https://www.loongchen.com/blog daily 1.0 2026-02-25 https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2026/2/25/follow-up-scans-amp-speech-pathology monthly 0.5 2026-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/c400e510-d321-46e1-8eca-faf3e6f0a553/IMG_5124.jpeg All - Follow Up Scans & Dry Mouth - Make it stand out Some of the products I use to help with dry mouth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/65ced0ed-99c2-412a-89ee-d1d1f22aa23b/Image+2-26-26+at+11.35%E2%80%AFAM.jpeg All - Follow Up Scans & Dry Mouth - Make it stand out My tongue deviates to the right and has asymmetric strength due to the damage to the hypoglossal nerve from the 2018 radiation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/22849524-6a67-4dd2-b6d1-5833fa3fcd9d/DIGEST+Score.jpg All - Follow Up Scans & Dry Mouth - Make it stand out Description of DIGEST score, developed by Dr. Hutcheson at MDACC. Hutcheson KA, Barbon CEA, Alvarez CP, Warneke CL. Refining measurement of swallowing safety in the Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST) criteria: Validation of DIGEST version 2. Cancer.2022. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.34079 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/b65bc472-9084-4ad2-8b73-e63601f43cb3/IMG_5123.jpeg All - Follow Up Scans & Dry Mouth - Make it stand out TonguePress, IOPI and EMST devices (clockwise, from top) for my speech & swallow program https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2025/12/4/final-infusion monthly 0.5 2025-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1765028905000-YJN54F93C746RESGQ7IG/IMG_1615.jpeg All - Final Infusion & Economics of Cancer Treatment - Charles's Eating Style This is not the first time that Charles has attacked this cake without utensils https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1765028905828-1XMUKMOUXKQJ82CKZVER/IMG_1621.jpeg All - Final Infusion & Economics of Cancer Treatment - The Aftermath This is what the cake looks like after his first round, before we get to try it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1764958036765-CFNZHB12677G3GGM1LAL/IMG_1553.jpeg All - Final Infusion & Economics of Cancer Treatment - Infusion equipment A standard infusion set up. My infusions were 30 minutes of pembro followed by a 10 minute flush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1764958036765-BR7OLXP4SJI07WGYGL5D/IMG_1554.jpeg All - Final Infusion & Economics of Cancer Treatment - IV line I had a new IV for each of my infusions - usually in my forearm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1764958696576-L00FA5WG53GHUJXFBELT/Screenshot+2025-12-05+at+12.17.45%E2%80%AFPM.png All - Final Infusion & Economics of Cancer Treatment - Insurance Claim for IO UCM billed out $163,021.90 and got paid $53,910.34 for a single infusion event. This included $52,633.61 for the pembrolizumab drug https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1764958763094-HI5KEV3W7TX0XWWMUBH0/Screenshot+2025-12-05+at+12.18.59%E2%80%AFPM.png All - Final Infusion & Economics of Cancer Treatment - Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) The list price for the dose given every 6 weeks is $24,062.72. UCM got paid more than 2x this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1d438998-0719-4a49-98e3-37c739ee8ed0/IMG_6183+%281%29.jpeg All - Final Infusion & Economics of Cancer Treatment - Make it stand out SBRT machine is much more advanced than an infusion bay https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2025/11/17/two-year-scans-amp-plans-for-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/523a219e-0a08-4e99-9fb0-25e4768453b4/Screenshot+2025-11-24+at+4.50.02%E2%80%AFPM.png All - Two Year Scans - Make it stand out This result was the cause of elevated anxiety for a few days https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/4625a921-004d-407d-ae25-e893150b82a6/IMG_0857.jpg All - Two Year Scans - Make it stand out Only 11 of 76 scheduled flights departed from Midway on Monday morning (at 4:31am) https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2025/4/28/upward-trends monthly 0.5 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/677907ec-b4d5-442d-9652-b171eb187f7f/IMG_3357.jpg All - Upward Trends - Make it stand out Scar from thyroglossal duct cyst is healing well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1a7c16d8-db98-493b-8fa5-46452d3e77f1/CN11%2Btrapezius%2Band%2Bscm%2Bsmall.png All - Upward Trends - Make it stand out Spinal accessory nerve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1746112795843-BTMS1938T0XQZCA205Y5/IMG_3250.jpeg All - Upward Trends - Viola & Agnes Cup of gumbo (Texas-size portion) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1746112786483-PA7O4H6OSQT0YOW89K3Z/IMG_3256.jpeg All - Upward Trends - Viola & Agnes Sticky chicken special and fried catfish, with cajun corn and red beans & rice sides https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1746112784886-JZDV8YUJYHI49SEJO0EH/IMG_3263.jpeg All - Upward Trends - Conchinita & Co Conchinita pibil platter and passionfruit margarita https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2024/10/21/central-asia-food-part-1 monthly 0.5 2025-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738268611369-4IWLJ9F393FLQQ1JE32U/IMG_9548.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Home Meal Everyone is involved in preparing the sheep, which was walking around in the garage minutes before this photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738268784280-IIJORADH2PCMH2Y7A970/IMG_9565.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Kuurdak The best lamb meat is used to make kuurdak. The potatoes have a great flavor from the lamb fat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738269954174-I7NRZWN0I1FLA0SCKLUC/IMG_9841.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Setting for Celebration Meal Kyrgyz culture values hospitality and making sure guests do not go hungry. Tables are set with more food than can be expected to be eaten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738270077515-CSKHZ9VJG2EGADCI92NE/IMG_3656.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Celebration Meal Snacks and appetizers include salads, meats, fried dough, jams and much more. Food is served communally, so everyone can take portions. Each section of the table has a similar spread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738270062296-GIJLWMYBRO5H2WZWWZNO/IMG_3659.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Main Course This is an example of a home mode beshbarmark. The meat can be lamb, beef, horse, qazi (horse sausage) and more. In this case, this was yak meat - extremely tasty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738706260931-AU873AGX6XBQU0OVLM08/IMG_3055.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Bishkek Meal Sometimes a celebratory meal includes plov from Uzbekistan along with buckets of fried chicken from KFC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266110970-2R1YI9N5LJHQ9XHY1E05/IMG_0824.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Cooking Together The entire fame (3 generations in this picture) is involved in making a meal. The dough is rolled out, cut and then stuffed with meat filling to make manty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266114851-0DYANDQ5JHFBOG983B1O/IMG_0825.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Manti The finished manti are arranged on a steaming platter. Several of these platters can be cooked at once. Manti can be served plain or with a sauce, such as ketchup, soy sauce, or sweet chili https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266107720-YGTY9KDV7CI2LIU1QTTI/IMG_0661.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Lagman Noodles Noodles are hand made and then portioned out to individual serving sizes. Aiday’s family are masters of making all sorts of doughs and pastas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266108431-CM3T9ZW91YKADHAACN71/IMG_0665.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Lagman Meat, vegetables and broth are cooked separately from the noodles. This as from the outdoor kitchen in Issyk-Kul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266159086-R02X6DBK7UB27BQ2GQC1/IMG_3372.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Cooking at Ala-Archa Lagman was made in a large kazan (left). Tea was made in a samovar (middle). The heat source is wood burning, with the chimney for exhaust. Shashlik grilled over a wood burning flame. The wood was chopped by the teenage cousins (Aiday’s nephews) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266156357-ZW4MNYG4N9R79QJAR8TZ/IMG_3307.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Lagman Aiday’s sister and brother-in-law cooking lagman in Ala-Archa National Park. For this meal, all the raw ingredients were prepped and cooked on-site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266157509-N7F8FZKKN6ZVZETMLQ0L/IMG_3317.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Lagman Finished home cooked lagman. It is easy for me to eat 2+ bowls of this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738269651168-2QTY6Q88C3Z89NAIEM94/IMG_3381.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Chicken Shashlik These were incredibly juicy and tender, as they were constantly sprayed with water during the cooking process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738791941504-E74WCFOYY9OIYKBKOYXW/IMG_4443.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Meat Plate Another course from our Ala Archa outing - lots of horse meat and sausages https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738354610501-0JWG76BLNG3DASPN1AIH/IMG_0501.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Fruit Stand Fruit stands besides road are common. In Bishkek, every few intersections will have vendors selling smaller fruits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266458217-X642RVRAIY3MGIG8FNIU/IMG_0692.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Natural Fruits We ate fresh fruits nearly everyday for breakfast, including strawberries and raspberries bursting with flavor and delicious apples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266466886-VRZESSEUZ2OCSLWN50MS/IMG_1119.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Picking Fruits We stopped by the side of the road to get fruits by shaking a tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266468473-1XZZ0ECKUGJG838F9FXO/IMG_1125.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Fresh Fruits As this as unplanned, we used a niece’s hat to collect the fruits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738706371955-D4H3WUJJ7HYKVG462NVR/IMG_9614.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Pa Puri Khachapuri - Georgian “pizza” with cheese and egg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738270365819-5T807CMEZJKMVZ58AXSQ/IMG_9620.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Pa Puri Khinkali - this is the Georgian version of a dumpling, with a dough that is twisted. We ordered this with beef, lamb, and cheese fillings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738270369227-ZF6SGDLX0V93MU817U9E/IMG_9622.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Pa Puri This is one of their signature dishes. It’s like a pot pie with a dough topping and a stew inside. This was very flavorful, with spices beyond salt and pepper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738270386293-VT8WGV4WQ09U1V7NYGGD/IMG_3559.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Usta A signature dish of lamb ribs cooked in a salt cake. Part of the presentation is a show, where a chef comes out, pours alcohol over the dish, lights it on fire and then dramatically breaks the salt with a hammer. The ribs are unwrapped and then seasoned Salt Bae-style and served with a large knife. Over the top, for sure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738270383420-QKZ1EQIPWZ4JW0AK8XFD/IMG_3784.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Usta Grilled meat platter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738792599421-9JKYNO98LDHCSC2QDUQC/IMG_9482.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Navat Children’s playroom was right behind our table. It’s filled with lots of toys and activities, so children can play while adults can eat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738792599807-5FTEVD2VMQG7KS9DWF6P/IMG_2560.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Navat The decor is always colorful in this restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266197262-3OCIAB0G3WSNNU6Z170A/IMG_0371.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Chive Lagman This is one of my favorite versions of lagman. I don’t see it on the menu at places, but a restaurant in Tokmok serves it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266197560-6443AXZPITZ3ACHZ0FMU/IMG_0377.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Lagman Variety So many different types of lagman on the table. The fried boss lagman is bottom left. Other versions have plain noodles that can be mixed with meat & vegetables or egg & tomato. This is the same restaurant in Tokmok https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738361861998-L5HPWOWXE4NEBPSZL9E8/IMG_1582.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Gyuro Lagman This version has some liquid. This is from Arzu, a more upscale restaurant in Bishkek. A plate of lagman costs less than $4 at most restaurants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266217042-G7YUWOZIRJX0VE65HW4S/IMG_1508.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Boso Lagman My favorite style of lagman is the stir fried boso lagman. To me, this is similar to mee goreng, a Singaporean fried noodle dish. This example is from Faiza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266198681-RL4NGU0DVARKI1IZAMTD/IMG_0469.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Fried Pelmeni Fried pelmeni was new to me this trip. I loved it and ordered it each time we went to Faiza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266198459-PF7MRKKIPL99WE9SDI58/IMG_0445.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Shashlik Grilled meat skewers is a way of life in Kyrgyzstan. This is from a well known restaurant in Ivanokova that focuses on shashlik https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738706615288-MDHYCBHF5S7GGCP3LWW7/IMG_9922.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Shashlik A variety of grilled meats from Supara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738792054345-TX26O5XKPE6T1B0DKJI4/IMG_8315.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Shashlik Getting ready to eat a chicken shashlik at Supara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738792151392-NPNAG02KW8D3K43FCBQF/IMG_0059.jpg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Sharp This soup featured meatballs, noodles and dill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738792094922-74E6626OR4QINW2BV6M6/IMG_9807.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Samsa These are perfect foods for a road trip. We usually buy a bunch and then eat during a rest stop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738267116647-16ATMZC7AM41VYA4ZV3I/IMG_0923.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Ashlyan-Fu My first bowl was at Dastokorn, a restaurant with a broad menu, as part of a larger dinner order https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738267118205-W17WR4C9V53TI0PVQ02R/IMG_1137.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Ashlyan-Fu This bowl was from a restaurant in Karakol’s main bazaar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738267120090-0F74OVNH6JRN4AVXY2CL/IMG_1142.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738267123728-C5PGUILKCN38P8LJ63FB/IMG_1147.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Ashlyan-Fu My second bowl that afternoon was from a restaurants a few steps away in the same main bazaar. There are slight differences in the ratio of spicy and vinegar between the bowls. Both were excellent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738267125071-SXWCO6M5V4V1NH2PSIMF/IMG_1155.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Piroshki Ashlyan-fu is often served with a side of piroshki, a just fried bread stuffed with a thin layer of potatoes. The optional hot sauce is also on the table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738267137066-2M00TB29LCGW2BCFQJU3/IMG_1190.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Ashlyan-Fu This bowl came from Saidi’s in the Ashlyan-Fu alley. Several shops in that market serve the dish and this is one of the most famous ones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266331844-UEQIC6UW93XKAXGOBP1A/IMG_2827.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Menu Four different types of plov available. At an FX rate of ~13,000 som to $1, each portion was $4 or less https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266332387-G9JXW5DZD09ILR0WVEOR/IMG_2833.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266333105-IIWOUMZM3P6PIJB24R0J/IMG_2842.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Besh Qozon This was one of the larger kazans cooking up plov https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266336326-6E1WX36IS6A32WL0B2IA/IMG_2856.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Besh Qozon Picture of the same kazan, about 90 minutes after the first picture was taken. Most of the plov was served https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266333994-62CKZJ8OCURGHMAMO2BX/IMG_2846.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Besh Qozon Our order featured all 4 types of plov, as well as nan (bread), tomato salad, Tashkent tea, and a fruit juice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738705775219-J6YF8WDZK27F6PLCJVHD/IMG_2849.jpg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Olive Oil plov This has both chickpeas and raisins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738705791486-NUCCSBCJ4M6RISB0GXH1/IMG_2850.jpg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Samarkand Plov This featured chickpeas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738705808684-3QR9V3FRU11BHXETMB34/IMG_2851.jpg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Spicy plov There are dried chilis (and no chickpeas) in this version. Not too spicy and I think this was my favorite (all of them were excellent, though) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738705991733-EOEI54Z62Y96DZ2LVQIT/IMG_2848.jpg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Wedding Plov We added the kazy (horse sausage), dolma and quail eggs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738706069859-R377TFP4QUUX1ZQG1CBM/IMG_2864.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Besh Qozon Each loaf is stamped and then individually placed in the oven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738706104779-JELWFG74W7HF93G33A24/IMG_2018.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Samarkand Bread Many different types of bread sold near the Ulugh Beg Observatory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738706046982-MUDY75H19EQVIR99Q3WT/IMG_2024.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Samarkand Bread This loaf had a sweet smell and a shiny glaze. Weighing over 1kg, it cost less than $1.50 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266256990-CTP4X6B1937KD4QVLDUZ/IMG_2330.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Katta Tosh Restaurant is located on top of a mountain between Samarkand and Shahrisabz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266257390-WFUN9A3NXL8LEF0ED94S/IMG_2337.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Katta Tosh Tandoor cooked lamb - some of the most tender and flavorful meat I’ve ever eaten. Simply spectacular https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266258015-55SOG0D9T0Q2MRH4VT9M/IMG_2339.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Katta Tosh Accompanied by tomato salad, bread and yogurt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266258351-K2XQHAB06NDL6A391EUF/IMG_2341.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Katta Tosh Cooking area - 8 tandoor ovens, each of which can fit 4-5 whole lamb each https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266259252-KHZ65VHVMZQESYQGTYLP/IMG_2343.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Katta Tosh Multiple levels of lamb meat cooking in the oven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738266259522-71YR3YGSWYS715K5RL5F/IMG_2344.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Katta Tosh We could feel the fire from these ovens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738700097764-ZUB5EIDPXIO0GKGNYIJI/IMG_2981.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Afsona These were some of the freshest and most flavorful tomatoes I’ve ever eaten. From the Fergana Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738700098143-HU6TOLB2XFE2NZB7S12Q/IMG_2985.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Afsona Their version of cheburek, a fried dough with meat filling, was especially tasty. Dough was so airy and light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738267183849-L7JRKTEA3C46K9RY2QU3/IMG_1943.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Dinner at Emirhan (Samarkand) Rundweis Uzum Fermer - dry white wine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738267198791-QL97PON3RBIJWJMDGEH8/IMG_2148.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) - Tasting at Khovrenko Half of these were wines, half were sweeter spirits. None were more than ~$15 / bottle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738267273369-J2NRICXMEFD90VU8XRCW/IMG_2884.