Cafe Minerva date

    Homemade granola with yogurt

    Buttermilk pancake

    Omelet with bacon

    Table shot

    Cafe Minerva
    Today's weather was just gorgeous in NYC and we decided to head down to West Village for a
    yummy brunch at Cafe Minerva, one of my hubby's favorite spots. Thankfully, it wasn't as
    crowded as we expected and we're seated right away. One of our favorite dish on the menu is their
    Buttermilk Pancakes... It's soft, fluffy, but chewy at the same time... I can have 2 plates of these
    pancakes in one seating... just delicious. We also ordered one savory dish, omelet with bacon. It
    was better than I had expected, just simple and well seasoned. Homemade granola with yogurt had
    good crunch and it was great addition to our sweet and savory dishes. Definitely a great spot to
    start our day, walking around, and just enjoying the weather.

Damien Hirst for Alexander McQueen

    Limited Edition Alexander McQueen Skull Scarves by Damien Hirst
    For the 10th anniversary of the McQueen Skull Scarf, they collaborated with Damien Hirst
    showcasing 30 unique designs adapted from his Entomology series. We decided to frame this piece
    for our living room... This looks way more impressive framed on the wall then it did when I tried
    it on. Loving the new look in our living room.

Momofuku Má Pêche

    Habanero Fried Chicken

    Braised Short Rib Dimsum

    Butter Poached Lobster Fried Rice

    Soft Serve - Cereal Milk with crunch

    Momofuku Má Pêche
    Taking a little detour from travel to food... As we're expecting a little one to add to our family
    (due any day now), my husband and I decided to plan as many dates as we can. First place on our
    list, Momofuku Ma Peche in midtown. They recently changed their style of dining to dim sum like
    experience, but definitely not what you would expect from a typical dim sum spots in Chinatown.
    This is way more high-end and very momofuku style dim sum. They have a la carte menu to order
    from, but also have carts that goes around the dining room offering from raw bar, pork buns to
    desserts. Although the price is way higher than what you would pay at a Chinatown dim sum spots,
    but Momofuku food is always consistent and I would return for more Habanero fried chicken and
    their Lobster fried rice... mmm....
   

Norway Part 1

    Early AM Ferry ride to Tau from Stavanger

    After about 20 minute bus ride from the ferry station, we begin the 2.5 hike up (not bad at first)

   

    There are some easy paths along the way

                            But most of the hike was uphill... non-stop

                            Almost there... I think...

 

                            Finally, about 2.5 hrs later, we've reached the Pulpit Rock (2000ft)!

  
    Norway Part 1 - Pulpit Rock
    One of our main reasons to go to Norway was to hike up to the Pulpit Rock. We've been seeing
    numerous photos on facebook, travel sites etc. and we were mesmerized by it ever since. I have to
    admit, we're not completely fit for constant uphill hike of 2.5 hours, but it was WAY worth the trip.
    There's a very small window of time in a year that you can do this hike (June-August), and that's
    also depending on the weather as well. We stayed in Stavanger for 2 nights, and I have to say we
    were lucky with the weather. Tourists who arrived the day after us was faced with torrential rain
    and I don't think they were able to go up to the Pulpit Rock. Pictures don't do it's justice, you just
    have to go and experience it yourself. More on Norway to come~!