Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

After our food coma late lunch (or early dinner) at Outback Steakhouse , we rested at home. Then, we went to Pechanga Resort Casino. My aunties love to play slot machines. After gambling, we went through the In-N-Out Burger drive-through. If you've ever visited California, chances are you've heard of In-N-Out Burger. It is a popular fast-food chain serving fresh, made-to-order burgers and has a loyal following for its simple menu, high-quality ingredients, and friendly service. Cheeseburgers  from In-N-Out Burger Toasted buns (freshly baked using old-fashioned, slow-rising sponge dough), Cheese (our American Cheese is the real thing), Beef patty (100% American beef, no additives, fillers, or preservatives), Onions (freshly sliced or grilled), Lettuce (fresh, crispy, & hand-leafed), Spread (our own recipe, unchanged since 1948), and  Tomato (a slice ...

Happy birthday, Auntie Di! We wanted to celebrate Auntie's birthday with a nice meal. At around 2:00 PM, Outback Steakhouse was the only steakhouse in the Temecula area that could accommodate our party of seven. For the sake of this blog, I ordered items marked as NEW. Let's begin! Shortly after placing our drink orders, the fantastic server brought us bread with whipped butter to snack on. The bread was soft and warm, with a slightly crispy exterior. It came with creamy whipped butter and spread easily, with a subtle hint of salt. Aussie-tizers While waiting for our food, my cousin ordered the Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp and Seared Peppered Ahi for the table to share. Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp The coconut shrimp was hand-dipped in batter, rolled in coconut, and fried golden. The accompanying Creole marmalade provided a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Unfortunately, the shrimp was overcooked, but I did like the hint of coconut. Ov...