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1738267275684-399D881TH06FXSFO11PP/IMG_2898.jpeg All - Central Asia - Food (part 1) https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2024/12/19/no-enhancement monthly 0.5 2025-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737661118043-2BTATQA8L6QERHC3KSG5/IMG_7091.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Pre-Surgery Preparing to leave the pre-op room at ~7am https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737661118887-B0Q6I28VIFN18G2U7AEG/IMG_7099.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Post-Surgery Moved to hospital bed just before 1pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737661420134-Y1R2A74V31LTYKTIRBBQ/IMG_7108.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Pneumatic cuffs To prevent clotting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737661559170-PKDYAUD3JRYFB27410CV/IMG_7135.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - First time seeing the surgical site This was considered normal drainage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737661780584-3WAHP95V3DV3C62KMT6F/IMG_7154.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Pressure dressing Getting ready for discharge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737663679380-EV7XX4LSKW773LU3L4DU/IMG_7116.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Dinner at MDACC Fettuccine alfredo with minced chicken; mushrooms; tomato soup; smoothie; ice cream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737663681309-RNYXIUI35RGQN7FDG3ZB/IMG_7151.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Breakfast at MDACC Another large portion - omelette; pancake; apple pie plus ice cream; drinks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/676e1808-bb77-4cb8-9540-df92353fb9b8/IMG_7165.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Make it stand out My medical transport / wheelchair for discharge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737726962134-BQ41S7S7C5AOQPCPURM4/IMG_9629.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Rotisserie Lamb Chops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737663842607-TB3AZFRQXUKVN9GFWDQ5/IMG_6967.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Lagman This version featured a lot of chives. We ate this for breakfast daily https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737726962488-BHJ8O3J2X4SYK6QN5IQR/IMG_9747.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Oromo Making Everything home made, including the dough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737726963476-OI0A2KHS3ABS55IHGKT8/IMG_9751.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Oromo Just before steaming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737662040353-00HNYLT7MYZLSLJZ4XK8/IMG_6971.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Kasra Persian Grill Appetizers, including mirza ghasemi (roasted eggplant with egg) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737662040658-6ZF66D2ML7146S7G1XKT/IMG_6972.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Kasra Persian Grill Grilled meats - beef kubideh, chicken kubideh, shrimp kabob https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737662041440-1839P0VC3FQQ8KAW1ZUR/IMG_6988.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Loro Asian Smokehouse Smoked shishito quest with brisket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737662042481-21AIDO2I84KCR7CW70RM/IMG_7006.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Killen's BBQ Charles loved the brisket tacos, even more than his usual chicken tenders and fries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737662042734-EBYND2NN7YM0Z4IBU8UI/IMG_7065.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Mala Sichuan Bistro Dan-dan noodles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737662043587-XB3N1G2T4B5RCA9JES9E/IMG_7068.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Mala Sichuan Bistro Water boiled fish, with napa cabbage and leeks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737662044673-OU8EC9YFM3QTYZ2WLUKI/IMG_7253.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Aga's Final lunch before returning to Chicago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737662045216-WFHBH3PF526P3F1IEG4Y/IMG_7257.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Aga's Butter chicken - sauce was incredibly rich and flavorful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737662045682-7EN7OEDOGU2ORB48V7OS/IMG_7258.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Aga's Grilled goat chops - one of their most popular dishes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1737662046315-I3YQCBDTJT352LNZ4FIM/IMG_7259.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Aga's Chicken chaska boti - a slightly milder sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/c5bbc873-0e95-4a1b-ba2a-1b8c85deef0e/IMG_7009.jpeg All - No Enhancement, Surgery & Houston Eating - Make it stand out Charles’s new favorite shirt is his Arsenal “number” jersey https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2024/9/23/latest-scan monthly 0.5 2024-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/c5520651-fc53-401a-a397-b3274fa12054/IMG_4215.jpeg All - Continued Stability - Make it stand out Feges BBQ - pimento mac & cheese, sweet & spicy brussels sprouts, turkey & brisket platter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1727921047360-FOBCRUSRWW06907ACL89/IMG_4236.jpeg All - Continued Stability - Crab Malabar jumbo lump crab, mustard seed, fresh coconut, curry leaves, crispy okra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1727921046577-KRJHZPB0A3IRHNAUGDG0/IMG_4238.jpeg All - Continued Stability - Punjabi Thali butter chicken, lamb saag, prawn bhuna saffron rice, garlic naan, papadum, raita, kachumber salad https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2024/6/20/stable-thats-good-news monthly 0.5 2024-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/e64dcf6a-92f8-41c9-b602-21f607ccac38/IMG_7477.jpeg All - Stable (That's Good News) - Make it stand out Swollen neck was red, warm and tender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/c2a06d14-133f-4efb-a7ab-ded951871d45/CT_2018_TDC.png All - Stable (That's Good News) - Make it stand out CT from 30 April 2018 (pre-treatment) shows the thyroglossal duct cyst (circled in red). Not infected at the time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1719345322394-2TDGBFP73ZNQ6SZ6NGFY/IMG_7703.jpeg All - Stable (That's Good News) - Aga's - Grilled Goat Ribs These are probably the most popular item on the menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1719345321975-T1CHPG4H44I7706LHBCU/IMG_7705.jpeg All - Stable (That's Good News) - Aga's - Peshwari Shrimp Kahari This wasn't overly spicy and had a bit of a smoky flavor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1719345319563-AG9VLX9ZYYS7X8WLSNSW/IMG_7706.jpeg All - Stable (That's Good News) - Aga's - Fish Kata-Kat One of the spicier dishes we had https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1719345319200-DB90FEXGOOFQCGG260KB/IMG_7725.jpeg All - Stable (That's Good News) - Fat Cat Creamery Coffee & Cream and Strawberry & Cream ice cream, with salted almond brittle crumble https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/f79b444f-f65c-4066-83b9-ec8b97c34bb8/IMG_7459.jpeg All - Stable (That's Good News) - Make it stand out Charles left his mark on the 12 Layer German Chocolate Cake https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2024/3/21/no-tumor monthly 0.5 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/dd3f0a53-42f2-4712-89d4-ccc9139e80fc/IMG_5447.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Make it stand out Current MRI (right side) vs. July 2023 MRI (left). The tumor is no longer present and the right and left sides of my nasopharynx look similar. The tumor from the pre-treatment image is circled in red (on the left image). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/178a4ace-a6cb-49c1-9b54-a0e73a0d3b77/IMG_5449.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Make it stand out MRI showing the fluid in my right middle ear and mastoid - highlighted in red on the right side image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/fb7dd6f1-3863-47b0-a935-17968968474f/MDTP_Food_Hierarchy_Rush.jpg All - No Tumor! - Make it stand out MDTP Food Hierarchy, with some oddly specific items https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711674073048-ZZQ2L26H9ABHCMA1LS4A/IMG_5434.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Music-in-Medicine Program Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711674073731-XAFQM7RI9KDGZXJ9D0M4/IMG_5441.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Trio World-class musicians performing a free concert at MD Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711646989650-8UQO0HFXVI56I3VSAOSK/IMG_5401.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Little Gem Lettuces smoked trout roe, sherry vinaigrette, garlic chips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711646987154-UZ6Y5XB5RCPHK965WPNT/IMG_5404.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Blistered Bean Salad pea shoots, shallots, fresno peppers, olives, candied almonds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711646984884-X9S5SSA0LI1TU8O8G101/IMG_5405.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Roasted Potatoes raclette, picked mustard aioli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711646988265-ZPKQ323168PWW6KEIAE8/IMG_5402.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Pepperoni Pizza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711646984155-P79XW53ER8387SNNZ36K/IMG_5406.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Cavatelli alla Bolognese lambrusco bolognese, parmigiano reggiano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711646981655-HEXXX1X2RV08VDZ1EDBL/IMG_5409.jpeg All - No Tumor! - The Honey Cake burnt honey, dulce de leche whipped cream, creme fraiche gelato https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711646980554-AUSO0GX3ZI8MJ142LF9V/IMG_5411.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Torta Tenerina gianduja crémeux, raspberry gelee, candied hazelnuts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711647279028-CZR7XWM8M6BOKSG2A5MK/IMG_5455+%281%29.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Comalito My order for one, including a celebratory margarita https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711647267080-7VCEWD50U75A5ABAFIRU/IMG_5459.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Cebollitas Preparadas marinated, grilled and lightly caramelized onions with a touch of lime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711647273658-DA6I366MV2GIP80505XI/IMG_5458.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Arrachera Costra marinated skirt steak cheese crust taco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711647273881-G9XCFWMW7B8A9B26KER5/IMG_5460.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Churros con Chocolate Mexicano This was as good as expected - exceptionally light and tasty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711647267713-IFNFKTYNDSVS5AWYF797/IMG_5465.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Pappas Bros Steakhouse Au gratin potatoes - I’ve been craving this for a few months. I picked up two orders to bring back to Chicago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/6eb7629e-ea59-4fbc-b95a-327d881eaaac/IMG_5348.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Make it stand out Wine line up at ELideas. Many of the bottles were 20+ years old and in great condition. A magical night of tasting fantastic older vintage wines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711674352562-7S2CAEFGFHEOCDG1QO1B/IMG_5564.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Pita, Hummus & Salami Bubbe’s brisket hummus; 4 types of salami. The ezme (Turkish peppers and tomato, pecans, hot garlic) is my favorite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711674350529-MPCO9AJQ8LXK33J3L50I/IMG_5566.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Bubbe's Brisket Hummus smoky cinnamon, tomatoes, braised carrots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711674348133-KIH92JT5W0U8TPSERNCB/IMG_5572.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Mezze Falafel - funky mango, labneh, Persian pickled turnips. It had wonderful bright green color inside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711674347559-19SP9SA1C67GREBGGBBB/IMG_5573.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Mezze Iraqi Kubbeh Halab - crispy saffron crust, lamb, golden raisins & almonds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711674344016-7ME6Q9TXV8AU910V8YE1/IMG_5575.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Lobster butter-poached & grilled, kabocha squash, chicories, za’atar flowers. The touch of smoke from the grilling was very nice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711674344486-UDEJ5ISZWFP37HO1QB88/IMG_5576.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Lamb Basteeya harissa, last spring’s lovage, prunes, celery root. The spice level on this was just right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711674339647-1Y5IT4OZFWY5YXE20U53/IMG_5579+%281%29.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Chocolate Cake coffee, crunchy hazelnuts, cardamon. Charles ate the majority of this dessert by himself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1711674338717-UYP8N1QNSER5IHA53MR5/IMG_5584.jpeg All - No Tumor! - Charles's Restaurant Experience He likes to take us out for meals https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2023/12/14/first-follow-up-visit monthly 0.5 2023-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1702868528266-L23QNRPM558E6Q418TMX/IMG_1617.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Swallow study foods Two thin liquids, two thick liquids, pudding, crackers with paste - all with barium (easier to see contrast in X-ray) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1702868611321-QZF8PNJN4G4RR00MMIT1/IMG_1616.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Swallow study I could see the video of what got stuck in my throat in real time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/3401f488-88ae-4d75-94ec-fbf1cd9a51cc/IMG_1619.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Make it stand out PET scan comparison - this was the only picture I had. The most recent scan is on the left, showing the smaller tumor and less activity vs. the pre-treatment scan from July on the right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/c75ddaae-9295-45a4-93b5-9574c148cdd2/IMG_1663.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Make it stand out Neuro-interventional radiology - I could see the the lymph node and the fine need aspiration on the monitor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1702869554587-Y1IC3OSRZ42D9K4967VW/IMG_1602.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Killen's BBQ Moist brisket, mac & cheese, creamed corn, pork belly burnt ends (clockwise, from right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1702869550015-ICWS6Z01IV1ALKXJPH1G/IMG_1608.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Nancy's Hustle Nancy cakes with cultured butter, smoked trout roe, chives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1702869698365-X7ASK0B5CMWS75EL0N6K/IMG_1620.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Musaafer View from the Traveler’s Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1702869694388-BWSCI5WRCOSF6SIWH5IC/IMG_1628.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Lychee Ceviche cured lychee, yuzu coconut sauce, homemade tooti frooti (per the menu description) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1702869679994-ANSK53CTH9OLZFGZEXGN/IMG_1629.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Dum Ki Ribs beef short ribs, rosewater, cashews, chironji, yogurt stuffed chili https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1702870497461-FMXVR0FYVW2NEE9XI1IY/IMG_1643.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Koffeteria Pastry selection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1702870497462-Z7TSEM448MTGKCBZGX56/IMG_1644.jpeg All - First Follow Up Visit Post-SBRT - Koffeteria Beef pho kolache with sriracha and hoisin https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2023/9/24/one-month-update monthly 0.5 2023-09-28 https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2023/8/24/sbrt-complete-amp-houston-recap monthly 0.5 2023-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1693339364593-40SBLOPZ41IB2WUPYMPS/IMG_6183.jpeg All - SBRT Complete & Houston Favorites - Varian TrueBeam I was in the same room and same machine throughout the treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1693339365398-J27C3C07J6XC9TPF6R6M/IMG_6178.jpeg All - SBRT Complete & Houston Favorites - Treatment Position The marks on my mask will be aligned with the lasers to get me into treatment position https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1693338815602-CJNO7ISHCV1WCTM3P0AP/IMG_6185.jpeg All - SBRT Complete & Houston Favorites - MD Anderson Radiation Bell I rang the bell three times to mark the end of my radiation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1693339364327-LSJG1U587D1RRBY81WOA/IMG_6188.jpeg All - SBRT Complete & Houston Favorites - Radiation Care Team I saw Duncan, Kristen and Karen during each of my session (in TrueBeam2, waiting area J) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1693338456223-6YELBQXCI19FQZKI2XLI/IMG_6090.jpeg All - SBRT Complete & Houston Favorites - J-Bar-M Brisket, smoked half-chicken, spicy creamed corn, fried rice (clockwise, from top right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1693338455308-WLKZ3ADL3SOUGIE5TW3K/IMG_6134.jpeg All - SBRT Complete & Houston Favorites - MF Sushi Specialty Nigiri - most of these have a sauce and garnish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1693338454140-QE5Q7JLJA9U38PN3L28X/IMG_6151.jpeg All - SBRT Complete & Houston Favorites - MF Sushi King salmon nigiri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1693338454831-XJQA2ANQQXRBYN70MWYA/image000000.jpeg All - SBRT Complete & Houston Favorites - MF Sushi Tamago, uncut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1693338452584-X2IHBW2M7SU1J78EFY3V/image000000+%281%29.jpeg All - SBRT Complete & Houston Favorites - POST Houston Walking on the rooftop, trying to take a video while still holding onto my ice cream (which quickly melted) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1693338453752-EU52TAWCQMDOUWB6985D/IMG_6211.jpeg All - SBRT Complete & Houston Favorites - milk + sugar Final bite in Houston https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2023/8/19/more-treatment-amp-houston monthly 0.5 2023-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692452317979-ELRXRKB2S6LSR0D7TKFI/IMG_5579.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - My Mask My custom mask and backing piece, with the alignment marks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692452317058-GTQ4LFAHUJ9D4XOUNX3A/IMG_5582.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Treatment position Once I put in my radiation stent and get secured under the mask, I am ready for scans and treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692452316809-Y71Y7KLRTU3LAXOFIUTM/IMG_5583.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Treatment position Total time under the mask is about 20 minutes, including 7 minutes of beam time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692745284477-DAWM8HP1WGT6MVT62FBM/IMG_5890.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Treatment Time The blanket is needed for warmth. Not sure what the blue light represents - I don’t really notice is with my eyes closed. The radiation beams moves around me during beam time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692452537139-XZQYE0K8USI9DHVGR42Q/IMG_5497.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Killen's Barbecue Original location in Pearland, about 20 minutes south of Houston https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692452530784-9ERW7Y8MV2HJLTY9U12C/IMG_5508.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Killen's Sampler We ordered a lot to sample. This includes the brisket meal plate with baked beans and creamed corn (top left). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692453280389-HFAMO0VI498KIMFO3J0C/IMG_5504.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Killen's Mac & cheese, moist (fatty) brisket, pork rib, jalapeño sausage. The brisket was excellent. The rib was a little sweet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692453281096-1JEXIR1QBXVYR30XLGNC/IMG_5503.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Killen's Brisket tacos - the pico and tomatillo sauce make this really nice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692453278680-YPO0AWWBVMRCFKJ19V7L/IMG_5509.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Killen's Beef rib - this was 1.5 lbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692453277686-HN6ED893P8UQW3M2QNYR/IMG_5510.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Killen's Pork belly burnt ends. First time I’ve had these and really liked it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692452526504-222PQA56HXTU87NWDJI7/IMG_5521.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Enjoying the beef rib The rib alone was enough to feed us for two meals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692452860870-XXGA797LXOJE5C0WVH9U/IMG_5547.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - JUN Gulf shrimp appetizer - really nice aguachile sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692452860463-OG0FFPI2N2P2U2JGP8PT/IMG_5559.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - JUN Fried chicken with thai chili sauce. Good flavors - chicken was moist, breading was medium crispy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692452859058-42Y7LV3BUAJI9S6XFOMC/IMG_5620.