Diary of The Food Whore: Boiled Meat

Boiled Meat

April 09, 2007

We never did make it to the Bowl-A-Rama, a fact that might depress me for quite some time. We did, however, have a wonderful time people watching at WalMart. I saw a tussel over Easter Baskets that will give me Giggle Moments for a very long time.

The Husband has made peace with the fact that any dreams he may have had of driving cross country will never happen unless it takes place in a large motor coach where I can drink martinis and pretend I am in a fancy hotel. The incessant whining as we crossed into Oregon was enough to make him want to stop the car and drop me on a barge in the Columbia River. It is a trait I am not proud of - my inability to relax on a long drive - but there just doesn't seem to be enough beef jerky and dirty joke books at Truck Stops to keep me placated. And lets not even talk about the bathrooms.

We did have a wonderful time, though. Re-connecting with people was a good way for me to get my mind of insane schedules and people's eating habits. Though I have to admit there was a close call for me in the kitchen one night when visiting another friend's house for dinner, and I watched as they boiled the taco hamburger in it's own fat. I sensed something was about to go awry as I saw the hostess cram a couple pounds of hamburger in a sauce pan.

But redemption the next night came in the form of the most amazing gyros and spanikopita, nothing says happy moments for me quite like a good chunk of feta.

I did make my way through the books, though I haven't had the opportunity to cook anything. I was told to relax, and leave the work to others. Which was a really incredible way to spend my time. Though I admit the greasy meat boil was a little less relaxing than I had hoped.

But the trip was fabulous, even if I did have a meltdown on Deadman's Pass.

Posted by Foodwhore at April 9, 2007 10:24 PM

Happy you had a nice Va-kay FW! I know what you mean about having a meltdown we used to drive up your way when the kids were very young, round about Olympia I was ready to snatch chunks of hair out of my head. We take the train now...business class.

Posted by: Miri at April 10, 2007 07:57 AM

Ah! I'm not alone in my intense discomfort on car trips. My hubby will be so happy.

Glad you had a good time and glad you're back! I love the foody stories.

Posted by: VirtualSprite at April 11, 2007 06:47 AM

I'm so confused. How do YOU cook burger for tacos? Was the issue the amount of meat she cooked all at once??

Posted by: carly at April 12, 2007 05:15 AM

Hmmm - greasy meat boil - reminds me of a no-calories-whatsoever chef that had a programme on nationwide TV here some years ago. Making spaghetti bolognese, she did the greasy meat boil - and poured it in a sif, and rinsed it under the (warm!) tap! At least you didn't have to eat that - or are you too kind to tell? Nah... lol

Posted by: beermouse at April 12, 2007 01:16 PM