Tag Archives: eats

EATS: Weeknight Ginger Lemon Sea Bass

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Monki

Sea bass has a buttery, flaky and firm texture. Combined with its mild flavor, sea bass fillet lends itself to a nice marinate. Monkey King and I have a weekly “date night dinner” at home where we eat at a … Continue reading →

Posted in COUPLE, EATS | Tagged Belgium blonde, Delirium Tremens, eats, sea bass, seafood, weeknight dinner | 2 Comments

Restaurant Review: Malibu Farm Pier Cafe

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Monki

Drive along the California coastline. It’s breathtaking. Sublime. We live in Southern California yet we seldom have time to visit the beach. To take advantage of this glorious weather and scenery, we visited Malibu during the Fourth of July weekend. … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS | Tagged eating healthy, eats, farm, healthy eating, healthy life style, malibu, organic, restaurant review, southern california living | 2 Comments

Restaurant Review: Ahwahnee Dining Room

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Monki

Not sure if camping outdoor is your thing? To be honest, I had my doubts before our trip too! Especially after I talked with a couple of my friends who camped at Yosemite 20 years ago. They told me that … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, TRAVEL | Tagged ahwahnee dining room, camping, eats, fine dining, special occasion, wedding anniversary, Yosemite | Leave a comment

Sunday afternoons are best spent with good friends…

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Monki

…and yummy treats! EATS: Afternoon Tea Sandwiches Makes 4 serving Ingredients: 8 oz mascarpone cheese 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2Tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 Tbs fresh dill 1 1/2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp salt … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HOME, KIDS | Tagged afternoon tea, backyard fun, backyard party, being present, celebration, drought, eats, Kids, recipe, southern california living, Summer, tea sandwiches, water conservation idea | 3 Comments

EATS: Rainy Night Mexican Hot Chocolate

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Monki

It’s raining in Los Angeles! With the rain drops falling softly outdoors and the headlights of cars swishing by, I whipped up this hot concoction for a cozy night. Here is the recipe: EATS: Rainy Night Mexican Hot Chocolate Makes … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HOME, KIDS | Tagged almond milk, celebration, eats, family, health, home life, Kids, Los Angeles, mexican chocolate, rainy day comfort food, southern california living | 3 Comments

EATS: Sunday Supper Summer Roll

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Monki

Sunday supper is often the one meal that the monkey clan gather together around the dining table after a busy week/end, to recharge with delicious foods and love. We recently got into setting our ingredients out and having everyone make their own summer rolls. Not only is … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HOME, KIDS | Tagged asian food, eats, family meal, quick dinner, recipe, summer roll, sunday supper, vietnamese food | 6 Comments

Market Edition: Offerings from Mother Earth

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Monki

Offerings from the farmers today: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, orchid, mint, thyme, arugula, bok choy, water spinach, kale, halibut, ahi tuna, garlic, parsley. There was a community garden representative there sharing gardening tips, experiences, plants and seeds! They gave me a … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HEALTH, HOME | Tagged earth day, eating healthy, eats, farmer's market, fresh produce, southern california living | Leave a comment

EATS: Ginger Kumquat Tea

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Monki

I picked up a pint of kumquat this weekend at the Farmer’s market. I remember back in my childhood, the warm aroma of ginger honey tea and the refreshing taste of kumquat would always sooth my sore throat and made … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HEALTH | Tagged Chinese medicine, cold remedy, cough, eats, flu, ginger, honey tea, kumquat | 2 Comments

EATS: Mussels with Saffron

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Monki

The local fishmonger had fresh mussels this morning! On this cold rainy January day in Los Angeles, a bowl of steaming mussels in delicious garlic broth is sure to cure any lingering seasonal melancholy. Mussels with Saffron Makes 2 servings … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HOME | Tagged eats, garlicky broth, mussel, recipe, seafood, shellfish | 3 Comments

EATS: Polka Dot Fish and Pineapple Salsa

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Monki

Monkey King is staying home with Baby Monkey this Thanksgiving week. They spent the day playing music, deciphering codes and running errands. As my way of showing appreciation for such high quality childcare, I decided to convert the polka … Continue reading →