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Strawberries ‘n Cream Pie

Sometimes, it’s all about compromise. Some people like fruit pies — apple, cherry, strawberry. And other people prefer cream pies — banana cream, coconut cream, custard. This pie is a great compromise. I’ll start from the bottom layer:- Graham cracker … Continue reading

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Coupon for Friday’s

File this post under cheap eats, not tasty eats. I’ve never been a fan of Friday’s, but sometimes, cheap food is cheap food. Here’s a coupon for a buy one get one 50% off lunch at Friday’s. It’s only good … Continue reading

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Ice cream vs. soft serve vs. Pinkberry

We’re in nebulous period between winter and summer. It can get very cold and very hot within a couple of days or hours. Still, it’s not too early to start thinking about ice cold summer treats. With some input from … Continue reading

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No more liquor

Reporter Jennifer McLain has a story about Mariscos Uruapan, a Mexican restaurant in Irwindale that may be using a fake permit to serve liquor. ABC issued a liquor license to Mariscos Uruapan in 2003 for the sale of beer, wine … Continue reading

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Tasty tacos

Although I’m no expert on tacos or Mexican food, I know what I like. And I like the carnitas tacos from Birrieria y Cenaduria Apatzingan in Baldwin Park. I’ve had their carne asada, chicken and carnitas tacos, as well as … Continue reading

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Disappointment at Euro Pane

I may hear a lot of complaints later, but I have to say this: I bought a mini carrot cake from Euro Pane in Pasadena today, and it wasn’t very good. It was dry. Because carrot cake is supposed to … Continue reading

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Souplantation discount

During a recent visit to Souplantation, I found out that the restaurant no longer accepts AAA cards for a 10% off your meal! BOO. A few days later, I got this coupon in my e-mail Inbox. It expires at the … Continue reading

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Microwaved miso soup

A few weeks ago, I went to Sushiya, a Japanese restaurant in the Eastern portion of Pasadena. According to a few reviews I read on Yelp!, it sounded like a decent place to go. And it was. The sushi chefs … Continue reading

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Scale is important

For comparison, here’s a photo my friend looking at the crab. It really is that big.

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Huge crabs!

I saw these HUGE crabs at NBC Seafood in Monterey Park. The main body of the crab looked like it was 6 to 8 inches long. The entire crab must be at least 1 1/2 to 2 feet! Anyone know … Continue reading

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