Fried Foods

As much as possible, we need to refrain from eating fried food. It is not healthy to our body but, when we are in the fast food restaurants, french fries and fried tilapia are served faster so, it is easy to order. I am guilty for that too but, if given the preference I would prefer steamed rice and slight piece of lean meat with soup. That is only available in a Chinese Buffet. Typical American Restaurants have instant rice, yellow rice and fried rice.Anyway, we went to Cocoa Beach Pier just to hang out. It was a nice day and people were swimming, surfing and just tanning on the shore.I stayed inside the restaurant on the Pier, observing the people and enjoying the good day at the beach. Then, I ordered the fish and fries as well as the gator tails. I don't know but, it seems wierd to eat the gator meat. It was like eating the neck of chickens though, chickens are more tastier especially chicken necks at Sunburst back in the Philippines.Anyway, it's not bad to enjoy the food cravings right? I love fries and when I am at home, I bake them and use the olive oil. Now, these onion rings are so tasty because of the batter. I always have a disaster onion rings at home. Just by looking at this plate, I am now craving for fried foods. Crazy me huh!

Thanks for stopping everyone! I will probably bake the potato fries now! Want some?

Sushi at Chaya in San Fran

I had the privileged of visiting San Francisco, California and meet up a friend who I haven't seen for so many years. His father gave him a $100 GC of Chaya Brasserie located nearby the Bay Bridge of San Francisco. This restaurant is famous in Japan and France for the casual ambiance of Japan's hospitality nature. We dine in the main dining area and it was crowded but cozy. If you happen to visit this restaurant, this place has the right location to watch the sunset by the Bay Bridge.I can't remember the name of this entree' but, this restaurant is best known for sushi and all 6 of us ordered sushi food.We stayed for two days only but, there's so much to see in this place. I really love to visit San Francisco again and enjoy a wonderful dinner at Chaya.

Salmon Filet at IKEA

Before heading to shopping area, we usually visit the restaurant first and this is my favorite: Salmon fillet with mixed vegetables and potato medallions with a corn bread. My visit to IKEA is always fun and exciting! We go shopping and if hungry, we dine in at their restaurant located in the second floor. This is a Swedish Home Department Store where you can shop almost everything that you need in your home. You go shopping by viewing the display in the second floor. Once you have your pick, you only need to copy the item number and the aile location then, proceed to the warehouse in the first floor. This is a self-service store so; you need someone to go assist with you if you shop for big furnitures. That's an exciting activity for me especially when I have to assemble the furniture myself :-) There is a self-service check out which I love to use because I can do it faster. Check in your country if you have IKEA store, you should visit it. This is my entry for Yummy Sunday. Enjoy your day everyone. Thanks for dropping by.

Food Chains in the USA

Food chains for me are not bad! As long as you don't eat too much, you know what I mean? Without these kind of businesses, Americans will go hungry! It might be exaggerating but, there is truth to it! A typical American that I know works so hard! Their minds are "WORK!WORK!WORK!" They are always on the GO! Preparing a meal is hard that is why, their breakfast usually consist of "meds", eggs, muffins, banana, breakfast bars, coffee, pancakes, cheerios .... endless easy to prepare breakfast and OFF TO WORK!

Asians loves to eat a hearty breakfast though! We need to have a filling breakfast to have that energy to tackle the day! Our breakfast is equivalent to American dinner. As for me, I need rice for the entire meals for the day. Of course, this observation is not true in most cases.Food chains in the USA is everywhere from Mc Donalds, KFC, Long John's Silver and more. Here, everyone is busy so, this kind of business SAVES the day for every family!

Some nutritionist discourage their clients in relying solely to food chains. Food here has tremendous amount in fats and unwanted nutrients that may harm our body if we patronize regularly, so they claimed. In reality, some food chains are trying to offer more healthy food and they educate their customers by showing the calorie content of the food before you order. And if you are health conscious, you can always ask and personalized what you order. In general, I love to eat in FOOD CHAINS especially if I am in a hurry to get back to my workplace. Everything is bad if we patronize too much but, it won't hurt if I crave once in awhile. So, don't deprive yourself! Check out the food of these food chains because there is a need to satisfy our cravings sometimes. After all, their food is truly delicious! And I stay FIT!

Easter Food: Tinolang Isda

It's EASTER SUNDAY! Hubby and I bought a fresh Tuna and Red Snapper at a Seafood store. I guess it's the only seafood store around and it's fresh. I was thinking to make a "kinilaw"/sushi but, since I don't have ginger in the pantry, I made this instead. Let's chow people! Tinolang Isda is a Filipino cuisine probably called Fish Stew. You can actually make a "Tinola" recipe using chicken meat or beef and this food is popular for Filipinos. Now, since hubby will be having baked ham for lunch, let me satisfy my simple craving for tinola in this lovely Easter morning:-)Happy Easter Everyone and let us be reborn in the goodness of the Lord Almighty! Do something good to others. This is my entry for Yummy Sunday this week.

Dinner at Rusty's Seafood

I snagged this photo from the Website of Rusty's Seafood and Oyster's Bar because I can't find the picture that I took from this place. This is our favorite hang out restaurant in Port Canaveral Florida for two reasons: delicious FOOD and good spot to watch the cruise ship off to it's destination.

We invited one of our closest friend with us and we had our sumptuous dinner in this place. Rusty's always have great crowd mostly hanging out for food who also enjoy the live music at the waterfront deck. Hubby and I loves to sit by the window facing the waterfront just to watch the cruise ship. Hubby ordered his favorite raw oysters from Rusty's famous Buried Treasures menu. The picture below is not the actual oysters from Rusty's. Their serving is way better looking and nicely served at the top of cold ice to preserved it's freshness.

I ordered "arrr famous encrusted mahi-mahi" served with coleslaw and fries. Because it was so delicious, I devour the food without taking a snap shot of it :-) There you go hahaha. Anyway, if you happen to visit Port Canaveral for a cruising trip to Bahamas or Caribbean, take your time to wander in this area. You will love the restaurants in this place but, do visit Rusty's first. Happy Sunday everyone!

Lunch at Ikea

We love to shop in IKEA. Did you know that one of the things that I love about this home shopping store is the food that they have in their restaurant. I can't believe that I was eating a vegetable and I am loving every bite of it. If you have IKEA in your area, please check it out. You will be blown away with their furniture design and display.

They have all kinds of amazing and beautiful home furnitures and home accessories. Well, you will never get hungry while you do your shopping spree because, their restaurant can feed you good at reasonable price. Check it out!