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My Guilty Pleasure

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Comment from Ben Colder
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I bet I gained five pounds just reading this. Especially the slopes and the ice cream and for sure the others as well. Sounds as if someone is spoiled.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2023
    That was the intention, to put on those pounds? haha.
    I appreciate your time, Ben.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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You described your guilty pleasures well, John.
They all sounded like things I've never eaten
'cept the RR ice-cream. All of those others had
ingredients I don't like, so TexMex for me.
Enjoy your Italian cuisine.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Jan for reading and sharing.
    We enjoy the southwest dishes as well. What?s your favorite?
    John
Comment from Terry Broxson
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LOL, and boy did I ever get hungry! The is one of the best pieces of your writing I have read. The prose just flows across the page with smells and tastes with stellar writing. Thank you for entering the contest. Terry.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2023
    Terry, that?s an outstanding review! Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
    John
Comment from Amanda Black
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Holy! This made me salivate so much, and I just ate dinner! Your descriptions create fun and mouthwatering images. Your passion for food/ cooking is weaved through every line of the writing and makes me feel as though the passion is mine! Very well done. Thanks so much for sharing!

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 29-Mar-2023
    Wow, Amanda. That is a great review. Thank you so much!
    John
reply by Amanda Black on 29-Mar-2023
    You are very welcome!
Comment from lyenochka
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Well, the enthusiasm should win the contest! And you made me want to try these dishes even when I don't eat much cheese! No wonder your son is a chef! I hope this does well in the contest!

with, fig, (no comma after 'with')
thing as to much Aurecchio. (too)

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 29-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Helen for that wonderful review, and those two corrections!
    Always appreciated.

    I really do like that pepper sandwich!
    John
Comment from lancellot
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I don't want to even try to count the calories for half of this wonderfulness. But, you have made me hungry, and I just ate.

Great food, filled with sugar, grease and fat, yeah we all know they're bad for us but... they taste so good.

Good entry and very relatable.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 29-Mar-2023
    I thank you for this great review. Always appreciated.
    John
Comment from LateBloomer
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Hi John, it's a good thing that I ate dinner or you would have made me insanely hungry. Tonight we had chicken cutlets. Today, as I was breading my cutlets, I was thinking about the yin and yang between your wife and son on which/how is the correct way to bread the cutlets. I'm in your son's camp, but I use to be in your wife's camp. Lol. Reviewing your menu choices, my husband would have the cheese cake with a scoop of his favorite ice cream. He makes no sacrifices when it comes to food. Also, the unhealthier it is, the better. He is not into low-fat, no-fat, and definitely no sugar substitutes. Lol.

J, I enjoyed reading your story, especially because I'm a foody as is (almost) everyone else is in my family. When it comes to holidays, some say it's not about the food, it's about the people. My younger son says, it ALL about the food, and I agree. Lol. I'll have to read your reviews and see if people who live in other parts of the country and world can/will relate to your story, and all of your delicious recipes.

A fun story that made me smile. John, I guess that you are feeling well and that your Covid isn't too bad? Well done. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
p.s. Did you know that The Manor is closing???

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 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 29-Mar-2023
    Yes. I read about that. I was there twice. Once for my cousins wedding and once with my in-laws, maybe for their anniversary???
    My wife and I got married at the Wayne Manor, way back then.

    I?m feeling 100% better. Thank you for asking. This old coot stills got some life, as they say. Though I?m not sure who they are.

    I?m glad you read this. I was hoping you would.

    Thank you, Margaret. I always like hearing from you.
    John
reply by LateBloomer on 29-Mar-2023
    Glad you are feeling better. My husband and I were married at
    The Manor. We're sad to see it
    close. We had our 25th Anniv. in the same room that we were married in.
    At least our kids got to see the place.
    Time to start thinking about tomorrow's dinner. My hubby ate ALL the cutlets tonight. No leftovers. Lol, but Ugh. I was looking forward to an easy leftover night. Be well, stay safe. It's crazy out there. M
Comment from Wayne Fowler
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Well done (get it?) Hah! (smiley face here)
But why all the 'OR's? Just make 'em all and eat 'em all. What to feel guilty about being moderate? (fat smiley face here)
Good luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 29-Mar-2023
    Ha? fat smiley face, I like that!
    Appreciate your stopping by to eat! Ah, I mean read.
    John