The Lemon Bar

Eating all kinds of yummy foods here in London.   Be back soon. 

I always say I should of been a restaurant reviewer.  If I had a better writing style and expanded vocabulary I would try.  I love eating at restaurants and enjoy trying new things.  This past weekend we went to the Cape.  Cape Cod that is in Massachusetts.  Oh boy did we eat good.

The first night we both had a delicious meal at Vining’s Bistro in Chatham.   We feasted.  The food just got better every day.  The next night we were recommended to try the Academy Ocean Grill.  Great service and food.  The last night we dined at the Chatham Bars Inn.  They only had room for us in the Tavern.  Well, their tavern is not what you would think.  Very nice.  The food, desserts and wine where superb.   They have these petite desserts that cost less and provide a way to try different things if you get stuck and can’t decide what dessert to choice.  (I usually have this problem).  So we each ordered 3 desserts.  The size made it guilt free and the taste was out of this world.

By the end of the weekend we had eaten, several scrumptious lump crab cakes, perfectly seasoned swordfish, lots of melt in your mouth scallops, fresh fish and chips, pea risotto, Portuguese stewy dish and lots of other mouthwatering foods.  Not to mention DESSERTS !

I regret not taking pictures of my food.  I don’t want to seem like a tourist, but I so enjoy the dishes and wish I had a better memory of each one.

This is a picture I took while at the Cape.  A Fishing boat off the pier.  I did not touch up the colors.  Only sharpened the picture.

Watching the today show I saw a segment on 6 worst healthy restaurant foods.  I think what I saw was amazing.  You think you are doing a good thing ordering something “healthy” items off a menu while you are dining out only to find out you ate the equivalent of 33 strips of bacon.  Yes, 33 strips of bacon = a Blimpie Veggie Supreme. 

If you order the IHOP Garden Omelette you might as well eat four eight ounce steaks.  It’s the same calorie equivalent.  If you eat that once a week you won’t be able to wear sexy lingerie. At least I won’t be able to.

Not your common dinner.  At least not for us.  This is a picture from our trip to the Hibachi.  A few weeks ago just my son and I went out for dinner alone.  We had a great time and ate very well.  We all love Japanese food.   You get a huge meal for the price and entertainment.

I had scallops and my son had the "best steak ever".  I was afraid he would be put off but he ate every last bite.

Play along yourself at the Manic Monday headquarters.

I went to the casino Saturday night with a few friends.  I did not leave with a full wallet.  I did not have a cup full of quarters won on the slots.  I did have a full belly of Screwdrivers and Jambalaya. 

We had a great time.  We had a great meal full of fat, sauce and all those yummy things.  We went dancing and had time to even gamble a bit.  I lost $20 in the slots.  Not bad for a nights entertainment. 

Last month while my daughter cruised around the Gulf with my mother in law, we took the boys out for a boys day.  We visited the basketball hall of fame, cold stone creamery, Pizza and then a Globe Trotters game.  The boys big and small had the greatest time.  I thought the globe trotters put on a great show.  I was even cracking up.  It was silly, exciting and perfect for all my boys.  We bought the tickets as part of a boy scout outing.  Koodoos to the person who thought of it.   This post brought to you by Mesothelioma lawyer.

Last night I spent the night out with my son.  My finance had to travel this weekend and my daughter is at youth group retreat.  This gave me the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with my nine year old son.  We brained stormed the other night about what we would like to do.  We ended out deciding on Japanese food cooked on the Hibachi and then painting our own pottery pieces.  It was great.  I hope those cooks have good disability insurance with the way they throw around sharp knives. We had a great show and some delicious food.

I need to get the following ASAP for my trips

Either One big or a few smaller sd cards

New Luggage

New Clothes for my New Body

My Passport to arrive in the mail

New Camera Lens

We have quite a few travel plans coming in the next few months.  From Tahoe to Portugal and the Grand Canyon.  We are very excited about these plans.  A bike hike, or I guess it is called a "tour" around Lake Tahoe.  (I’ll shop while other ride).  LOL.   Two weeks in Portugal.  Bringing the kids to see the Grand Canyon.   These have all been booked and planed.  I’m excited.  Please summer come now! !

The other day I booked a free hotel night. Well, that really isn’t the whole story. I work for a company that pays for me to travel to the office once a month. I don’t spend much time in the hotel room or get to enjoy the amenities. I always choice a nice clean simple room. I enjoy staying at the big name hotels in the city. I’ve tried a few different ones and frankly some are just plain scary. I enjoy these days in the city.

Today is the first day in a long time that I don’t need an electric blanket. Today, the temp is going to be near sixty. I need this more than you know. I start getting more and more depressed as the winter stays. Last weekend when it snowed once again I thought I was going to die. I didn’t think I could handle anymore snow. Yes, I have a snow blower so it makes snow removal easy. Yes, I have help doing the driveway and sidewalks but I need summer. I need warmth. I need the sun.