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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 00:00 |
 Operating since 15 years ago, Tan My Vietnamese Restaurant is a little gem shadowed by Target along US Hwy 183. Occupying the corner unit, Tan My is tucked away in a strip of mall at the intersection of Payton Gin and Ohlen Roads. On our first exploration to Tan My, it was a bit of effort. But with a little patience and endurance, we were happy that we found a great place for Pho and Bun Bo Hue!Two days later we were back again, this time with a bigger crowd in two cars. More than half of us we… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 00:00 |
 Austin seldom disappoints my family whenever we are looking for a delectable Asian cuisine. From the most familiar on the list namely Chinese or Vietnamese to the less common kinds like Thai, Japanese or Korean, I always practice probing my friends whom had been there or reading others' reviews before heading to the restaurant. As a result, we usually end up with an ambitious meal, leave with smiling faces and happy stomachs! Located at Austin Chinatown Center of N. Lamar Blvd, the plain facade … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 16 July 2010 00:00 |
 Whenever I run out of idea to prepare broth or soup, I always count on my favorite Miso paste. A quick and easy fix. Within minutes, the broth can be prepared and ready to take the center stage on dining table. The most common miso soup is plain with soft tofu but I usually prefer to add some meats such as bite sizes of pork or chicken unless I am preparing for a vegan, then this is omitted. Alternatively, you may add other vegetables including radish, fresh mushroom, seaweed or zucchini. Ready… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 12 July 2010 11:42 |
 Fried rice is loved by most of us. Irresistible fragrance especially when it is served straight from the frying wok! In Penang, there are countless variations of fried rice include 'Nasi Goreng Kampung' (Village-style fried rice), Chinese Fried Rice, Thai Fried Rice, Salted Fish Fried Rice, Spare-ribs Fried Rice, Pattaya Fried Rice and the list goes on. Have you heard of Garlic Fried Rice then? We first discovered about Garlic Fried Rice when dining at a Japanese restaurant in Malaysia ages ago.… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 23 July 2010 00:00 |
 Crepes are always a good way for me to move our over-stock all-purpose flour. We love sweet crepes with ice-cream for breakfast. Unlike a typical pancake which is thicker, crepes are thinner in nature and go perfectly well with peanut butter, fruits or jams (preserves) as well. Similar to Chinese pancake, crepes take a short prep time, ready within minutes. Pan-frying crepe is simple with minimal utensils and almost no mess on the stove. A blend of all-purpose flour, egg, milk, butter and sugar,… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 19 July 2010 10:43 |
 Growing up in Asia, Japanese is a cuisine that I am quite familiar with. Japanese culinary practice healthy cooking without much oil and emphasizing on freshness of the ingredients in addition to heavy utilization of shrimps/fish compares to meats. That perhaps justifies for a pricey Japanese meal. Yet, there is a always a good bargain if one knows where and goes on the right timing. Upon hearing good review about the food at Midori Sushi from my Significant Other, I decided to gather a group of… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 14 July 2010 00:00 |
 On a hill slope overlooking an outdoor theater with home blankets on the green grass offers casual seating, this is the adventure of watching summer musical show at Zilker Park. Over 52 years, this is the Austin's tradition of presenting live musical show to the folks of Central Texas every summer! This year, Zilker Theater Production presents you 'Annie'. Professional, fun and well-choreographed, Annie is a highly entertaining play by an energetic team. Began on last weekend 9 July, Annie runs … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 09 July 2010 00:00 |
 If you ever thought of dining under a bridge, fanning by the sea breeze, overlooking green patches blended with shallow water and flying sea gulls on the sky amidst of a lagoon, then Doc's Seafood & Steaks Restaurant is the place for you. On Laguna Madre by the JF Kennedy Causeway, Doc's Seafood & Steaks Restaurant stands on a small piece of land under the bridge, offers all the above mentioned. Less than 30-minute drive from Corpus Christi downtown, Doc's location is special. It presents an ext… |
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