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Da Gama Piri-piri chicken - chicken was extremely flavorful and moist. Didn’t even need sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692452859634-DX7HUSJAWSORETZTQYSI/IMG_5616.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Da Gama Naan - with scallion and plain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692742730104-S8ACK0C6IW71GXYMQY5Z/IMG_5654.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Pappasito's Cantina Beef & shrimp fajita, jalisco-style (roasted peppers, mushrooms and jack cheese) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692742727144-SIOXL61VL6F87Q1XRWX8/IMG_5869.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Kau Ba King crab banh mi sandwich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692742728070-NA07832Z7SH47YDMS9LI/IMG_5846.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Hugo's Dessert table at Sunday brunch buffet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692742452195-YI0WXEEI0MUBWHQAXMS1/IMG_5762.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Space Center Houston Charles’s first visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692742448220-52Y4BCKUR1ZUXO04Y98X/IMG_5913.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Space Center Houston Space Shuttle on top of 747. The best view is upon entering the parking lot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692742447631-5ZNMEEL4VVXQ8Q1G23VH/IMG_6001.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Johnson Space Center Mission Control Room from 20 July 1969, when Apollo 11 landed on the moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692743382996-CLBW33P7KEL4DE3TZBNJ/IMG_6054.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Black Pearl Oyster Bar Raw Gulf oysters - tend to be larger than coastal oysters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692743381663-ORQMMBPDWW579YPWPGXI/IMG_6056.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Black Pearl Oyster Bar Three preparations of cooked oysters - Haelen (crab meat, cheddar cheese, garlic), Rockafeller (spinach bacon cream sauce), Diablo (shrimp, cheddar cheese, spicy sauce) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/b3dd8387-0888-42da-83eb-0bef5a4e4b15/IMG_6082.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Make it stand out Cosmic Ice Cream - triple chocolate (left); lemon poppyseed muffin and key lime pie (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692744300539-O3URM61B78K7GXPJAZTW/IMG_5803.jpeg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Driving to dinner We decided to drive 3 blocks to dinner since the temp was 111F https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692744563371-ER01FHM6LLSAZMLJB4VH/IMG_5867.jpg All - SBRT and Houston Calorie Quest - Nighttime Heat Even at 8pm at night, it’s still 100F. At 9pm, it drops but still in the 90sF. https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2023/8/17/sbrt-off-to-a-good-start monthly 0.5 2023-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692281403359-9OQV6ST352Y6QM4O8VKH/IMG_5410.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Radiation Stent This is clear acrylic and much harder than the wax stent used in planning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692281400441-JIUXTPOLCZHJ19KTYJSV/IMG_5448.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Molds and Trays The fluoride trays will be part of my new oral hygiene routine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692303213805-QK0517H5LUI11GKSB6DU/IMG_5414.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Radiation Treatment Center This is the entrance I’ll use when I come for radiation. This includes complimentary valet parking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692303212981-6QRVZZ3ACBQ5JPBLO7L7/IMG_5419.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Varian TrueBeam My radiation machine. The mask and board secure my position on the treatment table. The beam source moves around me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692303212088-D6MRB7LL8KXU9E2GZNKA/IMG_5422.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Post-Treatment The mask was on tight enough to leave behind dimples on my forehead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692303211492-K0WQBUPET2EDNDJDRTOA/IMG_5426.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - SBRT Plan Dr. Phan showed me pictures of the treatment plan, though I don’t understand it completely https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692303718426-IBF75YESN24SEJT4FT9L/IMG_5437.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Rothko Chapel Welcome sign https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692303719331-4439BGCJFCLVJ8JSP32Y/IMG_5435.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Rothko Chapel Exterior - no interior pictures allowed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692303844705-FFCMYL6CJFW61KXF5ZDV/IMG_5431.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - the breakfast klub Wings & Waffles are a signature dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692303843997-BUPH6ROZZAD6A2LR48E7/IMG_5442.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Craft Creamery Flavor selections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692303842975-W1TD7SMMB9R6LX1TYK5Y/IMG_5444.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Craft Creamery Strawberry basil and Space City Orange (left); mint chocolate chip and lemon thyme (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304013102-TKQJTO8QR6RV4YQ5RSMN/IMG_5395.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Burger Bodega Smash burgers & fries. Fries were excellent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304011409-1EDRKL8A84ID7FAPY978/IMG_5398.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Burger Bodega Mango lassi milkshake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304117288-PO145XGBPRWR34R7FD5H/IMG_5466.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - 2017 Echezeaux Grand Cru, Mongeard-Mugneret Pinot noir from Cote de Nuits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304116876-V6WYQS5W24ITI0GU0SDB/IMG_5467.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Sophienwald Burgundy Glass Stemware for our wine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304236310-18I3TPI4LXN9797N5STO/IMG_5468.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Pappas Bros Steakhouse Spanish octopus with kalamata olives, aioli and arugula with charred lemon juice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304235631-24YG6NHWDM22JSCBY2F6/IMG_5472.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Pappas Bros Steakhouse Turtle gumbo with sherry. This was very flavorful. Gumbo did not have rice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304234511-KVZEZ8219RJUR59FFGE5/IMG_5480.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Pappas Bros Steakhouse Dry-aged 16oz ribeye, perfectly cooked to medium rare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304234949-BQ0G55NFWIYW0KG32E0S/IMG_5478.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Pappas Bros Steakhouse Au Gratin Potatoes. I think this dish alone could have gotten me to 3000 calories for the day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304413911-CDS4KAJM1AW9N8OYRJPW/IMG_5490.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Key Lime Pie This was the dessert we ordered, with a special inscription https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304414072-CSSZ3XDAU1JDULRSCLWZ/IMG_5487.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Creme Brûlée https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304415138-ZTXW70AFXNCG93TZFYXA/IMG_5486.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - Milk Chocolate Mouse with Toasted Coconut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304415587-HXH5SJ3JUCHTWEYAN2U7/IMG_5485.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - PB Signature Gooey Pecan Pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304416249-JP8SL1WD6WPZROXLSBUW/IMG_5484.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - "Turtle" Mousse Tart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1692304416751-MEUVIQ62OTJ0EZZ5LCPV/IMG_5483.jpeg All - Off to a Good Start - New York-Style Cheesecake https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2023/8/15/time-for-treatment monthly 0.5 2023-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/763bace8-3f0b-4301-b99a-125565c5b747/Screenshot+2023-08-15+at+10.51.11+PM.png All - Time for Treatment - Make it stand out My Google Map for House on - Blue pins are restaurants; Purple pins are ice cream / dessert spots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/ac7c546c-8d3f-4fc1-8380-a6f72d5efacc/IMG_5382.jpeg All - Time for Treatment - Make it stand out Package sent to Stanford to get harmonized EBV NPC PCR test https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2023/7/28/treatment-scheduled monthly 0.5 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690832434661-GMJ1M19B3YODMMOSN5Z3/IMG_4804.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - Kim Son These are the steaming hot dumplings that burned my mouth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690832432916-YDWXBIA8UVNCZZMHFV2F/IMG_4816.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - Rocambolesc Mango and chocolate gelato topped with strawberry tapioca, cacao nibs and cake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690832506162-1QZ4ZZGD0MIQQFKTPMN9/IMG_4827.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - Hugo's Lamb barbacoa roasted in agave skin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690832720497-GGTGRWI6L0ZJFX9MDTXC/IMG_4838.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - Radiation Mask My fourth mask https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690832720196-J77E79LUYLS6OJSUWDVK/IMG_4840.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - Lounging in wide waist hospital pants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690832945130-W6D1S9IZMUMXZA9PHXZ7/IMG_4855.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - MD Anderson Proton Center Location of my MRI scan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690832955120-CJEMGY2R5FD68W0EMYXH/IMG_4860.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - Radiation Stent I need to keep this in place (under a mask) for 20 minutes during treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690832796565-5BG3M9TFFSU9PSCJ3DMK/IMG_4853.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - Blood Bros BBQ Sides - sweet corn, brisket chow fun with gai lan, brisket fried rice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690832800036-KP3XXU5IO145SGDB9G93/IMG_4846.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - Blood Bros BBQ Smoked meats - gochujang ribs, jalapeno cheddar sausage, brisket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690833036818-YCSJWPOPCH8PR1FNDROC/IMG_4877.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - Street to Kitchen Masamam Curry - eaten at the TSA check point in airport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1690833036598-SQW4Z7M0NKCG0ZYQSZI1/IMG_4881.jpeg All - Planning for SBRT Treatment - Houston Food to Chicago It was over 6 lbs worth of tasty goodness https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2023/7/13/back-again-amp-rollercoaster-of-emotions monthly 0.5 2023-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1689536347860-YH2O94X96M3CCEN3ED5S/IMG_0243.jpeg All - Rollercoaster of Emotions & Third-Line Treatment Plans - MRI comparison Images from pre-treatment (left, March 2022), post-systemic treatment (center, October 2022), and most recent (right, May 2023). The tumor shrank from 27x39mm to 8x13mm, though it was “ill-defined” after systemic treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1689536348694-K7WKIHJETPR46750DIMO/IMG_0241.jpeg All - Rollercoaster of Emotions & Third-Line Treatment Plans - PET scan comparison Most recent image from May 2023 shows smaller and less intense activity when compared to March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1689536892535-I598JHPKOLOUMMZ925O5/IMG_1095.jpeg All - Rollercoaster of Emotions & Third-Line Treatment Plans - Rental Car Yes, I’m a middle-aged man wearing progressive glasses with Transitions lenses driving a red sports car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1689536892311-JS6HN1ETTXVE4VDBJP4W/IMG_1105.jpeg All - Rollercoaster of Emotions & Third-Line Treatment Plans - Truth BBQ A nice lunch before meeting with the doctors at MD Anderson. I did order more ribs, mac & cheese, and chocolate cake, so this is just a part of my lunch. Ordering ahead for pick up saved me a lot of time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1689537268060-4DE5TTYNT209LG3G7NSL/IMG_8190.jpeg All - Rollercoaster of Emotions & Third-Line Treatment Plans - National Cancer Center (NCC) Singapore NCC is the fifth medical center we’ve visited to get expert opinions, after Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, MD Anderson, and Stanford Medicine. Each have been generous with their opinions and care https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1689537267048-KRYFB684O8VP2JZJ8Y4E/IMG_9471.jpeg All - Rollercoaster of Emotions & Third-Line Treatment Plans - Consultation with Dr. Chua and Dr. Iyer The care providers in Singapore keep referring to them as Dr. Melvin and Dr. Gopal, i.e. their first names. They were well supported, as during this visit, there were 8-10 more junior doctors and nurses at various points https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1689538297899-FGZ8PQHMCGX96HMDDWCU/image.jpeg All - Rollercoaster of Emotions & Third-Line Treatment Plans - Dr. Melvin Chua From his SingHealth profile page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1689538312453-P6UH753U2BU6QTR3H2LM/IMG_8177.jpeg All - Rollercoaster of Emotions & Third-Line Treatment Plans - Me & Dr. Melvin Long lost brothers? https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2023/1/17/maintenance-io-and-holiday-travel-at-last monthly 0.5 2023-03-17 https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2022/8/28/systemic-treatment-completed monthly 0.5 2022-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/38a973bb-56ba-49c4-bae5-1f7b1b343d74/IMG_8314.jpeg All - First Treatment Phase Complete with Excellent Response Plus Next Steps - Make it stand out MRI scans - pre-treatment (31 March) on the left; current (15 Aug) on the right. The current scans shows that the two sides of my head are very similar. The lighter/whiter area on the pre-treatment scan was the cancer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/9c815c29-23d1-4731-a9d9-560beabda8dd/IMG_8367.jpeg All - First Treatment Phase Complete with Excellent Response Plus Next Steps - Make it stand out Mask for treatment. Similar to the one I had before but this one includes a backing piece that is custom to my shoulders https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2022/8/1/one-more-cycle-left monthly 0.5 2022-08-05 https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2022/7/6/cycle-4-update-and-delay monthly 0.5 2022-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/8aad9e7f-5c04-4310-9d4c-4600ee60da94/IMG_7060.jpeg All - Cycle 4 Update, Delay & Outings - Make it stand out Side by side images, with the most current (29 June) on the left, cycle 2 (16 May) in the middle, and pre-treatment (26 Feb) on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1657292385356-2J581SPMGRSY7UUZPV7I/IMG_7088.jpeg All - Cycle 4 Update, Delay & Outings - Human+Nature - "Umi" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1657292384975-OGCPWU5NAUUJ344QWFRV/IMG_7176.jpeg All - Cycle 4 Update, Delay & Outings - Human+Nature One of the newer installations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1657291221880-BDROWW0RTN2IH8DFEA2X/IMG_7234.jpeg All - Cycle 4 Update, Delay & Outings - View of MAM from Discovery World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1657291222160-L9HWHJCMM9W3KOH48ZH8/IMG_7212.jpeg All - Cycle 4 Update, Delay & Outings - All Aboard Exhibit Charles loves trains and could have spent all day here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1657291970135-MACU7CCFOFGQVB8BYAEL/IMG_7260.jpeg All - Cycle 4 Update, Delay & Outings - Mitchell Park Domes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1657291970383-Z1MHXQLLIXRHFQQ5ULZ7/IMG_7249.jpeg All - Cycle 4 Update, Delay & Outings - Solly's Grille Original butter burger with “easy” butter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1657291969575-S1V7CH18JQ9OPZ5L8NHS/IMG_7386.jpeg All - Cycle 4 Update, Delay & Outings - Lakefront Brewery Cheese curds are very good https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/5801e38e-7652-4efa-b1b2-6b33f2585b2a/Screen+Shot+2022-07-08+at+9.01.20+PM.png All - Cycle 4 Update, Delay & Outings - Make it stand out Our matching T-shirts https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2022/6/13/midway-point-amp-sticker-shock monthly 0.5 2022-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/ee906bf6-fbd0-4985-b222-ad17786e6b63/Image+6-13-22+at+9.54+PM.jpeg All - Midway Point & Keytruda Sticker Shock - Make it stand out UCM billing $67,451 for each Keytruda (pembrolizumab) infusion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/160bf382-0df9-4123-b8c9-498f17841a6b/Image+6-13-22+at+10.00+PM.jpeg All - Midway Point & Keytruda Sticker Shock - Make it stand out Aetna’s negotiated rate, after plan discount is $22,461.29(!). They are now covering 100% after meeting out OOP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/b82ff6e2-8826-4e12-acde-fe2749d953d2/Image+6-13-22+at+9.57+PM.jpeg All - Midway Point & Keytruda Sticker Shock - Make it stand out Keytruda’s list price is $10,474.08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/6f84984c-7c3f-48fb-8277-f8261489e322/Image+6-13-22+at+10.28+PM.jpeg All - Midway Point & Keytruda Sticker Shock - Make it stand out Merck Access Program https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2022/5/21/pre-treatment-food-amp-wine monthly 0.5 2022-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025161989-MN2YJRU0WRQNAFF0ZZ5B/IMG_5745.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Before starting the meal in the bar area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025174213-PO1R71D214LHHM1U3OI0/IMG_3166.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Perigord truffle, Alaskan king crab, uni https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025173798-JQKKXOR98HDHPKJK6MH1/IMG_3173.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Dumpling with spiny lobster and smoked squash https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025190986-VDXOZJNALNGJ4QVCG26H/IMG_3180.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Alexander, Aiday, Loong in the kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025186085-UZFUP2SS6Z8PZ7WKQHAA/IMG_3182.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Hudson foie gras course in the kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025211963-TWYSZCTRE1VMAOL8LJM0/IMG_3197.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Turbot course in the dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654222558315-YECO6Z5DC85Z8R5BCFIK/IMG_3200.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Lion's Mane with foie gras and Perigord truffle Yes, both in the same course https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025223535-S7DCPI980OA1TFLYPG3Y/IMG_3212.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Squab with beet char siu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025226365-5H8Q6FLVTWTRCELRO604/IMG_3214.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - No shortage of beverage options https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025238929-K2YC90ILEYN8IKNSEA68/IMG_3222.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - A5 Miyazaki Wagyu with asparagus, wasabi, morel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025244163-ZHDW5V13DDEJNALSF6RG/IMG_3226.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Lemon and sesame soufflé with Delice de Bourgogne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025245557-JAVNHLQ5EAP50ER5SJIX/IMG_3230.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Gianduja with fennel, calamansi, hazelnut nougat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654222560301-SSHD4C05JIXPP9NNQUBS/IMG_3281.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Bon Bons - matsutake + black truffle, lemon + sesame For the next morning / day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654030509287-PVM1OQBGGEFXCVK7ZIHC/IMG_3147.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Piece Pizzeria - Hot Doug's Atomic Sausage pizza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654030504221-JHFY7CHOEKM1B6XT1AP6/IMG_3238.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Girl & the Goat - salmon poke miso brown butter sauce, aioli, smoked beets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654030521793-G5HVXYLDLSG82VZKRNLG/IMG_3251.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Girl & the Goat - desserts Choco mousse; popcorn situation; budino https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654030521794-7YK87WEHWYXWZX7T8U7X/IMG_3306.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Boka - black truffle taglioni We can’t stop eating truffles… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654030542294-JJE0CU4U8UHCGH57FI27/IMG_3312.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Boka - whole roasted dry aged duck Presentation of whole duck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654030542441-5XJXBGJBBWJQAQTCH5OE/IMG_3317.