Simple, Yet So Complicated

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Red Lobster

This is my first time going to Red Lobster! I was quite excited, despite some of the negative reviews out there. My friends and I came here because of the $18 four course meal promotion. The pictures of the food on their website looks absolutely delicious! We went to the Red Lobster location in Kitchener.

New England Clam Chowder

We get to choose soup of the day (bacon potato soup) or new england clam chowder. Well, I chose the clam chowder mainly because of the clams (frugal me). One of my friends opted for the bacon potato soup which I thought tasted better than mine.

Caesar Salad

Unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits

I always wanted to try their famous biscuits that everyone's raving about. I was kind of disappointed, it tasted quite normal to me. I probably got too hyped up with the high expectations. By the end of this 3rd course, I was quite full already.

Garlic-Herb Shrimp and Chicken

My friend ordered the shrimp and chicken option. I tried her shrimp and I thought the shrimps I ordered had a fuller taste.

Grilled Honey BBQ-Shrimp Skewers

I ordered their NEW BBQ-Shrimp skewers. I was afraid that I wouldn't be full since the picture showed only a few shrimp on each skewers. Surprisingly, I had to take a small break to finish the entire meal. The shrimp skewers tasted great, I love the sweetness in the sauce. For side dish, I opted for mashed potatoes. I wished that they had twice baked potato with bacon bits on their menu.Mashed potatoes were alright, weren't too bland or salty. The onion rings were overly greasy that I only ate half a ring.

Overall, it was a great experience. The waitress was nice and offered prompt service. The 4 course meal for $18 is definitely a steal. If I'm coming back again, I would like to try their coconut jumbo shrimps.

Moxie's Dinner

What a cutepie!!

Can you see what's wrong with this picture? Lol, funnies :)

why you so handsome?!

I think Raymond is crazy. Now every time he has semi-formal events, he wears this outfit I bought for him for Christmas =_=!

Chicken Oscar

For our Christmas high school girl's gathering, we decided to host it at Moxie's Classic Bar and Grill located at Scarborough Town Centre. I think we chose it because of the location. I haven't been to Moxie's for half a year, but experience last tinme was alright. I thought the food wasn't worth the price though.

Our entire group (I think 16 ppl in total) waited for an hr or maybe even longer before seating even though we made reservations. We got compensated with 2 bowls of nachos appetizers.. Dinner was fun, but the food was wayyyy too salty. Everyone had at least 2 cups of water. The chicken was over grilled and dry. Everything on the plate was blasted with salt except for bok choy. I think with $25-30 meal, I can eat AYCE japanese food or add a few more dollars and I can go to Lobster Trap! I don't think I'll be heading back to Moxie's anytime soon.

I likes my outfits :3

Eaton Centre & Chatime Bubble Tea

Wow, I look like a friggen tourist that never stepped foot in Toronto =_=

Pretty Swarovski Tree

Yummy Ferro Rocher Tree

I think the purpose of this trip was I really wanted to shop and visit the famous Chatime Bubble Tea! I love their bubble tea so much! It tastes freshly brewed and not artificial at all like many bubble tea at Pmall. My boyfriend and I ordered their famous roasted milk tea large with grass jelly and red bean milk tea. I liked the red bean milk tea much more because it tasted more flavourful. I went back to Chatime BBT again few days later and ordered red bean milk tea with grass jelly - THE BEST COMBO EVER.

Love it!!! Too bad they don't have a store at where I study, University of Waterloo :(

Monday, November 14, 2011

How to stop uncontrollable cravings

Lately, I've been craving for BK a lot. Their King's Deals are too appealing, especially when they are only 5 minutes away!! I've gained so much weight this month - it's kinda scaring me. I should probably stop looking at so much delicious food pictures and videos at night, haha.

I was reading this article and it suggested that we need to learn the difference between emotional and physical hunger.

As well, eating small frequent meals helped me in the past to overcome this issue. But right now, I'm in relaspe =_=.

Drink plenty of water was also suggested by the article. I do drink a lot of water.. MAYBE too much Lol (8 bottles a day? I pee like crazy tho)

Definitely cut down on the carbs and add more fiber rich veggies to your meal! Well.. I love my meals with rice or noodles.. so this was kinda hard for me :(

Researchers stated that chewing slowly allows the brain to process the signal that your stomach is full.

I hope I can remember these notes when I chow down my meal D:

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Anney's Kitchen Part 3

This is my first time making caramel egg pudding..
It turned out alright.. could've been better since I used a cup instead of a ramekin.

As well, I forgot to smear butter before putting the content inside the cup, so it was kind of difficult getting the pudding out. Some of the caramel was still stuck at the bottom -___-"

I followed cookingwiththedog's youtube tutorial. It was super easy to follow :)
http://www.youtube.com/user/cookingwithdog#p/u/8/N6JZx86OyXM

Enjoy!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Halloween Party 2011

For this year's Halloween, I joined Raymond's friends clubbing event at Live. Live was alright... but I like Wetbar more. It was like a semi high school reunion~ Cora came too! And I'm glad Ata joined us too, it was a chill night hehe XD

Yayy!! My wig and geisha costume finally arrived.. I was kinda scared it wouldn't arrive on time =/ I bought it off ebay for like $12 for wig and $8 for kimono includes shipping, haha. I look kinda ridiculous, I love it! :) Kinda disappointed with the quality tho, looks pretty fake under bright lighting. Oh wells, it's just a part of my halloween costume anyways.