Take Me Out To Eat

 February is done and over with. I went the entire month without seeing my husband. I am definitely glad that February is the shortest month, but it isn't that short! As far as I am concerned, it is a very long month!
With not seeing Jeff the entire month, I cannot tell you the last time I went out to eat. Well, actually, I can. It was with Jeff, his parents, his brothers, and their significant others. Yes, that long ago.

Everyday I travel by restaurants, as I am sure most everyone does. For me, I long to go in them. Whether it is a restaurant I actually like or not. I just want to go out to eat. And quite honestly, I don't want to go out to eat with just anybody, but  I'd still take it!

Jeff and I had several local favorites in this area, as well as a few chains which we liked to patron. Each time I drive by them, I smile for the memory of the meals we've shared strikes me. We tend to choose Italian fare more often than not. So, when I had a pot of sauce stirring on the stove, I couldn't help but wish I were at one of these places. Nothing like great food and bad company!

To give myself the feel of actually going out, or at least what I remember of the feeling, I decided to treat myself as if I were at a restaurant. That means I was first served bread with some oil and vinegar. Nice touch, right? A little different when you have to serve it yourself, but delicious nonetheless!

I skipped the whole salad portion, as that really sucks to make for yourself and went right to my chicken and sauce entree. It would have been better if someone had made it for me, or even if it was Jeff's sauce. But, not for the fact that I would be waited on, more for taste purposes. I really suck at cooking! 

I miss my husband. I miss him very much. For many reasons. But, mostly because he would take me out to eat at nice places! I didn't have to try to entertain myself at dinnertime. Not everyday anyways.