Parsonian's Blog

Back in Santa Barbara

Parsonian — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:31:53 +0000

I am back home in Santa Barbara! It was a very long journey from Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia to California, and I am still very jet lagged, but it’s good to be back…

Garlic Cream Seafood

Parsonian — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:56:47 +0000

Whitefish and calamari in a garlic cream sauce. Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia.

Red Chicken Pesto Penne

Parsonian — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:56:31 +0000

Sun-dried tomato pesto chicken penne. Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia.

Pad Thai

Parsonian — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:56:19 +0000

Pad Thai, everyone’s favorite Thai fried noodle dish with bean sprouts, peanuts, tofu, and chicken. Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia.

Coconut Green Chicken Curry

Parsonian — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:55:14 +0000

Simple green chicken coconut curry, served in a fresh coconut. Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia.

Nasi Goreng Deluxe

Parsonian — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:54:32 +0000

Fried rice topped with a fried egg, rice crisps, and chicken skewers with peanut satay sauce served in a leaf. Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia.

Jaffle

Parsonian — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:52:54 +0000

Jaffle: a common Indonesian breakfast item, simply two pieces of bread pressed to form a pocket, filled with anything ranging from eggs and bacon to peanut butter, banana. Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia.

Chicken Satay

Parsonian — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:00:09 +0000

Chicken satay skewers served with rice rolls. Kuta, Bali, Indonesia.

Falafel Burger

Parsonian — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:52:39 +0000

Falafel shaped into a patty, served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mayo and fries. Kuta, Bali, Indonesia.

Christmas Skating

Parsonian — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:48:16 +0000

Indoor ice skating rink on Christmas Day! Not pictured: a mini train for kids circling the mall on the tracks; and an enclosed segway rink. Pondok Indah mall, Jakarta, Indonesia.