My kids used the small plates for their dinner, and then the dinner plates for dessert. I figured, why not, it’s not like they get the opportunity every day….. of course, this is nearly 30 years ago. :D
A table full of pies, cakes, and cookies, and he selects rice pudding? Even knowing that it’s Petey, and even without picking out the rice, that’s just sad.
Going to a restaurant was always a bit of a challenge. My relationship with food was not quite as toxic as Petey’s, but… Once, Mom and Dad took us to a fancy Chinese restaurant. It was all decorated in rich red and gold, the lighting was subdued, very soft music was playing in that weird 5 note scale that I always liked. This was much to my liking except, there was nothing on the menu that I could eat. Everyone else had ordered, and it was my turn. The Chinese lady was waiting patiently. I carefully read the descriptions of each dish. At long last, I came to one that said “Chicken, Rice and Oranges.” Well, I liked all those, maybe it would do. When we were served, my heart melted. It was all covered in yellow goop. I carefully picked away the goopy surface of the rice and found some ungooped, but I must have gotten a little in spite of my efforts. I was not ready! The startle of that yellow deliciousness knocked me off my chair! This was a major scene, Mom was in a panic, my sisters were laughing, Dad was picking me up the kind Chinese people were mortified. I got back into my seat, and a little better prepared, I took a bit of the chicken and yellow goop. To this day, if someone suggest Chinese, I’m ALL FOR IT! If I’m cooking for myself, it’s often Chinese.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
if you pick the rice out of rice pudding, with what are you left? just the milk?
TampaFanatic1 almost 4 years ago
Alice should just double down on the plates!
M2MM almost 4 years ago
My kids used the small plates for their dinner, and then the dinner plates for dessert. I figured, why not, it’s not like they get the opportunity every day….. of course, this is nearly 30 years ago. :D
Kaputnik almost 4 years ago
A table full of pies, cakes, and cookies, and he selects rice pudding? Even knowing that it’s Petey, and even without picking out the rice, that’s just sad.
gbars70 almost 4 years ago
Petey’s highly aware of what his swimmer’s body requires.
dwane.scoty1 almost 4 years ago
“Swimmers body”? Petey swims only in the Sea o’ Pathos!
Cpeckbourlioux almost 4 years ago
They could be waiting till next thanksgiving before Petey is ready.
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
Alas, Dessert Tables are no more. :(
Tentoes almost 4 years ago
Going to a restaurant was always a bit of a challenge. My relationship with food was not quite as toxic as Petey’s, but… Once, Mom and Dad took us to a fancy Chinese restaurant. It was all decorated in rich red and gold, the lighting was subdued, very soft music was playing in that weird 5 note scale that I always liked. This was much to my liking except, there was nothing on the menu that I could eat. Everyone else had ordered, and it was my turn. The Chinese lady was waiting patiently. I carefully read the descriptions of each dish. At long last, I came to one that said “Chicken, Rice and Oranges.” Well, I liked all those, maybe it would do. When we were served, my heart melted. It was all covered in yellow goop. I carefully picked away the goopy surface of the rice and found some ungooped, but I must have gotten a little in spite of my efforts. I was not ready! The startle of that yellow deliciousness knocked me off my chair! This was a major scene, Mom was in a panic, my sisters were laughing, Dad was picking me up the kind Chinese people were mortified. I got back into my seat, and a little better prepared, I took a bit of the chicken and yellow goop. To this day, if someone suggest Chinese, I’m ALL FOR IT! If I’m cooking for myself, it’s often Chinese.
bobw2012 almost 4 years ago
Must not be any cinnamon on Petey’s rice pudding. Or raisins.
Nancy Simpson almost 4 years ago
That kid needs a shrink before malnutrition sets in.
6turtle9 almost 4 years ago
I’m with you Alice, stupid small plates…
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
2 words: vanilla pudding. (And don’t even think of setting out tapioca!)
Craig Westlake almost 4 years ago
The only way I know I’ve eaten enough is when they have to roll me to the car…
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Alice is working hard on getting a tummyache. Petey (My Hero!) is working hard on giving us all a headache….
NWdryad almost 4 years ago
Gosh Alice, that’s the same thing I say at Thanksgiving buffets. Next time grab a dinner plate.