[RANDOM] finally..a me2day account..

since every kpop lover is busy with me2day account..so, i wanna be part of it..today, officially i have created one account..hehe..i'm still blurr on how to use it but will try my best to explore it..hara and wawa unnie are there too..i wanna add them but since net is too slow so the loading process will be taken forever..haha..so i just being a lone ranger right now..later only i will make a

[RANDOM] 1st paper already passed..

today is friday, right?..hehe..i just passed my 1st paper for my finals..seriously i'm so blurr out there..when i got the paper, as usual, i wrote down my name and other stuff and started answering..this part is funny..i think i have already read the instructions properly but my tiny brain just din get to process the one word since i did the last questions as whole..it instructed to answer only

What will $20 get you?

Nowadays a twenty spot doesn't go far. Maybe you can get a half a tank of gas or possibly an XL pizza.

Twenty dollars WILL get you a pack of cider yeast and three gallons of organic (code word for foolishly expensive) apple cider. That right folks, I've decided to brew up a batch of fermented apple drank. I really have no idea what I'm doing, but sometimes that works out, surprisingly. I hope the yeast will do most of the walking, so I can do all the talking (I'm not sure that makes sense here, oh well, when in Rome).

See the first day of HolzBrew cider bubbling away.

-HolzBrew

[VID] Samsung Zipel CF - Lee Seung Gi & Yoon Eun Hye

the cf is so cute!..hahaha..well, i love Eun Hye and i like Seung Gi too!..it's really an adorable advertisement show..lol..

[PICS] I'm in LOVE with MBLAQ..

this is leader Seung Ho..he is really a manly guy..hehehe..love his chest muscle in 'oh yeah' mv..pheww..totally can't take my eyes off from that scene..hahaha..and his pouty lips really...kissable..hoho..*am not betraying Jae ok..lol*this is cutie lee joon..well, that is what i call him..he has really cute smile!!..i almost fell down from my chair seeing him smiling..hahaha..and the ultimate one

[PICS] Big Bang for FILA Winter Collection '09

credit: as tagged+soompi+sarang@blogspotBig Bang pull them off the best!..hehehe

Scenes From The NOVA Brewfest

Well it was a muddy one for sure, but great beer was enjoyed by all who made it out to this fall's NOVA Brewfest. I poured for awhile at Lagunitas and Sierra Nevada. I always forget how darn good that Lagunitas IPA is, seriously, its world class stuff. Other notables included: Mad Fox Wee Heavy, Williamsburg Bourbon Amber, St. George Fall Bock and Star Hill Saison.

Keep the great beer flowing,

HolzBrew

brown baggers unite!

I work in an office, and with that comes a vending machine, sodas, snacks, and the ability to eat out every single day. This proves appealing, albeit unhealthy and expensive, guised under the veil of "convenience". However, I believe that eating is not singularly for filling your stomach, but to experience the most primal of pleasantries and an opportunity to enhance ones' daily routine at least a few times a day. I understand that the promise of a $5 foot long sandwich is just too much to pass up, because in this fast-paced world "time is money" and no one wants to take the time to prepare a meal when it's just "easier" to buy it.

Harumph. I don't buy it. I'm a brown bagger, and proud of it. That's not to say that I don't enjoy the occasional treat of a convenient meal, or that sometimes I'm just too tired or lazy to put something together. I just don't see the overall savings of purchasing an individual, probably unhealthy, quick meal 5 times a week. Meals shouldn't just be about eating. It's an experience. What fun is lunchtime if you have to rush rush rush before it's time to clock back in? Do you really think it's cheaper to spend $5-$10 and save some time than going to the grocery store, spending a little bit more up front, and enjoying a healthy, homemade meal at your leisure?

ReadyMade has explored this very enigma. How Much Was That Sandwich In Your Bag? delves into the hidden costs and compares the "time is money" argument. If you're the type of person who enjoys putting together a meal, planning ingredients, buying exactly what you want instead of settling for what's available, then read on. However, if you don't care or notice what slop you shovel into your fat mouth day in and day out for a seemingly cheap and easy way to fill the soulless void in your belly, then don't bother. Eating isn't simply about food. Take a few moments out of your day and think about what YOU want instead of choosing from a menu designed to numb your senses and fatten your thighs. I think if you took the time and challenged yourself to ONE WEEK of making lunch, we'd be better off all around.

