I swear I’ve cooked more meals in the last two months than I have in the previous six.
Virus quarantining means a lack of many things, but around here? A full plate isn’t one of them.
I never used to cook or eat breakfast. Now it’s blueberry banana pancakes and thick cut bacon.
I used to eat a light lunch. Now it’s cream of turkey and wild rice soup, a chicken Caesar wrap and a chocolate chip cannoli.
Four nights a week we used to have salad. Now it’s more likely to be a pot roast dinner with all the fixings.
We may not do much else, but damn it… we eat.
Which means I’m getting tired of cooking and craving some decent take out.
Our last two attempts were abysmal failures but we finally got lucky at a little local restaurant in the next town I never paid much attention to before.
Delectable, juicy, and dripping with sauce… these sweet and spicy Thai wings were pure ambrosia. I admit to sharing with the husband…. but only grudgingly.
There was also a stellar pizza called the Mainer. Garlic butter brushed crust with Italian sausage, bacon, onion, peppers, mushroom and olives.
I was thrilled.
I was ecstatic.
I may have drooled.
So yes, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say we’ll probably be repeating the process.
River's world..... 
Glad you connected with some delicious takeout! We have been doing (more than) our fair share of eating over here as well. I’ve made random things I would never have considered cooking such as homemade apple sauce and cloud eggs (not eaten together, mind you) and the more traditional stews, roasts, and stir-fry of different varieties. I miss mindless meals of tacos on Tuesdays and brunching over the weekend.
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I miss the relaxation of going out to eat.
Not to mention the lack of dishes and a dirty kitchen.
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Meat is getting scarce, so you might want to save a few of those wings.
A chicken that would regrow wings and/or legs, would be a godsend these days. LoL
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We have no meat or chicken shortages…. yet.
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Meanwhile – my family has eaten out waaaaay less since all this “mess” has started.
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This was our third… in 11 weeks.
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I enjoy cooking so it’s not really bothering me. I love it when Gary says he’s bringing supper because it’s usually Sushi!! YAY!!
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I enjoy it… but like a break now and then.
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That’s when Gary brings takeout. We took pizza to his mom’s on Saturday night and sandwich fixin’s for a picnic on Sunday with my parents, daughter and her children at a park. Parents celebrated 65 years on Friday.
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65, wow. I don’t think my husband can live that long.
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He would if he’d stay away from that baby barn….
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Or…
The challenge is what’s keeping him going.
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LOL
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I’ve been baking bread, making flapjacks and, recently I’ve been experimenting with sous vide style cooking of beef.
My diet is shot.
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Mine was shot, bled out and buried.
May it Rest In Peace.
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Mmmmm—I sort of remember your hubby having a heart problem!!! Do you have some evil ulterior motive feeding his this ‘damage the heart food’???
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Man can not live on salad alone. Everyone needs a little treat now and then.
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Salad four nights a week? Damn, I thought I was doing good with two nights a week. Even that has taken a big hit as I’ve gotten to know a group of Uber Eats drivers lately.
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Yes, we were doing so well.
Were being the word to stress.
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I’m like Ari, I’ve become bestiies with the Ubereats guys.
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Sadly, we’re too far out in the boons for any delivery service.
😨
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At least you have this place now. You can help them through tough economic times. Diet begone!
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Yes. That’s why I’m over eating. Economic stimulus.
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You could always find out how close they do come, and then meet them there… kinda like “I’ll meet you half way” – sorta thing.
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I believe halfway would be a half hour away. Hardly worth it.
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That pizza is gorgeous! And now I’m on a mission…
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Go forth and conquer my friend…
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Except for the olives, I’d be stealing your food. Fortunately, the three places we love have been doing takeout from the get-go of this mess. Today will be wings.
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Olives are easy to pick off, my husband hates them as well.
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The juice. If we ever try to share a pie, she gets them on the side.
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It’s funny, I hate green olives. And only eat the black on pizzas and Italian sandwiches.
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I’ve eaten way too much recently due to lockdown that I have started to diet – then I see this post and want to rub my face in pizza while crying.
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I won’t be able to diet until this is all over. They’ve taken away my bars and shopping trips. I need my food!
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Now I’m getting hungry again! I just want to eat all of the time now.
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What else is there to do?
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Mac n cheese (btw) is meant as a side dish – it’s not supposed to be a complete meal. ***even though I could just eat it by itself***.
It’s also not as healthy as kale.
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Mac and cheese ( although not that awful orange powder kind ) can be eaten as a meal, a side, or a snack. Preferably all at the same time.
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That pizza looks awesome! I’ve been baking pizza regularly during lockdown, but that will probably end this week due to the onset of hot weather.
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I don’t have good luck with home made pizza so it’s a real treat.
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