purpose of this post is not to tell you about some amazing food that I’ve tried (although it was) but rather to show you guys that love has the power to bring people together. I got to meat some of the most amazing people who give and ask for nothing in return. I had the opportunity to change someone’s life and share one of the most rewarding meals I’ve ever had and because of this, I have been changed.

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Thursday April 19, 2012 at 22:56

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Breakfast at UCSD

If you haven’t heard already, I recently visited UCSD with my family. Just a bit of advice on any college visits, go early. The traffic is absolutely terrible.. By the time we arrived at the actual campus, we had already messed up our schedule so decided to take a break and eat at one of their dining halls; of course, just to get the “college” experience. Hopefully all of you guys have heard of the notorious “freshmen fifteen.” And after eating at one of the UCSD dining halls, I’m sure that it’ll more than fifteen pounds I’ll be gaining my freshmen year. To be honest, I believe campus food is very important. If it’s going to part of your daily life, why not make it good? Since I’m a California girl, my next mission is to eat at UCLA’s dining hall. If I was already impressed with UCSD, UCLA’s dining hall must be heaven. After all, they are ranked as one of the top 10 college dining halls.

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