[RANDOM] MOM CAME TO PAY ME A VISIT..

today my fams came!..they arrived around 4.30pm and went back at 6pm..seeing them make me miss home too much!~..i wanna go home..miss my bed, my pillows, my air-cond, my tv, my sofa, my walls with dbsk on it and everything inside it..haha..and not forget i miss my granny too..how well is she now?..huhu..i really hope to finish this final ASAP..i don't have good expression to show my love towards

[NEWS] MKMF IS NOW MAMA

credit: soompi+sarang@blogspotThe year 2009 was like a gust of wind that has brought along tons of new girls groups, but whose hand will MAMA (no pun intended but that's the acronym) hold now?Mnet has announced that their Mnet Korean Music Festival (MKMF) will now be renamed as Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)!Mnet announced on October 23 that the live broadcast will change its concept and the way

[PICS] JAE AT HIS SIS WEDDING CEREMONY..

credit: as tagged+sarang@blogspoti really miss his smiles and laughter..=)jae seems happy to attend the wedding event..aish..he also wanna step onto the isle in the nearest time, is it?..haha..yoosu also were coming with him..i hope to see homin but it's hopeless..aish..jaejoong ah~..jeongmal bogoshipo...=)

[VID][MV] Butterfly - G-Dragon (Eng subs/Romanized Lyrics)

i really love g-dragon new mv!..it's totally cool with the animation..=)..enjoy!~

Oktoberfest!

Is it just me, or is October THE BEST FREAKING MONTH OF THE YEAR?!?! Not only is it fall, the time of harvest, crisp winds, brisk nights, hoodie weather days, pumpkin bread, zucchini bread, spiced chai, it's home of OKTOBERFEST! Strangely, the original Oktoberfest had little to do with the drunken debauchery that it stands for today- that was just a happy accident. San Diego is home to quite a few of the largest Oktoberfests around, and while the big crowds head to La Mesa, the actual Germans and enthusiasts alike head to El Cajon every year for one of the best gatherings around.

Bowen and I are enthused about what we are about to experience. He's got attendance on me, however, as someone who drinks beer and eats meat, I think I feel a little more at home.

A great Bavarian band graced us with their tunes, and the German dancers never seemed to stop!

Believe me when I say that this brat (extra sauerkraut, extra spicy mustard) and Hofbrau brew NEVER tasted as good as it did then. It's all about the atmosphere...

There was an abundance of German pastries (an entire tent dedicated to their sweets!) and while I'm familiar with a few standards like apple strudel and Black Forest cake, I'd never heard of poppyseed cake. It was unbelievably sweet and crumbly, moist and dense and totally delicious. It had faint twinges of phantom chocolate, although there was nary a cacao bean to be found. An absolute delight.

Ashton was jealous of my brat and decided to retaliate by getting a pretzel the size of his torso. This gigantic monstrosity seemed well worth the price, and I feel confident stating that it could feed a family of four.

Alas, the season for 'festing is over all too soon, but it's never too early to start thinking of next year!

2009 NOVA Brewfest

HolzBrew and friends will be pouring beer at this weekend's NOVA Brewfest on Sunday afternoon from 2pm to 6pm. The fest is both days, Saturday and Sunday, out at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville. Tickets are still on sale, see all the details at the official site: http://novabrewfest.com/fall/

The list of brewer's and beers can be found here. My favorite Oktoberfests this year will be available, Left Hand and Flying Dog.

If you've never been to this fest you've got to come out for it. Or even volunteer for it.

-HolzBrew

[RANDOM] New addiction

what is my addiction currently?..haha..of course it's the adorable boys, SHINee!!!..hehehe..i can't get rid of the ring ding dong song out of my head..it juz keep on playing and playing..hahaha..i love the rap part and "break down, hey! break down, hey!, break down, hey!...." :pda song is really addictive.."oh yeah" from MBLAQ is second currently..and g.o.o.d love comes in third..new comers are

[PICS] Kim Bum 180 degrees transformation for 'emergency'

credit: as tagged+allkpop+sarang@blogspot this is so 'yi jeong' stylei love the hair!!..seriously..looking like a hot bad boy..hoho

Fest Rundown 2009

While most Oktoberfest celebrations are dwindling, lots of Oktoberfest beers are available in the bars and on the shelves. I've done my best to try as many as I can and to take notes. When I tried some of them, I did not have pencil and paper around to record my thoughts, so the summary on some of these is limited. My favorites this year were Flying Dog Dogtoberfest, and Left Hand Oktoberfest (several years running now). Drink'em if you got'em.

Here goes:

Left Hand

This one has been my fave three years running and there is a reason for it. Left Hand knows what they are doing and they need to keep it up.

Look: Pours an orange-copper color with a thin cream colored head.

Smell: The aroma is downright malty, sweet, and some toffee.

Drink: As always this one is sweet all the way through. Not a cloying sweet, but big time caramelly goodness. Some noticeable hop bitterness in the finish to balance out the sweetness some.

Overall: As always, A.

Lancaster

Meg liked this one last year and was excited to see it on the shelves. Unfortunately, I think she was a little disappointed.

