He's a young, swinging bachelor, SC. That's how they eat.

There was a Nathan's in the rest stop, I should've had that instead of BK

And I've said I HATE driving on the Belt Pkwy -- can they make the lanes any more narrow?? I never drive with both hands except on that road. And what's with the 50 MPH limit and 10,000 cops? (Didn't stop me from going 65-70, though, when I could )

Do we dare ask what you do with your other hand if it's not on the wheel??

Stick shift? No, wait, I have an automatic...

Anywho - time to get ready for Idol

I have missed Ryan and his metrosexual-ness, as well as Paula's drunken ravings. Can't wait!

OH WOW! AMERICAN IDOL IS BACK!! I CAN'T WAIT!!


This is a food thread about TONIGHT'S DINNER. So unless Ryan had Simon for dinner, don't start with the American Idol junk talk here. Take it over to another thread.

What thread would that be?? The KMA thread???

Hey, Geoff started it!!!

The KMA thread? Is that the one where you're always praising Malta?


EDIT : KMA - Kiss Malta's Ass

Aren't you a MOD in that thread?

Nope, that would be the Kiss MY Ass thread!!!!! And don't even TRY to tell me that while you're on the computer right now, Mrs. Cardi isn't in another room watching Idol!

I won't, and she is. My wife and my sister...... Two Idol fools!



Anyway, tonight I made a boneless turkey breast which I marinated with lemons, basil, olive oil, a touch of vinegar, parsley, oregeano, onion, garlic and paprika for 2 days.

Baked potatoes, garlic sauteed Broccoli, a nice iceberg lettuce and tomato salad, and corn.

I love Iceberg lettuce. Everyone tells me that it's completely nutrition-free, but Iceberg and Romaine are still my favorite.

I had a delightful Caesar Salad today. There was just a perfect hint of anchovies in the dressing.

BK's fries suck. I get onion rings instead.

My sister had some company over on Sunday and had lots of leftovers (which I sampled tonight - chicken cutlets and pasta). I learned a lesson - don't eat a heavy dinner and go to sleep right after it.

Man, did I have some dreams!

Last night my son's middle school band had their winter concert (which included a rousing rendition of the Beach Boys' "Fun, Fun, Fun"). Afterwards a couple of families went to the local pub. I had hot wings with garlic, chili and a corned beef on rye.

sounds great,i could just eat that now

There are other ways to keep the Mrs. warm at night.

That corned beef on rye sounds REALLY good to me now.

Oh, yeah, that's easy on the ole digestive tract.

Actually, the corned beef was okay and not as good as I had hoped, but the wings and chili there are always delicious. I usually get a burger or steak sandwich at that place.

Went to Golden Coral buffet

Made stir fried shrimp with veggies, garlic, ginger, served over rice.

Take out from a local Puerto Rican rotisserie place. Chicken with rice, black beans, maduros, tostones and avocado and red onion salad. It was fantastic!

Mushroom and pancetta rissotto!

I had an exceptional dinner Saturday night. My wife and I joined another couple, very good friends of ours, for dinner at a bar on the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River, just north of Harrisburg. My wife owns and operates a Montessori school and day care, and one of the women, who works with the pre-schoolers, was singing at the bar with the band.

I've never been to this place before, and paid little attention to the sign out front, "Fine Dining in a Casual Atmosphere." The place had a good crowd, we got a corner table, and I was surprised by the size of the menu. While I wasn't necessarily planning to have a big meal, I saw and ordered something that really caught my eye. It was a "tower" of three 3 ounce filets. Between each filet was an ample layer of cab meat, and it was all drizzled with a flavorful rum glaze. Add the side salad, garlic mashed potatoes and a Venetian lend of vegetables, and I was a happy camper. A night of drinking Yuenling Lager with friends and listening to good music capped off a great night.

Sounds like you had a good time Kly

Just had turkey mince meatballs with rice and sun dried tomatoes!

Sounds like a total hotpotch but it was darned tasty!

We really did. Another couple joined us later (my wife's business partner and her husband), and their were some parents from her school that came out to hear "Miss Joyce" sing. It was enjoyable because while the music was great, you could still carry on conversations without screaming into someone's ear.

We got there just before 7, and stayed until almost midnight, so I had quite a few lagers. But the most memorable part of the night was just around 11 pm. I was sitting with my friend at the bar and glanced across the bar to the opposite corner of the room and saw my wife talking to one of the moms from her school, and after 17 years of marriage and three kids, it was like seeing her again for the first time.

Ain't love grand my friend?

Klyd, that is possibly the sweetest thing that I've ever read. Plus, the filets sound darned good!

So, did you try to send her a drink??

No, SB, I was busy hitting on the blonde at the next table. (just kidding)

That would have been a good idea though. I should have thought of that.