Waited tables? I served food from the time I was 20 to 27 and I loved it. That job fit me so well I think the stars were aligned. The restaurant was awesome, my co-workers crazy and fun, atmosphere happy, food delectable and the pay was great. I worked in downtown San Jose when everyone was working at Dot Coms and throwing money around like they were millionaires (oh yeah, they were).
I loved it so much I talked Glenn into joining me. After attending classes all day he would tend bar all night. We were young, newly married and full of energy. Eventually he graduated with his degree and I got so pregnant I had to quit my happy little restaurant home to create a new home for my baby. I tell Emry how she actually waited tables with me. I was 7 months pregnant when I quit.
The restaurant cooked a lot of crazy good food and I may have stumbled upon a top secret recipe binder and accidentally memorized some of the recipes. Possibly.
I fancy myself a gourmet chef. And by chef I mean sometimes I make really good food along with the nachos and peanut butter bananas. When I had company for dinner tonight I thought a really good chef would make their own marshmallows for smore's right?
And their own graham crackers. Don't think I am an over achiever, remember I waited tables for 7 years?
Not anymore though. Now I am a trophy wife who eats bon bon's and shops all day. And by bon bon's I mean the leftover crusts from grilled cheese sandwiches and by shopping I mean the Walmart variety.
Did I mention my angelic children?
And by angelic I mean.........................
I'm hungry now for a s'more....
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are so cute. They look like they are having fun posing for the camera.
Marie, cutest pictures. Your kids crack me up. Way to go on the food. I need to make a trip. Love, Shauna
ReplyDeleteUh, I just looked over these recipes and yes, it is official you are definitely an over achiever. I love it!!! Goodness Gracious Marie, that was a lot of work! I love the pictures of the marshmallows on your post.
ReplyDeleteI don't even like marshmallows and you've made those look tempting! Love the photos of you and the kids, so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely a gourmet cook and an over-achiever! Yum! Your kids outfits are so cute!!
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ReplyDeletelovely photos again! Yes I've waited tables before..when I was a student in the States. :) Good ole memories I have of those days. :)
ReplyDeleteMarie, I did test the "glitch" by linking you on my "waffles" post and it worked just fine. I'm not sure what happened on your end? Shauna
ReplyDeleteI waited tables too and loved it!! Such an awesome college job, though I'm happy to not have any of the table waiting dreams anymore!! Those smores look amazing!!! YUM!! Toasted marshmallow is the best! I love the pics of you and the kids...everyone looks awesome!! And you look beautiful, love your long dress!
ReplyDeleteYes all us stay at home moms are eating bon-bons and shopping, lol. I loved waiting tables I worked at a dive bar it was fun. Great pics!
ReplyDeleteyour kids are beautiful (and handsome)! what great pictures. funny about the bon bons and shopping...very true!! what a charmed life we mothers lead.
ReplyDeletecheers.
Homemade marshmallows AND graham crackers? Yup, definitely an overachiever :D Not that there's anything wrong with that, someone's got to be out there making us five-minute-dinner folk feel lazy, haha. Adorable kids, blonde kids=automatically angelic. Until proven otherwise.
ReplyDeleteThose look so delish! How many did you eat? ;) Some for me? Hopefully. You lovely in that dress, a trophy wife for sure! I worked at the Bux all through Gooner's pregnancy and then after. NOTHING like knocking over drinks with your huge belly or pumping in the bathroom...
ReplyDeleteDid you seriously make your own graham wafers?? No way! You are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteIn answer to your question, YES, I waited tables (and supervised and tended bar) for 11 years! It was great fun and good money. Can't believe it wasn't until 4 years after graduating from University that I matched my waitressing income!
You and your children are gorgeous!!
Yes I seriously did. They are just like making cookies, although you use a cuisinart instead of a blender and somewhat different ingredients, nothing crazy though. I will definitely be making them again, they are so delicious!
ReplyDeleteThese smore's ruined me for the honeymaid/kraft marshamellow combo. I also used Lindt 90% dark chocolate, Divine!
Hahaha! Those photos are hilarious and adorable! Surprisingly, I am also a trophy wife who eats bon bon's and shops all day...at Walmart. :) I used to be a waitress too, though in a dive! And those s'mores--oh my!
ReplyDeleteHow I wish, oh wish, I could have been there for those s'mores!!! net
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