Pho Saigon kicks Pho Hoa Binh's a$$

I love the Pho Tom soup (#17) at Pho Saigon more than just about any other soup in the world. It is also the cheapest lunch in town, so yummy on a wintry day. Clear broth with noodles and shrimp with the lovely accompaniment of cilantro, basil, lemon juice and crispy bean sprouts... sluuuurp! Still love ya, Pho Hoa Binh, but sometimes tofu just ain't enough for a girl. Sorry. I may have to take a few days off from blogging, since it is imperative that I make many lists, like:

1. A list of groceries for the holiday gathering this weekend: appetizers (pre-made, this year, sorry!) cheese, wine, apple juice + brandy for the cider, perhaps stuff for crackers & dip;
2. Another list of additional crap to buy: strings of white lights, poinsettias, and tea lights to decorate the house;
3. Holiday music playlist (should burn cd's so I can use a cd player instead of the computer);
4. A to-do list: clean, clean, clean!