Aug 5, 2007

Yang Chow That Made Me Feel Good


My braces were adjusted yesterday. I spent forty five minutes or so with my dentist-friend while she's doing some work on my teeth. Eww, it hurt. I was telling myself why did I even think of these adult braces? Why haven't I done this oral rehabilitation when I was a lot younger? But as my friend told me, it will not hurt anymore as much as it did yesterday because the succeeding visits will only be minor adjustments. After a few minutes after the session, the pain went away but I still cannot bite even soft food. I have to chew very slowly.

In a way this is good for my diet. For the past weeks I have not been taking my regular food consumption. My rice intake lessened by more than half compared to what I normally consume in a day. Let me just keep it a secret how much rice I usually have. Also, I was able to save some money since I bring my own food at the office. A lot of savings if I may say because when I buy my lunch or snack, a lot of desserts go with them.

At times when I am not able to prepare food to take with me or when I am in a major hurry, I have salad, congee and pancakes. I learned to love congee and soups. I don't prefer them when I can eat food which are a lot tastier. But I greatly appreciate them now and they will be part of my favorites even after the braces.



I have not been to Wendys for several months now. They don't have the salad bar already. Maybe because some customers get more than they can have - like they get what is good for not just one but five persons. Bad for the profit. They still have the macaroni salad which was what I had. Still great but there is no more hard boiled egg which I prefer more than the red jelly.

I love most servings of North Park Noodle House. It was my first time though to order their congee with bola-bola and egg last Friday. I love it! It's actually good for two. There is no garlic aftertaste.

I am a Pancake House diner eversince. Aside from their taco and salisbury steak, I love their classic country medley - sausage and pancakes with butter or syrup plus coffee or juice. Hmmm, delicious. The pancakes' texture is just right for me.

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I was browsing on some nice-to-read blogs earlier tonight when I clicked a link to a blog about a man's chronicles of his life as a single parent and taking care of his only son. There were some posts which touched my emotions, they made me shed some tears as I was reading them. I always want to end something on a good note so I browsed some more of his categories. Good! I was entertained with his choices of music and books. He writes well too.

To make me feel even better, I prepared Yang Chow Fried Rice for dinner. I altered some ingredients I got from Yummy Magazine. Thanks Yummy Mag for being a great part in my kitchen adventures. :) Yes, that's how newbie I am in cooking, I need a recipe for even a simple dish. Anyway, I did not add dried shrimp (hibe) but fresh shrimp. I don't like dried fish much so I skipped adding it. I was not able to eat much but as a newbie in the kitchen, I feel really good if I get compliments for the food I prepared.


They say there are certain foods that make us feel good because of their chemical composition. Like sweets, we experience sugar rush and it keeps us up and about. This one though made me feel good because of two reasons. The hubby and the daughter loved it! And I was able to prepare it without any hitch - no burnt garlic or onion, the green peas didn't fall off as I was transferring them, the Chinese sausage and the shrimps cooperated with me and proved to be good bites. That's my little success for the night. :)

9 comments:

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Lynn said...

Thanks! This made me feel good. Good thing I went to check my blog first before going to my daily news feeds. :)

I went to your site and tried to comment but I can't find the 'comment' link on your post on the '5 blogs'. I'll be checking the other 4 you listed.

Anyway, I'll be coming back to your site. This is nice, I keep on discovering good reads and friendly sites.

Anonymous said...

Fried rice and pancakes...two of my most favorite things!

Heart of Rachel said...

Hi Lynn. I haven't even began to read your post yet and I feel my tummy reacting. The gentle drumming in my tummy increased as I read your post. :)

I haven't been to Wendy's for quite some time too. I had no idea they don't have the salad bar anymore. I guess you're right, a lot of food go to waste when people get more than they can eat.

I'm a Pancake House regular too. Pan chicken, tacos, clubhouse sandwich, pancakes, etc. I love their potato salad too. I often order an extra potato salad.

Wow, I love Yang Chow Fried Rice. That one looks really good. Kahit walang ulam ok na yan sa akin.

Lynn said...

RACH, Ako rin eh, when I see the Yang Chow, I get hungry again. It's raining pa naman, masarap kumain. :)

docemdy said...

Hi. Thanks for dropping by my blog. When I was reading through this post this afternoon, I was amused to find out that we have the same favorites at Pancake House. Try Next Door too. Masarap din. Same company that runs North Park.

Lynn said...

EM DY, Thanks for recommending Next Door. I haven't tried there yet. But will do in no time. I love resto-hopping. :) They also own Tianamen Bar, right?

Anonymous said...

Your fried rice looks yummy - Success! yes, it's a great feeling when our greatest food critics - husb and kids - love what we cook for them!

Lynn said...

Success Chats! Lol. I hope to prepare a more complex recipe next time. :)