Waldorf Salad

The classic -- apples, celery, grapes and walnut dressed with mayo whisked with extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey and artisan sea salt.

Pork, Mushroom & Sugar Snap Peas

Two pounds of pork was cut into strips then sauteed in sliced garlic and onion. Next, I poured in three cups of beef broth, cooked for about fifteen minutes then I added the mushroom. Cooked another five minutes then the sugar snap peas and corn starch dissolved in cold water to thicken the broth. Seasoned with salt and pepper.

Movie Date

Back at the theater after almost four years on hiatus.

Light Lunch

Yes, it has to be light to save some room for the popcorn later. It's cucumber and octopus for me. Husband had lasagna.

Chinese-style Rice Soup

The arsenal: chicken breast, a bunch of spinach, tomatoes,  scallions,  four scrambled eggs, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil and cooked rice

Lolli & Pop

Candies, chocolates and gummy bears to satisfy our sweet cravings!

Pho

It's pho for lunch.  Brisket, flank, tendon, Vietnamese noodles and all the yummy fixings: bean sprouts, jalapeño and basil.

Fishwitches

For these fish sandwiches I used tilapia fillets coated with flour, dipped on whisked egg, coated with panko then pan fried on sizzling hot oil.

Little Sous Chef

... is learning how to zest a lemon.

Sunset

~ a snapshot on the way home ~

Picnic & Wine Tasting

On the first Friday of Autumn, the girls and I drove to Malibu for a picnic and wine tasting at Rosenthal.

Farfalle with Ham and Green Peas

A box of farfalle pasta cooked in salted water then sauteed in olive oil, ham and edamame and topped with mozarella cheese.

Chicken Marsala

Cooked bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with salt on a sizzling hot skillet until both sides turned brown. Then they were spooned into a pan with mushroom and tomatoes cooked on beef broth and marsala wine with garlic and chopped onion.

Oatmeal with Peach

...as well as banana and blueberries for breakfast.

Welcoming Autumn

... by decorating the kitchen bay window with pumpkins and fall foliage.

Foil-Baked Catfish

This dish takes five minutes to prepare. Lay about two feet long aluminum foil. Top it with a cup of couscous rice drizzled with a mixture of olive oil, salt and smoked paprika. Place the catfish fillets on top along with cherry tomatoes, sliced shallot,  garlic, parsley and sliced lemon. Then on to a 400-degree pre-heated oven for thirty minutes.

Pasta Cooked Chinese way

Soup made of pork cut into strips, mushrooms, sliced onion and garlic, grated ginger, beef broth and linguine pasta.

Bittermelon

... sauteed on sliced onion, garlic and tomatoes.  Two cups of chicken broth poured in and two eggs cracked on top and then beaten with fork until soup thickened.

Brie & Figs

... and crostini for a late night dinner.

Thai Lettuce Wraps

It's create-your-own Thai lettuce wraps for husband's lunch today at The Cheesecake Factory in Woodland Hills. Little Guy and I shared a plate of garlic spaghettini with fresh asparagus, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Korean Dinner

At O. Tofu for the third time.  The usual favorites -- beef & octopus tofu and galbi. Also ordered shrimp & scallop sizzler for the first time.

Sushi Night

... at Okumura in Encino. On the table:  ebi, albacore, yellowtail, aji, California hand-roll, shishito, albacore carpaccio, rainbow roll and udon for the Little Guy.

Beef, Sugar Snap Peas and Tomatoes

A pound of beef sauteed in a mixture of oyster sauce and soy sauce on a very hot wok. Few minutes later I added the grape tomatoes and sugar snap peas.

Chicken Tacos

It's tacos night tonight. Toppings include chicken sauteed in smoked paprika, Spanish rice, radish, cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

P.F. Chang

Diner tonight was my favorite shrimp in lobster sauce and Hunan-style Alaskan cod.

At YVR

... waiting to board the plane back to Los Angeles.  Bye, bye Canada. Hope to see you again soon!

Sockeye City Grill

A dinner treat by husband's cousin. We feasted on seafood -- crabs, shrimps and shellfish.

Steveston Village

At the quaint coastal village of Steveston. We walked on the pier and checked-out the boats selling freshly-caught fish.

Queen Elizabeth Park

A quick stop to see the fountain, the Bloedel Conservatory and the floral display.

Treetops Adventure

Taking-in the beautiful green scenery and listening to the trees as they sway in the wind while we navigate the wooden steps  of the Treetops Adventure.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Crossing the Capilano Suspension Bridge, 70 meters high above the Capilano River and 170 meters long. The Little Guy was able to walk/run a quarter length.

Logger's Grill

Loading up on carbs and protein before we cross the suspension bridge and explore the treetops.

Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar

Oysters, cocktails and a glass of wine at the main square of the Whistler Village, at Araxi Restaurant, named the best restaurant in Whistler for ten years.

Peak 2 Peak Gondola

Enjoying alpine mountains and meadows aboard one of the twenty eight PEAK 2 PEAK gondolas on a beautiful late Summer day. 

PEAK 2 PEAK is the highest and longest lift in the world.