I've been a bit under the weather the last couple of days...... nothing serious, congested, a bit of tickly throat, you know..... that kind of thing. Today was such a nice day, it was kind of a bummer ot be sick. After all, I could be doing all those fun things I enjoy on sunny days.... like eating!
Usually, I'll crave some noodle soup, Pho, Mi, or ramen when I feel congested. But today, I just wanted, one, well make that two things.......
I guess because it was rather warm; I wanted the Spicy Cold Chicken (aka "Saliva Chicken") and the Cold Sichuan Noodles......
From Ba Ren, of course.......
From Ba Ren of course. 
In truth, it did cause me to cough a bit, but man did it clear my sinuses. Plus, this cold has got my taste buds in a bit of a fritz, so the strong flavors sure was comforting in it's own way.
During a recent wonderful dinner with friends, the subject of cravings when sick came up. I mentioned saimin, as it was what I always wanted as a child when I felt sick. Perhaps I'll have to amend that! I really want to feel better soon, since there's a wonderful bottle of sake in the fridge that's been calling to me!
To quote The Weepies:
"I say, I was made for sunny days.
I made due with gray, but I didn't stay.
I was made for sunny days......"
I hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Postscript: 
"Little K" sister of FOY (Friend of Yoso) "Yummy Yummy" is off on a wonderful adventure for the next six months. I wanted to drop by and wish you well, but I really don't think you want any part of whatever ills me. So I'll just have to tell you this way. We'll miss you, but we all know you're off on an exciting adventure. I can't wait to hear all your stories when you return!
Hope you feel better Kirk! Man I tried those cold shichuan noodles at ba ren once.. My esophagus felt all warm like I downed a shot of hard liquor!
Posted by: Dennis | Saturday, 12 February 2011 at 10:49 PM
oy...hope you'll feel better soon. "Little K" is a bit nervous, but very excited. That chicken looks good.
Posted by: Yummieyummy | Sunday, 13 February 2011 at 03:44 AM
I always craved Jack-in-the-Box tacos when I was a kid. I still want that sometimes now but usually want Thai or sichuan. Those are really the only thing I can taste. And when I want noodle soup, I like adding a couple of tablespoons full of gochujang to the broth. Hope you feel better soon, Kirk!
Posted by: Carol | Sunday, 13 February 2011 at 05:13 PM
hope you feel better soon! nip it in the bud with lots of garlic and chili! take care.
Posted by: kat | Sunday, 13 February 2011 at 07:16 PM
Get better...that sake looks good:)
I was feeling under the weather today and had canh chua. Nothing like comfort soup.
Posted by: Ange | Sunday, 13 February 2011 at 09:57 PM
LOL Dennis!
That chicken was delicious YY - it sure woke up my tastebuds.
Thanks Carol!
Hi Kat - Yep, that's what I'm trying to do!
Hi Ange - That sake is motivation to get better!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 14 February 2011 at 07:07 AM
There's nothing like Spicy food to scare away a cold! How do you like Ba Ren compared to Spicy City (next to Cathay Bank)? I recently revisited Spicy City and thought it was decent.
Posted by: Faye | Monday, 14 February 2011 at 10:36 AM
Hi Faye - I prefer Ba Ren over Spicy City. They don't use enough Sichuan Peppercorn, and the food isn't prepared to my tastes.... I like the stronger ChongQing Sichuan flavors.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 14 February 2011 at 07:25 PM
wow those two dishes certainly look like they could revive comatose tastebuds!
Posted by: foodhoe | Monday, 21 February 2011 at 08:38 PM
Hi FH - They sure did the trick!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 21 February 2011 at 08:42 PM