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Boka - duck course Presented as two courses - sliced duck breast and duck leg confit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654030556059-7KCMLDNFT4N5L0GNUH4L/IMG_3334.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Boka - hazelnut dessert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654030557347-NV8UBCM94R7Q1ROEFHCA/IMG_3462.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Fatso's Last Stand - Chicago Hot Dog Charles’s first hot dog experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654140827451-ZWXWQTJ8DN4GRZ9OXRXU/IMG_3648.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Acme Bread - daily selection Including jalapeño cheese bread; ham & cheese croissants; epi; green garlic pesto pizza; mushroom pizza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654140812192-JZY37G8FJ7AB4DACVXUY/IMG_3741.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Mademoiselle Colette - croissant Superbly flaky and layered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654140836076-DSP7OLNSMB6S96B2OCSZ/IMG_3831.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Hotboys Oakland - fries, fried chicken, cheese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654140851544-8URGQHMDVDO046XN7I83/IMG_3890.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Grgich Hills Estate Charles is a fan of winery visits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654140852489-2PF1MQXNV9HXU9TG0TS1/IMG_3912.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Gott's Roadside - burger, fries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1653996159974-VE2EAPGL73QOXV2WBXY4/IMG_4319.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Original Ninfa's on Navigation - steak fajitas Birthplace of the fajita https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1653996153470-J63ZE612IX84VOROKVZR/IMG_4320.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Original Ninfa's on Navigation - berry topping Tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, mushrooms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1653996148648-RBS478B4FHXMTQ81HP5V/IMG_4334.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Captain Tom's - Texas-sized oysters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1653996139825-SIBK86DPYGEZZ9SD6DG6/IMG_4335.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Captain Tom's - fried seafood Crab; frog legs; shrimp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1653996131120-DRQERH47U56MJJ4LLNOW/IMG_4344.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Phat Eatery - roti canai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1653996122328-RHXEIR4XMD5E7ZCLBYMS/IMG_4349.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Phat Eatery - chili prawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1653996117590-KEGYW6URRFC7H3ZB3V55/IMG_4352.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - milk+sugar - menu Ordered rain or shine and happy wife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654021926649-3Z91I4YUI08KP1YO7Q91/IMG_4359.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Lunch at Lucille's Includes all courses (except dessert) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654021926822-UKYHBUYP39Z0VDP9N9DN/IMG_4362.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Lucille's - chili biscuits “Grandma’s claim to fame” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654021929251-96FH43Y99GA77QYYXEKB/IMG_4363.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Lucille's - fried green tomatoes We actually enjoyed these more than the chili biscuits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654021931337-MAJ5TPRL8YM76F70Q0UZ/IMG_4367.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Lucille's - Yardbird Fried chicken, smoked mash, collard beans, honey spiced gravy. One of the better fried chickens I’ve had https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654021940377-08MK32JXRW2239Z85CL3/IMG_4382.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Xin Chao - Viet-Cajun oysters Even better, these were half priced https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654021941656-5G1DG30GHKCWHSEGPTL6/IMG_4383.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Xin Chao - smoked beef rib flat noodles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/f1870e6e-9300-41a4-9f4f-8965bc2697d6/IMG_4405.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Make it stand out Crawfish, sausage, corn from Crawfish & Noodles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654022459231-M84I00IG1ISXIABL7NVG/IMG_4432.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Blood Bros BBQ Sausage, traditional brisket, BBQ rib, gochujang glazed rib https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654022459617-8ZTQ50EIBNAU1XF4PQDP/IMG_4433.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Blood Bros BBQ - smoked char siu pork banh mi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654022629752-2GTGTUOVHDTZSBH8IVNM/IMG_4493.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Himalaya - goat masala (bhuna) zimmern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654022462775-N3TIJ6OY53YRR346XK3D/IMG_4490.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Himalaya - dinner These were the boldest spiced dishes we ate the entire trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654024959030-KTS25FJIYTDBQQ6FGTUQ/IMG_4574.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - avec - chorizo stuffed dates Wrapped in bacon, with a spicy sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654024961222-46ILAHV5BDZZQHUTT0WW/IMG_4578.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - avec - deluxe focaccia with taleggio, ricotta, white truffle oil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654024978431-325Z1QONZFBSB7OP1NP7/IMG_4580.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - avec - Charles can't stop eating this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654024983151-XT1NRKK945V951INBC3U/IMG_4600.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - The Loyalist - foie gras eclair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654024989363-ZVXHXYZXWDKPVRMUF0YG/IMG_4613.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - The Loyalist - burger with Diane sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025006145-HSEPJBW2BIE3JEOIF9IZ/IMG_4651.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - HaiSous - papaya salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025018045-JGDQBGYCKVBO2VA3SGU6/IMG_4660.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - HaiSous - grilled fluke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654025019554-YR5JXQTZ56OXV80G0NSG/IMG_4668.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - HaiSous - bun cha Hanoi grilled pork, rice noodle, bib lettuce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654226620943-4542XA6E4U3C3W0EG1O3/IMG_4633.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Wine selection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1654226620945-8CBWUU40C2CAO2V5VQ5Y/IMG_4711.jpeg All - Pre-Treatment Food & Wine - Aiday's cheese & charcuterie platter https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2022/5/18/tumor-is-responding monthly 0.5 2022-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/bc73528f-a261-4e75-88b0-b6900c905b28/IMG_5588.jpeg All - Tumor is Shrinking! - Make it stand out CT scanner at UCM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/8da48741-faee-46dc-ace6-01914569918c/IMG_5597.jpg All - Tumor is Shrinking! - Make it stand out Door leading to an MRI machine - no metal allowed inside https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2022/5/3/first-chemoimmuno-cycle-complete monthly 0.5 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/6d1a7404-7fd2-4eee-9ecb-519c794790d9/IMG_7619.jpeg All - First Chemo/Immuno Cycle Complete - Make it stand out Infusions will go through a vein in my arm (vs. a port) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/58b1690c-6188-4268-b90d-01496b25e64d/Chen-0921-0040.jpeg All - First Chemo/Immuno Cycle Complete - Make it stand out Charles, September 2021 - one year old https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2022/4/13/return-of-the-blogand-cancer monthly 0.5 2022-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1650397972192-YDZKY8FWFILZ1DINTB8D/IMG_3746.jpeg All - Return of the Blog...and Cancer - Stanford Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1650397962588-X8SK1SHL340JQEF3FVKA/IMG_4397.jpeg All - Return of the Blog...and Cancer - MD Anderson - Head & Neck Cancer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1650397963435-P47BB61HDR1WU3A5NIQM/IMG_4741.jpeg All - Return of the Blog...and Cancer - University of Chicago - DCAM https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2019/6/25/health-update-amp-more-posts-to-come monthly 0.5 2019-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1561483391891-OSXGLYEB35IFOKCGQO6S/IMG_4644.jpg All - Health Update & More Posts to Come AYCE Alaskan King Crab, Maine lobster and Prime burgers at Crab Cellar https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2019/4/22/one-year-anniversary monthly 0.5 2019-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048806487-ZC9JNN8KI1TC7DGYZQ91/IMG_6050.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 20 June 2018 beginning of week 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048810733-RSG5U7RC4J6LHPT53XEP/IMG_6165.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 4 July 2018 week 6 - hair loss moving higher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048814369-Q40VL4JFYURREHMJPH87/IMG_6192.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 11 July 2018 week 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048815593-NC0X3K9D5UAJ0NU46IOM/IMG_6230.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 17 July 2018 end of week 7 - losing at the back of my head and behind my ears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048816672-95FVHIMF6L54HKZTVKVO/IMG_6881.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 27 August 2018 40 days after end of radiation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048807440-H7486NRCP4UQ7F6C1XNI/IMG_0118.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 31 October 2018 104 days (15 weeks) after end of radiation. Starting to fill in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048729574-1YEBJL7VLUZ3YCOIF85B/IMG_5470.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 24 May 2018 ~180 lbs. Before starting treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556049776740-6572VO6DZD70U6YQNZMN/IMG_6617.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 16 August 2018 157 lbs. Needed belts to hold up pants and shorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556049703353-4K4N0ZF8DSHXIYSQL10D/IMG_6135.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 8 September 2018 158 lbs. Losing 3-4” from waist size. Down to 30” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048729572-C090HVTPB6XOYEUHOCXI/IMG_6148.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 8 September 2018 158 lbs. Can’t wear these pants anymore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048631965-MNTB6YUIJCXJ9QIECR0M/IMG_5974.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 15 June 2018 Thrush on tongue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048641006-IPV0ES8JBIMHUK9JV53Q/IMG_6171.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 8 July 2018 Thrush and mouth was very dry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556050065276-6ZGTJ4QFB87PHRGEF8IL/IMG_6178.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 8 July 2018 Mucositis was grade 3. Can see white spots in the back of my throat and roof of my mouth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556050095339-U1VQJRCSLROMU5F2A055/IMG_6265.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 17 July 2018 Can see mouth sores in the back of my throat. Swallowing was painful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048631879-ZQTA7B4KCRSY46QEZ5P1/IMG_6806.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 21 August 2018 Lips and mouth sensitive to 5-FU infusion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048632905-Y92FJMACGF4F0LFLFTU3/IMG_6835.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 26 August 2018 Bloody lips as a result of 5-FU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048633462-EK45A23UHL3JVFV1QIY9/IMG_8952.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 17 October 2018 Tongue sensitive after final chemo and 5-FU infusion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048499174-XP3FG69F59T10FB6M4W6/IMG_6101.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 25 June 2018 Beginning of skin irritation from radiation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048500006-PMCV2TXXYW5GNYLOMNO0/IMG_6141.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 29 June 2018 Radiation impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048501041-TDVT5H49K3SGI6C92Y25/IMG_6154.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 1 July 2018 Needed soothing soaks to relieve the pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556050596744-OTKHVBHG3E6BCE4COBM9/IMG_6238.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 17 July 2018 Needle left in place in order to receive liquids through the port https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048953091-VKY1KKIM72UYZFEQYLPC/IMG_6299.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 19 July 2018 Skin is allergic to Tegederm, which caused tearing and irritation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556050631681-C8KVHLXN6DDCRPQ578UZ/IMG_3633+%281%29.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 19 December 2018 Neck swollen from lymphedema https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1556048497551-TK1C1A3EQSX0VOFO625E/IMG_3663.jpg All - One Year Anniversary - Diagnosis - 20 December 2018 Port removed, but even the SorbaView dressing caused skin irritation. Main scar will be permanent https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2019/4/8/paris-amp-london-highlights monthly 0.5 2019-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555712872500-B2GTQ5DGJ9JFU6V3ES7H/IMG_6245.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights Not a look I’m hoping to repeat… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555628552179-D7R8OMKWX37NN5QMJY9B/IMG_4551.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Valentine's Day at the Eiffel Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555627672034-EKZNG7C3VT1Y3BYPJHZ9/IMG_0237.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Underneath the Eiffel Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555627682162-5PK6WAYABU21ENSSHGAZ/IMG_0293.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Shadow of Eiffel Tower over Paris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555627766640-42ARDWMCMUOO18WVTJ13/IMG_0488.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Sunset from the top of Eiffel Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362530832-QOHTQZ2WI81AWYQUKQEZ/IMG_0210.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Eiffel Tower at dusk, from the Louvre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555627750857-W690BOH6YSM9M8NGBNO6/IMG_5345.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Eiffel Tower from Galeries Lafayette Paris is a remarkably flat city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555359394060-R2HQQY6QL9M738J4M71B/IMG_0980.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Eiffel Tower at night From the Trocadero https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362011032-COM36AQN0LVR1P2GCJ2C/IMG_0062+%281%29.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Outside Musee du Louvre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362022313-4LYTM1M7OTHMO58TBL92/IMG_0198.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - "Throne" by Kohei Nawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362015010-NYNA94C84YE8VKR8ZPP3/IMG_0083.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - "Liberty Leading the People" - Delacroix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362001775-2DU2UZ8E9TBAENGEF96M/IMG_0096.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - "Mona Lisa" Finally got close enough to take an unobstructed picture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362015888-0W4KK9PBK6BP9Z2R988I/IMG_0164.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Venus de Milo Ancient Greek, 130 to 100 BC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555627384956-LEKHFPDS7H6TLFRMWFL3/IMG_1175.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Winged Victory of Samothrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362004981-IK9L15QG31IHW2WH9SS4/IMG_0150.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Galerie d'Apollon This served as a model for the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles. It also houses the French Crown Jewels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362011328-NPAI7JMT1Q7SE5CMFHV2/IMG_0194.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Salle des Caryatides Sculptures by Jean Goujon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362006292-6UQJMMGOXMJSNCCZFFFK/IMG_0391.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Musee d'Orsay Clock Sacre-Coeur in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362019987-VLT2NBFEY3JJXIE0LF76/IMG_0489.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Main hall in Musee d'Orsay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362652174-VIDEYS76SFUAHK68YA6Z/IMG_0535.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - View from Paris from Sacre-Coeur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362657545-IG2QGP7NRT4K2BRU8Y0W/IMG_0581.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Sacre-Couer at dusk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362639342-W5R1DL9E3R7S22VNUG0S/IMG_0590.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Sacre-Coeur at night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362662789-P7VCK5UXVMUZ7K2GAPSY/IMG_1047.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Stained glass windows in Sainte-Chapelle Originals date to 13th century https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362646710-HJNASAW0SFRHFU8ZGCB6/IMG_1036.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Rose Window in Sainte-Chapelle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555454272751-Z2CAGF2IS2H1A3GTK0RQ/IMG_1073.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Notre-Dame Cathedral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362640856-FWHHBSURX8G1ALD6W2R9/IMG_1082.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - In front of Notre-Dame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362656849-VL0JPZ0M4N5A4X1CX7KJ/IMG_1138.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Stained glass window in Notre-Dame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555362646702-CTDB0LHV96YFJZQKKRP1/IMG_1144.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Modern ways to donate at Notre-Dame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555627476179-QQE57RTKOPC5RPHXZVZV/IMG_5258.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Palais Garnier Home of the Paris Opera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555627497068-S2SKKRCV0F6WW4FN6HEE/IMG_4982.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Grand Staircase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555363576177-CNZGJL9PU1ZRPKH8OHMP/IMG_1261.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Grand Foyer leads to the outside balconies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555363578568-8ALLZC37AV3R2F9J930H/IMG_1289.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Chandelier and ceiling inside the Auditorium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555363567040-U1K704JHG3G1G7B04KU0/IMG_1303+%281%29.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Last to leave the Palais Garnier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555627522465-7UXXOCUHS17Y8NKS6EN4/IMG_5158.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Aiday's private outdoor balcony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555363952174-IO8N0QR0CKQ2QYH58JNQ/IMG_1376.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights Sunset from the terrace at Galeries Lafayette, with views of Palais Garnier and Eiffel Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555442617040-NCSPDWSJATF0KSI5XJX2/IMG_5788.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - On the Millennium Bridge Looking towards the Tate Modern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555442609871-U3YUNIH7M6ON9VNPTLWD/IMG_1547.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Aiday with Rothko's Seagram Murals Tate Modern, February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555453981706-6TYQFNF9IG2S6YCKRXZS/IMG_2188.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Aiday with Rothko National Gallery of Art (Washington DC) - October 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555442619972-HV3LPIGL77PBEP0Q0ASW/IMG_1664.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Panoramic view of the Great Court https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555442610219-O1N7FFMM82XSVJRDFWN8/IMG_1677.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Great Court at The British Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555442612013-YPUXOJJKW9YUSTO6DQBP/IMG_1745.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Parthenon Room At the end of the day, with no other visitors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555442612369-SA3GPPF71SGB6LWGP6YK/IMG_1890.