July 2017 - The Zhan Crew

    • Jul 31, 2017

    Healthy and Simple Breakfast

    July 31, 2017 0
    Healthy and Simple Breakfast
    How to make simple and healthy breakfast in the early morning?


    In my yogurt parfait

    - Choose your favorite yogurt (vanilla, peach, strawberry, etc.)
    - Choose your own fruits (in my case, I got raspberries and blueberries. Strawberries are also ok.)
    - Granola (choose your own brand such as Quaker)

    Mix them together. I got my yogurt parfait like the ones I bought from Starbucks and Tim Hortons.

    On the said, you can toast some bread or waffles as more solid food.

    There! It only took me 5 minutes to get everything ready for the busy mornings.

    Also, don't forget that morning coffee! Ready to go to work!

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    Jul 27, 2017

    HIMYM Field Trip in NYC

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    HIMYM Field Trip in NYC
    My boyfriend and I are addicted to HIMYM and we watch several episodes per night. I know it is time to move on to some other shows, but man, we just can't stop watching the show. Since we love How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM) so much, we decided to do a HIMYM field trip in NYC.

    HIMYM Field Trip Guide

    #1 Times Square

    Just get into the mood of NYC. Go to Times Square to hang out with the crowd and the lights.


    #2  McGee's Pub

    Address: 240 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019

    McLaren's was based on McGee's in NYC because the creators of the show used to hang out there. If you are a big HIMYM fan like me, you can't miss this place. The food is delicious (I am sure, although I just had some chicken wings and onion soup) and the place has the fastest service. The drink menu is based on HIMYM.



     



    #3 Ontario Bar LLC

    Address: 559 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

    Remember Robin's Canadian bar Hoser Hut? Ok, it actually exists in NYC. We didn't get a chance to go in there, but I know this place is super amazing. Feels Canadian already, eh!


    #4 Empire State Building 

    Address: 350 5th Ave, New York, NY 10118


    Remember that episode when Barney shows off his playbook and the part "He is not coming" to pick up women?  We didn't visit the place this time but I covered this part in 2012. Good times!

    #5 New Jersey


    NYC is right next to New Jersey. Since they are having an argument about NY and NJ, why don't you check out NJ yourself?

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    Location: New York, État de New York, États-Unis

    My Favorite Talk Show Hosts

    July 27, 2017 0
    My Favorite Talk Show Hosts


    #1 Ellen Degeneres


    She is funny and talented. One of my favorite talk show hosts on TV (well, the Internet, too). She has all the coolest segments to entertain. I love the CatWeek segment because I am such a huge fan of cats and she puts all these cutest cat videos on air. Purrrrfect!  I also like her "What's wrong with these signs?" segment. I just can't stop laughing. Ellen also goes through her audience's Facebook. So if you are going to Ellen's live show, please make sure you pictures are set to private...unless you just don't mind! 


    I have to thank Ellen for getting me through my tough times either in school or personal life. She made me smile every time I watch her! I am so happy to have her everywhere on my social media. I really hope that I can see her live one day!  She also taught me to be kind to one another. Be loving, caring and giving are the top qualities I learned from Ellen. She also supports the LGBT community. I love her for what she does to raise awareness for those who need to be heard. Overall, she is an incredible woman.

    #2 James Corden




    This guy from the UK is multi-talented. He can sing all sort of songs from Broadway to today's popular songs, and the coolest thing is that he remembers all the lyrics and the tones. That is super incredible! I am also a big fan of Neil Patrick Harris and can't believe these guys did a show together. That was the best show on TV/Internet! I definitely have to go see him when I am in California. Well, singing is not his only talent. He is also a very talented comedian. 


    I love his celebrity noses segment! Well, it seems that Corden never really got the time to talk about celebrity noses because of a series of issues. Oh yeah, my other favorite segment is "Take a Break". 


    I think it was because of him, I used up so much of my phone data. I just can't stop. He is hilarious.


    He also uses his musical talent to express his political views. He is just awesome. He sure is not a big fan of Donald Trump. Trump's ban on transgender in the military is so unnecessary. He just gave TV show hosts more singing/talking materials. Thanks, Trump!

    #3 Jimmy Kimmel


    I love all the crew members on Jimmy Kimmel Live! In particular, I love Jimmy's security guard, Guillermo Rodriguez! He is the most hilarious Mexican alive!  I love Judge James, which is kind of like Judge Judy but with more comedy. Totally loved Guillermo's performance. Guillermo's probably the number one reason that I love Jimmy Kimmel's show (shhh..don't tell Kimmel this). 



    Mr. Guillermo! You are so funny! Jimmy Kimmel had definitely made a good choice for putting you on the show. Good choice! Good choice, Kimmel! 


    Great! If he was actually running for VP of the United States, I would certainly support him. He would be the funniest VP of the United States in the history of America. 

    Well, here are my top three. What about you? Who are your favoriate talk show hosts?


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    Jul 26, 2017

    Puma Logo?

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    Puma Logo?
    Did I just happen to have a real puma in my house or is that just a Puma logo? This is the most interesting picture ever taken by me. My cat is such a model. What a great cat!


