Get in my belly!

I'm gonna write a children's book.

2011-05-02T16:06:00.000-07:00

Went to the Festival of Books this past weekend and was amazed at how many people are making money off of children's books. I picked up a book for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" expecting for it to have some sort variation to the childhood rhyme....nope, no difference at all. WTF? All this person did differently was provide some stupid kid art in the book. Now this person is making money off this sh*t?! I'm gonna one-up these people and have a clever title instead.

-The Cat in the Hat is a Small Cat

-Green Eggs and Ham Served Only at Norms

-Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...I Think It's Just an Eye Booger

-The Very Hungry Caterpillar Lives in Ethiopia.

-Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You See?...A Shotgun Barrel Pointed at Me!

-Everyone Poops on Orange County

-The Polar Express Derails

-How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Was Not Charged With a Felony!

Guess what's on sale at McDs?!

2011-03-11T13:27:00.000-08:00

The almighty Filet-O-Fish...for all those observing Lent...or for those who want to spend $1.29!

Taco Bell - Pacific Shrimp Taco/Burrito Review

2011-03-07T17:07:00.000-08:00

Since my main purpose of this trip was to order the Pacific Shrimp Taco, I went away from my "regular" Taco Bell order and also added a Chicken Quesadilla and a Beefy Crunchy Burrito.

So let's break this Pacific Shrimp Taco down. The ad claims "six succulent shrimp, marinated in spices, topped with crisp shredded lettuce, creamy avocado ranch and fiesta salsa, and served up in a taco." I do my usual routine and open up every item to put TB Hot Sauce in it (the Hot Sauce has the best flavor out of all the different packets)- 1 packet for tacos/Meximelts; 2 packets for burritos. Since the PST didn't look anything like it did in the picture, I made sure it had "six succulent shrimp." Well, TB was true to their word and it did have "six shrimp," but in no way was it succulent. I had to search for the last shrimp underneath the gooey mess of the other ingredients.

Why don't they prepare food like they do in the ads? This kind of reminds me of the movie "Falling Down" with Michael Douglas when he orders a burger and it looks nothing like the window ad display...makes him go ape-shit, but that's another story.

Besides it not looking like the ad, the taste was merely "ok." I'm glad I ordered it to say that I've tried it, but I probably wouldn't order it again because it's $2.79 for the taco, and $3.79 for the PS Burrito. If this were on their $0.99 cent menu or priced at $1.49, like the Meximelt, then I might consider it again.

By the way, I ordered the Beefy Crunchy Burrito (ground beef burrito with flaming-hot Cheetos) because it was only $0.99 cents. I always try and make my Taco Bell meals run under $6 (including tax).

My Pacific Shrimp Taco

Taco Bell's picture of the PST

Hawaii - Sugoi Plate Lunch of the Month (March 2011)

2011-03-06T16:17:00.000-08:00

Print out the special directly from their website and bring it in.

Sugoi Plate Lunch of the Month (March 2011). Coupon expires March 31, 2011.

Hawaii - Sugoi

2011-03-06T16:13:00.000-08:00

As stated on the Sugoi Restaurant website, the Japanese word, Sugoi, translates to "awesome" or "wow" and is an apt description for many of the flavors you'll encounter here. Just steps away from Young's Fish Market, Sugoi Restaurant specializes in customized bento boxes and garlic chicken. They also have variations of loco moco that will fill up that belly. By the way, this place has ENORMOUS portions, so don't be afraid to order the "mini" plate lunch. For a "healthier" alternative, you can substitute brown rice, and a side salad instead of the traditional mac-salad.

Sugoi Restaurant
1286 Kalani St Ste B-106
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-7984

Hawaii - Young's Fish Market

2011-03-05T23:42:00.000-08:00

Young's Fish Market is a no-frills type of spot and almost has a cafeteria feel to it, but if you want to fill up that belly, this is the place to go. I ordered the Combination Plate of Laulau and Kalua Pig. My friend advised me to make sure I told them that it was for take out because 1) they tend to give you more, and 2) you probably won't finish it in one sitting...he wasn't kidding. Of course, I also ordered some Ahi Shoyu Poke and haupia. There's plenty of parking here and there some other good restaurants in the same plaza. Don't plan on coming here after church because they're not open on Sundays.

Young's Fish Market
1286 Kalani St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-4885

Hawaii - Alicia's Market

2011-03-05T23:25:00.000-08:00

I've only had the pleasure of entering this establishment once, but I'm so glad I did. This place is a little mom-and-pop type grocery located in the Kalihi industrial area. This place is known for their roast meat offerings and their abundant selection of poke. I ordered their Ahi Limu Poke and WOW! This stuff was amazing! I'm glad I was able to stumble across this place on my last visit to the island. Now I have another go-to spot.

Alicia's Market
267 Mokauea St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-1921

Hawaii - Yama's Fish Market

2011-03-05T23:03:00.000-08:00

I make it a point to land at Honolulu airport around the lunch hour, so that my first stop is to Yama's Fish Market..."Where Every Day is Aloha Friday!" The market is in an industrial area and it's not a place where you just drive by and find. It's an inconspicuous gem where all of their meals are fresh and homemade. I usually order one of their Hawaiian Plates to get a little bit of everything, and most importantly, two quarter pound orders of their Ahi Shoyu Poke and Miso Tako Poke. They have such a wide variety of poke, but those two are my favorites.

Yama's Fish Market
2332 Young St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 941-9994

Taco Bell - Crunchwrap Supreme offer

2011-03-04T16:03:00.000-08:00

This week it's only $0.88!!! Offer ends March 5th and there's a limit to 2 per person.

Taco Bell - Pacific Shrimp Taco

2011-03-04T16:00:00.000-08:00

Taco Bell added the Taco Bell Pacific Shrimp Taco to the original 4 tacos: soft taco, crunchy taco, soft taco supreme, and taco supreme.

Six succulent shrimp, marinated in spices, topped with crisp shredded lettuce, creamy avocado ranch and fiesta salsa, and served up in a taco.

I haven't tried it yet, but I'll make sure I do and I'll report back on it next week.

Taco Bell

2011-03-04T15:50:00.000-08:00

I ordered my regular "light" meal today: 1 Fresco Bean Burrito and 2 Mexi Melts. My "heavy" meal is 2 Fresco Bean Burritos and 1 Mexi Melt. Big E ordered a new item...a potato taco? It's basically tater tots in a soft shell taco. I guess it's on the menu for those who are observing Lent.

I'm so proud of the Little Missile today as she had her first taste of Taco Bell ever. Her inaugural order was a cheese quesadilla. We fed her the not too cheesy parts to ease her into the greatest franchise ever.

Looking back, I think my first TB order was 3 soft tacos. I prefer soft over the hard shell because the hard shell crumbles and the stuffing gets all over the place.