+ NEWSLETTER

+ NOV07

EAT LOTS

Although the newsletter got done after November, I wanted to finish it since I started it.

As for Thanksgiving, I hope everyone got to eat what they wanted...of course, within health limits. Not everyday do we get to indulge in foods we want to eat, but Thanksgiving holiday is an exception with lots of food we can eat without too much guilt.

CREATIVE: STICKY NOTES

To make the gift giving process a bit easier, have sticky notes handy. Make your list from the stick notes. Write down a name per note. Then, you can arrange it on a table into different columns, such as how much money to spend or if the gift needs to be mailed. After arranging the notes, make your shopping list from there. Keep your notes handy so that you can label the gift temporarily when it's time to gift wrap.

STORY: COOKING

Ashley is cooking in the kitchen while James and Peter stares at her from the living room.

JAMES: Son, I did my best. I lost to your Mom on the bet, so she's cooking for Thansgiving.

PETER: Well, Dad, you did your best. So, are you prepared?

JAMES: Yes. I got me cell ready in case I need to order food. I also got the First Aid kit and cleaning supply handy.

PETER: I'm prepared also (reveals the hand held fire extinguisher).

JAMES: Are you serious?

PETER: Dad, I prepare for the worse.

JAMES: What, son? I can't hear you. (Ashley is running a bunch of appliances in the kitchen, including the blender).

Suddenly, the entire house goes black when Ashley plugged in another appliance that was poorly grounded.

PETER: I said I prepare for the worst, but obviously not enough. Wow, mom has reached a new height with her cooking disasters.

JAMES: Yup, add electrical fuse to our list. Time to eat out. Sushi?

REVIEW: RESTAURANTS

Noodle World :)
(Los Angeles, CA)

• Chicken Tom Kah :)
  I liked the soup a lot with its coconut and sour flavor, but the chicken pieces were too dry.
• Rare Steak Pho
  The meat wasn't that good with it being a bit tough, but the broth was tasty.

Golden River :D
(Artesia, CA)

• The Chinese food here was really tasty and had a variety of food. I tasted rice that was cooked in bamboo and fried pineapple coated with sugar. The beverage was also tasty. I liked my milk green tea very much that I tried to make the same combination myself.

REVIEW: SHOW

Srictly Come Dancing (舞动奇迹）:P
(Chinese)

• This Chinese dance show was a complete replica of "Dancing with the Stars." Unlike "Dancing with the Stars," the stars were much worse in their dancing abilities. It was embarrassing to watch because they just couldn't dance even with the help of the instructors. They were so bad that they needed back up dancers and did more acting than dancing to kill the performance time.

RATING

low :P :( :| :) :D high

SEEK

• Seafood Buffets (Los Angeles County) :: I like to eat a lot

Contact me if you have the information that I'm seeking. Thanks.

OFFER

• DEC07 Newsletter :: sign up for monthly updates

DEALS

• Longo Toyota :: Knott's Berry Farm complimentay tickets with Service payments over $70

EVENTS

• Nov 23-25 :: Apple Butter Festival (Yucaipa, CA)

TIME SAVER: EATING OUT

Thanksgiving dinner doesn't necessary need to be a home cook meal. As long as the spirit of Thanksgiving exists (i.e. , spending together with family), eating out is just as good. The benefit of eating out is to avoid the hassle of cooking and cleaning. Thanksgiving holidays suppose to be a time of relaxation and rest. Cooking a full course meal can be stressful and tedious. A lot of restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving day, but there are alternatives: 1) celebrate Thanksgiving ahead of time or 2) go to a non-American restaurant on Thanksgiving day, such as Chinese, Japanese, or Korean restaurants. Save yourself the time and headache and enjoy more free time to spend during the holiday.