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Archive for January, 2008

Cambodia Here I Come!

In My Life on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 3:35 PM

Currently in transit at Changi Airport for 16 hours… Sigh!!! 

I’m Done!

In My Life on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 2:32 AM

Just wanna share with you guys the latest update about my life! Sorry for disappearing. I had been traveling and only got back in Boston an hour ago. The good news is that I’ve graduated! Hooray!! I’m heading to Cambodia this coming Sunday.. However, I won’t arrive in Phnom Penh until next Tuesday evening. Sigh!!! Too long!

So dear friends in Cambodia, hope to see you soon. Definitely we should meet up!! As for now, please enjoy some of the graduation pictures I took yesterday. Ciao! 

Food of the Day: Chicago Char Hot Dog

In Chicago, Chicago Hot Dog, Food, Photography on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 3:29 AM

I was recently in Chicago and had an opportunity to try some of the best foods I’ve had in the US. Found nowhere else but in Chicago, the Chicago Char Hot Dog is what I wish to introduce to you today.

Unlike the typical American hot dogs, this hot dog comes with a unique flavor and savory taste that will make your trip to this metropolis even more memorable. It is topped with mustard, onion, sweet pickle relish (usually neon green), a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, sport peppers <I love peppers!!>, and a dash of celery salt; but never ketchup. It is a taboo to put ketchup on a Chicago hot dog; there are actually some hot dog shops and stands that will refuse to provide service if the customer makes the request.

Therefore if you ever come to Chicago, please make sure you grab one. I recommend you go to Gold Coast Dogs, which is the best place to try this amazing specialty in town. Visit its official website for more information!