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Churchill War Rooms One of the motivational posters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555627843104-IFU17RSKJORI5A2QJKYF/IMG_5877.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - West entrance to Westminster Abbey Gothic style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555454448092-US9YTJEH4RD22E07LXWX/IMG_1579.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Aiday at Westminster Abbey Another example of Gothic architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555454447469-YPE6RD3V34XLMR9QHGNS/IMG_1606.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Courtyard at Westminster Abbey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555454446437-NXG86JI1B0QXKUIEBKM1/IMG_1611.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - View of Victoria Tower at the Palace of Westminster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555714120935-9049VVWNI153GKEDS0LD/IMG_2052+%281%29.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights Panoramic view of the Tower of London https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555453020800-IBAC9QA2VJWCTEBSLL8M/IMG_2008.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Tower Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555628030118-32941TW7V47MGAG9RI8M/IMG_7861.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - The Shard and Queen's House in Tower of London Shard built in 2012; Queen’s House in 1530 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555453023920-M7LENTR4C43S80KEXQPR/IMG_1798.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Buckingham Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1555628004947-BUJY1FKLY7GYADQ764D7/IMG_8673.jpg All - Paris & London Highlights - Albert Memorial in Hyde Park https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2019/3/24/london-food-amp-dining monthly 0.5 2019-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628187984-0C559OMAI0YKGR1UVI2G/IMG_1617.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Taste of Gymkhana Lunch menu options https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628185897-9M8S6W7K9W9NKGTKQ3IF/IMG_1623.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Aloo chat The restaurant made a less spicy version for me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628186361-QPF698CJS7WJY015RM7O/IMG_1627.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Kid goat meethi keema One of my favorite bites in London this trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628187549-Y9DB7ESR1P8VYRDTIJN2/IMG_1625.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Yam dosa Part of the second course https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628184267-YOHFF3BJ4ED5I9VP5NYA/IMG_1630.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Scottish salmon tikka; paneer tikka Third course - both very good https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628184185-U1I6QC5SNTW4EO6Q90N6/IMG_1650.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Gymkhana feast Butter chicken; chicken tikka; wild mushroom pilau; guinea fowl pilau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628547737-ML1NS5G3BPBAE51VEJFH/IMG_1772.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Smoked Haddock Souffle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628547760-NEG36JDQD9WKNP1W8O92/IMG_1775.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Complimentary chocolate truffles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628551750-TYGS1I4NDOZDTIWEE0ET/IMG_1777.jpg All - London Food & Dining - An auspicious meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553984140898-J4PBY7FQOP2JQK3M3KTN/IMG_1896.jpg All - London Food & Dining - The Wolseley Chandeliers in two story room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628771340-CF0U93S80YAJOHYXFMMN/IMG_1900.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Afternoon Tea at The Wolseley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553984140419-GQLWQ7CL1AOPVJB4IZFE/IMG_1905+%281%29.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Arnold Bennett Omelette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628972224-IU8U4VMLRSV4OD96ED0Z/IMG_2109.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Roast bone marrow and parsley salad This has not left the restaurant’s menu while everything else changes daily https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553628977328-2U8RG3MPIKS2BSIGLXUX/IMG_2126.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Classic desserts Madeleines; steamed strawberry sponge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553629093619-KJYJQTWYFVRFNT2BEJS3/IMG_2131.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Regency Cafe There was a line on a Saturday morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553629084791-LTU4HL2N9CTT2CY2Y9KK/IMG_2141.jpg All - London Food & Dining - English breakfast Egg (on top bubbles & squeak), beans, sausage, bacon, toast. I skipped the black pudding, hash browns and tomatoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553629088335-OFEO2I6L492IYBTIGE85/IMG_2146.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Finished! Though I poured a little too much of the HP Brown Sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553629675722-DCZACI81EKSN9WPU52R2/IMG_2160.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Gourmet Goat The Mediterranean bowl was great - lots of elements and flavors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553629673375-Q00JYW8D37ENUO51CF0O/IMG_2170.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Richard Haward Oyster prices are reasonable (vs. $3/oyster in the US) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553629675947-Q6D6SD0OGU4LG6D93E42/IMG_2175.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Native and Rock oysters, with a glass of bubbly From Richard Haward. Natives are the round ones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553629676754-KBKWSELJ5IEJ7RI8W07N/IMG_2189.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Gigantic oyster Poole Harbour Wild Rock Oyster (£3 each) from Shellseekers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553814739083-GD702G6L5G8KXFYX4BME/IMG_8592.jpg All - London Food & Dining - The largest oyster I've seen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553814789241-87P815A9LBXV0Q30VY24/IMG_8931.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Churchill Arms In front of my old local pub, with lots of hanging flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553814789242-5O6CUM6VOL6E9SFBUKVR/IMG_8953.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Thai Kitchen the prawn chips with chili sauce are not the usual bar snacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553731501414-9BA5GXJBHXZ2GS8JLS0Y/IMG_2225.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Bao (Fitzrovia) Bone marrow rice; 40 aged rump steak w/white miso; beef short rib bao; Taiwanese fried chicken; classic bao https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1553731433275-37K7KY7Z9QWMM1RIEUQW/IMG_2228.jpg All - London Food & Dining - Fried Bao and Horlicks ice cream Nice way to finish our eating in London https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2019/3/11/paris-food-amp-dining monthly 0.5 2019-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552701570764-O17R3G7ACKRC6DKZRYT5/IMG_1480.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - David Toutain - poached cod This is the dish I’ll remember the most - remarkable texture and flavor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552701586907-QXDS1BMBL1OZBN59IUG1/IMG_1481.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - David Toutain - smoked eel, black sesame A flavor explosion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552701655143-LELC2GDQIL1NYB0UQK4G/IMG_1625.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Verjus - duck The smokiness and the seasoning were spectacular https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552701605176-UHBHSRU24U8VYC10E00J/IMG_0927.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Le Train Bleu - scallops, truffle, foie gras and parmesan emulsion Very rich, yet balanced https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552701624263-FITYSYMD41UQTPLWWGS5/IMG_0615.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Bistrot Paul Bert - Grand Marnier Souffle A classic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552592414782-G8AWHANGQGD8ECJ36MHV/IMG_4547.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Lobster bisque Lighter than normal, but still with an intense seafood flavor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552592410770-XAFDUHNG2ANGCIKFOOC5/IMG_0197.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Foie gras on toast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552592425568-DPMB627GV06KCU0ZQJHK/IMG_4548.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Aiday looking fresh, even after a trans-Atlantic flight Tables at Le Comptoir are very close https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552592917369-23P2T0MDQ66S49IH2NOD/IMG_0723.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Menu at Papillon (Valentine's Day) Cost was €90 food / 35 wine pairing, inclusive of tax and service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552592914648-8ZGD6VBE23R3C5HZSHFM/IMG_0736.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Smoked pollack, potatoes, black truffle sauce This was my favorite dish of the night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552592922982-RHW2WB86SLH192DT946C/IMG_0741.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Country chicken with artichoke, pearl juice Farm chicken just seems to taste better https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552592924662-32NRPTIJLSIUIHRJETA9/IMG_0747.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Vieux Comte This was an excellent cheese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552593704188-BNSY43YGLUZS2RM0PPIW/IMG_0263.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Menu at Verjus One of the best value tasting menus I’ve had in a long time - €78 for food; €55 for wine (both inclusive) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552593690068-1GTD7KXXFBN0M8VE9FLZ/IMG_1593.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Aiday enjoying the canapés https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552593699222-5ENJF10EUNKFIGP1EW2P/IMG_1580.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Canapes Egg yolk, chives, clementine; Sunflower, buckwheat; Purple carrot, blood orange (on skewer); Chickpea socca, wild herbs; Potato, horseradish. (clockwise, from top right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552594187929-7WE5X0WBLMZXAHZQNH6R/IMG_1597.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Sourdough and butter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552593674282-X0NY1S800HBC9W0VYRL1/IMG_1600.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Butternut, mozzarella, caviar A simultaneously comforting and luxurious soup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552594192642-V8B3WGU5KMXCBQQHGS5F/IMG_1607.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Celeriac, chestnut, truffle Very tasty and filling (taste much more appealing than the picture) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552593698434-GP3T421FTP2YSF7BHOXC/IMG_1625.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Duck sausage made of duck confit legs, stuffed between crispy skin and with breast meat. One of my favorite bites of the entire trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552593690166-RAB3FOWPQONLRHDA8Y81/IMG_1632.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Duck with sides Potatoes (left); Beetroot tatin (center); radicchio salad (right). This is all considered one course https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552593703866-H1GJX5US5L2MQ2NHHS14/IMG_0297.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Far Breton dessert Flan with Armangac-soaked prunes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552594187778-5WSURA0BRPXJXAXOJ9E6/IMG_1658.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Yoghurt, clementine, carrot A lighter dessert to end. No cheese course this meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552593679502-SPLUXVNTAOUI7GCAJD9L/IMG_1645.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Hard to contain my joy despite being completely stuffed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552594759259-HPTEAJULWPRIOUR1IVBB/IMG_0342.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Buckwheat galette Country ham, fried egg, comte and Bordier butter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552594758050-1SVDEWAE5H07WM3PK3FB/IMG_0343.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Sweet crepe cider poached pears, dark chocolate, caramelized onions, vanilla ice cream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595384159-FPNO15KE9FRJCWL1AOIQ/IMG_0594.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Classic bistro menu at Paul Bert Specials (including steak au poivre) listed separately. Three course meal for €41 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595192813-SA96JHW5YEX02SLQVTQI/IMG_0602.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Toasting the start of another great meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595171901-TJKGJWGT28YG5GMK25M3/IMG_2807.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Bone Marrow with red onions. Pretty generous portion as a starter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595160228-X094ATKLMCNTCCR97ELK/IMG_2820.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Razor clams with chorizo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595170017-8ZYVC36DEF933GS2Y649/IMG_0604.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Entrees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595160667-KC7IK2YNW334VEP7E9IG/IMG_2831.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Scallops with butter & mashed potatoes Potatoes were very good and not as buttery as Robuchon’s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595179492-N2D9JXF89VX0MTUH10DQ/IMG_0605.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Steak au poivre Frites were not as crispy as I would have liked https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595181426-RGTQNAQG7VH0O61IPHN9/IMG_0612.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Continuing the usual tradition of finishing everything on the plate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595190696-3PMD0BY2E7ZQLFMQCZQN/IMG_0615.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Grand Marnier Souffle A classic that was exceptionally well executed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595987837-JLB1E43XHGEZJZSNVFHF/IMG_2852.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - L'avant Comptoir de la Mer Oyster menu plus other items listed from cards hanging from the ceiling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595997767-MRDYXLZJW6SVV0WAODKR/IMG_2853.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - At last, Aiday will try French oysters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595984790-BL38AV5C0KB1XSKF0BAX/IMG_0624.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Selection of oysters from Normandy and Brittany Not sure if the sausage sticks normally come with oysters or if they accidentally sent them out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595996271-4ZQN04EHUBIOFDHI2NQF/IMG_2878.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Sea snails Served with horseradish mayonnaise. These had a surprising amount of meat in each shell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595980191-D9ACGKSDC9TD4EJ8OOJ9/IMG_0627.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Chocolate mousse with mango Also, we had to help ourselves to the bread & butter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552595979428-1DK5P6H894JK5LOWE6W7/IMG_0633.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Bathroom signs I love amusing foreign signs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552596736542-SGSFWBKMXAUTMKBOQ9C3/IMG_0915.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Full tasting menu at Le Train Bleu 7 courses plus an amuse-bouche and two glasses of wine for €110, including tax and service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597129350-8HJ8FKBG0JHYOG1M752E/IMG_0916.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Amuse-bouche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552596745406-ZLPENDIH9XRLPQUAUIG0/IMG_0917.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Smoked Scottish salmon with beetroot and apple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552596741175-G65YA28SMJ0W14CKDUCJ/IMG_0923.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Pressed duck foie gras and leg confit mango chutney, litchi, cardamom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552596734582-5Q16SYAME23MRIWL6C7G/IMG_0927.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Scallop from Port en Bressin One of my favorite dishes, as it also includes foie gras, truffle and parmesan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597131516-PRGYA7EJC8K93OA0KV6M/IMG_0930.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Menton lemon silvers, granita https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552596748648-9L4RTL1Y4X6D40KQW5KO/IMG_0934.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Veal chop with potatoes and spinach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552596746283-YFBEWYXHJ2ZKJ4FN9FOW/IMG_0936.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Mature cheeses the bleu cheese was particularly tasty (and salty), though I can’t remember exactly which one it was https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552596740528-6HDMDDM0L93Z04CQUEFF/IMG_0941.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Rum babba The server poured the rum over the cake just before serving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552602718721-GNBY2TIYA3FC3FIRNJGA/IMG_1812.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Eric Kayser Prices are much lower than a high-end bakery in Chicago - croissants €1.20; pain au chocolat €1.30; baguettes €1.15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552603492863-BANCAQ5WOGX22GMDWZ1J/IMG_0637.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Kouginettes at Georges Larnicol We had these for breakfast one day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552602708577-NA0D50UNH5P96H2YGXYA/IMG_0758.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Chocolates at Georges Larnicol (MOF) The sculptures were very intricate. Lots of great chocolate stores in the 6th https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552602625993-FIPDHDSM3MR6X4OJMWLK/IMG_1180.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Pate from Maison Verot Based in the Galeries Lafayette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552602639696-16GUHPAEKHCGBWVHZL2G/IMG_1178.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Bordier butter At the Galeries Lafayette - I didn’t realize there were so many choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552602688133-V402A42V7R9E45MTCXFC/IMG_4823.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Pierre Herme macarons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552602649515-58FFN21Z70N60FMYEIQK/IMG_5494.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Enjoying a macaron Dramatic sunset from the roof of the Galeries Lafayette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552602683407-3ZE6SKX9JY9NY3OU14AH/IMG_4311.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Patrick Roger Chocolatiers are fashion-oriented displays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552602661462-L93NCD0THYEG6VQ5JUJ3/IMG_4316.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Patrick Roger We were able to sample a lot of chocolates (in addition to buying some for later) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552602690905-UCK3GEGEHR1E9HDTQQS3/IMG_0769.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Hearts at Pierre Marcolini https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552602716732-Q69RU2KFI0LJOPDZRXPN/IMG_4880.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Alain Ducasse Chocolates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552702940173-V80KOMO8K9127OVV3RVC/IMG_5664.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - About to start the meal at David Toutain Another instance of me anticipating the joy that food will bring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552619235631-0AGYMT97G36NQ0C9FUBU/IMG_1456.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - "With Fingertips" - Wood of Salsify - Flaxseeds Start of the meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597707582-E818C1OQCX7MD4HCXD15/IMG_5659.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - "With Fingertips" - Beetroot - Hibiscus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597698422-VXQNNTDZP9QG02D7FU5S/IMG_5662.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - "With Fingertips" - Sunchoke - Beech https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597746248-C7L581SIG8D6V9YL7OIT/IMG_1468.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - "With Fingertips" - Oyster - Shallot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597724950-PE44EENL3I2BOI8RGPPO/IMG_5691.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Bread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552619243053-RYSFNVH3AA4Z3Z4YR4G1/IMG_5674.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Foccacia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597731625-LEU8Y2GZABK8LYCDEOHJ/IMG_1472.