Too much food, too little time!

Alright, so I admit that I am bad about this blogging thing. I have better things to do with my time...like eat! Speaking of which, I've been eating like it's going out of style. In no uncertain terms, I am blowing up like a tic! Why, do you ask? Well, I've had a miserable year at work (remember the black eye?). Now, I'm not an emotional eater, but I am a social eater. And, when I am unhappy at work, I try to plan other fun things to do in my life to make up for it. Like eat with my friends. When I am home for dinner, I am more than happy to eat microwave popcorn and call it a night. When I am out for dinner with friends, well, unless it's cooked in butter, slathered with sauces, or fried and salted, it's not worth eating. So, here's a list of some of the favorite bits I've noshed on this year:

• Parmesan Truffle Oil Tater Tots at Common Grounds in Cambridge with Neal

• Macaroni and Cheese with Prosciutto at Stephi's on Tremont with Patti, et al.

• Bacon Cheeseburger with Onions and Mushrooms on Brioche at Pop's with Brent

• Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes on a Polenta Cake at Stella with the Card Group

• Applewood Smoked Pork Chop with Brussels Sprouts at Eastern Standard with Reena

• French Toast with Bacon at Union with Wil

• Black Bean Veggie Burger at Highland Kitchen with Meg, et. al

• Chicken Tacos at La Verdad with Scott and Mark

• Pancakes, Bacon and Hashbrowns at Magee Country Diner with Natalie

• Roasted Chicken with Chive Mashed Potatoes at Franklin Cafe with Kristin and Andrew
  

• Mojitos, Gin and Tonics, Cosmos, and other nefarious drinks at Drink with whomever would join me

So, this is just a sampling of what I've eaten in the last year. It's no wonder I haven't ended up in the cardiac ward at MGH. With that said, looking back, I don't think I'd have ordered any differently. Yeah, my love handles now have super grips. Of course my summer clothes are too tight on me. My body absolutely looks like I've eaten all of the above, but it was worth it. With the help of my friends and comfort food we shared, I survived another year of work and am now on summer vacation. Thank the Pope!

Now, if I could only put the grill together...I'll be all set for another season of food.