What I want to be when I grow up...

What I want to be when I grow up...
Sea Fairy

Thursday, May 19, 2011

In search of the ideal breakfast...(Part 1)

When you start a journey there is excitement and hope for that unknown experience and

Great Expectations for a unexpected epiphany.

May 12th My journey began at the Waffle Shop on 23rd St. I cannot give you the prices

because my breakfast was paid for by a friend; however, I can tell you I had been

wanting a waffle for a very long time (3 years at least) but previous waffles had a grainy

taste and always left me feeling there had to be a better one somewhere, so I ordered

the Pecan Waffle. My taste buds were on High Alert. The waitress returned to inform me

they were out of Pecans, so I ordered a plain Waffle. The waffle tasted wonderful, but I

never thought I would have to tell them I wanted it on the crisp side and not pale and

limp, so what I got was pale and limp though it tasted great; also, the coffee was really

good. I give it 2 stars...**

May 13th I decided to try the IHOP at the corner of 23rd St and 231. Of course I knew

before hand it would be expensive. I ordered coffee and reviewed the menu. They had

a Senior 2,2,2 for $5.99, so that is what I ordered. 2 eggs (over medium), 2 pancakes,

and 2 strips of bacon. It was great! The eggs were cooked with the whites done and the

yellow runny; the pancakes were thick and brown, and the bacon was crisp though a little

on the thin side. I used the pecan syrup and ate the whole thing. A little pricey for every

day because the total came to $8.50 plus I left a $2.00 tip. I had about a minute wait time

to be seated, but the waitress took my coffee order immediately and once I put down the

menu she was there to take my order. I give it 3 stars...***

May 14th I drove out to Coram's on Hwy 231. It was great to get to see Mary

again (she is the head cook) as she had transferred from Coram's on 23rd to Hwy 231

about 3 years ago. I ordered a 1,1,1, which is one egg, one pancake, and one strip of

bacon. As I expected, the service as well as the food was excellent. I would definitely eat

there every day except that both my automobiles tend to drink gas like I drink water and it

is a little far for me to travel just for breakfast. I give it 4 stars...****

May 16th I drove over to the Steak & Eggs on Hwy 98, now called The Hen House (New

Owners) and their sign said "2 eggs, grits, toast or biscuit for $1.79" so that is what I

ordered. The two waitresses seemed friendly enough and the coffee was good; however,

when I received my order I only had to look at it to know one egg was over cooked (I

specifically asked the waitress for the white to be done and the yellow runny.), but the

waitress immediately ordered a second egg. The waitress asked me if I wanted butter for

my grits (I told her no), but then I realized there was no butter on my toast either. Not a

good way to start my day. I give it 1 star...*

As you can see I've skipped May 15th because on Sunday I leave my house at 8:15 for Sunday School and as I have been sleeping later than usual I figured I would not have time to eat, return home, feed my feral cats, take my medication, and make it to SS on time, so I fixed frozen French Toast with butter and no syrup and coffee and enjoyed every mouthful. I do miss seeing all the wonderful people I use to have breakfast with, I miss their smiles and those wonderful hugs, but until my quest if over I will have to make do with my own company (auk) and ask God to be my co-traveler.

More Later....May God Bless each of you; bringing you peace, happiness and prosperity.

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