San Diego County Fair, June 1, 2018

San Diego County Fair

"How Sweet It Is"

June 1, 2018

Living in Virginia most of my life, we never had a "County Fair". We had the State Fair, and that is pretty much what I relate the San Diego County Fair to. We had festivals, small fairs. But nothing on the scale of the SD Fair, in length or attendees. 

Since moving to San Diego County, I have made sure that we go to the SD Fair each year. The first day of the fair, opening day, is the military appreciation day. Military members with their families get in free. The fair also does a special event for Albertson's and Vons employees on opening day.

The theme this year is How Sweet It Is. It is very cute. It is like Willy Wonka, and Candyland witn unicorns. Even the food vendors have Unicorn specials. One of the vendors has a "Unicorn Leg", which is just basically a smoked pig leg. One has a "Unicorn Horn" which is basically just a churro with icing and sprinkles. It is cute. The San Diego County fair runs at the Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar until July 4. 

The Rim, Taj Mahal, Atlantic City

It is really not enough that we have a favorite casino in Atlantic City, we have to have a favorite casino restaurant. 
Normally, we eat nothing but casino buffets at the casinos. 
Why, well simply two reasons.
One, the casinos won't hesitate to comp you a buffet because the food per person cost is low. Secondly, they are usually faster and require no reservations. My husband wants to get right back to the action as soon as possible. 
So honestly, I know casino buffets. And since food is the main item comped at casinos, I know casino food in general. I can't remember the last time we actually paid full price for a regular meal in a casino. Yes of course if we pick up snacks or Starbucks or something like that, it isn't comped. 
But honestly, we eat for free and that is why my husband wants to get up from the table, and get back as soon as he can. 

We started regularly coming to Atlantic City in 2014. We took a "spring break" trip of our own and drove here. We stayed at a hotel that no longer is open, but we visited every casino hotel in the area. 

So we have been dining at the Rim for almost 18 months now. 
I am known as the "ice lady" because I ruin their hot tea with ice. 
I think it is funny. I am always complaining that I am cold, but I never drink a hot beverage. 

So as per usual, last night when we arrived at Taj Mahal, we dined at the Rim as normal. I got my usual, Chicken Chow Fun. 
Honestly, if it wasn't good, I wouldn't be eating it 2-3 times a weekend trip for 18 months. 
So obviously, I enjoy the dish, the restaurant and the service. 
Personally I feel that the casinos here in Atlantic City are not big on late night eats and it is the only place open until 4am. Which is amazing when you need a pre-sleep meal. 

Below is a picture of my chicken chow fun. I am sure I will have more pictures and stories from the Rim at Taj mahal as we are here until Sunday. 

Filipino Food

I have to be honest, I love Filipino Food.  So me marrying a Filipino is like the greatest thing ever.
Imagine having your own personal chef, of your favorite food.
Well, that is my life. My husband has introduced me to so many awesome foods that are just every day foods for him.
It has been wonderful.
Here is a prime example,  my husband had a day off and made Chicken Adobo fr lunch. Knowing I love purple yam, he used that instead of potatoes.

Sushi Time

My husband and I tried a place for Sushi for dinner. 
Volcano in Norfolk on 21st Street. 

I have been there for lunch before but I have never been there for dinner. 
My husband and I just randomly checked it out for dinner and we both enjoyed it. 

They didn't have the normal sashimi he orders, but they had a few other things he really enjoyed. 

Thumbs Up From Us.

Bruch for Two

The best brunch I have ever eaten is the brunch at Michelle's in Dover Downs.
The choices are amazing.  Lamb, prime rib,  shrimp, oysters, omelettes. I could go on and on.
Our new favorite discovered this trip was the Rum Raisin Cake.

Taco Time! National City, California

My husband's Favorite Taco Place!

Honestly, I don't even remember what the name of the place is, but I can tell you I have eaten there several times and the tacos are amazing.

When my husband and I flew in to San Diego, we immediately went o the taco place after we picked up our rental car.

The thing that I find hilarious about this taco place is that they have each cook doing different things. You have to stand in a line an order based on what type of taco you want to order.

Some of the cooks don't speak any English, so I am thankful to go with my husband and he can help me!

I can't wait to go back.

Freeport, Bahamas - Zorba's

 

 

Our Carnival Cruise in April 2015

We went to Freeport Bahamas.

As part of our tour that we took, we went to Port Lucaya.
Port Lucaya is a great shopping and dining area. We decided since it was morning that we were going to enjoy some Bahamian breakfast.

 

I had Conch Stew and my husband had sheep's tongue stew. The fresh made bread was freaking amazing. The only problem was we were on a tour, and we only had a limited time at Port Lucaya, so we basically had to go running to the tour bus after we ate.

 

The food was amazing, and we will definitely go back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zorba's is actually a Greek restaurant at Port Lucaya, but they serve traditional Bahamian food in addition to Greek food.