Look: Pours up a fairly clear bright golden orange body with a small white head which disappears quickly.

Smell: Some sweet malt smell and little hop bitterness

Drink: Initially caramel maltiness, but something here just ain't right. There is an odd sourdough bread thing going on here, then a little fruitiness. Finishes off with some hop bitterness.

Overall: The thing that threw me about this beer was the sour-tart thing going on. Its almost like they brewed it with an ale yeast strain instead of a lager yeast. Not my cup of tea, D.

Spaten

Had some of this early on in the Ok-fest season and then again this weekend. Definitely my favorite German example.

Look: Pours up a deep orange-almost brown color with marginal head.

Smell: A nice mixture of caramel - toffee maltiness with touch of nuttiness.

Drink: Brown sugar, and spiciness up front. A little bit of some orange flavor and it finishes with the expected German hop crispiness.

Overall: I definitely like this one and it was easy drinking, B+.


Bell's

Overall: Forgot to take notes with this one. I don't remember it blowing me away, but I remember it getting the job done. B-

Sam Adams

The BBC continues to disrespect this the style by spelling it with an Oct- instead of Ok-, I kid. I had a love jones for the '08 batch of Sam O-fest, but this year back to just liking it. I like to think that the beer keeps changing from year to year, but maybe its me.

Look: Amber color with a nice thick white head.

Smell: Smells malty, not much in the way of hop aroma.

Drink: Lots of munich malt up front. Sweet caramel with some roasted peanuts through the middle. Slightly thicker mouthfeel in comparison to some of its brethren. Finishes with a nice crisp bitterness.

Overall: B

Hacker Pschorr

Look: Bright and clear maple syrup color, with a thick ring of lacing.

Smell: Biscuit and nutty aroma.

Drink: Nice toasty malt and biscuit flavor upfront. Ends with a tart bitter finish.

Overall: B-

Flying Dog

Look: Pours up a a copper color, topped off with a thick foamy off white head.

Smell: Great mixture of caramel and bready aromas, blended with a pleasantly fresh floral hop aroma.

Drink: Great malt body, consisting of caramel, toffee, and something sweet like graham crackers. The body is somewhat thick with medium level of carbonation. The floral hops round out the back end with some bitterness.

Overall: I really liked this. Since flying dog moved from Colorado to Frederick, MD, I've found their beers more appealing, must be freshness. A

I also tried Paulaner this year, but I didn't take notes and I don't remember it being notable. Not sure where that puts it, but most likely in the B to C range.

Get'em while you still can,

HolzBrew

[RANDOM] Bored of Assignments loads

in the middle of night..or should i say morning since when i'm writing this, it's already 4am..i'm still figuring out how to settle this html codes (i'm building a website) and the dateline is this thursday and i'm still here, staring on the screen like an idiotic..damn..i juz hope it can be finished soon..however, i still like to solve html..i really like this lesson since i love to customize

[RANDOM] A PERSON NAME 'DAD'..

i returned home on last friday and just returned today, sunday..yesterday which on saturday, my sisters and i went to watch some movies..haha..that is our routine whenever we are going for an outing..along drove and truthfully, she improved a lot..heheh..we watched 2 stories which were "papadom" and "whiteout"..for "papadom", i gave 4 stars out of 5 and as for whiteout..maybe 3 will be enough..

Cooking with Beer!

Here's a great article from NPR about the wonder of cooking with beer! Be sure to check the links at the bottom for more great beer related articles.
Sorry this is a short one, but who can compete with NPR? Just read it!

Jyoti-Bihanga

FINALLY! We have been hearing NOTHING but good things about Jyoti-Bihanga, a vegetarian venture in Normal Heights run by the followers of Sri Chinmoy's teachings. It's described as a "divine enterprise" and is closed for a few weeks and weekends out of the year specifically for congregating with their (now deceased) spiritual leader and sporting events such as the World Harmony Run. Hey, as long as the food is good, they could be worshipping Nico for all I care! Still, our several attempts for brunch were thwarted with their odd weekend closing schedules, so naturally we were thrilled to finally make it to dinner.

Luckily, our dining partners were regulars of the establishment, and offered helpful tips on what to order. The mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy were particularly highly recommended, and how convenient that they were the included side for most dishes! Their meatless "Neatloaf" was available vegan and vegetarian, and their special curry of the night was Lentil and Spinach. Their menu is very impressive for a vegetarian/vegan specialty place, and not with the normal boring fare.

