April & May 2014 Happenings
This post is very late... But here are a few mini "adventures" I had the last 2 months.![Stony Brook University](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRwbRAHvxuWyT5KDnlf6hlKgp7hlEp5P9gJ20uS3kWKtcApKdJEhh3C5fICsyot3zBNdIl86yQxICvyLICrIAj3RrGoJOPWXJu-os5TXGDm0L6OTmucsas8rQ8N69IFvDAfHqTRrCh_7s/s1600/spring+break+2014+stony.jpg)
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I was pretty excited as it was going to be my first dorming experience (even if it was just for one night). Since I hardly ever travel, I looked pretty overpacked; now I know better, right?
Even though Stony is infamously known to be a party-school, I thought it was rather calm for a Thursday night. (Not that I went looking to party :P) I love the convenience of the college I go to...but nothing can really compare to an actual campus and all it's openness & culture.
Cutting Board 53 Bayard St New York, NY 10013 b/t Bowery & Elizabeth St in Chinatown | |
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Fried Calamari w/ 3 sauces, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Pancetta Cream Pasta |
Cutting Board offers an Asian fusion/Italian selection. I remember seeing many Facebook posts from Cutting Board last summer and they all looked pretty tasty. I can't attest to all their dishes but the ones I had weren't bad. Portions are big for one person but not quite enough to share among two people.
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory 65 Bayard St New York, NY 10013 b/t Mott St & Elizabeth St in Chinatown | |
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Red Bean Ice Cream & Waffle Cone |
They had many flavors that I wanted to try but ended up playing it safe and getting the red bean flavor. I was a tad disappointed because there wasn't that much red bean flavor. But...if I ever feel like lining up again I would definitely go back to try some of their other unique flavors.
Melt Bakery @ Madison Square Eats | |
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Mango Sorbet w/ Cardamom Cookie |
Spot Dessert @ Food Gallery 32 | |
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Smoked Coconut Cheesecake |
Sundaes and Cones 95 E 10th St New York, NY 10003 at 3rd Ave in East Village | |
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Thai Ice + Hazelnut Ice Cream & Waffle Cone |
I wish they still had a storefront in Brooklyn...only just found out that they were originally based in the Bay Ridge area ;(
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Does anyone think the chambray/denim top + floral skirt combo look weird? I showed me Aunt (who's the most 'fashionable' in the family and she thought it was strange and an ugly combo...)
How could 2 months possibly go buy without me doing something in the kitchen :P
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Banana Flax Walnut Muffins |
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Black Sesame Bread |
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Typical Lunch Rice, Boiled Chicken Breast, Corn, 2 Soft Boiled Eggs, Good Food Tableside Greek Yogurt Guacamole |
Since I can't buy it too often (pricey & high-calories!) I decided to figure something out at home. I guess this could be considered a "skinny" and "light" version, although the flavors are very much different. It is still very filling and of course you can vary it as you wish. The possibilities are endless in a rice bowl.