What's top of my mind: We're heading into the last week of February, and it was a pretty decent month. It was a lot colder, icier and snowy than our February's usually are but not unheard of and it looks like we're going into March with highs in the 40's and 50's so all of this snow should melt before we start the new month.
Where I've been: I did brave the super low temps and stopped by Kroger and Aldi to pick up a few items. We had lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings one afternoon with some friends. We hadn't been there in quite a few years, and it was a pretty good lunch. The place still looks good and was really clean. Food was pretty good too. Eating out is a big gamble these days which is why we don't do it often. After lunch the two of us went to Lowes to pick up a couple of things.
Where I'm going: No appointments or commitments which I love. It leaves the week wide open.
What I'm watching: Nothing noteworthy.
What I'm reading: I spent some time looking through 3 of my cookbooks, Jaimie Olivers Food Revolution, Dinner and Indian Flavor Every Day. We're going back to eating fish once or twice a week so I'm looking for new ideas. We went back to a subscription to Sea To Table and we're loving it. We ate a lot of seafood in Florida but moving here, our options were little to none. I love knowing exactly where our fish is coming from. It is so fresh and delicious. (No connection to the company, they just do have excellent seafood all from the US.)
What I'm listening to: My body. I don't know if I was coming down with something or just tired, but I slept a LOT. I feel great today, so it was obviously needed.
Dinners this week were...
I hear what you're saying about the hit or miss of restaurant meals and experience. If I'm spending a lot, I want to really enjoy it, not just have mediocre or bland. BW does an ok job for a chain, nice lunch specials. I also liked my one and only Texas Roadhouse lunch. Otherwise, it's local or recommended by locals of out of town.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the first 'chain' restaurants we've been to in a long time and it was ok. Not something I'll be craving anytime soon.
DeleteWe rarely go to restaurants any more. Not that we have a lot of choices in our rural area, but after the one we liked best changed owners and each meal was hit or miss, we've just given up going.
ReplyDeleteWe don't go much anymore either. It's frustrating to go and end up with a bad meal which happens more than it used to.
DeleteI'm shocked when they give me that look, too. Especially the last time when I spent nearly $1,800 on my debit card to buy that Surface Pro 11 + accessories. Like, why would I need one?
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I know what look you're talking about because that's what I get. They must get a bonus for getting people to sign up.
DeleteThe younger generation doesn't use cash, just us "old folks". I am constantly getting credit card offers in the mail and online. We only use credit for convenience or for points/perks. I don't think I'll paid interest on a credit card purchase this century. Cash is king and you don't buy something you can't afford to pay off....but I'm preaching to the choir. ;-)
ReplyDeleteChocolate covered Brussels Sprouts? Um, NO! Though I do like both but not together. lol
Maybe the generational difference is part of it. We pay ours off as soon as the bill is due too because interest is just a waste of money in my opinion.
DeleteIt would be a shock to bite into one of those for sure.
OMG, chocolate covered brussels sprouts. What a disappointment it would be to bit into one of those...lol
ReplyDeleteI have too many store credit cards because they offered me a discount if I opened one. I now turn them down when they offer.
It would be shock to bite into one wouldn't it? I had quite a few too to get that discount but I really don't shop much so it isn't worth it anymore.
DeleteGood for you to listen to your body. Many don't.
ReplyDeleteWhen my body says you need sleep, I sleep.
DeleteOMG. I love that April Fool Chocolate. I might have to do that. We'll see. It's funny. Really funny.
ReplyDeleteSeems like all stores ask that now and I put up my hands right quick and say, "Nope." or, "No thank you." that part I change up but the rest goes like this, " Nope, I'm on a cash only diet." And then I hand them my cash with a smile.
I also love using gift cards at stores.
I thought it was funny too. Some retail stores really push the store credit cards don't they?
DeleteEeww those brussels sprouts! I don't like them anyway so would probably be sick if I bit into one covered in chocolate!
ReplyDeleteIt would be a shock to the system biting into one wouldn't it?
DeleteThe Brussels sprouts cake pops are hilarious! I agree that the retail store credit cards are out of hand. TJMaxx, whom I love otherwise, is particularly annoying at the register. They don’t want to take no for an answer. Sometimes I just tell them I’m unemployed and that seems to do the trick!
ReplyDeleteAren't they funny? Retail stores must give a bonus for how many they get to sign up for a card because I see no other reason they push them so hard. I love that you tell them you're unemployed. Too funny.
DeleteYou are right about hit or miss at restaurants. I went to a highly trafficked Mex. restaurant w/friends Friday - it stunk in my opinion. My homemade is MUCH better.
ReplyDeleteI am a cash person. Only time I use the card is a really high expense. I will continue with cash as long as I can.
Have a great week.
We used to eat out a lot more but it's so frustrating to get a bad meal. Homemade is almost always better. Same here on the credit cards. Apparently it is frowned upon by some. I hope you have a great week too!
DeleteRestaurants are expensive- so it is very disappointing to get a mediocre meal. We do eat out a lot mostly to socialize. The cake pops are funny and who knows, maybe chocolate makes anything taste good but more likely not. It seems that many are complaining that their weather has been a lot colder, icier and snowier.
ReplyDeleteWe like to eat out to socialize also but yes, it is frustrating to spend a lot of money on mediocre food. The cake pops cracked me up. The farmers almanac predicted it would be colder and wetter and they were right this time.
DeleteOh my that is a wicked trick....
ReplyDeleteit really is!
DeleteI have learned to enjoy brussels but I will pass on those monsters.
ReplyDeleteHard pass here also.
DeleteOh that is one mean joke! I agree about the eating out. The prices keep increasing and the service is is going downhill. Half the time I feel like I could have done a better job, cheaper too. But sometimes we just need a break and want to eat out.
ReplyDeleteI don't have the heart to do that to anyone. But it is funny. It is expensive and you have a 50/50 chance of good food and service but yes I agree, sometimes it's the social aspect that we crave.
DeleteI had never heard of sea to table before and checked it out. We are so used to eating Gulf seafood and I had never heard of some of those before, but might give it a try. We love fish.
ReplyDeleteI thank you for the prank. A friend's granddaughter is 10 and wants to start pranking her good friends. This would be a great prank as long as she had a real cake pop to offer them after they bit into the brussels sprout one.
We have bought from them off and on for a number of years and it has always been delicious. They have awesome customer service also. I received a box one time with an item missing. I emailed them and they had it delivered within a week. We used to eat so much seafood when we lived in Florida but here there are limited options here so this is perfect for us. We have a subscription for every other month but can pause it at any time.
DeleteYes she may get away with the prank if she has a real cake pop to offer. I just thought it was hilarious.
Hi~ we are finally warming up here in Idaho, but it's windy, and the wind is cold. I agree with you on eating out... It's a real gamble. I've never been to, Wild Wings! Maybe we should try it sometime. Your meals always inspire me. I've also never had chicken and waffles. Your recipe sounds really good, I think I'll try it. Two slaps are perfect!! I get tired of always being asked if I want a store card. Have a great week!! Hugs, Barb
ReplyDeleteHi Barb. I'm glad it's warming up a bit for you too. I know you've had a cold winter. It does seem every time you go out to eat you have a 50/50 chance of good food and service. It's sad. I used to enjoy it. Chicken and waffles is SO good you should try it. Have a good week!!
DeleteEveryone I know has felt exhausted these past few weeks (myself as well). Not sure if it is something going around but I hope it passes quickly!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am feeling better. I'm not sure what was the issue but I was SO tired and that is very unlike me.
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