Something FISHY is going on here

Whenever the weather is warm and sunny, one of my go to foods include sushi. In this instance, Chirashi from Sushi Go 55.  Sushi Go 55's featured item is their "famous chirashi" which is an assortment of raw sashimi including tuna, yellowtail, octopus, and sweet shrimp. Chirashi in Japanese literally translates to "scattered sushi". Alternatively, I think it could be called "beautifully displayed sushi" because it is visually appealing when you first set your eyes on it. It's the sort of feeling you get when you're presented with a gorgeous cake that you can't possibly eat but proceed to anyways because you know you can't store it in your glass cabinet. And if you do, you're weird and your cake will probably get really moldy and you'll find that the decision to keep it rather than eat it was not very thought out. 

Anyways back to chirashi, it doesn't have a fishy taste and is definitely a dish that taste as good as it looks. The dish is split into 2 stacking containers. The top is the assortment of sushi and the bottom compartment contains the vinegar rice.  

Fresh fresh fresh

Sushi rice

Portion size it's perfect for an individual, you could share...but why would you want to?  Also prepare yourself for food coma if you are particularly sensitive to carbs (like me), but in the end the meal was worth it and enjoyable. Servers were attentive and the food was delicious. 

To check out this place:

Sushi Go 55

333 S Alameda St
Ste 317
Los Angeles, CA 90012

http://www.sushigo55.com/index.html

http://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-go-55-los-angeles

and other places offering chirashi

http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/top-10-chirashi-bowls-los-angeles

Until next time,

Lorraine 

Exploring the 626: (The area code to be at for all things Asian)

Just as much as I love cooking, I love to go out to eat and explore new local eateries, local being the 626. 626 is known for being the "New Chinatown" in Los Angeles as the majority of the residents are either Asian immigrants or of Asian descent. The 626, otherwise known as San Gabriel Valley is a great place to be in the sense that you don't need to travel far for good and affordable Chinese food or even any other Asian cuisines. 
Also did I mention  food here is CUTE? 

Check out a few cute places I've been to in the 626 that are worth trying at least once.

3D Latte Art: Cat soaking in a foam bath with fishies

Some of the different types of designs you might get

Marshmallow panda? Regardless it's cute

CUTE. CUTE. and SUPER CUTE.
If you're curious and want to know where to find such cute edible and sip-able delights check out 

LOVE TO GO

307 S Mission Dr.

San Gabriel, CA 91776

Check out the link below to answer any questions regarding menu, parking, atmosphere.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/love-to-go-san-gabriel-3

Until next time,

Lorraine 

Start off fresh for 2014 with a Kale and Quinoa Salad!

So I epically fail on blogging but hey it's a new year so hopefully this blog will consist of more than 1 post. Ahem. Yes we shall see. Anyways, being 2014 and the start of a new year, I decided that it would be delightful to share this delicious kale and quinoa salad. It's a great recipe for those who made a new year's resolution to eat healthier but also to those who made no resolutions at all, because the salad is good regardless! Seriously. It's delicious, light, and refreshing.

What's even better, you can alter the recipe anyway you like based on your own taste preferences and the salad keeps well so you can save it and eat it the day after!

What's in the salad

Ingredients:
1 quarter thinly sliced white onions (or red)
1/2 cup of diced bell pepper (red and yellow)
1/2 cup of cooked edamame
cooked quinoa-1 cup of uncooked quinoa (cook according to package description, normally 1:2 ratio) (1 cup uncooked quinoa: 2 cups water)
1 cup of raw chopped kale with stems removed
handful of chopped cilantro

Dressing:
Fresh lemon juice
Olive oil (3:1 ratio, 3 parts olive oil: 1 part lemon juice)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Prepare all the ingredients and combine in the bowl. Make the dressing in a separate bowl. Pour the dressing over the mixed ingredients. Mix well and season to taste. Let the salad marinate in the fridge and serve when cold (roughly an hour or so).

And voila! There you have it as simple as it can get but delicious and satisfying.

Hope you guys can try out this recipe or let me know if you have a different take on quinoa!

Until next time.

With love,

Lorraine