bye bye blogger hello tumblr

http://sunkist365.tumblr.com/

new or old?

It's Memorial Day.

I'm happy for a day off. =) 

I was looking at some of my old blogs, and I came back to my tumblr one, which gave me a very nice feeling when I saw it again. I'm having a hard time deciding...

Should I keep with this blog...or go back to my tumblr one?  www.sunkist365.tumblr.com?

Housewarming Gift

Thinking of a housewarming gift for my brother and sister-in-law was not an easy task. I wanted to learn from my last mistake when I got him a GINORMOUS overpriced painting from Z Gallerie.  What was I thinking?! Getting something so taste specific for another person (who is VERY taste specific).  Well after putting some thought, this is what I came up with: 

I bought a cutting board, colander, and lemon juicer from HomeGoods and added some of my pantry staples.

I made them pickled Jalapenos.  The jalapenos and olive oil didn't fit in my "gift basket" but it's going to be part of the gift.

I'm happy with the gift.  It's looks fun but more importantly, it will be useful!

BY THE WAY:  Remember to vote for me!! The link below takes you directly to the voting page! You can vote everyday untill May 30th::: Vote for KIM and NHAT! =)

http://61.56.88.119/actions/0301-0515vote/index.asp 

Please Vote For Me!!!

Hi everyone!  I'm a finalist for a really cool wedding contest called Jasmine Dresses Your Wedding Contest.  In order to win, I need your vote!!

·      Please Vote For Us!!

·      Go www.jasminebridal.com

·      Click on “Jasmine Dresses Your Wedding”

·      Click on “Kim and Nhat”

·      And vote for us (once a day, everyday until May 30^th)

·      We truly appreciate your support!!

Chipotle Lemon Marinaded Tilapia

So sad.  I worked so hard this weekend to try to upload my video from my digital camera on to my laptop.  In the process, some how I accidentally deleted the entire video. =(  Maybe it's time I invest in a camcorder? 

Chipotle Lemon Marinaded Tilapia
Handful of chopped cilantro
2 large cloves of garlic
1 lemon, juiced
2 chipotle in adobo sauce
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste
2 tilapia filets
1 tbs olive oil

In a blender or food processor combine all ingredients except for tilapia filets.  Blend untill smooth and mixed.  Pour over tilapia and marinade for 4-8 hours. 
Grill on high heat.  Flipping only once.  Tilapia can break apart very easy.

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Missing in Action

Hello....is anyone still there?? hehe I don't even know when I last posted.  But winter has passed and spring is upon us! =) I guess the cold weather made me lazy but now my spring spirit is back and ready to blog again.  I've actually been busy trying to keep my apartment dust free because I get affected by allergies fairly severely. 

Anyways, although I haven't been blogging, I have definitely still been cooking.  I have a lot of new recipes and dishes I want to try soon.  I only have a few more months here before Nhat and I head back.  And if all goes as plan, next April get married!!! So excited!!

That's all I have to say for this post but check back soon.  This weekend I want to try to make my own kim chi!!