Monday, April 30, 2012

red house

this  is a Korean restaurant

when i first step in the restaurant I fall in love with this place
I really like the decoration
when you were outside, is hard to believe this is a restaurant

    

I really love the chair and the big screen
they play the latest Korean song.

you feel very relax over there
also they have very good service.











3 people about $50 including tips
i think is pretty good deal 


pizza for about $20






chicken wing
you can order as korean style or local style
about $20
girls i suggest not to order this
the sauces will be all over your mouth and teeth.




p.s. if you were students you have additional 10% off.

Monday, April 16, 2012

coffee art


I have always wanted to learn how to do coffee art.
I think this is just so amazing, and romantic





I tries this last week, but it didn't work out
I'm not sure if it is because of the coffee, or the tools i use~

here is a video on how to draw a heart 


 it looks and sounds sooo easy.
but reality is "omg this is soooooo hard~"
i drunk coffee for my breakfast, lunch and dinner~




soem tips form Google


  • You must use an espresso machine with a proper brew head and boiler and enough steam power to properly froth the milk. These machines can be quite expensive.
  • Before trying this with milk, try it first with water. While water doesn't have the same consistency as milk, practicing with water will allow you to get familiar with pouring and shaking at the same time.
  • Use fresh milk for every cup, even if you have milk left over from the previous cup.
  • Start with very cold milk – keep the temperature right above freezing. Also, make sure you keep the steam pitchers refrigerated. Cold milk and steam pitchers will give you more time to create the smooth and velvety texture needed for latte art.
  • Using 2% (aka 98% fat free milk) is recommended by baristas when you are developing your steaming/pouring skills. This milk has a better froth volume and consistency, making latte art easier.
  • Use a cup with a wide mouth. It will allow you to see the developing latte art design more easily.
  • Instead of using a thermometer, you can keep two fingers at the bottom of the pitcher. When you can't hold your fingers there without burning them, it's usually between 120 and 125 degrees.
  • Try sprinkling chocolate powder into the cup before pouring the milk, it gives an interesting effect.