On Monday, I indulged in gluttony. The famous Chef Ludo Lefebvre doesn't have a restaurant but  takes over LA eateries (event titled Ludobites) for a few weeks at a time serving up a special menu . I have not heard of him until I found out about this event, but he is a pretty acclaimed chef from France who is known for his innovative and adventurous technique. He has appeared on Iron Chef and runs his "pop-up" business with his wife. Both of whom are very passionate about food and satisfying their customers. It was definitely an experience in its own and I could only wish that everyone get a taste of his culinary art.

Ludobites 5.O at Gram and Papa's, downtown





vadouvan naan bread w/ salted coconut butter





cheese cupcake, foie gras-chicken liver mousse, kumquat, cornichon





poached egg, potato mousseline and chorizo





raw waygu beef, somen noodle, candied watermelon





hot foie gras dynamite, raw tuna and lychee





caramel souffle, blanco grapefruit, fleur de sel ice cream





Ludo hard at work.

My favorite plates were the poached egg and waygu beef. I'm not sure what the big fuss is with foie gras, I understand it's a delicacy but it does not excite me. I guess it's too rich for me- both in price and taste lol. Do any of you fancy it??

If you're in the LA area, subscribe to Ludo's newsletter, he's going to have another event coming up soon! :)




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hot above the city.

Hollyhock House, 1921
Frank Lloyd Wright





Hats from Nisei week in Little Toyko :)




I've wanted to come here since last summer.
It feels love♥[great] to pick up the camera again.
Tons of food porn to come in the following weeks.

Oh my- I've missed you all.



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sweet much?

Big Man Bakes cupcakes ♦ Los Angeles, CA

Dean & Deluca mint chip malts (courtesy of TLZ♥) ♦ triple chocolate M&Ms




I have been on a sugar high as of late.
What's your favorite sweet? :P


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F21 top, J Crew blazer and necklace, clean antibacterial hand cream

Summer is just vanishing before my eyes. I love how low the tempertures drop as the sun sets. It gives me the opportunity to throw on a light jacket. Autumn, I am ready for you- with open arms!

My friend introduced me to 'clean' a few weeks ago and I really love it. I don't usually do product reviews, but I really want to recommend it to you all. It's a antibacterial hand cream that moisturizes at the same time. I don't know about you guys, but I hate antibacterial gel because it always leaves my hands feeling dry and sticky. This lotion absorbs into your hands quickly- with no fragrance or stickiness. It's a bit pricey, $10 for a 1 ounce bottle at Sephora, but I think it's totally worth it.
I would like to hear what you think, if you've tried it or is interested.

I just want to say thanks for all the comments I received on my previous post. The last couple of weeks have been really busy for me, and so will the rest of the month. I will responding to everyone soon. ♥♥

For now, hope you all have a wonderful week! :] Happy August!