Astoria – Royal Oak

May 29th, 2010 by ++Mira++ | 5 Comments

Whenever we’re in Royal Oak, Michigan, we love to walk up and down the streets and just take everything in. Its a nice walk, especially in the summer. We always pass by Astoria, a sweet/dessert shop. The stuff in there always looks amazing, (we’ve had it on many occasions) and everyone raves about it, so we gave it a try AGAIN.

That strawberry shortcake looked good, but, i’m a chocolate mousse kinda gal

Like I said, I’m a chocolate mousse kinda gal. I was really excited to have this, but I was dissappointed

I LOVE chocolate mousse, especially when done right. Unfortunately, It was too rich, not airy and light, and half the cup I had was filled with whipped cream that was gloopy and as stiff as Anthony Bourdains’ drinks. So, I scooped it all out. Even then the mousse on the bottom was dissapointing. Not as chocolate-y as I had hoped for, but the real kicker was the texture. It was not at all pleasant.

Now, don’t think I’m hating on the place. I was just unhappy because when you walk in, you really want to get one of everything! The stuff looks amazing. But each time the flavor lets me down, and each time I try something else and hope it won’t because I really want to love the place. I do. But even something as simple as peanuts covered in chocolate I make better at home. We had to throw them out. And, in a place where you are paying 3-7 $ a dessert, you don’t want to throw anything out. Sorry Astoria, but you remind me of Mariah Carey. Beautiful on the outside, all fucked up on the inside.

So, who the f is Mira?

Mar 16th, 2010 by ++Mira++ | 11 Comments

I realize i have complete bad manners, and haven’t introduced myself! So, obv my name is Mira. No last name? Not for now..lol. I’m last-name-less.

Lets see, I’m 25. Live in Detroit burbs with my hubby. Go to wayne state medical school. I want to be an ER or Peds doc, or combo, not sure yet. Would also like to expand on my love for food. Currently working on some life changes, will talk about that later. LOVE to eat, cook, create and most of all experiment!  Science, chemistry, physics, math…i have always loved. So, i love bringing all that into the kitchen.

What else… i LOVE cooking middleeastern food, which i should start posting more of. I’m terrible i know. I’m trilingual. I love purple. I love Offal. I love kids. I love volunterring. I have an english BA with 2 minors in philosophy and biology  from the University of Michigan(who cares right?). I hate capital letters. My hubby hates that i hate capital letters. Even though i have an english degree, i hate proper writing ettiquette blah blah. 

Love to read. Love Morimotto and  Bourdain. Hate haters. Hate posers. Hate complainers. Love imagination. Love animals. Hate insects. My favourite thing is laughing, even at myself. Love criticism, Productive criticism! Would rather hear the truth than have my feelings saved. Most of all, i love my hubby and family, and i believe home is the most important place in the world…other than the beach.lol.

umm..that was a “quick” intro. Do u have any questions for me? Do u want to know anything about me? ask away in the comments section! ALSO, introduce ureself, and share (if u want) something random about ureself! (ps. that’s an older pic of me, ive put on *ahem* a few lbs since then:)

always uncut,

mira