If you know me you know I love food. Everything about Food: The colors, the smells, how it all comes together on a plate, taken out of a Take Away bag, and how it’s found in a Grocery Shop or at a Local Market.
Taking in all the Food Heaven whilst eating at Borough Market in London, 2005.
Scanned Black + White Photo
I am currently addicted to collecting (not full price) Cookbooks from Thrift Stores, Amazon.com, and Libraries: Partly because of my Project (A Family Cookbook) + Mostly because of the pretty pictures!
I love collecting Family Foodie Bits: This is my Parent’s Aklo (Rice Turner) from my Childhood.
My Beloved Grandma’s Salt + Pepper Shakers: I remember using these to season my Over Easy Eggs.
But most importantly I have a Lifetime Collection of Food Memories: NO ONE throws down a Food Spread like a Filipino Family!
Scanned Photo, 1970: that’s me in the Pink Dress with Green Belt
My Love of Anything Food + Drink related has steadily grown these past four years, where anything tied to both triggers strong memories (some of these pics I’ve posted before + it’s interesting to see how My Watermarks + Photography Skills + Gear has evolved over the years):
Last Time Cupcakes …
Solo Traveling Sushi at the DFW Airport.
My Love of Food started with My Mum of course! She is a BRILLIANT Cook:
Her Pancit Palabok: LOVE.
Started Foodie Adventures with My Beloved Dad:
Jimboy’s is our tradition for our State of Life talks =).
The First Beer he ever bought me was at Heinhold’s First and Last Chance Saloon.
Had Burgers + Fries + Shakes at the now defunct Ford’s Burgers on the last day they were open.
Aside: Seems like a lot of the Old School places in my hometown have closed in the last few years: I am glad I want to The Market Club before it was no longer.
On My Freedom Day Daddy + I went to Napa:
Picnic from Dean And Deluca.
Another Outdoor Meal from Gott’s Roadside.
Started Foodie Adventure with My Beloved Auntie BFF Josie:
Disco Ryan Fries at the now defunct The Eatery.
Bloody Mary’s and Steak with Peanut Butter at Al The Wops.
Breakfast at Nopalitos.
Then sometimes we have dinner + a movie (with My Beloved Grandma’s Rice Pot).
Started Foodie Adventures with My Beloved Bruddah Cuz Lawrence:
LOVE HIS KITCHEN.
We made Pumpkin Torte @ Midnight one time.
But it was Our Souffles that were magic.
His Loco Moco is always made with Love.
Had a bit of a Foodie Adventure with Sis Cuz Mary:
Steak Tatare w/ Quail Egg at the Left Bank.
Have had Foodie Adventures With My Sis BFF Gay:
We seek out Burger Joints.
Hamburger Patties (which is now closed) before saying Good Bye to The Beat (which sadly is closed too).
Homemade is always best in Sutter Creek, CA.
Parading needs food at The Sutter.
And she’s an AWESOME cook too: LOVE her Jucy Lucy’s.
Have had Foodie Adventures with her Daughter Ash:
Shopping in Dr. Who Cosplay =).
Then Homemade Scotch Eggs + Shepherd’s Pie by Ash.
Low Brau is her Favorite:
Randomly:
Had my first (Food Photography) Show at my neighborhood Dive Bar.
I always try the Bloody Mary at a new place.
And I started to have Foodie Adventures of my own at My Magic Cottage:
How Blessed am I to live in California. Oh the bounty.
Latkes with Smoked Salmon + Sour Cream.
and just plain FUN.
Then I met Alice Waters.
As I enter into a New Season of Life I have to watch + be creative in the way I eat but I can still love from afar + treat myself in moderation: Stay tuned for ‘ The Love of Food ‘ alternating Fridays! Next Up: In Love of Fashion …
Special Bits:
My SO Beloved Mom (on the right) with Auntie Sally, Hawai’i, Early 1960’s
HAPPY! HAPPY! BIRTHDAY! To My Beloved MOM!
Thank YOU for your Love + Strength + Giving Spirit + Sense of Style: I am Blessed for all that you’ve instilled in me: LOVE YOU ENDLESSLY XXX
My SO BELOVED Parents on their 50th Wedding Anniversary!
Happy 50th Mom + Dad! You are both Blessings + Gifts in my Life: Thank YOU for being my Biggest Fans + For being My BFF’s + For all that you’ve taught Me: You have all my Heart + Soul Forever!
And of course we ate to celebrate at The Red Alcove! GO: You won’t be disappointed:
And Happy Birthday Apple Sis BFF Morgan!
Your Future Looks Bright! Guy West Bridge, CSUS
Thank YOU for your Inspiration + Kindness Always + Love – ing this Old Folk! Here’s to MORE Adventures Sis! All MY XXX
Your Familia is Beautiful!
And Yes, we’ve had some Foodie Adventures Together:
Celebrating Her Birthday at Tower Cafe.
Noshing at Caffe Macs at The Mothership =).
Libations + Shepherd’s Pie at Pitch and Fiddle after some Photo Shoot-ing.
And after a few years of starting + stopping + starting up again: I am motivated + inspired by … EVERYTHING + I am determined to full up my space here with A L L of it.
As Always, LOVE XXX
