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Diner Dreams

For years now, I've had it in my mind that someday I ought to open a little diner.  You know the type, the ones that serve breakfast all day, and that Guy Fieri comes to visit.  I've even been bold enough to come up with a few recipes for my menu.  I've got one for a "Bananas Foster Oatmeal", one for a "Breakfast Club" sandwich (can't resist the pun on that one), "Sweet Baby Ray's Pulled Pork", and an "Ultimate Broiled (notice it's not grilled) Cheese".  I'd also serve pie that is to die for, and I'd make my family's recipes for Hot Cocoa, Coffee (or as we like to call it, Breakfast) Cake and Navajo Tacos.  Today I came up with another one for Cheesy Jalapeno Tostadas, that I'd serve with our homemade Spanish Rice and some black beans.  Yum!  I think I'll get started on my Food Network application right now. 

Then again, I don't have an old diner car picked out (because of course I'd have to have my place in one), or the perfect location.  And the thought of working and cooking and doing dishes 20 hours a day is not really remotely appealing.  Maybe I can convince Guy to let me be a guest host instead.

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plainoldsarah said…
remember vanya? he used to tell me i should open a breakfast diner. sounds fun! until you mentioned the 20 hours of dishes, etc. right... well that dream died immediately. still fun to think about good food, though!
February 9, 2011 at 7:32 PM
Anonymous said…
I would come and work for you!
February 13, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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