Adventures on Tasker Street

January 2, 2010
Yesterday I hit up San Marcos grocery on Mole and Tasker, a personal favorite for the geniality and great conversation (I timidly practice my ridiculously limited spanish). I was stalking these Summer Rolls that a local women markets their (3 huge rolls with peanut sauce for $3.75!), unfortunately she must be on vacation because this is the second time in the last 2 weeks I have walked out with a sad face and no summer rolls. I did however get una naranja para 75cents.

Stop #2 was Circles on the corner of Tasker and Hicks where I met Julie, a very pleasent woman who remembered me from the last time (love that!). Lo and behold they had the summer rolls ($4.95 for 3), well packed with shrimp and a delightful, refreshing hint of mint (the peanut sauce has a great kick). I also got the Thom Kha soup with chicken ($2.95), a light coconut soup with onions, lemongrass and chicken (DEEELISH!). I love their soups for these brutally cold days!

Stop #3, Santos Market, corner of Tasker and 15th Street. I was relieved to find a local source for oatmeal (Quaker 1 minute) and my guilty please Cremora! So noted but passed over for and adventure in Tamirind Candy (.75), next time I'll get the spicy ones, Rice noodles and mung bean noodles (not sure what they will turn into yet). The score of the day was the Tahu Beronta'e ($1.50)a fried tofu capsule containing shreaded cabbage, carrots, etc with rice noodles (YUM!).

Grand Total: $10.25, all of the food will carry me for at least 3 meals.