Hello LENNDEVOURS readers! I am happy to be filling in (or at least attempting to) for Lenn while he recovers from his tonsillectomy. I must tell you that it has been a long 4 days for both he and I -- filled with culinary wonders that you can not possibly imagine. Just kidding!
I would be lying if I told you that I have been cooking up a storm for myself, filled with wonderful food. I just can't seem to get the inspiration when only cooking for one. Not to mention the guilt I feel when I sit down to eat a delicious meal in front of my "foodie" fiancee. He insists that it is OK and that he isn't bothered by it...but perhaps it is the occasional "that smells good," or "I hate you," gives it away!!!
To put it mildly, Lenn is not happy about the fact that he is eating pudding, ice cream, spaghetti o's, and jello. He even returned to the good old college days tonight when I made him some delicious Ramen noodles! To some, like myself, it sounds like a "bingers" dream...but to Lenn it is pure torture.
I of course have neglected to mention the absence of wine. It is to difficult to even mention without a hint of sadness. I did have a couple of glasses of a deliciously mellowed Merlot on Sunday...but it was with a secret sip here and there!! Tomorrow I will be opening something, just because I can't take it anymore...and I know that Lenn would not want the wine blogging community to suffer because of his predicament!
My message to all of you tonight: Savor every bite that you take and every sip of wine that you drink. Lenn will be back with a vengeance, but until then...I will do my best!
Can't you spike his jello with a nice Burgundy, or perhaps a Long Island Chard?
Get well, Lenn.
Posted by: tom | April 04, 2005 at 11:03 PM
That's my girl, always knew how to make the best of a tough situation! Trust me, Lenn knows your sneaking sips! Drink away! Feel better SOON FSIL.
Love you both.
Mom
Posted by: Mom of Ms. Lenndevours | April 05, 2005 at 07:37 AM
Hmmmmm.... A Burgundy Jello
I know Westport Rivers from these parts in New Englandhas a Chardonnay jelly and it is very nice indeed. Less the Alcohol content.
Anywho, Get well soon.
Posted by: Kevin | April 05, 2005 at 01:43 PM
I'll be damned if this isn't one of the better posts on his blog! I think you need to give Nena her own space here bro. Looks like you got some serious competition here!
Posted by: Jason | April 05, 2005 at 05:19 PM
Maybe some miso soup instead or some thai noodle soup? Anything but spaghetti-o's!
Posted by: Suebob | April 05, 2005 at 11:34 PM
Nicely done, Nena!!
Say, are you checking Lenn's email for him? I have an enormous favor I had emailed, but don't want to impose at all, so don't worry about it if you can't...
Posted by: Fatemeh | April 07, 2005 at 03:20 PM