It sounds like you had so much fun! I would love to meet any of those bloggers. I’m really looking forward to meeting a few blog friends this weekend in San Francisco. The friends I’m going on the trip with are not bloggers (not even foodies) but they’re going to allow me to lapse into my blog identity for an afternoon! After that, no endlessly talking about food all the time. BTW, my brother lives in LA too (actually in Venice Beach.) I don’t get to go there nearly often enough.
I’m definitely a long shot to win the Grill Me contest too! But thanks for mentioning me! I would love to go to that class even if I had to pay for it, but I have a family reunion that very day!
You give your hubby daily doses of Metamucil??? Funny, I’ve not seen it listed in any of your recipes …
I do remember the dude you’re wrapped around in that picture, but had problems with some of his stuff during the competition. Bedroom eyes don’t make the cook … my wife will tell you that!
I couldn’t help but keep laughing about your adventure with the squid and gut dish. Boy, it must be really bad that even sake doesn’t make it better. Glad that you had a great time still. That guy is sure gorgeous.
LOL. Anyone there who wants me to be a spoke person now for forever-young-pill? Call me anytime at 1-800-ever-bee, or you can also leave me a message at http://www.rasamalaysia. Jaden, maybe I should toss the idea of having a cookbook and do one that teaches people how to stay young….wahahahah, like start popping Vit A, C, E the minute you are born.
Your trip sounds like a lot of fun and full of adventures. You are so funny Jaden, I am sure having lunch with you must have been great for those lucky bloggers.
hi SteamyK, how was the food at Haru Ulala? I always drive by and see it semi-full. Let me and O.Eats know again when you’ll be down again and we’ll try to meet up. how’d you like lala’s grill?
Lucky you had pomegranate wine to wash it down with I had to hold on to my stinky breath until we reached the ramen place hahaha Thanks again for having me over that evening, it was really fun, and we should definitely do this again. How about takoyaki squid balls next time ? *grin*
Hi Jade…I was in California 3 weeks ago & tried Pinkberry too…another new addiction?
that guy’s name is Nathan Lyon, he has a show in Discovery Health now…
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It sounds like you had so much fun! I would love to meet any of those bloggers. I’m really looking forward to meeting a few blog friends this weekend in San Francisco. The friends I’m going on the trip with are not bloggers (not even foodies) but they’re going to allow me to lapse into my blog identity for an afternoon! After that, no endlessly talking about food all the time. BTW, my brother lives in LA too (actually in Venice Beach.) I don’t get to go there nearly often enough.
I’m definitely a long shot to win the Grill Me contest too! But thanks for mentioning me! I would love to go to that class even if I had to pay for it, but I have a family reunion that very day!
You give your hubby daily doses of Metamucil??? Funny, I’ve not seen it listed in any of your recipes …
I do remember the dude you’re wrapped around in that picture, but had problems with some of his stuff during the competition. Bedroom eyes don’t make the cook … my wife will tell you that!
Were you expecting something more wonderful when you ordered squid and guts?
Hi Jaden - Sounds like you’ve been introduced to Shiokara - when it’s good, it is so good, but when it’s bad you want to brillo pad your tongue.
Also sounds like you had ramen at Daikokuya….really good stuff!
I hope you hat the mashed potatoes at Lala’s, they are the best!
Sounds like you had lots of fun! Except for that squid and guts dish…
Maybe lotsa seafood is the secret of staying 18-year-young
Too late for me to start now
Haha….din you notice “What’s-his-name”’s tee? From Farm to FAMILY….:O ….wonder if it’s the person or fruit ?
Squid and guts? You are much bolder than I. And look how it pays off - you get the hunky waiter and the bedroom-eyes fruit vendor. C’est la vie.
I couldn’t help but keep laughing about your adventure with the squid and gut dish. Boy, it must be really bad that even sake doesn’t make it better. Glad that you had a great time still. That guy is sure gorgeous.
LOL. Anyone there who wants me to be a spoke person now for forever-young-pill? Call me anytime at 1-800-ever-bee, or you can also leave me a message at http://www.rasamalaysia. Jaden, maybe I should toss the idea of having a cookbook and do one that teaches people how to stay young….wahahahah, like start popping Vit A, C, E the minute you are born.
And I am sorry that Zen Grill wasn’t that good…I should have done more research!
Hi Jaden, I’m so jealous! I wish I had a couple of food blogger girlfriends in Perth I could hang out with. Ever thought of moving Down Under??
What a fun trip you had! And what a gutsy lady you are for eating shiokara!!!
Kayln- I’m sure you can sneak in a few posts on your trip!
LPC- But…bedroom eyes do make everything taste yummier.
Melinda- lol!
Kirk- yes, that was the restaurant! I want a bowl now…
Karrine- Those mashed potatoes ROCKED
Amy- You’ll have to join us next time!
Tiger - you’ll have to ask Rasa Malaysia for her secret!
Lynn- Squid and Guts…the new aphrodesiac
Ninja- Oh it was BAAAD.
RM- I LOVE YOU!! next time we’ll eat at your house!
V- Yes, quite “gutsy” indeed!
WoW…I have a campaign manager. Thanks for the hookup Jaden!
Sounds like you’ve been on an eating fest lately! And you definitely have my vote!
Except for the saltiness, I liked the raw squid and guts. Really.
It was fun! And we’re totally on again next time you’re in town. Been so busy, I gotta get around to writing up our outing.
Your trip sounds like a lot of fun and full of adventures. You are so funny Jaden, I am sure having lunch with you must have been great for those lucky bloggers.
hi SteamyK, how was the food at Haru Ulala? I always drive by and see it semi-full. Let me and O.Eats know again when you’ll be down again and we’ll try to meet up. how’d you like lala’s grill?
where are my maggi sauce apron photos??? haha
And Jaden, if you ever come back up to the Bay Area (to revisit nostaglic places like Brothers), come visit me and TigerFish too!
Oishii-anytime girlfriend!
Wok&Spoon- it was non stop eating week. i need to diet now…
WC- It was way salty! Can’t wait to see the pic and relive that first moment of squid and guts!
Rose- We had such a blast. I love hanging out with foodie friends and just eating and eating and eating…
EatDrinkNBMerry- I just sent you an email..
PE- Yes of course! I’ll be up in bay area later this year. Need to get my Brother Number II fix!
Lucky you had pomegranate wine to wash it down with
I had to hold on to my stinky breath until we reached the ramen place hahaha 
Thanks again for having me over that evening, it was really fun, and we should definitely do this again. How about takoyaki squid balls next time ? *grin* 
Yay! I”m so glad I could help and that Haru Ulala worked out for you. I know Kappo Honda is quite a trek!
Glad you had a fun trip!
Jaden-
I just want to know how I can invite next time!
*sniffle*
Hi Jade…I was in California 3 weeks ago & tried Pinkberry too…another new addiction?
that guy’s name is Nathan Lyon, he has a show in Discovery Health now…
Melting Wok- oh yeah i totally forgot about the forgettable pomegranate wine!
Steen- thx again for the recommendation!
SGC- awww….next time i’ll call you too!
Eliza- oh I didn’t know he had his own show. despite the heebie jeebie bedroom eyes I respect anyone that sells amazing produce at the markets.
I think “Squid Guts and Pinkberry” would make a great band name.