Friday, June 27, 2014

Disneyland

 It's a Small World :) One of the cute and adorable rides!
 Waiting in line for a photo... it's pretty at night too!
Such a beautiful restaurant! I love the blue ceiling, it makes it look like we are actually sitting outside and having dinner outdoors. The glowing lanterns add a great touch!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Photos from Disneyland/LA

Couldn't have asked for a better first mini-vacation. :)


Gorgeous waves! Why is the water at Santa Monica Pier so much clearer than the ones I've seen here?

 Seagulls, seagulls, seagulls.


 I like this one because it looks like a little hut on a dock in the middle of nowhere :)





 A young girl playing in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle. ❤
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 Mickey Mouse Balloons
Chris Burden's "Urban Lights" at the LACMA. One word: BREATHTAKING.

 
♡❤♡❤♡❤♡❤♡❤♡

Monday, June 16, 2014

Florals on Florals

How cute is this little cafe/restaurant?

Florals on florals on florals.

Floral paintings in antique vintage frames over floral wallpapers with a flowery tablecloth on their tables. Also, can't forget the floral tea pots and dishes!

Adorable.


 Baked cheese mushroom and shrimp macaroni risotto. Yum! You can't see the mushroom and shrimp underneath the top thick cheesy layer. They also serve it with scallops, oysters, chicken, etc. The risotto dishes come with the option of either macaroni (lumaconi rigati) or rice. The dish was also very creamy/milky, which makes this more of a mac n' cheese style.

Florals x 4


Such cute decor. Reminds me of those dainty and charming breakfast and crumpet tea spots with doilies and pastel colors everywhere. Must come back again!

Shoots From 061214

 Close up shot of a single water drop dripping in a cup of water. And myself in the background.
Notice the upside-down reflection of the subject in the water!

 Colored Shadows


Love reflected in the Shadow Box

Michael Jackson-inspired pose in the fog. I really like this one!
:)

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Egg Pappardelle Pasta & Avocados

Egg Pappardelle Pasta & Avocados

Experimented with egg pappardelle pasta the other day! Pappardelle is a type of pasta characterized by wide, flat, and slightly thick egg noodles. Similar to wide rice noodles from Asia countries (think Thai's Pad See Ew and Chinese's Chow Fun). Any dish that includes wide rice noodles are my favorite, which is why I tend to order anything with them when I see it on the menu! Pappardelle pasta is very similar, except that it's made with eggs and flour instead of rice flour and water. Personally, I prefer the lather since it has a lighter taste and easier texture. If you've never tried egg pappardelle pasta, it's worth a try!

Friday, June 6, 2014

Happy Birthday Mom!

Mango cake with strawberries, cantaloupe, and honeydew


A three tiered cake with whip cream and thin mango slices in between white cake layers. 

Happy Birthday Mom!

Thursday, June 5, 2014

The Honey Ladies: Cherry Blossom Honey


I've never heard of flavored honey until the Mardi Gras Festival that I attended about 1.5 weeks ago. There was a stand that sold honey with various unique flavors, such as wildflower, orange, and the one pictured above, cherry blossom. After testing out a few flavors, I decided to go with the cherry because it had the most unique taste -- leaving the biggest impression. I recommend this if you like cherry because the fruit can be tasted quite heavily (after all, cherry is not light on the taste buds!). Nope, not subtle at all. It will definitely add pizazz to your daily monotonous cup of tea. Seeing what The Honey Ladies had to offer, it opened my eyes to the differing types of honey out there. Since I'm a regular consumer of this sweet substance, I'm excited to try out the rest of their distinct flavors!

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Black and White Ball


A week ago, I had the opportunity to attend the Black and White Ball and experience ballroom dancing for the first time! I've always wanted to try ballroom dancing and didn't realize how many different styles there are (waltz, tango, quickstep, rumba, etc). I loved how you can either come dressed in formal wear (evening dress or a suit) or in a costume. Everyone was so creative in their attire. I saw Snow White, Lady Gaga, Stormtrooper, and more. It was so much fun and felt like I was re-living my high school prom!

 Stormtrooper and I

I can't wait to attend again next year!