An Ode to Food

Since I had my gallbladder removed a month ago, and was very ill for a month and a half before that, so I haven't had much to eat besides mashed potatoes, pudding and yogurt for two and a half months. It's not that other food doesn't appeal to me, or that I don't crave anything... I just cannot eat most things without pain and nausea. So I thought I might blog about all the delicious foods and drinks I am missing.

Birthday Cake (especially Costco Buttercream cake) - It broke my heart that my birthday actually came and went and we could not spend some time together. You know how I love you, specifically your frosting, but right now it would leave me in agony. Rest assured, as soon as I am able, we will spend some quality time together.

Islands's Hawaiian Veggie Burger and Fries - I've been thinking about you all day and my mouth just waters as I imagine the tangy taste of pineapple mingling with the veggie pattie and bread, so yummy and yet messy that I must eat you with a fork and knife. And the fries, so salty and scrumptious... I can practically taste you in my mouth.

Roberto's Bean Burrito & Tostada - I don't know if I will ever eat you without suffering again... but I know there will come a day that the taste will be worth the price. The delicious beans, cheese, that green sauce... your sour cream is easily the best sour cream I have ever had!

BJ's Tomato and Cheese Pizza - You are absolutely the best pizza I've ever had. You melt in my mouth. So thick and cheese and soft. And don't even get me started on a Pazookie dessert.

Starbucks - I miss you so every day that I am thisclose to taking a chance and getting a frappuccino or iced caramel macchiato. So sweet and filling... dessert in a drink.

Macayo's California Burrito - I know our last encounter didn't go so well. Don't blame yourself. It was right before my surgery and NOTHING stayed down. I can't wait until we meet once again and I see you before me, bigger than I remembered, filled with beans, rice, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. We'll have good times again.

California Pizza Kitchen - I admit that I tend to prefer taking your food home and sticking it in the fridge, then eating it cold... but that doesn't make your pizza damn awesome! We will find our way to each other again. Someday.


There's probably other things I have thought of over the last few weeks that I can't recall at the moment. I actually feel better now. :)