Repeat x 2 . . . .

Two repeats.

Yesterday was the weekly dumpling foray.  As I have noted before I don't get a drink at Doozo, I go to Starbuck's for the refresher (which had a fresh lime slice, thank you very much) and a black tea for Ducky Momo.  Ducky Momo meanwhile waits in line for the dumplings in a perfectly synchronized ordering sequence.  So yesterday he ordered me a combo, which was supposed to be a chicken and pork combo.

What happened was a veggie and chicken combo.

Fav Lunch Buddy 2 had previously cautioned that the veggie dumplings were gross so I was not excited when I figured out that there was no chicken hidden in amongst the spinach.  But, I have to say they were rather tasty and a nice surprise.  The filling was like spinach pie with cellophane noodles.  I liked it so much I may add it to the dumpling rotation.  Added bonus, we got the Don Corleone booth.  It was faced a weird direction though so this was the view:

Today was lunch with a good friend at Treebeard's b/c it is right in the middle of our two office locations.  I was so jazzed to see her I totally forgot to take a picture.  Imagine a small bowl of shrimp étouffée and squash casserole.  I always get the étouffée.  On rare occasions I will get the gumbo.  Excellent as always although could have been hotter temperature wise.  Squash casserole was much better than last time.  I don't like my squash casserole crunchy with crisp squash.  I like it as mushy as it can before before its just squash pudding.  Today was perfection.  Nicely well done squash, good bread ratio and just the right amount of seasoning.  I could have sat there eating it all day.  4.5 for étouffée and a 5 for the casserole on this visit.  Huzzah!

Alas, now I must go try to find a doctor that does hernia repair.  What kind of a doctor is that?  I'm going with internist.  Wish me well!