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Brussel sprout - Douglas Pine This was really flavorful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597751978-U9E33DSGAJKL4MN8BJWD/IMG_1474.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Celery Root Risotto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597710687-PDB5EJHI3O6T7HCB7672/IMG_5693.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Sea - Carrot - Mikan Clementine This was extraordinary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597740041-0KONRX7TPLQ1EI0M1HYA/IMG_1480.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Sea - Carrot - Mikan Clementine So good it deserves another photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597754316-BNUVDUBN3JKOEV99ZLFC/IMG_1481.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Eel - Black Sesame Small cubed apple below the sauce added brightness to this dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597721517-NJRBW72F42ZYWH1RD1PY/IMG_5700.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Land - Amaranth - Root https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597766984-ECOUXFB2FAQFXG6L01V5/IMG_1495.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597733415-S7R38YLDLL14JKR1CQ6Q/IMG_1498.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Caramel - Algae https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597740954-VA8SNWKUYKGL8VDLIPGU/IMG_1501.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Bergamote - Cardomon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597745670-XR5BFSH32VBLA4SRGC4X/IMG_1502.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Corn bread - Chive Oddly, this was served at the end, even though it’s listed earlier in the menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552597727267-VMWDCAZ7RU6KLUWVE9CO/IMG_1504.jpg All - Paris Food & Dining - Menu at David Toutain This looks to be the extended menu (€160) vs. the standard menu (€120) that we got. The menu is not provided until the end, so that each course is a surprise https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2019/3/6/paris-engagement monthly 0.5 2019-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552084133880-2MPE1XOWE8MINOX280J8/IMG_3648.jpg All - Paris Engagement - Aiday at Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552084133037-XE6B0M5UPY6GE7CKPRK8/IMG_3650.jpg All - Paris Engagement - Aiday & Loong at Versailles At the Apollo Fountain, looking back at the Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552084142996-XUHR4Y29N8DQ9W5KMN1K/IMG_3651.jpg All - Paris Engagement - Final moments before the surprise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552084455170-1EJZSDEE2IG2OXFFOAYC/IMG_3656.jpg All - Paris Engagement - The proposal... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552084427554-FZQXWJEXGDHLT5D62YYV/IMG_3660.jpg All - Paris Engagement - "Is that a yes?" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552084485102-H1ENMYL5MSYKE1V5FNCL/IMG_3706.jpg All - Paris Engagement - First photo as an engaged couple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552084747112-VBU23BI9AZ39L7B5ASZG/IMG_0810.jpg All - Paris Engagement - Engagement ring (travel) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552084751700-ULYJ7YGFLHC80QLJ8OFE/IMG_0850.jpg All - Paris Engagement - Three stone, tapered baguette design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552084745109-SMWD7I8REGEZXZKWN1ZI/IMG_3917.jpg All - Paris Engagement - Latona Fountain, towards the Grand Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552085280905-SRGLWUUEIGNDOH050EOR/IMG_0903.jpg All - Paris Engagement - Restaurant Le Train Bleu in the Gare de Lyon station. They have a collaboration with Maison Rostang, a 2-star Michelin restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552106880054-9H10XDRUF41M6CFHK8XV/IMG_4078.JPG All - Paris Engagement - Decor at Le Train Bleu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552085289799-KAV3WH8SNQ7ETOH8B55N/IMG_0944.jpg All - Paris Engagement - Ceiling painting restaurant was originally built in 1901 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552085299581-PGQZ2M2E695DDES6985W/IMG_0943.jpg All - Paris Engagement - Chandeliers and decor at Le Train Bleu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552106801612-0D1BAXWFHURQMMP35SXO/IMG_4104.JPG All - Paris Engagement - A toast to our engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552106801612-9L9P5TMB5CY1A61KQVSA/IMG_4161.JPG All - Paris Engagement - Satisfied after finishing a tasting menu dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552085939164-4S32Z74PKVJMHNJDVFBD/IMG_4247.jpg All - Paris Engagement - With a view of the Eiffel Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1552085940423-9WN4QOC9A9WI29WV744C/IMG_0976.jpg All - Paris Engagement - Eiffel Tower at night from Trocadero Gardens https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2019/3/5/check-up-all-clear monthly 0.5 2019-03-07 https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2019/1/31/staying-warm monthly 0.5 2019-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548984400047-KT7IZRVVS2KGD3YZJBY7/IMG_4281.jpg All - Staying Warm - Weather forecast for 30 January 2019 It actually did reach -50F wind chill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548984413836-QP31H5FLGN4OFMNBPTNW/IMG_4325.jpg All - Staying Warm - Bundled up for -20F Wearing my down mittens. I don’t have much peripheral vision… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548984838512-FDGUDVQZSFCKEC08MEGH/IMG_4334.jpg All - Staying Warm Hopefully this Flexitouch system will be part of my home self care program soon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548959515781-JAQUXX0JFVM5FCYWB5LT/IMG_4004.jpg All - Staying Warm - Sweet potato tots with smoked trout roe, creme fraiche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548959515845-TXSO5OAP8E9S2NXBE1S3/IMG_4012.jpg All - Staying Warm - Icelandic Cod with baja shrimp, cauliflower, beurre blanc and vin jaune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548959523247-MOBS97IAC9B0BQ9LDB7R/IMG_4006.jpg All - Staying Warm - Edwin enjoying himself drama was unfolding behind his left… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548985210558-XV915Z1P49L03OD06QA3/IMG_4142.jpg All - Staying Warm - Line up of beers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548985190765-6ROKRRZ53KSB53KUKQKL/IMG_4153.jpg All - Staying Warm - Starters Duck Rillette Agnolotti; Charred Octopus; Seared Foie Gras (from top) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548985191945-RQ8UCSYQTNWW851BESC0/IMG_4151.jpg All - Staying Warm - Duck Rillette Agnolotti This paired very well with their “Rye of Sauron” beer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548985207872-K6GW0VFI736BCOPD0Z78/IMG_4169.jpg All - Staying Warm - Braised Short Rib kimchi, plum, potato, maple-yuzu glaze. This was our favorite entree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548985212811-EI6EIGWF5GPFXP4JHY25/IMG_4174.jpg All - Staying Warm - Ice Cream Sandwich foie gras, rye, sprinkles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548985173020-OR4N9FIV2H3JWAZCC9DU/IMG_4156.jpg All - Staying Warm - Loong & Aiday at Band of Bohemia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548985172814-O7PACTPWDSXE53NJI57B/IMG_4182.jpg All - Staying Warm - Thomas enjoyed sampling all the food and drinks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548986191717-IZ7UD5LGTZUO1PJT1JSC/IMG_4046.jpg All - Staying Warm - Chicken Tikka Masala I can eat this again without any issues https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548986174527-YBBIIA1GLSM6N1AJ1J9P/IMG_4128.jpg All - Staying Warm - Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma Very easy to make and the smell will fill the kitchen (and beyond) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548986191825-F5D8YQ7LYUKZ3OVAYBFI/IMG_4043.jpg All - Staying Warm - Beef Hor Fun (rice noodles) Chinese comfort food - finally made it at home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1548986172290-HEDP3RY9J31SPL4Q4BXF/IMG_4137.jpg All - Staying Warm - Beef bacon from Gepperth's The marbling is fantastic. This can be eaten without cooking https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/12/29/happy-new-year monthly 0.5 2019-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909566791-T0P508OQH650XP6N1SCO/IMG_3605.jpg All - Happy New Year - Last day with the port in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546898962215-XQSIKLE6PKP3JOA9QLY2/IMG_3610.jpg All - Happy New Year - Excited to get the port removed Also, my BP was down to 120/81, even lower than when I took it at home that morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546898986458-PVPIMBZ2W2SOWMKHFEP5/IMG_3621.jpg All - Happy New Year - Port, after removal The length of the catheter was that connected my port to the jugular vein was longer than I thought https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546898956681-LS5T0OYI3ML3XTXFK65T/IMG_3622.jpg All - Happy New Year - Post-procedure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546898973318-XK3QX2UC28V8XNYTYNH8/IMG_3662.jpg All - Happy New Year - Skin allergy issues Skin has not recovered to dressing, even two weeks after the procedure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546901325510-NOQF3SU19TJGCIYIBZV2/IMG_3472.jpg All - Happy New Year - Pre-ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546905825764-8RKJ5XFPED3VOKVZELG6/IMG_3523.jpg All - Happy New Year - Just graduated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546905826169-2X0OXAKZP283Z1VZ1FH5/IMG_3573.jpg All - Happy New Year - Everyone, post-graduation dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546906677181-B7A51PVU5BRT7QXMC939/IMG_3441.jpg All - Happy New Year - Bananas foster bread pudding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546906694495-1VQAYHFDWMZQ93JVLNA1/IMG_3433.jpg All - Happy New Year - About to make my wish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909632229-XE9XS39UENJ82IY7GDOK/IMG_3782.jpg All - Happy New Year - 2018 Christkindlmarket mug https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546983355665-FD3W5IQVZQKQYRDPC7XA/IMG_3695.jpg All - Happy New Year - Set of "Familiar" at the Steppenwolf View from the front row seats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546908810376-UZF8ARKKUYFSPGNUT5NF/IMG_3673.jpg All - Happy New Year - Seared scallops at Girl & the Goat wild maitake and wood ears, oyster sauce brodo, squash brandade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546908819492-703BMDUA3S196I4KEXNG/IMG_3684.jpg All - Happy New Year - Chili prawns at Fat Rice These prawns were huge. Unfortunately, it was too spicy for me to enjoy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546908791845-K4VG11X0LB54GUJAHBTC/IMG_3800.jpg All - Happy New Year - Smoked duck breast at Daisies white beans and sofrito https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546908828429-ZG0O9WV9VNH2ZDRUN9T6/IMG_3731.jpg All - Happy New Year - Sushi Para II the first of two platters. Taking pictures of food runs in the family… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909008225-8JRV5929PWMHKMF5TYLP/IMG_3886.jpg All - Happy New Year - Boka - beef tartare the place never disappoints https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909040576-L9W8MVCYNTBDT8ZFAMXS/IMG_3932.jpg All - Happy New Year - Tanta - criollo niguiris nikei scallop, wagyu beef, polleria sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909702186-05UY8AB0SHDC9N2AWSDP/IMG_3596.jpg All - Happy New Year - Oyster Bah Happy Hour features the garlic shrimp (right) and a good fried chicken sandwich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909701510-D9N4D2MXM7KPQPAS31FK/IMG_3597.jpg All - Happy New Year - Oyster Bah Coconut cream cake is a favorite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909050256-7AMQSMQOGP4DQ029V2XK/IMG_3899.jpg All - Happy New Year - Mango Pickle The smoked and seared lamb (right) was tremendous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909383328-QTEL8JG27DWSJU9JGSSF/IMG_3951+%281%29.jpg All - Happy New Year - Persian roast chicken from Samin Nosrat’s recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909394416-8384WDQNVZSZYWY8PPIR/IMG_3807.jpg All - Happy New Year - Baked apple pastries from Samin Nosrat’s recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909405811-6GJ1CSMBV2FYB51FBO99/IMG_3837.jpg All - Happy New Year - 48 hour short ribs breaking out the blowtorch for the holidays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546909400379-YZKHN2T8X3JKV7SOLFH9/IMG_3848.jpg All - Happy New Year - 48 hour short ribs a new plating option… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546986746617-HRHT2ZLYACX446BM42OD/IMG_8523+%281%29.jpg All - Happy New Year - Wine bottle collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1547013184384-YNAQVLDXP3EJQ9526ZIT/IMG_8642.jpg All - Happy New Year - Deep clean It’s been a long time since the top of the cabinets were cleaned. I worked up a sweat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1547013180220-CUJQRGSDJGBNX03H09FD/IMG_4024.jpg All - Happy New Year - New kitchen profile Aiday is overjoyed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1546986842463-2NN5VQP3OAIWO6Y1O08M/IMG_3971.jpg All - Happy New Year - Sealed wishes in the memorable bottles A few of the corks actually matched the bottles https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/12/10/cancer-free monthly 0.5 2018-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1544585205164-9FJ76CQA6MZJORKADYAY/IMG_3273.jpg All - Cancer Free! - Bavette's Our favorite steak tartare in the city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1544585211635-BF46UUC5S70PWBLHS3J6/IMG_3274.jpg All - Cancer Free! - Bavette's The duck and goat cheese terrine was really good, especially with the apricot jam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1544587804346-WYO4JZY25PVZM5RWIGGK/IMG_7497.jpg All - Cancer Free! - Bavette's Apparently I was quite excited by the sparkler in the carrot cake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1544585230766-KFMW5YKZZNB2S0MFK3RQ/IMG_3312.jpg All - Cancer Free! - Monteverde Mushroom-stuffed cabbage underneath the duck egg. Full of flavor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1544585236531-XXVZJCHP5CYPQUKECPFM/IMG_3316.jpg All - Cancer Free! - Monteverde Grilled shrimp (4) with seafood cous cous. The most flavorful dish of the night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1544585246521-1C2F3ZYOUVFAC2NY707O/IMG_3321.jpg All - Cancer Free! - Monteverde Another piece of cake to celebrate https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/12/2/california-summary monthly 0.5 2018-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543887752686-H4JD47X5KNQTG93VPRHG/IMG_0360.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Needed a mask to filter out the poor air quality We are smiling in this photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543887715892-A2YUQJ9GF6FXL2GAME0C/IMG_0568.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Sunset at Ano Nuevo State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543887721072-MBWJS16KIWSUYQKTQ1LM/IMG_0715.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Monterey Bay Aquarium Aiday in front of the Deep Ocean tank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543887729315-J5SB1WC3C873NGSHEP78/IMG_1674.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Sunset on Carmel Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543887965782-OE5LG95KMJO7OJWXQJ65/IMG_1303.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Yurt at Treebones Aiday sitting in front of shyrdak, a wool rug of Central Asia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543890163996-LL8JZL12VSBEQGY3O0UW/IMG_1234.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Treebones - Nest Aiday climbing in. The Nest has great views https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543887961735-LAO57B69NH08S3IMENFJ/IMG_1522.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Aiday at Ventana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543887970172-UNTTPY7QRH1OP4TQHV6A/IMG_1031.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Bixby Bridge This was featured in Big Little Lies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543888004240-KU4O44IRK10R76W0BZCM/IMG_1474.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Big Sur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543888253478-40Z6483W0RR4GJ9O9ZX9/IMG_2374.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - View of San Francisco at night, from Alcatraz Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543888248471-RAHSDNPJEGOHSY50SN2K/IMG_3028.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - View of San Francisco from Coit Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543888468023-5YSPFZBBFE48PNVOVE03/IMG_2592.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Loong and Alice Waters in the kitchen at Chez Panisse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543888453515-M0Q182BLBWKMEVH47FLV/IMG_2572.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Chez Panisse Grilled loin of Magruder Ranch grass-fed beef with anchovy and thyme butter, Belgian endive fritters, and erbette chard. My favorite dish the entire trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543888444993-TSBKMNU96AWMOL5OVB5H/IMG_3087.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Liholiho Yacht Club scallops, misoyaki pork belly, buttercup squash, pecans, fuyu persimmons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543888460020-4QIEBM6TOE5F5ONYN50J/IMG_3102.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Liholiho Yacht Club grilled short rib, escargot-bone marrow twice-baked potato, mushrooms, fresh horseradish. Every bit as delicious as it sounds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543889450236-GODNZMBEEQUR1CK4H94W/IMG_0326.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Rare Barrel a sample of their sour beers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543888752918-GGJK3O84GGNHIYT9YO5E/IMG_2649.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Acme Bread and Fournee Bakery Both located in Berkeley. The canele from Fournee was exceptional. Epi and the apple turnover from Acme are favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543888726382-QG719MHAJ9K8VBDO3L0E/IMG_1174.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Sushi at Treebones Each piece was presented individually. This was part of the three course tuna presentation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543888739995-JPRV2S4VN2YTAVR2MDIQ/IMG_2945.jpg All - California Summary / Preview - Swan Oyster Depot “Crabsanthemum”, served with Louie sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1543893489306-N6VJDQ4QMPEAQJMG0IJN/IMG_3161.jpg All - California Summary / Preview My potential “artistic” or Harry Potter look… https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/11/11/treatments-done-and-off-to-california monthly 0.5 2018-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541961108744-7O7X5EPTJ86I0F4X4CTF/IMG_0118.jpg All - Treatments Done and Off to California My hair is still thin in the back, but starting to grow back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541961048176-CFWNB9IK4P0J5DN1NI56/IMG_0154.jpg All - Treatments Done and Off to California - Pat's Pizza there were 4 large pizzas for 8 people, so this fed me for a week. Love the tavern-style pies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541961053529-TAC6F1WS3HQ3LRM95HRE/IMG_0156.jpg All - Treatments Done and Off to California - Surprise Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1542002859062-I0I7D32N1E5SWM550WGW/IMG_0176.jpg All - Treatments Done and Off to California Alderman Michele Smith and Aiday after voting in the mid-term elections https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/10/31/soft-foods monthly 0.5 2018-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541023462838-8024ZHSCEBWKQ0KSQ120/IMG_9320.jpg All - Soft Foods - Homemade mashed potatoes under Japanese beef curry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541023462896-VTXRNWGED8JV0KPNWG83/IMG_1592.jpg All - Soft Foods - Pomme Puree From L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Las Vegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541023603093-VTXTZJGQAV9N7OJKTHI9/IMG_8977.jpg All - Soft Foods - Saba Grilled Hamachi Collar marinated Umbrian lentils, beets, sesame, rye crisp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541023603331-U57I79RDIRB1CW01FYMZ/IMG_8982.jpg All - Soft Foods - Agnolotti sheep’s milk ricotta, chanterelle mushroom, apple mostarda thyme, fresh Burgundy truffles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541023603997-32FGJ0I0W35ON5OSCR8B/IMG_8981.jpg All - Soft Foods - Tortelli di Zucca pumpkin, parm fonduta, mostarda di Cremona, sage, toasted pepita, balsamela https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541023946921-SMD3EA25OXI73HIT82L1/IMG_9345.jpg All - Soft Foods - Birrieria Zaragoza goat meat is so tender and tasty - not at all gamey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541023915632-Q3R2M814VEWI39W36Z8O/IMG_9348.jpg All - Soft Foods - Birrieria Zaragoza the cheese quesadilla plus goat is a winning combo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541023916316-NWAJ36HCKKLNGMCMPXY6/IMG_9355.jpg All - Soft Foods - La Chaparrita tongue, tripe and asada tacos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1541023916209-WS4S8031QWCSTKFRF7QL/IMG_9366.jpg All - Soft Foods - La Michoacana it’s like they know people will take pictures and have branded their tables accordingly https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/10/15/the-finish-line monthly 0.5 2018-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539657246668-E1GB6HZ23WO0EO7WRLAT/IMG_8559.jpg All - The Finish Line My car on the tow truck Friday morning. In the past six weeks, my parked car has been hit and my axle broke. Why is this bad luck happening? