Monthly Archives: February 2011

Kara’s Cupcakes

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The first weekend in February, K and T drove down to San Jose from Sacramento for the Tet Festival.  I am so glad they decided to stop by for a brief visit with us.  We met them at Santana Row for some cupcakes and chatting.


K and T

I know K from first year in college; we were in the same econ class and lived in the same complex.  One day, I missed class and went looking for K to copy his notes.  Luckily, he did not think I was a stalker and let me borrow his notes.  It was great to meet his lovely fiance T.  They are a wonderful couple and complement each other well.  We are looking forward to their wedding this summer.

Hubby and I enjoyed a Sweet Vanilla Cupcake while K & T tried Kara’s Karrot from Kara’s Cupcakes.  At $3.25 a piece, they are a bit smaller than the $4 Sprinkles or Crumbs cupcakes.  The cupcake was a nice texture and quite moist.  The frosting was sweet but not overwhelming.  Definitely yummy!

Kara’s Cupcakes - 3055 Olin Avenue #1010, San Jose, CA 95128

Gary Danko

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I am officially done recapping 2010.  Now on to the wonderful events of 2011.

On January 5, we spent some time with Hubby’s cousin J and her family in San Francisco.  They were visiting the city from Seattle.  While at their hotel, we took this lovely group shot.


L to R:  Hubby, me, J, baby A, and F

Per the concierge’s recommendation, we enjoyed a delicious dinner at Gary Danko.  The food was yummy, and we had a great time catching up.


Hubby’s 3-course selections:
Risotto with Lobster, Rock Shrimp, Shimeji Mushrooms, and Butternut Squash
Seared Filet of Beef with Leeks, Crimini Mushrooms, Braised Shallots, and Potato Cake
Flambeed Bananas with Mascarpone Filled Crepes, Graham Cracker-Pecan Streusel and Vanilla Ice Cream


My 3-course selections:
Lobster Salad with Asian Pear, Mango, Avocado, Cashews, and Lime Cilantro Remoulade
Seared Sea Scallops with Butternut Squash Puree, Apples, Caramelized Cauliflower and Tarragon
Trio of Creme Brulee with Assorted Cookies

These dishes were from Gary Danko’s Winter Menu.  We look forward to trying a different season’s menu in the future.

Gary Danko – 800 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109