Burning the Midnight Oil

JC and I decided to experience a restaurant that neither of us have ever tried. So I called up an old friend who recommended Orsay on Riverside. It’s in an area you wouldn’t expect a fine restaurant would be in, but obviously the location works as the place was fairly busy when we arrived. Reservations was a breeze since you can do it online.

This is the first time either of us have ever tried escargot. Once you get past the visual and the fact that it’s a snail it’s actually quite tasty. JC absolutely loved it; whereas I thought it was just a tad on the salty side.

JC ordered the salmon and I went for a seafood melody.

After dinner we drove a couple of blocks towards Biscottis and enjoyed dessert.

Little slices of happiness.

Richard Nixon is the only President in US History to resign from office. So how what does a resignation letter look like from a president? Short, sweet and to the point. My Business Management professor would be so proud.

I do find it ironic that his last name is Nixon and yet.. he was nixed from office. It’s also interesting to note that his first name is Richard (or Dick).  Do I even need to explain the irony in that one?

Click here for the source.

Every now and then JC cooks something up that just gets the taste buds overly excited. Tonight’s appetizer was shrimp rolls. Little  tidbits of happiness wrapped with love, lightly fried and dipped in sriracha sauce. You can just hear the heavens open as you bite into it’s delicious thin crust and sink your teeth into a tender roll of shrimp goodness.

Here’s the recipe:

• Some very large shrimp (deveined and headless)
• Spring roll wraps
• Egg whites
• Salt & Pepper for taste
• Sriracha for an added kick

Wrap the shrimp, leaving the tail exposed. Use the egg whites as a sealer to hold the wrap in place.

In a small skillet, add enough oil so that half the shrimp is covered. Heat to medium temperature. Cook till both sides are lightly browned (approximately 2.5 mins on each side).

Let it cool for a few minutes. Dip in sriracha and enjoy. Simple as that.