To Talk the Walk

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Lines sucks

I've been going to SDCC for years and it never fails when it comes to lines. If i have to complain or rant about something, this would be it.

Back in college when I would enroll for a semester, i had to wake up really early (2am), leave at 3. And be at school at 6am. Be inline for a good 3-5 hours, depending on the mood of whomever is at the registrar, and if im lucky, be done with at least 2 transactions that would consist of maybe 5 or 6. And do everything all over again the next day.

I've been sitting here for a good 2 hours now. This is just the first unofficial day. I have 4 more to go.

SDCC 2014

It's preview night, but I'm already gearing up as early as 3AM. I had to, since i ask a few favors and the only possible way for me to be able to get this is by going at the convention center at 6:30 in the morning (9 hours earlier before the official opening of the con).

I had to pull a few strings this year since I'm so desperate.

I was supposed to sell my tickets, but had a change of heart. One thing is, I'm not as excited that i used to be. Oh well, as long as i have fun.

Monday, June 02, 2014

Andres Restaurant

I've been wanting to go to this place a long time. My co worker was the one that told me about it.

It's Cuban and Puerto Rican Cusine. We haven't tried any authentic ones and since we havent had a decent restaurant eat out recently, might as well go for this.

This is how I like my menu. Simple and direct. No fuss and limited in a right way.

We came in on a Sunday at lunch, so i can't really tell whats for dinner.

The ambiance is laid back. Very limited tables but that works to the customers advantage. The place doesnt feel like its pack and you dont have that feeling like youre in a can.

If you're in a hurry or really hungry, you wont like it here. They cook their food the moment you order them. And the Mofongo takes 20mins to make.

Now off to the food. We ordered the Mofongo, Ropa Vieja, picadillo, ground beef empanada and palomilla. These came with beans and rice.

An entree would range between $8-$13 and for us, it would be enough for two, considering that we order extra rice. Food was decent and a bit close to Filipino cooking. Was full of flavor and did stuffed us. We love the empanada, it was freshly made. You could tell by just the look of it.

Overall, this is a place that i would come back but i wont eat here all the time. Maybe once a month.

Food: 3.5/5

Customer Service: 3/5

Ambience: 3/5

Parking: 2/5

Solar Freakin Roadways

I'm more of a Kickstarter backer but today a project at Indiegogo caught my eye. This one makes a lot of sense, and now it makes me want an open driveway since our garage is enclosed and covered.

As of today, funding is almost doubled, and the more the merrier, right? I really wish this would push through. This is one of those things that would definitely benefit everyone of us. And since i have kids, I want them to live in a world that would look like the future that we imagined and not some barren, zombie infested and apocalyptic mutant laden landscape.

So please, every dollar counts. Lets support this and make the future freaking awesome and bright.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Goin nuts for Christmas

My annual giveaway this year is a bunch of coconut baked goodies. Anna's running a cold, that means she had to rely on my taste buds. I'm already nauseated from all the macaroons that I've been munching on.

I also had to cook a quick light dinner. We were at Costco earlier buying ingredients, and had a sample of the sharp cheddar with truffles. That made our day.

I already had somethin on my head that would be perfect for that cheese. So I opted to buy one when I had to come back for walnuts.

This is how it turned out. A garlic butter drenched baguette, topped with a maple glazed bacon, cheddar with truffles, celery slices, egg yolk and nori.

We later found out that a few drops of Tabasco sauce lifted up most of the flavors.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Friday the 13th

A rare Friday we even made remarkable for the little man. Today he gets his first haircut. By the experts. No less.
Son, if you ever stumble on this blog and see this, I have these words for you… you lucky bastard! Be glad that me and your mama know how to DIY this and give you a decent cut you deserve. Army cut as your mommy mandated.