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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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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 05 July 2010 00:00 |
 Formerly known as 'Wild Horse Island', this unique island on Gulf of Mexico was formerly home to the Karakawan Indians. In 1800s, it was renamed to Mustang Island after the wild horses, called 'Mestenos' brought to the island by the Spaniards. Located south of Port Aransas or less than 30 miles from Corpus Christi, the 5-mile seaside beaches of Mustang Island invites visitors for a perfect summer-at-shore retreat. Unlike the pristine beaches of five-star holiday resort bayfront, the coast of Mus… |
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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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Wednesday, 07 July 2010 00:00 |
 Floating by the shore of Corpus Christi Bay, USS Lexington is a vintage aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy. Originally, the ship was called Cabot but later renamed to USS Lexington in honor of the Revolutionary War Battle of Lexington. As the fifth ship that bear the name, Lexington was commissioned in February 1943 and served extensively during World War II (WWII). After WWII, she was modernized and her second career took off as an attack carrier (CVA), then a… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 02 July 2010 00:00 |
 For one who frequents Austin Chinatown Center, TC Noodle House should have caught your attention especially among those that enter from Kramer or Braker Lanes direction. Despite of that, it had never triggered my heart to walk into this restaurant until last weekend. After a long day out, we decided to head straight for dinner. A friend suggested a Teochew restaurant at Chinatown while I thought of TC Noodle House (since all of us had never been there). Little that I know that both of us were re… |
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