Atashi from chobits

My first amigurumi

This was a present for my niece, Emmy, who was turning 3 years old! It was my first time ever crocheting and it took such a long time for me. I guess it turned out okay.

My next project for my fiance's Christmas present...

Pico de Gallo

1 1/2 lbs red tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
2 1/2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced
3 1/4 tsp of salt
freshly ground black pepper to tatse

- Mix in all ingredients in a medium ball
- Season with salt and pepper
- Cover and chill for at least 30mins
(The salsa can be made 4 hours ahead)

Flour Cafe and Bakery

I live around South Boston and I heard of this bakery cafe called “Flour.” Rumor has it that the lines are out the door almost everyday!!! So one day I found this little video on youtube about the owner of Flour.

After watching that, I wanted to try those sticky buns so bad. So I took a walk down Washington Street and there as expected on a Sunday morning, the line was out the door. However, I was glad that the line moved really fast that I didn’t get burned in the hot blistering sun.

Inside was a small cafe, full of life. There were no seats available =( The staff were super friendly and delivered excellent service.

Some of the bakery selection.

My Sticky Bun and Pain Aux Raisin.

A second later…..

The Most Scrumptious Blueberry Muffins You’ll Ever Eat!

This week there was a blueberry and raspberry sale at Shaw’, 2 for $5. I know what many of you are thinking right? (That's so EXPENSIVE!!) Well in Boston, that’s a GREAT deal.

So I took home two blueberry cartons and throughout the week I have been munching on them. It is the end of the week now and I did not finish even one carton. =( (I tried by best)

On YouTube there was this great step-by-step recipe for blueberry muffins with a crumble topping by expert village. I gave it a try and it was definitely the best recipe I have ever come across. It’s a keeper!

Im not sure why the center is green? =(

The Recipe:

Makes 8 muffins

Batter
1 & 1/2 cup of all purpose
3/4 cup of sugar
1/2 tsp of salt
2 tsp of baking powder
1/3 cup of oil
1/3 cup of milk
1 egg
1 cup of fresh blue berries

Crumble Topping
1/2 cup of sugar
1/3 cup of flour
2 oz of softened butter
1.5 tsp of cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

1) sift flour and sugar with a mixer for 30-40 secs
2) add salt and continue to mix for another 15 secs
3) add powder and mix altogether another for 1 min, scrapping the sides
4) set mixer to lowest setting and mix in the egg until incorporated
5) add milk and mix for another 1 min and batter should start to form
6) now dump in oil and mix until you get a good texture, scrapping the sides
7) fold in blueberries

1)Mix flour and sugar together with a fork
2)add butter and smash it in until crumbly

Pour one heaping spoonful of batter and pour on one spoonful of topping

bake at 15-20 mins at 400 degrees

The BEST Milk Tea EVER!

Here you go laalaa, I hope you enjoy this. You should make it for Bob, Pooh, and Sue too. LaaLaa, I made my sugar syrup by melting 1/2 tbsp of sugar with some water in the microwave. It should be syrupy like the ones we make for Nava. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk
• 1/4 cup of soy milk (I used vanilla flavored)
• one tea bag
• 1/2 tbsp of sugar syrup
• ground cinnamon

1. pour milk into a pot and turn heat to medium but do not let the milk boil
2. when there is steam, drop the tea bag in the pot for about 3 mins
3. when the milk turns slightly brownish, remove tea bag
4. stir in the sugar and two dashes of ground cinnamon and keep stirring until completely blended
5. Serve as is or over ice!

Porter Square

Porter Square, Boston.

Some people call this "Japan Town" in Boston. It has a few restaurants serving authentic Japanese food, especially RAMEN!! There was a Japanese market where I like to buy fresh fish and other goods but they went out of business. I was told that there is another market on Union Square so that will be saved for another day's trip.


Seaweed Ramen in a clear broth! so YUMMY!