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539657413526-V1ZE7XABD6G2JW98WG01/IMG_8573.jpg All - The Finish Line - Cafe Spiaggia - skirt steak salad With arugula, berries, almonds, ricotta and balsamic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539657421711-48RW5ZO4Z4HALEX10XMU/IMG_8568.jpg All - The Finish Line - Cafe Spiaggia - kale & cauliflower salad with mushrooms, almonds, pecorino and bagna cauda (sauce) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539657798108-8MW9LC6PT7Q63P3ENW91/IMG_8526.jpg All - The Finish Line - Pizzeria Bebu - half mushroom, spinach, taleggio; half carbonara white sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539657426166-POD6HFGXAP3YS1Q1JBFQ/IMG_8533.jpg All - The Finish Line - Pizzeria Bebu - half meatball, half sausage & broccoli rabe (not shown) red sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539659325338-2BFMBJ1EL34X8IQX5SK0/IMG_8690.jpg All - The Finish Line - Unionsquared - Detroit-style pepperoni pizza the pepperoni was not spicy, so I could eat this one https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539659328641-2A9MM7FWBQXAXMMFQD6A/IMG_8488.jpg All - The Finish Line - Portillo's - italian beef too soon to get this with peppers or giardiniera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539659332353-T7N5BTHOZWHWZ28456AQ/IMG_8490.jpg All - The Finish Line - Happy to be at Portillo's a shake and some onions to go along with the Italian beef https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/10/10/einstein-amp-brisket-reprise monthly 0.5 2018-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539212654076-U7KHN50URZQSTNM59YI7/IMG_8510.jpg All - Einstein & Brisket Reprise - Sliced brisket from the flat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539212657339-73ZXMZITLSZ86ODVWZVW/IMG_8515.jpg All - Einstein & Brisket Reprise - Even the leftovers pass the pull test https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539212661161-RJGTESZ4MMZI97U0KJHZ/IMG_8513.jpg All - Einstein & Brisket Reprise - Fatty brisket from the point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1539212649891-5KS4Q7WU1B3MV3WQ24QL/IMG_8523.jpg All - Einstein & Brisket Reprise - Chicken tikka masala from Rasika's recipe Photo courtesy of Aiday https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/10/3/new-pants-needed monthly 0.5 2018-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1538614177719-OQ1WHB9QQU2HB8C80C0D/IMG_8416.jpg All - New Pants Needed - Omelette with leftover brisket and pimento cheese pimento was still too spicy for me, though https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1538614177432-S5V98WF7AO50HZ28PSSF/IMG_8409.jpg All - New Pants Needed - Soy braised short ribs From a David Chang / Lucky Peach recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1538614183387-SZ4DF8ODQS2SO4N17SGA/IMG_8461.jpg All - New Pants Needed - Mongolian beef over rice Instant Pot recipe - tasty but still hard for me to eat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1538615006844-EEPCAOIAEB7504JHAV4J/IMG_2953.jpg All - New Pants Needed - These used to fit normally but now looks like there's acres of extra material https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1538615006648-16YWKKF6Z5MCRP3N8565/IMG_7226.jpg All - New Pants Needed - Even my slim fitting jeans are now a bit loose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1538619483519-7A7PK0RA5BPE8AN8SKF2/IMG_4681.jpg All - New Pants Needed - Back when I was more muscular in my legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1538619504111-XLURME7C1ME4P2I66ZLS/IMG_2953-2.jpg All - New Pants Needed - At Arches National Park Taken exactly a year ago (October 2017) https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/9/24/pork-fest monthly 0.5 2018-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537904450064-RZSBLCBCSAWUUVIRRYL0/20100829-BBQ+%26+Porkfest-4.jpg All - Pork Fest - Lattice of bacon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537904464076-JMURMR782G97H4NST3KJ/20100829-BBQ+%26+Porkfest-7.jpg All - Pork Fest - Rolled sausage over lattice (with cooked bacon inside) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537904479640-JOCLX1R4ENBCOMIYYPF0/IMG_2854.jpg All - Pork Fest - Smoking two bacon explosions at once https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537904581901-D50SNUP6ZIQROW1EC52U/IMG_0372.jpg All - Pork Fest - Cross section, with multiple players of bacon and pork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537906132395-9C0VQNUF3H8VTBWX718S/Pork-Fest+IX.jpg All - Pork Fest - Menu for Pork Fest IX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537905162712-I71OYTO9GLL2EBVI2IEP/IMG_8376.jpg All - Pork Fest - Vegetarian options Including borek, lentil balls, pimento cheese, salad, Moroccan carrot salad, and sourdough bread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537905168635-Y5SLA3BHG9NKXDTR4KOQ/IMG_8362.jpg All - Pork Fest - Beef brisket USDA Prime brisket, smoked for 15+ hours with oak and lump charcoal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537905174313-7J0J700FNQZYKA44EWUJ/IMG_8373.jpg All - Pork Fest - Sliced brisket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537905181866-ERUCSCTUPFK8F1WQNUW4/IMG_8371.jpg All - Pork Fest - Pulled pork Momofuku Bo Ssam recipe, after caramelizing the brown sugar with a blowtorch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537918830333-68IFIR8X4CH7N6X924GG/IMG_6735.jpg All - Pork Fest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537918824713-V0QOY0X26OFGIOZ89IB3/IMG_6751.jpg All - Pork Fest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537918825715-6DZXKE4M91N11ZYPAAKN/IMG_6709.jpg All - Pork Fest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537920698536-3S3T9273ZPUA1M5EAQ7A/ff5b3a39-6fea-4f95-8583-0f5ccb58547a.jpg All - Pork Fest https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/9/19/second-chemo-cycle monthly 0.5 2018-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537397020490-IEYDU46FNVJPOJWOBI6A/IMG_8216.jpg All - Second Chemo Cycle View from my treatment room at Northwestern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537397678162-U725VOIZPAWV9R8970YY/IMG_8201.jpg All - Second Chemo Cycle - Grilled lamb chops marinaded in wine, mustard, salt, pepper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1537397682560-JMH6ED5TUZDLH07C46OJ/IMG_8203.jpg All - Second Chemo Cycle - Fenugreek cream curry with garlic, turmeric, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/9/9/boka-and-more-eating monthly 0.5 2018-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536620811448-1J0LRL1UW161VPQ2J8B3/IMG_6077.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Amuse-bouche filled with custard and roe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536620818392-2TXVWT97F2JPQJX1RZW7/IMG_6074.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Amuse-bouche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536620828380-JC1096ZEX0AALF65KLK8/IMG_6079.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Dry Age Beef Tartare carrots, sorrel, cured egg yolk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536620841464-VO8Q18TQ3KZI219U1TMT/IMG_6081.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Heirloom Tomatoes smoked onion buttermilk, amaranth, fava beans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536620846988-56Z0RXX9HF97MQ4LNWJR/IMG_6078.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Foie Gras Torchon fennel, plum, kale, caraway brioche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536620860462-9JTROTOAROV9BG4OPAOZ/IMG_6080.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Scallop Crudo tomato, lemon verbena, buckwheat, radish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536620866412-N3M206NL0ZQ1K178Q5TN/IMG_6082.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Marinated Cucumbers sunflower, sesame, black garlic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536621712364-7CPUX501U74NZB49DTKY/IMG_6083.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Grilled Spanish Octopus smoked hazelut, morcilla, melon, cauliflower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536621715777-FH0MLVZQWL4S4Y00P0XF/IMG_6084.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Roasted Veal Sweetbreads grilled bitter greens, peach, turnip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536621723088-BDDAKKBOAFXEE148W2DZ/IMG_6086.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Ricotta Dumplings broccoli, goat gouda, fried garlic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536621719126-MF1JOOJMXSDG6IMHS8LX/IMG_6085.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Beef Tongue a gift from the kitchen - normally part of the tasting menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622039081-TL9QCUPBI2IU2YD4TSN4/IMG_6092.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Brown Butter Roasted Wild Striped Bass charred cucumber, sorrel, eggplant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622033563-7QHK6DEW5DQWRH0MJVJF/IMG_6089.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Olive Oil Poached Halibut zucchini, plums, smoked scallop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536699629667-8GIERLNYLVYRWNWXY6N5/IMG_6090.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Roasted Chicken corn, summer beans, enoki mushrooms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622037870-0A4YZ8LT89MPF44O9DTP/IMG_6091.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Charcoal Grilled Beets black sesame, avocado, feta, licorice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622054874-9ENCZA2YWADVBZDZ8332/IMG_6096.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Roasted St Canut Porcelet & Crispy Belly nectarine, sun choke, gem lettuce, chanterelles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622060073-EBPLCQ0GV9416F3BOBIY/IMG_6098.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Slow Roasted Beef Short Rib maitake mushroom, broccoli, beef tongue, tomato https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622044890-HPKRUJ860WASVRY9ZPIO/IMG_6094.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Whole Roasted Dry Aged Duck (for two) Duck breast presentation, before carving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622049720-G0XCW1LSMM5W9SM1CBTP/IMG_6095.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Duck Breast foie gras sausage, onion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622058212-07NM6FNWZFE74OB3UM6U/IMG_6097.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Duck Confit blueberries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622032617-5D4FWMM3WCN17GKRQ2BP/IMG_6088.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Sandhi Chardonnay from Santa Barbara, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622621703-QTSF7Y6TNOZBJV8BI8XS/IMG_6100.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Goat's Milk Pavlova blueberry, olive oil, cajeta, buckwheat, black lemon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622622992-E296OJSBBBJTDT41H4MH/IMG_6101.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Plum amaretto, raspberry, ginger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622626973-E5D6SRK5ZV9RZVK9ZIOA/IMG_6102.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Apricot anise hyssop, milk chocolate, pink peppercorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622628902-UUMINSKZAN55LW8QPRCH/IMG_6103.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Hazelnut & Coffee whole milk ice cream, praline, toasted milk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622631658-R1BXM4IG272QV63TLDUT/IMG_6104.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Chocolate & Cherry sakura tea, sweet & sour cherries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536622633514-DN56R0YTGQ53EXDELG58/IMG_6105.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Mignardise Caramel, passionfruit, chocolate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536699749771-WWEL0IMRC07VCYK71TIF/IMG_6110.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Boka Menu with "Gold Star" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536699868246-BZJGDKKQ8I1ZFB35CM60/IMG_6108.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Dinner group at Boka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536700384970-PQGFI5JUQKYZAJKGSF0D/IMG_6166.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - General Jane's honey-fried chicken the chili makes this too spicy for me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536700390463-04BWGKRFU1V2PD19YZU1/IMG_8047.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - open faced single cheeseburger on crispy hash, with an egg There is a $4.95 surcharge for the hash if you are not gluten-free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536700394714-QFOHUGQQO3E502KD4I94/IMG_8049.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - fried house-made bologna sandwich on crispy hash https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536725896546-KP5YQ0VZ63GWTN3KE87V/IMG_6186+%281%29.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Both sandwiches, with burger highlighted Photo courtesy of Aiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536725905422-AGYWO33SYRQCJAHD60KT/IMG_6174.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - I can't hide my excitement for this new variation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536701371237-6YAIU1JKBBZVKP6SPW6E/IMG_8170.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Initial order Casati Bianca pinsa (white sauce); meatball; gnocchi; brussels sprouts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536701375354-NUGEZRH615FOIPVG3SJU/IMG_8178.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Pappardelle Ragu this is a deconstructed lasagna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536723596481-CQM5FA2TN69VYFJCJIU9/IMG_6120.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Moroccan Carrot Salad (Shaya recipe) dressing includes harissa, paprika, sugar, cumin, caraway, apple-cider vinegar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536723597418-3R3C82YDV9Q571AN1R8A/IMG_8010.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536723603148-JQPRWZ55DG3Q2YKUBKVE/IMG_8008.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Zucchini salad with pine nuts, cheese NIna made this dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536723744976-MTI44R8YQTBNBXARTV3P/IMG_6147+%281%29.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Don't think I can wear these pants without a belt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536723749894-6YLBEKXQY6YDNNVC9HSP/IMG_6135.jpg All - Boka and More Eating - Hopefully won't be putting all of the inches back on https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/9/9/madison-wi monthly 0.5 2018-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536534057337-G1W4CDHSV9WK7LAQMY39/IMG_7371.jpg All - Madison, WI - Cave of the Mounds Amethyst cathedrals looks like a pair of shoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536534067726-AT0EJDB3DD94YVBTLBCE/IMG_4713.jpg All - Madison, WI - In one of the "windows" Actually in a man made tunnel outside the cave looking in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536534073288-504G3KEYSQF0N5ESFBWX/IMG_4718.jpg All - Madison, WI - Water still enters the cave through rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536534078865-N3KHTD9SLYRFU5YF4RRV/IMG_4722.jpg All - Madison, WI - Fluorescence of calcite and iron Only lasts a few seconds in this excited, unstable state https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536616909453-S69Z722JE8GJP6RBDN7G/IMG_7689.jpg All - Madison, WI - Wisconsin State Capitol from Monoma Terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536534718182-476XAXHBZAR7FVGMGX9D/IMG_7710.jpg All - Madison, WI - Gold plated "Wisconsin" statue atop the dome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536534723355-DJDPM1TQE9WGDA3ASODW/IMG_4731.jpg All - Madison, WI - Capitol dome from inside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536534727350-40WJWPKJKZGPE1AVQ74P/IMG_4756.jpg All - Madison, WI - Inside the Capitol Aiday standing opposite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536617013216-0AL48EUY1A3P1XI7MUXW/IMG_7530.jpg All - Madison, WI - Lake Mendota https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536617083967-PZQ7JJSKEVH38PX5JB9F/IMG_4754.jpg All - Madison, WI - Selfie near Lake Mendota https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536640344109-1DBUCF9DWDQN550C8SYO/IMG_5529.jpg All - Madison, WI - Lake Mendota from Memorial Union Terrace Photo courtesy of Aiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536535455463-9LZRJNKPHTDPBKEE23I5/IMG_5232.jpg All - Madison, WI - Butterfly Photo courtesy of Aiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536535478282-10JZJ0QQKZQSEMJNZZ71/IMG_7738.jpg All - Madison, WI - Thai Pavilion and Garden at Olbrich Botanical Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536616292636-LXMGD3R4VSZIIDOCL73G/6D509234-7138-444D-BFC1-64F81B3DE6BD.jpg All - Madison, WI - Bucky the Badger, part 1 Collage courtesy of Aiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536616301155-M2PWH835DGH0SC2YGJY5/51BE1D4F-024F-4330-B72C-737008948E97.jpg All - Madison, WI - Bucky the Badger, part 2 Collage courtesy of Aiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536616311208-QDIVS2D8VMHE6GGZZ0FJ/EA45F7A2-6CB9-483E-AFC9-1EA20FCBAD14.jpg All - Madison, WI - Bucky the Badger, part 3 Collage courtesy of Aiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536535729826-U6PZQQV5FDS5JWI112ZT/IMG_7516.jpg All - Madison, WI - Menu at the Daily Scoop at Memorial Union Terrace Prices are much lower than at places in Chicago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536535737227-BO8PIL7670WT6FLMUZ21/IMG_7892.jpg All - Madison, WI - Babcock Dairy flavors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536535743707-GHYSM2P4ZTU45X29KFA5/IMG_7517.jpg All - Madison, WI - 4 scoops in a waffle cone cup Salted Caramel Truffle, Union Utopia, Mocha Macchiatto, Blueberry Swirl (underneath) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536535748621-GKVQYS4H8GNSQOHHWWLK/IMG_7760.jpg All - Madison, WI - Hard to beat eating ice cream outside while overlooking Lake Mendota 3 scoops - Butterscotch Pecan, Cookies & Cream, Blueberry Swirl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536536263367-E9MHFWX3GLPSO2WXOFVB/IMG_7895.jpg All - Madison, WI - At Babcock Hall, where the ice cream is made Salted Caramel Truffle, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Turtle (top to bottom) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536537604665-MH60UZF8M9S5MOGAEK28/IMG_7860.jpg All - Madison, WI - The Old Fashioned Recommended by many, including the Fromagination shop. These were my favorite - creamy and tasty. They serve this at breakfast, too https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536537608858-VMFMIUJY8VZMP5C0MSYT/IMG_7644.jpg All - Madison, WI - Graze Very tasty, but they stuck together in the cup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536537625762-89IQJLXIOVSGXQPTE0H2/IMG_7494.jpg All - Madison, WI - Camp Trippalindee (Graduate Hotel) A good introduction to cheese curds. The sauce was a little spicy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536537634210-CEH4ASIQNUDPY14B1X9E/IMG_7502.jpg All - Madison, WI - State Street Brats A little rubbery compared to the others https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536537617259-Y965W2CE5D0UMG0N3XYC/IMG_7963.jpg All - Madison, WI - Tofflers (New Glarus) Came here out of convenience more than because they had exceptional cheese curds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536538004431-LP7QV38BHQ5KLZ29M3Q1/IMG_7463.jpg All - Madison, WI - Ian's Pizza The BBQ Chicken and Mac & Cheese are their two most popular slices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536543075962-JY656X442PBKWVOUF1JH/IMG_7504.jpg All - Madison, WI - State Street Brats White brat, which is considered one of the dishes that define Madison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536614002452-D2YFXP63Q3L3S0WJ6U7H/IMG_7791.jpg All - Madison, WI - Fried mushrooms with black garlic shallot vinaigrette, cilantro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536614081834-LFWPLPVPJYTRGJOY34IS/IMG_7794.jpg All - Madison, WI - Charcuterie board - Underground Meats Speck, coppa, mushroom-black garlic salami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536614091123-SFWRDNCMX9AHK674B7WF/IMG_5561.jpg All - Madison, WI - Parisian gnocchi, herb chèvre, blistered cherry tomatoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536614099083-7FR7DBRYKC9TA6XMA1L1/IMG_7801.jpg All - Madison, WI - Bogey and Aiday at forequarter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536615488053-NAP546HXKMJ6GVKRG5X0/IMG_7914.jpg All - Madison, WI - New Glarus Brewing Company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536615493326-R9XB49CVEFLMNK2E9GU1/IMG_7944.jpg All - Madison, WI - Beers on tap We sampled two of these but ended up buying more Spotted Cow, which we know we like https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536615554804-A9XNUS942V73C6TM4P2D/IMG_7933.jpg All - Madison, WI - Early in the tour We sampled the Two Women (Classic Country Lager) and Staghorn (Bavarian Octoberfest) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536615501599-N2FR7GKSBQDP8TCK2IMK/IMG_7935.jpg All - Madison, WI - Hopefully this will come to fruition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536616074744-DWRJ9735O0GYUGJLRHBI/IMG_7967.jpg All - Madison, WI - Tonkotsu Ramen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1536616079050-6D25XNNSV7GKJJPNBW5J/IMG_7968.jpg All - Madison, WI - Best Condition Ramen https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/9/2/paddleboarding monthly 0.5 2018-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535913825184-L8FGPQFF33J5JQKFBYC0/IMG_6912.