August 26, 2024

Summer Camping in Ohio

August 26, 2024/ Brandy C.

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四位九月寶寶一起去露營，沒刻意安排行程。三天兩夜由小孩帶領，卻意外讓我們在營區裡大大收穫。肯定是大自然的力量，讓小孩在野外過得特別開心。早上醒來，立刻開機在草地上跑。看來，我們得多加利用還未轉冬的天氣，帶寶寶們出去露營。

Stonelick State Park
2895 Lake Dr, Pleasant Plain, OH 45162

Four September babies camping. We purposely didn’t plan any activities, wanted to see how the kids do. All three families enjoyed some great bonding and laughter at the campsite for three days and two nights. We must take advantage of the last bit of summer and do more camping!

Stonelick State Park
2895 Lake Dr, Pleasant Plain, OH 45162

May 20, 2024

Washington DC Family Trip | 美國華府全家遊

May 20, 2024/ Brandy C.

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從我媽去年9月來之後，UN就時不時問我媽要不要住美國，但我媽沒被洗腦成功，也沒被可愛孫女動心，台灣生活多采多姿不想過美國生活（苦笑中！）三月我們全家人去華府，UN去開會，我們去玩。博物館多到逛不完，餐廳多到吃不完。老實說，還真想念城市生活，一直有新地方能去。

去華府無數次，我們像是導遊，不免俗當然要看一下白宮和不同的博物館。除此之外，我們還和朋友們見面，太想念我的朋友們了！真希望能待久一點，可以聊久一點。

Washington DC

Lapis

1847 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
http://www.lapisdc.com/

阿嬤和GH第一次吃阿富汗食物非常成功，連店員和旁邊的客人都說GH吃的津津有味！點了店員推薦我們的餐點，唯獨雞肉偏乾，其他都是一口接一口。

A&J

1319-C, Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
http://www.aandjrestaurant.com/

我們好愛的台灣餐廳，牛肉麵和牛肉捲餅是我們每次必點。可能是一陣子沒吃到臺菜了，我們點了一堆食物！來了馬里蘭，讓我好想搬來東岸啊！

Dolcezza

904 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
http://dolcezzagelato.com/

飯後朋友帶我們來這裡吃冰，一看到招牌我就馬上認出來！這是我在Whole Foods買了好多次的義式冰淇淋，終於第一次來店裡吃到了！很香很濃，我很UN好愛。寶寶們，不好意思你還要等一下才能吃！

Pisco y Nazca

1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
https://piscoynazca.com/washington-dc

有秘魯血統的朋友J帶我們來吃這家秘魯菜，應該是我目前吃過最好吃的秘魯餐廳！光看人潮就知道這家非常受歡迎，朋友J也幫我們點了讓我至今還很懷念的秘魯料理。下次來DC，絕對會再來！

China Chilcano

480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
http://www.jaleo.com/dc

絕對不是第一次在不藍地清單介紹這家餐廳了，每次來DC必吃這家的午餐！Lunch Special很划算，推薦給大家。

Since my mom came to stay with us last September, UN would occasionally ask my mom if she wanted to move to the US. She was not brainwashed so easily, couldn’t even be convinced by her cute granddaughters. Life in America for her pales in comparison to her glamorous life back in Taiwan. In March, we traveled to Washington DC as a family. UN went there for a business trip, and we went to tour the city. There are countless museums to see and restaurants galore in DC. Makes me miss living in the city.

We’ve been to DC many times now, I feel like I can be a tour guide. Must visit is the White House and check out new museums. We even got to meet up with our dear friends! I wish we could’ve stayed longer and caught up some more.

Washington DC

Lapis

1847 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
http://www.lapisdc.com/

Grandma and GH’s first time trying Afghan food was a success! GH’s appetite impressed the waitress as well as other customers! We ordered their popular dishes, all were hits, only the chicken was a bit dry.

A&J

1319-C, Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
http://www.aandjrestaurant.com/

Our favorite Taiwanese restaurant! We always order their beef noodle soup and Peking beef wrap. Maybe because we haven’t had Taiwanese food for a while, so we over ordered again! Visiting Maryland makes me want to move back to the East Coast!

Dolcezza

904 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
http://dolcezzagelato.com/

After dinner our friend took us here. I recognized this place from the sign! I buy their ice cream from Whole Foods all the time. Finally I came to their store to try freshly made ice cream. UN and I love the fragrance and the richness of their ice cream. Sorry babies, we will let you guys try this next time!

