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I have missed everyone! When I was in St. Louis last week for a family event, I found myself in a Golden Corral for dinner. WOW. I had not yet been in the company of that much food in a long time. Luckily, someone told me and Darlene, my stepmom, that we were going there ahead of time. I knew the day before. What to do? I panicked. Then, not wanting to overeat, I called the restaurant on the morning of the potential feast. On the phone, I learned that there is a To-Go box that is available. It goes by weight, and you get one pound of food for $6.99. This is cheaper than the $12.50 that they charge for a dinner. Mindful of my waistline and budget, I decided to try the pound. Thinking that a pound is a lot, I went forth into the establishment.
Picking up the box, it felt a little embarrassing, because everyone else had a plate. It was too obvious, but I continued on my journey through the rows of food. There was nothing but temptation everywhere. Luckily, hunger was not ravaging me. Looking over all the hot food first, and the desserts, the decision was made to brave the salad bar. Now, even the salad bar offers many challenges: dressing, pastas, and some desserts. I chose dark green leaves, and veggie toppings with cheese and French dressing. Splurging on a good amount of dressing, passing up the pasta and desserts, I went for the three-bean salad and two deviled eggs. I got what I wanted.
Noticing the very full plates of my family, I sat down with my box salad. It felt out-of-place among the mounds of food in front of many. Darlene had a plate of good yummy food. Not overly full as some, but she did what I suggest: she got exactly what she wanted. I was so happy. I got what I genuinely wanted, too. Happily eating my meal, and finishing wayyy before others, dessert started showing up on many plates. When I saw lemon meringue pie, banana pudding and pies, I wished I had picked up dessert. Letting that go, everything was fine - until one wee one showed up with items from a chocolate fountain, chocolate covered marshmallows, and the sort. That is my ultimate favorite. I drooled over it, wishing for the dessert.
Standing my ground, I did not get dessert, but it was definitely wanted. Proud of myself for getting what was wanted, and not just mindlessly piling my plate, I sat and visited with family. After all, that was the purpose of the visit. We had a great time, and I spent too much time worrying. When we left the restaurant, I was relieved at having survived the dreaded buffet, a killer of food plans to be sure, but in the end, I would have done one thing differently.
I would have picked up the chocolate dessert!
I have missed everyone! When I was in St. Louis last week for a family event, I found myself in a Golden Corral for dinner. WOW. I had not yet been in the company of that much food in a long time. Luckily, someone told me and Darlene, my stepmom, that we were going there ahead of time. I knew the day before. What to do? I panicked. Then, not wanting to overeat, I called the restaurant on the morning of the potential feast. On the phone, I learned that there is a To-Go box that is available. It goes by weight, and you get one pound of food for $6.99. This is cheaper than the $12.50 that they charge for a dinner. Mindful of my waistline and budget, I decided to try the pound. Thinking that a pound is a lot, I went forth into the establishment.
Picking up the box, it felt a little embarrassing, because everyone else had a plate. It was too obvious, but I continued on my journey through the rows of food. There was nothing but temptation everywhere. Luckily, hunger was not ravaging me. Looking over all the hot food first, and the desserts, the decision was made to brave the salad bar. Now, even the salad bar offers many challenges: dressing, pastas, and some desserts. I chose dark green leaves, and veggie toppings with cheese and French dressing. Splurging on a good amount of dressing, passing up the pasta and desserts, I went for the three-bean salad and two deviled eggs. I got what I wanted.
Noticing the very full plates of my family, I sat down with my box salad. It felt out-of-place among the mounds of food in front of many. Darlene had a plate of good yummy food. Not overly full as some, but she did what I suggest: she got exactly what she wanted. I was so happy. I got what I genuinely wanted, too. Happily eating my meal, and finishing wayyy before others, dessert started showing up on many plates. When I saw lemon meringue pie, banana pudding and pies, I wished I had picked up dessert. Letting that go, everything was fine - until one wee one showed up with items from a chocolate fountain, chocolate covered marshmallows, and the sort. That is my ultimate favorite. I drooled over it, wishing for the dessert.
Standing my ground, I did not get dessert, but it was definitely wanted. Proud of myself for getting what was wanted, and not just mindlessly piling my plate, I sat and visited with family. After all, that was the purpose of the visit. We had a great time, and I spent too much time worrying. When we left the restaurant, I was relieved at having survived the dreaded buffet, a killer of food plans to be sure, but in the end, I would have done one thing differently.
I would have picked up the chocolate dessert!
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