Alai’s Randomness Vox 2008-05-09T16:44:25Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full tag:vox.com,2006:6p00d41429374e6a47/ Mahjong Collection tag:vox.com,2008-05-09:asset-6a00d41429374e6a4700e398f80bbd0005 2008-05-09T16:42:40Z 2008-05-09T16:44:25Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

So we went to the Antiques by the Bay last Sunday looking for furniture. It was a brisk day and since we didn't get there before 9am (this is a Sunday morning folks), we missed out on a lot of good stuff. We did find some vintage mahjong tiles and decied to start a collection of the 8's of the three suits (8 is considered a lucky number to the Chinese) and the facai (which means, literally "GET RICH!").

 

Here's an example of the tiles we're looking for, they look really cool in the vase we have them at home!

 

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(L to R - in Mandarin, "ba sou" 8 straws , "ba tong" 8 dots, "ba wan" 80,000, "fa cai" GET RICH!)

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]]> A Fiesta!!! tag:vox.com,2008-03-05:asset-6a00d41429374e6a4700f48cfffdd60001 2008-03-05T06:55:18Z 2008-03-22T07:20:32Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

Mike and I got married a couple of weeks ago in PV, Mexico. We then sailed off to our honeymoon in Zihuatanejo which made it all the more difficult to return to reality in SF! (And EVEN more difficult to endure customs in LAX). Thankfully we have plenty of pictures to look at to remember and relive our wedding trip!!!

  • A teaser and slideshow from our wedding photographer, Michelle Turner. Updated 3/6: The slideshow with more of our professional pics! Updated 3/9: Our full gallery is available!!! You can check them out here, the password is our last name.

 



  • Mrs. Chris McMana m a snuck these in, too, during our formals! A nice preview of the group shots!!!

  • The McCarthys, I mean the McShinos, had some great one's, too...wish I was on the fishing trip to see the tossing of the bait fish.




Stay tuned for more pics from us, friends and family and our professional pictures! If you have more pics to share, please let us know!


Updated 3/5:
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More from the Deh and Weh and Richie and Lisa. Thanks, guys! Keep 'em comin'!
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Updated 3/6:
  • Erica sent her pictures along on photobucket
  • Tanya has super pics, especially GREAT candids from dancing.
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]]> Thanks, Men's Health! tag:vox.com,2007-11-20:asset-6a00d41429374e6a4700e398bf8c8f0003 2007-09-19T16:22:22Z 2007-11-20T17:22:34Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

This is one of the recipe's the M has pulled from his Men's Health Magazines. The salmon was cooked on a cedar board in the oven and the cucumber salad is marinated in rice wine vinegar and red chili flakes. YUM!!! And that's some Quinoa (aka SUPERfood).

 

 

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]]> Nana's sauce recipe tag:vox.com,2007-09-18:asset-6a00d41429374e6a4700e398a9a2c50001 2007-09-18T02:33:56Z 2007-10-23T16:56:54Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

We make our own marinara and meat sauce...yummy!

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]]> Mmm...Fish Tacos tag:vox.com,2007-08-20:asset-6a00d41429374e6a4700e3989f7a800005 2007-08-20T04:54:03Z 2007-08-20T05:01:45Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

After a day of hanging out at Half Moon Bay, we stopped at a fish market and picked up some fresh sea bass. (Kick his ass, Sea Bass). M's first foray into the world of fish tacos. Survey says? Winner! Topped with some fresh, homemade, mango salsa, avocados and cilantro - it was an excellent summer meal.

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Also purchased a few super-sized scallops. TASTY - seared with a little kosher salt and Herbs de Provence.
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]]> Nana's Sauce tag:vox.com,2007-08-16:asset-6a00d41429374e6a4700e3989e60250004 2007-08-16T16:37:36Z 2007-08-18T02:51:47Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

Every once in awhile, Mike and I dedicate a Sunday to making his Nana's sauce. We make a huge pot of meat sauce and a smaller post of marinara and we have quick dinners for months!! Here are some pics from the process - too bad I can't embed the wonderful aroma of stewing sauce, too:

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]]> Franks and Beans tag:vox.com,2007-08-16:asset-6a00d41429374e6a4700e3989e47890001 2007-08-16T16:31:21Z 2007-08-20T05:12:53Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

I love Franks and Beans...sometimes comfort foods just hit the spot:

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]]> Kaboodle tag:vox.com,2007-08-16:asset-6a00d41429374e6a4700e3989e4ce40002 2007-08-16T16:02:29Z 2007-08-16T16:07:41Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

I've been OBSESSED with Kaboodle lately. I like to online window shop - which leads to a lot of impulse buying. We'll see if this is helping with my little retail problem.



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]]> Random thought....Southwest tag:vox.com,2007-06-20:asset-6a00d41429374e6a4700d41445c5d93c7f 2007-06-20T01:02:57Z 2007-06-27T15:49:35Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

Love flying this airline...everyone's always freakin' out about whether or not they're in the 'A' line.

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]]> Random thought... tag:vox.com,2007-06-17:asset-6a00d41429374e6a4700d09e7888e8be2b 2007-06-17T04:10:45Z 2007-06-19T06:25:15Z Alai http://alai.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

Why don't cab drivers ever let you control the rear windows?

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