For as many years as I can remember, I’ve shared a meal and a glass of wine when I went out for dinner. Not only did I share, but I had to duke it out for my portion (I didn’t complain much, so it’s half my fault and maybe why I’m so skinny!).
Some of you know that I don’t eat red meat and never eat fried foods. I always have a salad, but my dressing is on the side and not creamy. I don’t eat from the bread basket. I love to order wine, but never can finish a glass. And, I enjoy coffee at the end of my meal. I guess I’m easy to figure out and a relatively inexpensive (not cheap) date!
I wasn’t sure what to expect last night but I knew that this experience was going to be different. I got dressed. Put on my good luck necklace and left with a hungry stomach. When I arrived, I was immediately offered a drink. Wow, I thought, my own drink! I decided to venture out and ordered a Mojito instead of wine! Of course, after the first 1/4 of the drink, I realize that I won’t be able to drive home if I finish the whole thing. Typical Jessica behavior. But, it did take the edge off and tasted fantastic!
Next came the meal and I was able to order my own food. Gracious! How was I going to do that??? It’s been quite some time since I could recall having my own plate (other than the bread plate, upon which I would shove some food). This was completely foreign and exciting to me!
I started with a house chef’s salad (easy enough) – but in a daring sort of way, I tell the waiter to put the dressing right on the salad!! Creamy Caesar dressing! Cray, Cray, as my kids would say! I’m off to a good start.
Then, I was offered the hash browns, and without thinking, I nodded my head in excitement. Really?? Fried hash browns? Have I gone off the deep end? They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. And let me tell you this, these weren’t just any old hash browns … they had cheese inside them!!! Yup. Something’s happening here.
The best part of all … I didn’t have to pay for the meal.
I’ve obviously turned over some kind of new leaf (pun intended). Some people deal with change by taking trips or buying new toys (all of which sound fun and I’m going to try that too). But what do I start with? I order the hash browns. This might just be the start of something beautiful!
Have a wonderful Sunday!!
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