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This Chicken Ranch Wrap Here

Posted on September 7, 2015 by LFFL

Ranch Wrap with fried chicken, avocado, bacon, tomato, Jack & cheddar cheese, lettuce, ranch dressing, & wrapped inside a garlic-herb tortilla.

I can’t say enough about this sandwich wrap. I’m in love with it. I already had this in another blog post way back yonder—but it’s so good that I had to bring it back.

There’s just a perfect combination of all ingredients inside of it—except I always like a little extra ranch dressing with mine. The yum factor is out of this world—or at least it is to me anyway. I’m sure there are those who would think this an average sandwich—but I devour this thing within mere seconds.

Again, I got this from one of my hometown diners. Where else do I go anyway?

So, if you have nothing else to do today, I say you should make yourself a sandwich wrap like this to fall in love with—or better yet, frequent a local delicious diner for one of these bad boys.

Take-Away Life Lesson: Those hometown diners can be amazing second homes when you find the perfect one just for you.

My Comfort On A Cold Day

Posted on December 9, 2013 by LFFL

A 6″ x 5″ x 2″ Cinnamon Roll, a Five-Way Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Hash browns with cheddar cheese, and French Vanilla Cappuccinos.

Well this is going to be my comfort food for the day. This should last me all morning for breakfast and maybe even lunch. Thank goodness for local diners!

I refuse to leave the house because the streets are slippery, there’s snow on the ground, and mainly because it’s like 8°F outside! I abhor this weather. I’ll take 150ºF over this nonsense any day.

It’s a snuggle kind of day under a throw blanket on the couch with flannel pajamas and hot food and drinks while watching television and DVDs.

It’s been so cold lately that I think I’ve now seen every episode of:

Criminal Minds
CSI: Miami
Looney Tunes (the early cartoon years)
Law & Order: SVU
The First 48
Breaking Bad
Perry Mason (the black & white days)
Twilight Zone (my love for the genius Rod Serling)
All my peeps on the Food Network (I could stare at food all day)
Modern Family
Oh—I’m now one of those people who is deep into Scandal. Talk about an addicting television show! My word! I’ve missed several episodes though and will be forced to get the DVD series, I’m sure.
And, of course, last night I had several different channel options to choose from to watch the new Bonnie & Clyde movie. Who knew it’d be on so many different channels at the exact same time. Take your pick.

So, if you have nothing else to do today, snuggle on the couch in your comfort clothing with your comfort food while watching your favorite comfort TV shows and movies.

Take-Away Life Lesson: Always make good use of cold days if staying indoors. Warm weather will be here soon enough—no, not really, more like 4-5 months. I CAN’T POSSIBLY WAIT THAT LONG!!!

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I'll Be In The Bathroom If You Need Me

Posted on December 5, 2013 by LFFL

French Vanilla Cappuccinos

It’s so cold outside I had to get three of these lovelies from my hometown diner to take home to keep me warm. I mean, we are in the mid-to-high teens weather-wise after all.

And at 20oz each, I’m not sure what I think I’m going to do with these by myself. Maybe I’ll save one for tomorrow and maybe not.

But if anyone needs me, you know where I’ll be most of the night.

So, if you have nothing else to do today, grab your favorite hot drink three times over and enjoy the warm fuzzy feelings it gives you on these cold winter days.

Take-Away Life Lesson: It really is such a nuisance to use the bathroom/loo when you have so many better things to do with your time.

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More Fun Times At That Newfound Diner

Posted on December 1, 2013 by LFFL

French Toast made with thick sourdough bread dipped in a secret batter, topped with butter, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.

How can you not love three thick pieces of buttery goodness French toast?

Ranch Wrap

Wrapped Up

Ranch Wrap made with fried chicken, avocado, bacon, tomato, ranch dressing, Jack & cheddar cheese, and a spring mix wrapped in a garlic-herb tortilla.

Wrapped Up made with egg whites, turkey, avocado, mushrooms, and Jack cheese wrapped in a spinach tortilla; served with salsa and fresh fruit.

Fried Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Fried Chicken Salad made with fried chicken, chopped romaine, tomatoes, Jack & cheddar cheese, onions, cucumbers, bacon, egg, croutons, and ranch dressing; served with a muffin.

Chicken Salad Sandwich made with chicken salad, tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese on a croissant; served with fries.

So, if you have nothing else to do today, keep going to your favorite diner till you’ve tried everything on their menu at least once.

Take-Away Life Lesson: There’s nothing wrong with having found a new little diner as your second home.

No Bug In This One

Posted on November 22, 2013 by LFFL

I was dying for another waffle even after my awful experience with the waffle from my hometown diner I frequent. But this time I chose to go to the newly discovered diner in my hometown and try one of their waffles instead on this particular occasion.

