Finally got to meet Jalna of
Photos by Jalna and her friend, Mich.
Jalna's as crazy in person as on her blog...so funny!
What was so cool was that it was so easy to talk with both of them.
We had originally planned to eat at Morning Glass, but they didn't have any tables open, so we ate at Bangkok Chef (next door) instead.
What was nice about this place is that they had lots of tables
AND air-conditioning.
Jalna treated us to spring rolls, chicken larb, penang curry, rad nah, thai iced coffee and Mich treated us to a pannacotta mango thingy (no photo) (thank you!).
Everything was so good!
And everyone was way too generous...Mich gave me these beef jerky chips.
Jalna's cousin, V, gave me these other beef jerky chips, gummy bears and crispies.
And reader Ryan gave me a homemade ohelo jam that his mom made! So nice. Brought back memories of when we were small and had to pick ohelo berries on the side of the road by the volcano on the Big Island.
Jalna gave me two handsewn bags that she made too...so creative, yeah?!
All in all, it was a great meet up, lots of talking and lots of eating.
Thank you everyone!
Oh cool...one thing about Jalna, she is so Japanee, she always brings something. And if it's her handcrafted stuff, you're very very lucky. Jalna is totally funny and a great person to know. You guyz food looks ono. So happy for all of you. N
ReplyDeleteThanks N! She is a great person:)
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Kat
Kat, Thank you for the goodie bag, my son checked it out already...I lost the lemon candy and matcha tea packs. Hopefully he will let me taste them. It was nice finally getting to meet you and hope we can do it again next year! Take care, Mich
ReplyDeleteI hope your son shares, Mich! Looking forward to seeing you guys next year:) Thank you again!
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Kat
Awww Kat, me and Mich both had such a great time! It was like talking to an old friend. Didn't even seem like we were meeting for the first time. Thank you for all the goodies!
ReplyDeletesame here Jalna! looking forward to our next meet up! Thank you again for everything:)
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Kat
Looks like a great lunch and it's wonderful that you made new friends too! I love those handmade bags--very fun and creative. ;-)
ReplyDeleteindeed Deb:)
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Kat
It's always, quite interesting to meet the folks who have Food Blogs or comment on posts, isn't Kat! ;o)
ReplyDeleteit really is, Kirk :)
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Kat
Looks like a fun and delicious meetup!
ReplyDeleteit really was K :)
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Kat