The whole place was extremely serene; its high vaulted ceilings and white walls were decorated sparsely with minimalist and spiritual art, with books and pamphlets available to read while you wait. The staff moved slowly, deftly, quietly, and while the voices remained hush, it still maintained a very casual feeling, not at all like being uncomfortably stifled in a place of worship. The food arrived quickly, and it did not disappoint. I'm not a huge tea drinker, but pairing my famous Neatloaf sandwich (pictured below) with a cup of hot Bengal Spice tea was absolutely divine. My friends are now very used to me reaching over to try a particularly tasty looking morsel on their plates (all for the good of the readers of course!) and I managed to sneak a slurp of the broccoli soup (WONDERFUL), the BBQ duck sandwich (a third of our group ordered it- it was as excellent as I had hoped) and the lentil/spinach curry (fantastic). Everything we had was perfectly made, the sauces were delicious, and the service was polite, prompt, and understated. I'd give this place an enthusiastic recommendation with every intention of returning!


All this neatloaf just for me?!?!?!


Their "tziaziki" was just as good as the Greeks!

3351 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm
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[NEWS] Dream Concert Enraptures 40,000 K-pop Fans

The 2009 Dream Concert was held October 10 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. It featured Big Bang, Super Junior, 2PM, MC Mong, Chae-yeon, Whee Sung, Park Hyo-shin, Jewelry, Girls' Generation, 2NE1, Kara, 4Minute and SHINee, among many others.Co-organized by the Korea Entertainment Producers Association and SBS, the concert was attended by some 40,000 fans, who came to see Big Bang performing for

[NEWS] Reason Why TVXQ is at the Top of J-POP

Recently in Japan, the main keyword/stars for Hanllyu (Korean Wave) is the 5 member Idol group TVXQ. Last week, TVXQ swept away 2 #1’s in 2 categories on the Oricon Chart, which can also express Japan’s popular artist’s popularity most accurately. It is clear that TVXQ's a top star in the J-Pop industry.Recently (30th of last month), the news of their release of the ‘4th Live Tour 2009 ~ The

Toronado

If you're like me, you're on a constant quest for a few life staples such as a great beer bar, a great brunch spot, and hey, if the two happen to coincide, so much the better! Toronado has been a solid stop for any beer enthusiast for the last year since opening in North Park (even mentioned in Men's Journal WHERE SAN DIEGO IS NAMED THE NUMBER ONE CITY IN AMERICA FOR BEER DRINKING!), and is now open for brunch! As an avid appreciator of all things brewed and also brunched, obviously we had to give it a try as soon as possible. Luckily, we caught the second Sunday brunch, so a few bumps wouldn't have been surprising.

However, none were to be had! The bar service was much better on a quiet Sunday morning than the usual bustling Friday night crowd, and the menu was solid with fantastic options and reasonable prices. I was torn between the Big Breakfast (2 eggs any style with 2 sausage links and a potato pancake) and the Soyrizo scramble (2 eggs or tofu scrambled with soyrizo and an assortment of red, green, and jalapeno peppers with rosemary potatoes and Bread & Cie cracked wheat toast) but when Ashton declared his intent to order the former, I happily accepted my soyrizo fate. I wouldn't recommend pairing this incredibly spicy dish with an organic wheat beer, which unhappily I did and what a poor pairing it was. However, the jalapenos were plentiful and some of the spiciest I have EVER had. As a spice lover, I relished in this searing, tear-inducing, tongue-scorching masterpiece, but unless you're prepared for it I wouldn't recommend this particular scramble! However, it was absolutely superb, and the generous helping didn't go unnoticed. Ashton's big breakfast was pretty standard, the eggs were well cooked, the potato pancake solid, but the sausage was the star of his plate. Maple cured and piping hot, these puppies were a joy to have reside (albeit briefly) in my mouth.



If you're willing to forgo the usual bloody mary for brunch, make Toronado your next Sunday destination. Don't worry about missing your mimosa, those are available as well!

Toronado
4026 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104

[RANDOM] TO ALL MY VISITORS~

don't worry..it's not an announcement that i want to move site or quitting blog..it just that i want to say sorry to all my visitors..dun care lah whether at chatterbox or commentators..i have no time replying to each of you like i did before..it's all about the net again..huhu..to chibi, my dotty, rochee, jija, cho, sanchia, DBSKholic and others..thanks for dropping by..i really appreciate that

[VID] 2PM Again and Again Dance Flash Mob

ANNYOUNG YOROBUN!..it's a long time since i wrote my last post..aish..living in college without wirelessly connected really put my life in mess..i leave my most important job of the day..updated blog, moderating forums and even seeking latest news of kpop..i update only if i really 'rajin' to use the "high-speed" broadband..aigo~~..but as for forums..i will check regularly..hehe..fine, cut the

One last kiss from Oktoberfest Girls

This is the last post for Oktoberfest 2009. This shot comes courtesy of K.G. Thanks!

Last day of Oktoberfest 2009!

Ein Prosit!

Cheers!

Oktoberfest Girls just passed 100,000 hits!