• Even Fewer Still

    This morning I woke up and instantly felt like the world wasn't right. A few hours later my mother called and confirmed my fears. My neighbor, Mary, passed away early this morning. She was getting really sick, so it is good that her suffering was not drawn out, but it's still a death. It's still sad…
  • 3 Star Michelin Chef Luisa Valazza of restaurant Al Sorriso - Interview

    Before going ahead, here are the two major links of current web site: (1)A recap of all my reviews of Montreal's finest bistrots & fine dining ventures (2)My 3 and 2 Star Michelin web site I will be honest with you, I get bored reviewing restaurants. I initially didn't even want to do this (r…
  • Norcal 2011: Part 6 Ramen and…

    Norcal 2011: Part 6 Ramen and more hanging in the city. A magnificent trip is like a well-written book: a captivating start, unexpected twists and turns throughout, and a satisfying conclusion. On the final leg of my trip in Norcal, I once again, met up with Sonlay and Michelle. Nina, who is a good…
  • April 29.

    i officially have 27 days until im in a car driving to sunny California. last night i made a youtube playlist of zumba songs, and did 30 minutes of that before passing out. im planning on doing that daily, or every other day. I downloaded the 30 day shred. only i dont have 30 days. so i will be doin…
  • Foie Gras Debate

    A food news story that has caught my interest lately is the foie gras debate. I have only recently learned what foie gras is from reading my various food magazines and Anthony Bourdain literature. For those of you who do not know foie gras is the end product of intentional fattening of a duck or g…
  • Norcal 2011: Part 4 Drinks, an…

    Norcal 2011: Part 4 Drinks, and more drinks at Baretta. I am not the raging alcoholic many claim me to be, at least 362.5 days out of the year. Except on vacation. My liver never goes on vacation. My first trip on the Caltrain. It makes the NYC subway map look like rocket science. HUGE WOODIE!…
  • Medical marijuana school in California

    If you want to find a medical marijuana school in California than 420 College is the place for you. It is one of the most popular and happening medical marijuana school in California that has been providing support and help to people who want to start a medical marijuana dispensary or are interested…
  • Highlights from Glamour's May Issue: Lauren Conrad's Cover & My Fave Fashion Picks

    My favorite fashion designer, and former reality-TV starlet, Lauren Conrad graces the cover of Glamour's May issue. At the young age of 26, LC is already very successful, even if MTV didn't want to air her "high-brow" docu-series following the creation of her clothing line, Paper Crown. She has t…
  • Norcal 2011: Part 3 Berkeley a…

    Norcal 2011: Part 3 Berkeley and the City. UC Berkeley is famous for many things, including world-renown alumni, great faculty, and prizewinning professors. But most importantly, it's the home of Asia-America's pride, William Hung. I took a trip to UC Berkeley and paid homage to our favorite Americ…
  • Norcal 2011: Part 2 Letterman…

    Norcal 2011: Part 2 Letterman Digital Arts Center, gorging on food, gokarts, and drunk bowling. Winning combination! Visiting the Letterman Digital Arts Center reminds me of a typical college campus, or more descriptively, full of WoW players. Pale, slightly overweight, and staring at monitors all…