Pisco y Nazca

1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
https://piscoynazca.com/washington-dc

Our Peruvian friend took us to this place, and it quickly became my favorite Peruvian restaurant! You can tell by the crowd how popular this restaurant is. Our friend J ordered her favorite dishes for us. I can still taste the umami just thinking about it. Will definitely dine here again next time we are back in DC!

China Chilcano

480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
http://www.jaleo.com/dc

Not the first time this restaurant is featured on Brandy’s List. A must eat lunch place when in DC! Their lunch special is worth every penny, highly recommend!

April 01, 2024

2024 February List | 二月清單

April 01, 2024/ Brandy C.

什麼！我竟然拖這麼久才分享二月清單（拍謝拍謝）！那我就不廢話，快點進入正題！

What?! I can’t believe it took me so long to post my February list (apologies!) Without further ado, let’s get into it!

strong’s Brock Oven Pizzeria

http://strongsbrickovenpizza.com/

我們一家人超愛吃比薩，尤其是GH愛到一人至少能吃一大片！這家是辛辛那提比薩連鎖店裡我們的最愛之一，餅皮吃久了很香。前菜記得點artichoke dip。烤比薩的爐子是從歐洲特別運來的！

We love pizzas as a family, especially GH can each eat a big slice! This is one of the chain pizzerias in Cincinnati that we love. With their oven imported from Europe, the crust has just the right amount of crisp. Don’t miss out on their artichoke dip appetizer!

Sebastian Bakehouse

sebastianbakehouse.com
6846 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227

週末限定！讀了網站介紹，老闆從西岸來，讓我想到在聖地牙哥吃到最好吃的可頌，也讓我有很高的期望。尤其是剛到時，濕冷天還是有好多人排隊。原本已經放棄離開，但做完事後決定開回來看一下。太好了，人潮已退去。買了三種可頌：原味、起司牛肉、松露起司蛋糕。外殼酥脆，但裡面沒有奶油香也比較偏乾，沒有我心中可頌那油油卻輕盈的口感。

Weekend only! According to their website, the owner hails from the West Coast, which reminds me of a very delicious croissant place in San Diego. Had very high expectations for this place. There was a long line even in the chilly rainy weather. I gave up and left when I saw the line, but decided to come back after I was done running errands. To my surprise, the line died down. I bought three different kinds of croissants: original, pastrami and cheese, and truffle cheesecake. Crispy and flaky on the outside, but lacks the buttery scent when you tear it in half, and the inside is kinda dry, I was a little disappointed, tbh.

Penguin Walk at Cincinnati Zoo

https://cincinnatizoo.org/events/penguin-days

企鵝們準備退休了，這是最後一年辛城動物園企鵝遊行。超多人都來看企鵝，好險現在夠冷，不然天氣高於50度企鵝就在家休息。我和UN為了找位置，把我媽帶丟了。結果我媽竟然被工作人員帶到一個超級清楚的地方看企鵝，和我媽相遇時，我媽一直說企鵝太可愛了，還說GH很像小企鵝！我和UN沒看到啊！！！

Penguins are retiring! This would be the last time Cincinnati Zoo hosts the penguin walk, so the walkway was jam-packed with enthusiastic onlookers, all hoping for a glimpse of the cuteness of these tuxedoed birds waddling. The walk would be canceled if the temperature rises above 50 degrees. UN and I were too busy finding a good spot that we lost my mom. My mom was then escorted by a zookeeper to a prime spot for watching the penguin walk. After meeting up with my mom, she wouldn’t stop telling us how cute the penguins were, and even said they walk like how GH walk! But UN and I didn’t get to see anything!!

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

https://www.cincinnatisymphony.org

終於能和UN一起來聽辛城交響樂！只能說辛城樣樣強，交響樂當然也不遑多讓，太開心能和UN一起在星期六晚上一起享受這麼棒的音樂。

Finally able to come to a Symphony Orchestra performance with UN! Cincinnati has many strengths, and its Symphony Orchestra is definitely one of them! So happy that UN and I get to enjoy this beautiful performance on a Saturday night.

Rooted

http://rootedjuicery.com/
3010 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

帶著濃濃加州感，主打有機和clean diet！除了果汁和三明治，他們的甜甜圈意外的好吃，而且吃完不會有罪惡感！！

With its California roots, this place headlines organic and clean diet. Aside from their fresh juices and sandwiches, their donuts are surprisingly delicious also! All the taste, without any guilt!