food for thought

when i first started cooking and things didn't turn out how I imagined it to be, I chalked it up to the fact that there must be some special or exotic ingredient that I was missing. Of course now I realize it's just because I was/am a shitty cook.

I've realized something though (south park ending moment). Simple is good. Take for instance, some locally grown strawberries with fresh honey whipped cream. Kudos to whoever came up with this idea. Same to you mr or mrs. apple w/ brie cheese, and the many other simple yet delicious combos that work.

Then again, I'm sure you could also say that I'm just saying this simply cuz beyond the baby steps I'm hopeless xD

I've been making it rain on this biatch (and by biatch, I mean my blog) lately. it was a mad attempt to catch up and clean up shop because I'm going to korea this weekend. I've only been there once a long time ago, so I'm looking forward to it, so much in fact that I've been doing the master cleanse to prepare for some good eats and drinkin. cyall laters kids!

strawberry fields and a beer run

I'm sure many of you have your own favorite place to get your produce, but this is where we get ours.

Plopped in the middle of suburbia (you can see some houses in the background =p) of Ontario lies a strawberry "farm" where we pick up a box of strawberries every Saturday after work.




1 box/6 pints is $12. It is a bit pricier than what you can get at the markets, but they definitely taste a lot better. They sometimes also have a seconds box, which is the same amount, but smaller strawberries for $7.


They also sell some other vegetables and fruits. I don't think they grow them all here, but I am really not too sure.


Picked up some tomatoes for a buck. I think these were grown here because the box they came in says strawberries. But if this place is called Mora Farms, I have no idea. I'll have to ask them next time.


A small little shack/stand where the business is done!
On the west corner of Riverside Drive and Mountain Ave
Chino, CA (I think it is Chino, not Ontario. Off the 60 Freeway Mountain exit)

And now, a short segment of what one's drinking:


Sam Adams Blackerry Witbier. I saw this at Albertson's the other day and decided to pick up a 6 pack. Witbier is just what it sounds like: wheat beer. Along with blackberries, coriander and orange peel. It has a very strong smell of blackberries, but I didn't think it was was as sweet as their Cherry Wheat. Enjoyed w/ some Jack in the Crack in the background. I had the beer munchies =) And you know Jack has your back at 3 in the morning...haha kidding, but you have to appreciate the place being open 24 hours.


Also picked up a bottle of this bad boy: La Fin Du Monde. A Canadian brewed Belgian style ale. A 9%, but it didn't take over the beer. I thought it was smoother than some other Belgians I've tried. Go Canada!

Does anyone have a recommendation for a book/article/blog for beer? I'd like to learn more about drinking. =)