Monthly Archives: March 2008

Happy Easter 2008!

Posted on March 23, 2008 by admin

Easter Sunday!  We once again made roast duck.  My mom stuffed them with green apples, adding great flavor and a bit of acidity, which is nice with fatty foods.  The stars of the meal were the Junior’s cheesecake, which I … Continue reading →

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Matt’s visit to Hong Kong

Posted on March 19, 2008 by admin

I’ve been meaning to post more photos from Matt’s 2007 trip to Hong Kong.  Since I have no food news to report today I’ll do that here.  We have: Aaron, Matt’s cousin and host, with his friend, Tracy, in Shenzhen, … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Snack Shop in Richmond

Posted on March 17, 2008 by admin

The Hong Kong Snack House in Pacific East Mall in Richmond is pretty good, I can report, for a little bite or even a whole assortment of goodies to combine to make a meal for your brood.  They have excellent … Continue reading →

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I cooked an Asian meal today

Posted on March 16, 2008 by admin

Chinese dinner tonight for friends.  I guess I’m just crazy enough to make Chinese food for Chinese guests, but I figure they’d appreciate the gesture as I do when someone serves me up some Eisbein that is less than echt.  … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Jimmy Bean’s in Berkeley

Posted on March 14, 2008 by admin

Our niece, Sage, was here for a visit this month, which was nice since I have not seen her for almost 10 years.  She and Matt are the same age, give or take.  Sage is majoring in environmental studies at … Continue reading →

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