    My boyfriend and I adopted him when he was only 12-week-old.  He is a gentle cat and never scratches. He acts like a dog sometimes. He follows you around. When you call him, he comes around.  When you come home, he comes to greet you at the door. When you are eating, he begs you for food. He is the best cat in my household. Today he just posed for a Puma logo!
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    Our Fishing Adventure

    July 26, 2017 0
    Our Fishing Adventure










    We visited two state parks in Pennsylvania: Whipple Dam State Park and Bald Eagle State Park. You can see people fishing in both state parks. I caught a lot of sunfish in Bald Eagle. Other outdoor activities such as canoeing and kayaking are also possible. Bald Eagle's lake was also quite busy with boats when we visited, but that didn't stop me from getting prepared for my fish dinner!
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    Location: Pennsylvanie, États-Unis

    Steak Mushroom Night

    July 26, 2017 0
    Steak Mushroom Night

    Simple dinner. Simple cooking. Here is my recipe for out steak mushroom dish.
    • Brown Gravy about 1/4 cup (based on how much you are serving)
    • Black Pepper 
    • Salt 
    • Olive Oil
    • Thin Chuck Shoulder Steak (again depends on how much you want to serve)
    • Mushroom 
    • Frozen Vegetables (boil separately from the steak)
    Viola! You got the dinner! How simple was that! 
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    Lobster Dinner

    July 26, 2017 0
    Lobster Dinner
    I was craving for Maine lobsters last night, so boyfriend took me a local Wegmans store and got me two lobsters!  Because of our utensil limitation, we had to boil the lobsters instead of steaming them.

     TIPS
    • After boiling a 1-3/4 pounds lobster for 15 minutes, the shell becomes crispy and is easy to break. There seems to be a three-way relationship: size of the lobster -> length of boiling -> crispiness of the lobster.  Click here to see the boiling instructions for different sizes of lobsters. 
    • To make the lobsters more delicious, we made two types of dipping sauce. Squeeze that lemon juice from a fresh lemon. Microwave unsalted butter for 30 seconds. Voila.






    Our kittens got very excited and curious with the lobsters. They were checking them out in the sink! How adorable! I hope you like this piece and enjoy your lobster dinner!
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    Jul 25, 2017

    My Horror Movie List

    July 25, 2017 0
    My Horror Movie List
    I have a habit of watching horror movies. Note that a film series counts as one movie. So here is my top 10 horror movie list!



    #1 Annabelle 2014


    I watched this film when I was home alone (not including the dog) in a cold and dark winter. However, Pira was sitting right next to me. I was an intense movie with great sound effects. The doll was certainly a creep! The characters in the movie couldn't get rid of her. I am currently waiting for the upcoming Annabelle! That is a must-watch!

    #2 The Conjuring Films 2013,  2016




    Last summer, I was so in love with horror movies. I watched all of them with my boyfriend. The movies were based on the cases that Ed and Lorrain Warren investigated. In fact, they were also involved in the Annabelle investigation. The nun, Valak, had really nice makeup. James Wan is an amazing director! Can't wait for The Conjuring 3 to come out! 

    #3 Sinister Films 2012, 2015



    These movies are all about that evil spirit Bughuul who recruits innocent children to murder their family members. Bughuul was such a director who made the kids record their own murder scenes. 

    #4 Insidious Films 2010, 2013, 2015




    The bottom line of horror movies is to not contact with spirits. You never know what they can bring you. Don't walk into the wrong world. If you are a horror movie fan like me, you don't want to miss these movies. Good news Insidious 4 is coming up!

    #5 Ouija Films 2014, 2016



    The bottom line is --- don't try to contact the other side of the world! Doris, the little girl, was too creepy! DZ, the initials, remember that! 

    #6 The Uninvited 2009


    This movie has a very surprising ending, so I am not going to spoil this for you. I like surprises! 

    #7 Lights Out 2016


    Watch out for this Diana lady! She will come to you when you turn off the lights! Shhhh...The only way to make Diana vanish is someone's sacrifice. 

    #8 The Witch 2015 


    A family back in the 17th century had banished from their Puritan plantation due to their difference in interpreting the New Testament. They had to live right next to a dense forest. The forest was mysterious until the end of the film...You will find out! 

    #9 The Autopsy of Jane Doe 2016


    This is another witchcraft movie. As I remembered, there were a lot of jump scares, so be aware. The movie was mostly set inside the autopsy house, which was operated by a father and a son. One day a mysterious body of a young woman named Jane Doe arrived at the house. Bizarre things start to happen inside the house and the spirit of Jane Doe was making the father and son delusional. Very intense movie - worth to watch!  

    #10 Incarnate 2016



    This is a you-are-possessed movie with the main character Dr. Seth Ember (Aaron Eckhart).  Dr. Ember was trying to de-possess the little boy, but....You will find out. However, I can tell you the ending is not that beautiful. 

    Well! Thank you guys for reading my top 10! I hope you will have a movie to watch tonight. Shhhh...lights out! 

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