late night dim sum for one
yes please. Home-steamed pork buns to warm me up tonight, and a chance to test out the new bamboo rack. It feels like the Ice Storm out there.
Author: psaugust
Spring breezes
Olivia Rubin’s 2010 Spring collection, shot by Alistair Guy. Standard Finery Spring 2010 collection I’m ready for spring, even though it’s really perfect cardigan weather right now in Houston. I’m really into the muted tones and peaches and creams right now. Nothing like a good breeze blowing a silky blouse against your skin.
after the birds land…
This city is electric. On foggy days, the skyline lights up as we drive past on the highway. Neruda on my mind, Theophilus London on the stereo. We bought some forsythia and cherry branches that night after negotiating our way through several flower vendors on Fannin. That might not have been a good idea – two ladies roaming the downtown streets for a good deal?
soul food
Mmmmm. A long and hellish day (hellish because the weather was gloomy and I was sick with a persistent headache) began with some bun bo hue for breakfast. And after driving out to the boondocks to talk to a wedding photographer, we stopped by what I like to call the “Bamboo Diner” for some good ol’ banh cuon thit nuong – chargrilled pork wrapped in thin rice sheets with onion crisps and steamed bean sprouts. […]
puff puff
Sherlock homies and Dr. Watson, and his badass mammoth coat. Currently, addicted to podcasts, especially the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. It makes me feel awesome when I figure out the mystery faster than Sherlock Holmes. This happens quite often during my listening sessions, and I exclaim to no one in particular, “Spotted dick!”
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