September 2010

Hello Kitty Happy Hour #3

September 30, 2010September 30, 2010Shelley Lai3 Comments

HK doll in a kimono bought in NYC!

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South Congress Cafe Austin, TX

September 30, 2010Shelley Lai1 Comment

brownie with toffee and vanilla ice cream

I had dinner at South Congress Cafe last night! I’ve only been there for brunch so it was nice being able to try out their dinner menu. The enchiladas were just okay but the toffee in that dessert was awesome! http://www.southcongresscafe.com

Hello Kitty Happy Hour #2

September 29, 2010Shelley LaiLeave a comment

Hello Kitty shortbread cookies made in Japan.

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Restaurant Week! Yummy for my Tummy!

September 29, 2010September 29, 2010Shelley Lai1 Comment

It’s restaurant week in Austin and a few girlfriends and I went to the Driskill Hotel last night. They had a pretty extensive menu to choose from compared to some of the other restaurants. Here’s what I had!

driskill bread — sundried tomato brioche & wheat bread with apricot, walnuts, and pecans

driskill smoothie — cinnamon peach smoothie

driskill rabbit — Texas Raised Rabbit Confit Thigh, Grilled Figs, Butter Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Wild Fennel Pollen.

driskill magyu — Grilled "Strube Ranch" Wagyu Flatiron

driskill apple dessert — French Baked Apple Tart

Overall, presentation of the food and service were very good. It was a great dinner and I would go again!

Hello Kitty Happy Hour #1

September 28, 2010September 29, 2010Shelley Lai1 Comment

hello kitty cup back — This is what the back looks like.

Hello kitty cup — Before going into the kiln.

HKTP!

September 27, 2010September 27, 2010Shelley Lai1 Comment

I came in this morning and found these on my desk! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Besides my love for Totoro, Hello Kitty runs pretty close behind it! So am I going to use it? Uh NOOOOoooo…. you crazy… and waste that Hello Kitty cuteness? NO WAY!

Amazing Race, IN YO FACE!

September 25, 2010Shelley Lai1 Comment

I’m a HUGE fan of Amazing Race. It doesn’t matter if you’re well-traveled, smart, or athletic. Some things are just out of your control and left to mother nature… like this… Season 17 premiere start this Sunday, September 26th at 8:30 PM EST. Don’t miss out!

Oh My Freakin TOTORO!!!!

September 24, 2010September 27, 2010Shelley Lai2 Comments

So, today’s my birthday so what better time than now to do my first post! A sweet friend of mine knows I’m a crazy Totoro fanatic (other than Hello Kitty of course) and made me an awesome cake of Totoro’s face! So freakin’ cute! She did such an awesome job! Here’s a pic!