I never used to like brinjai also known as eggplants to the people from the west till I came to Canada and since the spouse and kids don’t eat anything spicy, I have to cook brinjai differently.   As you can see, I’ve learned to bake them with cheese and meat and once in a while I make them when we have company and they enjoyed it so much.

Last night we had friends from Hong Kong over for dinner and I baked some of my brinjai splendid for them, we also had a bottle of good wine brought back by the spouse from Australia.  It was sweet – like a fruit like wine. I didn’t know that the Torbreck The Factor wine were so expensive until our guests left for the evening – had I known I wouldn’t have pour away so liberally – haha!  But the company was good and we had a really good time plus enjoying the last of the summer.

I never thought I would see coffee art in Nova Scotia but I was wrong – this cafe in Dartmouth sure was surprising and lived up to its name for being the best cafe in Halifax.  I read about the cafe in the Coast and had meant to visit many a times.  I was finally up in the city and went to try out their coffee – although not as good as the ones I had in Paris – it was still excellent.  The next time I’m trying the chocolate croissant with it.   Two If By Sea is going to be one of my favorite place to be when I am in Halifax.

I haven’t had a frappuccino for a long time – well ever since staying in an area that doesn’t have a Starbucks unless you head out to the city – or in Toronto or Vancouver.  The spouse tried buying some for me when he was up in the city – but by the time he got home from a 2 hrs flight – it was pretty much flat – well, I can’t say it’s flat – since they are not carbonated – but they didn’t taste good at all.

Well, Starbucks brings back a lot of good memories for me – since we only had Starbucks back home like 15 – 18 yrs ago – and when they first opened, we all found it very classy to be there sitting and enjoying a cup of coffee or fruity drinks and reading or better still having your laptop open and working on it.  I’ve spent many hours at the Starbucks at home with my god-daughters and I do miss them a lot and wished I was there for them when their father passed away.  Anyhow, I’m getting a frappuccino soon because I’m heading to the city to meet the spouse – who is returning on a trip.

Saw the new commercial on Pike’s Market in Seattle – so I went out this morning – to get a cup of Caramel Frappucinno – the power of advertisement equals to pure indulgence!  And the taste? absolutely fabulous!

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I’m looking to get one of this coffee maker machine – for home but I would have loved to get one of those that grinds the coffee bean just before it drips the coffee.  I have been hunting for the same machine I had in my office – but never could find it here – what a shame.  The reason why I want a coffee maker is because I don’t want to get a big breakfast from Mac’s just because I want a coffee in the morning – that spoils my entire meal intake entirely.

But for almost $200 after tax – I wonder if it would be a good splurge?  because my doctor had told me that coffee may be the cause of some health issues – like palpitation of the heart.  As much as I would love to get it – I still think that I need my 3-in-1 tea from home – so would it be crazy to get an elite keurig coffee maker?  I have to check on the sugar content and also the calories for each K-cup before buying it – but I am going to make up my mind really soon – instead of looking at the machine for so many times – the spouse thinks I’m crazy doing that instead of just buying it. Oh btw, this machine makes coffee, tea and hot cocoa.

A summer night drink on the patio after a bbq with some good friends.  What can one asked for more? good friends and a good drink of Vodka with some lychee liquer and club soda with some lemon juice and of course ice cubes.  The girlfriends put in some fruits in theirs but I just had mine with some mint leaves. Very refreshing and very cool.