Appetizers. How many times do we go out and skip what is often arguably the best part of the meal? The funnest part of going out? The appetizers and dessert. I mean, how many of us make appetizers at home? I don't.
"Okay, before I bring out the meatloaf, I have a baked brie and fruit slices."
Seriously.
Mexican food restaurants have it right. We all go in expecting the chips and dip, and we know it is part of the dining experience. Because they don't charge for this fare, we heartily eat it up. Perhaps these restaurants have increased prices elsewhere to defray the costs. I don't know. But many others are jumping on the first course bandwagon. Been to Tejas Grill? They bring you a griddle of honey cornbread. Happy Sumo? The beloved edemame. There seems to be mounting evidence of a universal truth, and many restaurants are cashing in on it: We all like to nosh.
So back to the brie.
If you are in Fort Collins I will take you to The Rainbow. This is the first, but certainly not the last, mention of my favorite local restaurant. I love The Rainbow for just about every dish, for every course. But I would go there for no other reason than the baked brie. Delectable oooey goooey bad-for-you-ness. I mean, you can see the oil separate and pool along the sides. Ask me if I care. Nope. I try to make myself feel better about eating this mess of deliciousness by reminding myself that the dippers are apple slices, broccoli, carrots. Oh, and wonderful buttered slices of a fresh baguette. It's so good my husband and I took down an entire brie by ourselves (I'm pretty sure it's intended for like six people) and still ate entrees. Yeah, that's right. Oink, oink. (We did ride our bikes to and from The Rainbow. Okay, the brie was still probably about a weeks' worth of calories. I still don't care. )
So. Good.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Where Do We Go From Here?
I have long been thinking of the idea for a public blog or two; however, I've only wanted it/them to be public to strangers and family members and friends.
Sound odd? Maybe. But it makes sense really. I don't generally care what strangers say, but because of the content, they could, should they be interested, bring a unique perspective to my thoughts about my town, my lists, my general ramblings. This is a way for me to stay tuned in to my friends and family, so it goes without saying that I want them involved.
But there are, unfortunately, a list of people in my life that I not only do not want involved in making comments or even reading my blogs; I don't want them to know about my blogging period. That could be tricky, especially considering I intend to keep my blogs public. So I guess that means I just have to trust that my super secret email and the hopefully lack of Internet footprints I'm leaving behind--combined with the stealthy efforts of said family and friends--will keep my awesome endeavors under wraps.
What exactly is this endeavor you ask? Well I have to give a lot of the credit to my husband. He mentioned that he was going to make a list, just for himself, of all the things he liked to eat and places he liked to go in Fort Collins. I suggested that would make a great blog and give suggestions for people who were looking for reviews. Too much work, too silly. So I'm commandeering the idea. When I write about places that serve mainly meat, well, that obviously isn't my review. I have to give dear hubby credit not just for the blog idea, but for many of the restaurants I'll be featuring.
The blog will grow and evolve, changing and adapting as necessary. But as for now I know we are going for a great gastric ride through Fort Collins (and in some cases, beyond), and some of the other topics I'll tackle will be where to go and what to do, movies, books, and in general, my ramblings.
I know, you can hardly wait.
Sound odd? Maybe. But it makes sense really. I don't generally care what strangers say, but because of the content, they could, should they be interested, bring a unique perspective to my thoughts about my town, my lists, my general ramblings. This is a way for me to stay tuned in to my friends and family, so it goes without saying that I want them involved.
But there are, unfortunately, a list of people in my life that I not only do not want involved in making comments or even reading my blogs; I don't want them to know about my blogging period. That could be tricky, especially considering I intend to keep my blogs public. So I guess that means I just have to trust that my super secret email and the hopefully lack of Internet footprints I'm leaving behind--combined with the stealthy efforts of said family and friends--will keep my awesome endeavors under wraps.
What exactly is this endeavor you ask? Well I have to give a lot of the credit to my husband. He mentioned that he was going to make a list, just for himself, of all the things he liked to eat and places he liked to go in Fort Collins. I suggested that would make a great blog and give suggestions for people who were looking for reviews. Too much work, too silly. So I'm commandeering the idea. When I write about places that serve mainly meat, well, that obviously isn't my review. I have to give dear hubby credit not just for the blog idea, but for many of the restaurants I'll be featuring.
The blog will grow and evolve, changing and adapting as necessary. But as for now I know we are going for a great gastric ride through Fort Collins (and in some cases, beyond), and some of the other topics I'll tackle will be where to go and what to do, movies, books, and in general, my ramblings.
I know, you can hardly wait.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year, New Blog
Top 5 reasons to keep a blog:
5. It's a fun way to stay in touch with family and friends.
4. It's a quirky sort of self-expression.
3. It's fun, and a therapeutic release from tense, mundane, or stressful days.
2. It keeps my writing skills alive (or so I like to tell myself).
1. It is a great way to keep my toes dipped in the pool of creativity.
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Top 5 reasons NOT to keep a blog:
5. Time suck.
4. "But what if they judge me?" The "I'm really putting myself out there" syndrome.
3. Do I have enough interesting things in my life to make this worth reading?
2. Living up to expectations of the audience.
1. Once it's out there, it's out there.
And the YES wins.
5. It's a fun way to stay in touch with family and friends.
4. It's a quirky sort of self-expression.
3. It's fun, and a therapeutic release from tense, mundane, or stressful days.
2. It keeps my writing skills alive (or so I like to tell myself).
1. It is a great way to keep my toes dipped in the pool of creativity.
_______________________________________________________
Top 5 reasons NOT to keep a blog:
5. Time suck.
4. "But what if they judge me?" The "I'm really putting myself out there" syndrome.
3. Do I have enough interesting things in my life to make this worth reading?
2. Living up to expectations of the audience.
1. Once it's out there, it's out there.
And the YES wins.
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