I got my order to-go and, as you can see, when I got home I wasn’t about to eat this goodness without first checking the bottom of it in case any of Herman’s relatives recently passed away.

Obviously, I lucked out this time and there were no bugs on the backside. Hip hip, huzzah! Whew! I can’t tell you how scared I was lifting this bad boy up to check for bugs in the first place. Bugs should be the last thing on my mind when I’m at the ready to eat a waffle.

So, if you have nothing else to do today, enjoy a waffle from your local diner but inspect it well before picking up your fork.

Take-Away Life Lesson: It’s always good to make sure there’s not a bug burial site hidden in your waffles.

My Rule Of Thumb

Posted on November 17, 2013 by LFFL

Pancake, French Toast with thick sourdough bread topped with powdered sugar, and a Waffle topped with powdered sugar; served with loads of butter and maple syrup.

You all know my rule of thumb: When you can’t decide between one or more things, just get one of each and save yourself the headache and stress of deciding. Why put yourself through all the torture for crying out loud?!

Here was such an occasion. I decided to go eat breakfast at that newly discovered diner I found. (Not to be confused with the regular diner I go to for 6″ x 5″ x 2″ cinnamon rolls and whatnot.)

I knew all morning I wanted something that required syrup—a pancake, a waffle, or French toast. And at this new diner I discovered, all three are phenomenal. So it was tough choosing.

After all, I had given this a lot of thought on the home front from the moment I woke up and up until I left the house. It also consumed my thoughts on the 20-minute drive out to the diner, and during the 10 minutes or so that I told the server to give me after I was handed the menu once I arrived. Geez!

It was IMPOSSIBLE to decide! In my head, they all seemed so great that I knew I could devour any one of them at a moment’s notice. As I was sitting at the table, it hit me all of a sudden—my rule of thumb! If there ever was a time to apply my rule, this was it. I mean, I had already marinated on it a little too long as it was, ya think?

Man! Once I realized my rule of thumb was available to use—the stress of thinking about it all and making a decision about what to order just seamlessly floated away. ‘Just give me one of each.’ Now I can consume my thoughts with something else or leave it entirely blank. Ahhh, the good life.

So, if you have nothing else to do today, see if you can apply my rule of thumb to any given situation you find yourself in.

Take-Away Life Lesson: No need to rack your brain with hard decisions. The rule of thumb is there for a reason.

Still Loving The Diner

Posted on November 3, 2013 by LFFL

Burrito Platter served with Spanish rice and soupy beans.

Here are more of my little trips to my hometown diner. Such yummy good food.

Catfish Fillet with tartar sauce and a side of Cabbage, Corn Nuggets, Ham & Beans, and Cornbread.

Chicken Fillet Sandwich

Chicken Fillet sandwich deep-fried with cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.

This here is why I like dealing with the same one or two servers over and over once they know me well enough and I realize they are really good at their jobs.

The day I ordered the chicken sandwich on the left, I specifically called-in my order and asked for LETTUCE ONLY with my sandwich. I told them to leave off the pickles and tomatoes.

As you can see, my sandwich came with the usual on it—EVERYTHING.

Another day I called-in and ordered the chicken sandwich on the right and specifically asked for LETTUCE ONLY. I told the person what happened the last time I ordered and she said she would check the order herself personally AND give me EXTRA lettuce even.

Now as you can plainly see, the one on the right came with absolutely NOTHING on it. I even looked under the bun to make sure the lettuce wasn’t hidden inside the sandwich somewhere. Needless to say, I didn’t get the EXTRA lettuce she said she’d give me because I didn’t even get the regular lettuce they normally put on it.

Unfortunately when I placed my orders, I couldn’t ask for the person who usually takes care of me because he had already gone home for the day. So I just placed my order with whomever answered the phones on both occasions.

I cannot understand how I can be so specific, thorough, and detailed—even down to explaining how my order was screwed up the last time, only to have it screwed up again!

French Toast

Apple Pie

French Toast made with thick-cut egg bread dipped in egg, topped with whipped butter and powdered sugar; served with maple syrup.

A slice of Apple Pie.

Another day I walk into my local diner and I’m standing at the counter for 5 long minutes waiting to place an order to-go. I turn and I see a diner pow-wow meeting or gossip-fest of some sort going on.

I’m not sure what it was, but no one even looked up to say hi or take my order. After 5 minutes of standing there, someone else in the restaurant (who was NOT part of this group) finally came and helped me. Unbelievable.

But, nevertheless, I still love my local hometown diner.

So, if you have nothing else to do today, continue to frequent your favorite diner even if you get irritated every now and again with the little mistakes that keep happening to you.

Take-Away Life Lesson: We’re all only human.