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Italian sausage soup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535913831194-FQ3GL25F9FPZD071JG2C/IMG_6921.jpg All - Paddleboarding - 48 hour short ribs after blowtorch searing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535913834642-ZII1F9B2EXAYRZ4SZPAH/IMG_6927.jpg All - Paddleboarding - 48 hour short ribs with daikon, scallion, rice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535913841260-6BFQFKFZMGJFW7BHBDRB/IMG_7332.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Can't beat the smell of bacon wafting through the condo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535913845409-YPS6O3SWQ2DEDTOW4LH2/IMG_7337.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Pasta with bacon, cherry tomatoes, mint, basil, parmesan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535920967216-CEJH752CJ493WLNB0B4Q/IMG_6986.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Striped bass at The Publican Wood oven charred cauliflower with pesto tapanese was really good https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535920978078-FQAMAGOYYM38R3AXTG42/IMG_6990.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Blueberry Napoleon at The Publican with pistachios and cardamom cream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535920986448-ON6SXUB8DH20XC6IMIPO/IMG_7350.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Marinated short rib (galbi) at San Soo Korean BBQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535948347254-MWYMAZRVS2CBIYUVT7U8/IMG_4157.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Working up an appetite at an Escape Room before korean BBQ We did escape, even if the room didn’t test my physical limits, as the waiver form suggested https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535922198276-KMXQ9HJJDFOBQ5UT2B61/IMG_7122.jpg All - Paddleboarding - At North Ave Beach before going out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535922210458-Y83GF2YO3C3YTIC2JNHW/IMG_7195.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Aiday on the paddleboard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535922272361-7I0WRXSRVG9W64LXJJON/IMG_7173.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Skyline views seem better from the water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535922617018-NZZQHERBTUD57OSW9ZN5/IMG_7167.gif All - Paddleboarding - Leisurely paddle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535947379491-IHY05EZNHH9IGLERTJP4/Scan+-+2018+08+30+-+Med+Res.jpg All - Paddleboarding - The Ledge at Willis Tower The professional photo has the best angle looking down https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535923205567-T0FXBWO0K4F8VF0WB8ZN/IMG_6964.jpg All - Paddleboarding - View to the north https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535923222358-77R8ZLAPD3YC445HKW84/IMG_6947.jpg All - Paddleboarding - The Ledge juts out from the 103rd floor (1,353 ft) of Willis Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535923234312-94H4LN31YYZ73SZ0X5LW/IMG_6967.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Sunset from Skydeck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535946518195-X13JDURUCK6JJ3GZEGZC/IMG_4600.JPG All - Paddleboarding - Evening lights (looking west) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535946759370-69BX5VK1KX6XUCTCOM2U/IMG_4615.JPG All - Paddleboarding - Night time view to the north https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535923247016-4Y4XB1XVQ6Y4MUZR6POS/IMG_3624.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Handstand above Chicago Even able to balance without my feet on the glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535923252668-ACDDCC3VOOPGN1L5K5UN/IMG_3951.jpg All - Paddleboarding - Aiday floating above Chicago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535947945529-O7DTUYNTKT8LLHC1F5PX/IMG_7353.jpg All - Paddleboarding The two gongs produced an incredible range of sound and effects https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/8/27/trending-upward monthly 0.5 2018-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535424653629-FR5SF6D7YUR4PW8ZZUWV/IMG_6883.jpg All - Trending Upward Hair is growing slowly, so the loss from radiation still hasn't come back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535424727998-T87UC18YSU5DKQOE37NK/IMG_6848.jpg All - Trending Upward - Shaved noodle in soup with beef rib at Slurp Slurp Noodles are handmade on site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535425115204-8BM94WCJ85Z6Z3AYVOXV/IMG_6850.jpg All - Trending Upward - Stir fried shaved noodle at Slurp Slurp Not much sauce or spice, so I could eat most of this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535425123741-H8RTT41E0S5NG2A4PXD7/IMG_6870.jpg All - Trending Upward - Japanese beef curry ingredients Curry cubes, chicken stock, caramelized onions, garlic, chuck steak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535425147020-MO8KLKB7NMGDRLDFO7GD/IMG_6889.jpg All - Trending Upward - Japanese beef curry (over rice) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535425142029-VVNG59DD44MHYI2K6VD1/IMG_3223.jpg All - Trending Upward - Spoonful with melted mozzarella Photo courtesy of Aiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535428452989-7PHETEIBJRVVIUGKTBED/IMG_2165.jpg All - Trending Upward - Flowers and table at home Courtesy of Aiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535425423617-63JGZ2UMLLNQ0R5MS8IF/IMG_3063.jpeg All - Trending Upward I craved these and watched way too many Youtube videos about these noodles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1535426159315-NXK46TZ20OY8ZVD9DH1P/IMG_6824.jpg All - Trending Upward With friends at Taste of Greektown https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/8/20/ga5649p9zmusdtso039nlhjkfrclwk monthly 0.5 2018-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534810378594-O6M1YVE5TQQTH3NDRK33/IMG_6579.jpg All - Second Phase Roller Coaster I wore the 5-FU pump as a fanny pack for most of the remaining 96 hours of infusion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534799061713-OVJLWCHKG6MYWVC0OHQM/IMG_6564.jpg All - Second Phase Roller Coaster - Appetizers Meatball; Emilia Romagna on a Plate (prosciutto di parma, gnocco fritto, balsamico) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534799069169-U11IXMZ09ZWP1936SLP2/IMG_6569.jpg All - Second Phase Roller Coaster - Gnocchi with wild boar ragu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534799075582-QXYUM1QLYPYP0I4NJK0R/IMG_6570.jpg All - Second Phase Roller Coaster - Skirt steak salad with arugula, almonds, berry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534799295743-SKC3FJRYEWIO3Q8W59B6/IMG_6582.jpg All - Second Phase Roller Coaster Stella Barra pizza - shaved mushroom with gruyere, truffle oil, rosemary; sausage & fennel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534799606410-A1Z35NWZLWZHC430B4ZU/IMG_6601.jpg All - Second Phase Roller Coaster - Sun Wah Beijing Duck (before carving) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534799615294-P80132S1EW3CBDLX181U/IMG_6607.jpg All - Second Phase Roller Coaster - Sliced skin and duck We finished all but the legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534799623167-X1U109R7NQ8RJQBT8B42/IMG_6611.jpg All - Second Phase Roller Coaster - About to enjoy the feast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534814785149-JT4MVR4635I4G2AXYCVF/IMG_2614.jpg All - Second Phase Roller Coaster Pho and Vietnamese dinner with Aiday, my sister and nephews https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/8/13/week-of-firsts monthly 0.5 2018-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534200350917-JRHBTFPXCM3E5DUUDJ2B/IMG_6513.jpg All - Week of Firsts I'm fourth from the left (with the white shoes). Fun setlist, including Changes (David Bowie) and Just Like Heaven (The Cure), amongst others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534200457774-QUUTBA13WP0FIYUJB321/IMG_6452.jpg All - Week of Firsts - Vegetable and egg meal Miso-butter sauce adds a lot to the asparagus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534221710153-QU6TK9M10PZE2NL5L606/IMG_6515.jpg All - Week of Firsts - Vietnamese caramel salmon Only 25 minutes to make in the Instant Pot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534200474102-KJQH66EAZT5WHOB9IUGF/IMG_6489.jpg All - Week of Firsts - Blackened garlic in butter for alfredo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534200462621-OY3QZ5CBW9FNXIPXD6NX/IMG_6492.jpg All - Week of Firsts - Macaroni alfredo Not quite as efficient for calories and protein as Ensure Plus but much, much tastier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534200640015-57UP7VAB7BILIBA2RWQD/IMG_2232.jpg All - Week of Firsts - Chinese BBQ meats Tempting but not possible at this time, though the fatty duck skin was tasty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534200646057-4GVIJJQDTSGIM6H4ZY3E/IMG_2267.jpg All - Week of Firsts - Small Cheval burger Satisfied some of my cravings, even if I had to eat only a 1/3 of it Paleo-style, without the bun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534205156182-TKZQ2DMFV9278EF3KZ0W/IMG_6522.jpg All - Week of Firsts - Smoked beet tartare I loved this even before the accidental vegetarian phase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534205165552-5IQX6ENWXZCVWFQTNW7C/IMG_6532.jpg All - Week of Firsts - Somerset lunch entrees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1534205172523-HA6QCUQUYDHMN7PK5C0H/IMG_6535.jpg All - Week of Firsts - Somerset Sundae with lots of blueberry expressions https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/8/5/good-news-slightly-tempered monthly 0.5 2018-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1533521673411-OYO8CBZJH0L4AA69B3ZI/IMG_6390.jpg All - Good News, Slightly Tempered - Baked cod https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1533521675420-GYIYJDFUXYTSC31ZCEU9/IMG_2097.jpg All - Good News, Slightly Tempered - Crepes - egg & cheese; Nutella banana Crepes and photos courtesy of Aiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1533521355402-K2QV40GJJ7CJKCFDTNPT/IMG_1849.jpg All - Good News, Slightly Tempered - The hat and apparently my favorite blue shirt make another appearance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1533521362202-4CYXPP1UFMCC1D9KS58Z/IMG_6384.jpg All - Good News, Slightly Tempered - Chicago skyline and Wood Pavilion (Lincoln Park Zoo) https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/7/29/return-to-solid-foods monthly 0.5 2018-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532917446303-IJN1YH53U2N4GAHYGIUC/IMG_3786.jpg All - Return to Solid Foods - Al, Kelly, Peter and I at Wrigley Field on Thursday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532918451331-ACG91UYAGMBW9SEW1IF8/37002907-BB4F-4495-B462-E606D77300E5.jpg All - Return to Solid Foods - GCM highlights Courtesy of Aiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532918559367-QR7ZPRLPSET05D5OYTSH/IMG_1685.jpg All - Return to Solid Foods - Sunflowers brighten up the table Courtesy of Aiday (picture and flowers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532915280981-5MNQ1WXEN9KDP48XY7JL/IMG_6373.JPG All - Return to Solid Foods Thai rolled ice cream - green tea flavored (with marshmallows and Pocky) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532915225690-3A3TGJXUH2CET4AGXKFE/IMG_6359.jpg All - Return to Solid Foods Hoping this is the low and I can start to gain weight https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/7/23/starting-recovery monthly 0.5 2018-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532450440996-QZSROPZZ84L15JNVK0SI/IMG-1484.JPG All - Starting Recovery Concert at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532450476116-ANIN2KHRGIKZY4YYU56G/IMG_6293.jpg All - Starting Recovery - Cooking with the hydration bag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532450504611-9XB7LQBNXL1YAGCBJC0W/IMG_6297.jpg All - Starting Recovery - Cumin beef and peppers stir fry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532450510774-EWICHK4IGX99R6NN485J/IMG_6314.jpg All - Starting Recovery - Seared scallops and asparagus with miso beurre blanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532476389063-M0FLJ8B3FZPV2XYWNTBR/IMG_1237.jpg All - Starting Recovery - Homemade sourdough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532476404736-2KU8SEKXTEO6MJA3SNTL/IMG_1236.jpg All - Starting Recovery - Caprese salad Summertime favorite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532476481521-UUBI2MAHA0O3NXL4308X/IMG_1244.jpg All - Starting Recovery - Pelmeni in vegetable soup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532476498683-W945Z9MB82SPUSTG5I8L/IMG_1243.jpg All - Starting Recovery - Manti with ground beef Dumpling made from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1532450632448-BI7UPUFJ1VBCFCIHRPEE/IMG_6320.jpg All - Starting Recovery Facial hair came off easily https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/7/18/the-gong monthly 0.5 2018-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1531930392096-Q0CY0KXP27GE1TOGUO14/IMG_0938.JPG All - The Gong There are many times when this is all I want to do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1531924989931-KILFQWJUP50ODI3AZNB5/IMG_6251.JPG All - The Gong Last time under the mask for treatment purposes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1531924554878-6HSJZN6M33DT5P9DWNBU/IMG_6252.JPG All - The Gong - About to strike the gong Due to technical difficulties, there is no video of my three strikes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1531924574362-4P9JHN9GK6CK0GOIWZSB/IMG_6255.JPG All - The Gong - Gong at Northwestern Radiation Oncology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1531924892016-7PQHRCABZLH537SR81NY/IMG_0839.JPG All - The Gong Home hydration https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/7/11/home-stretch monthly 0.5 2018-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1531357652515-0KDOOO0TFEIUN7IO1ATU/IMG_6192.JPG All - Home Stretch Hair loss is increasing only at the back of my head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1531357720179-EH9NPLJXJ3AVGM57KM0U/IMG_6186.JPG All - Home Stretch Not sure why I got a bed for fluids vs. a chair when I get chemo and fluids https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/7/2/starting-countdown monthly 0.5 2018-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530726922056-R9Q5QS7EO1WJJ0X5K8WM/IMG_6134.JPG All - Starting Countdown The radiation machine (Elekta Infinity) - the system moves around me while I lay still on the table under the mask. I've been there 26 times, with only 9 more to go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530727164351-VE65RPX4V2W6HZ3VL278/IMG_6147.JPG All - Starting Countdown These Spanish "wines" need to be agitated and look like a cross between a bowling ball and a lava lamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530726753450-PJ6TGVB13AUUPOJ1GD7M/IMG_6163.JPG All - Starting Countdown My medications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530727502569-Q67L4RZ87K04NT0S2WLA/IMG_6139.JPG All - Starting Countdown - Left side has some growth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530727508860-QW4L6GG5WPQS9XLXFHZT/IMG_6143.JPG All - Starting Countdown - Right side has no growth https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/6/26/losing-my-appetite monthly 0.5 2018-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530051437516-JQ661NBHBXFN12OOK4S5/IMG_6107.JPG All - Losing My Appetite - These will become a bigger part of my diet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530051441062-XJKU36FNX6EE8RUN78PS/IMG_6049.JPG All - Losing My Appetite - Costco also pairs infant food and Ensure Plus together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530048995843-QBEE3JUVO91Q5MI445C8/IMG_5979.JPG All - Losing My Appetite - Herb garden on deck Two types of mint, dill, rosemary, thyme, basil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530049000969-NCHN67ARSH5X821Q47KA/IMG_6053.JPG All - Losing My Appetite - Pesto from garden basil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530049005375-0JM3S9JGLNW5A826UJTL/IMG_6080.JPG All - Losing My Appetite - Aiday's handmade noodles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530049766373-3EFSG3K11YOTFJQ2YMAK/IMG_6015.JPG All - Losing My Appetite - My freezer Lots of ice cream to choose from https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1530050712414-MTWYJ8LXI5DNQVP3NFT9/IMG_0601.JPG All - Losing My Appetite Nearly real-time, as I'm working on this post in this photo https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/6/20/halfway-point monthly 0.5 2018-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529627052444-ZVJCL3KWPPSIN7W11RLQ/IMG_6056.JPG All - Halfway Point! - Current look Not yet burned and the beginnings of a goatee. This is in no way a response to CR7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529628374200-EK0UT1FMBEWMW1YOC0VE/IMG_6063.JPG All - Halfway Point! - Hair loss Starting at the base of my neck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529628648135-G5X4T3H6PKVMCHN2L28S/IMG_6070.JPG All - Halfway Point! AYCE Alaskan King Crab at Oyster Bah. A return visit to mark the halfway point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529627888539-6L50FNDGK7QILNYRJMU9/IMG_6010.JPG All - Halfway Point! - Borscht with lamb Yes, this is a full 8 quart stockpot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529628223260-KFLZFHVYAA2KNO2B66R4/IMG_6007.JPG All - Halfway Point! - Borscht with sour cream, dill, scallions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529627893787-7UHO2MGYBINK26ZYKIJY/IMG_6013.JPG All - Halfway Point! - Chicken soup with spinach, potatoes, carrots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529628230761-M0N9BAVDR46EOTMWLLPJ/IMG_6012.JPG All - Halfway Point! - Chicken broth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529630601683-DAOWMELBCO7Y9Y25DRFZ/55089576467--C605E6CB-A994-4C8A-A7F1-367CCD293E47.JPG All - Halfway Point! - Lentil soup https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/6/15/week-3-beginning-of-changes monthly 0.5 2018-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529278679931-X8QV8DT4HRWLPD228P14/IMG_0268.JPG All - Week 3: Beginning of Changes Me and Al on the Chicago Riverwalk. You can sort of see the port on my right side https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/6/15/eating-week-2 monthly 0.5 2018-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529116962764-JI4ZRB3UOYWNKWOAW1PH/IMG_5927.JPG All - Eating: Week 2 - Amuse-bouche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529116989189-VYI23WZEUZL6L8H1M5SX/IMG_5928.JPG All - Eating: Week 2 - Amuse-bouche Nori cracker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529116997130-OPKK13JCWQ3M8SLDT1UA/IMG_5933.JPG All - Eating: Week 2 - Sashimi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529117081816-0ZF16TT8ZC2R6J0PPVCD/IMG_5934.JPG All - Eating: Week 2 - Braised octopus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529117038607-1SUYIZJ0MN4CC8RI3OK0/IMG_5937.JPG All - Eating: Week 2 - Ricotta dumplings Even the server noted the generosity of the truffle shavings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529117105107-1S4KLKDGT2EEFONQT15L/IMG_5938.JPG All - Eating: Week 2 - Asparagus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529117117563-R59L1HSUKV5DKQ2D76J5/IMG_5939.JPG All - Eating: Week 2 - Whole dry aged roasted duck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529117170149-JCXIX1RZ55SER1SSX2A0/IMG_5940.JPG All - Eating: Week 2 - Duck breast with foie gras sausage the skin was crisp and tasty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529117179059-F69DRWGS5WPMDX09Z6LN/IMG_5942.JPG All - Eating: Week 2 - Confit duck legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529117234265-7MZDCBIMF12NB0SE9U8Q/IMG_5948.JPG All - Eating: Week 2 - Rhubarb the strawberries from Harry’s Berries were spectacular https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/6/15/eating-week-1 monthly 0.5 2018-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529111143812-FMIKL0ZLU9T2RTYO9WZR/IMG_5572.JPG All - Eating: Week 1 Likely my last piece of medium-rare steak for a little while https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529111605679-SQBPGHUGWGBOMG2EOLND/IMG_5606.JPG All - Eating: Week 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529111615008-7V8M9A8JV4AFIDV6CK9H/IMG_5608.JPG All - Eating: Week 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529111657007-DJQG1F5JHRVE1YWEZ83D/IMG_5721.JPG All - Eating: Week 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529111665865-O0ECVQAR12K8KF3WKC17/IMG_5738.JPG All - Eating: Week 1 https://www.loongchen.com/blog/2018/6/15/eating-pre-treatment monthly 0.5 2018-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529108486959-P30VKKR2R0UI589UA53X/IMG_5428.JPG All - Eating: Pre-Treatment Simple, yet crave-worthy chili prawns at Fat Rice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529108380128-MTW1UHSS9OC44A5OUIMG/IMG_5353.JPG All - Eating: Pre-Treatment Au Cheval does not skimp on the flavors or calories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b22d12f85ede17034d0d51f/1529108301599-ZF90G5FSLXRK3ZZFMT17/IMG_5310.JPG All - Eating: Pre-Treatment There are surely more of these Oyster Bah Alaskan king crab legs in my future. 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