Distracted by Food Network Shows

Television offers so many types of shows to watch. There are those who watch the news much of the time like Terry and those who watch everything else including reality, games, sports and movies. One of the channels I like is the Food Network. Well, Terry likes it too and so do our kids and their spouses . Maybe it’s because we all like to eat.

I got some TV watching in on my recent trip to New Jersey. We watched several segments of Cake Boss. Then, we actually went there. We had high hopes of being able to go check out Carlos’ Bakery in Hoboken. This is where the master baker owns his featured bakery and is the Cake Boss. We did get to drive by it and actually stand in front of the bakery. No way were we going to stand in line though. The line must have been at least two blocks long and when we peeked in the window, the shop was packed too. However, there was a”help wanted” sign posted on the door if anyone is interested. Oh well, it was a great adventure and look at the money we saved by not going in. The baked items there aren't cheap but they are certainly decorated fancy.

We also went to Bobby Flay’s Burger Palace for hamburgers. The hamburgers were good and not terribly expensive.

The Food Network wasn’t the only thing on the television set. We got hooked on “What Not to Wear” on TLC and realized we’re both disasters. We need folks to nominate us so we can go on the show and get the $5,000 card to go shopping for new wardrobes. And, YES, we’ll shop like Stacy and Clinton want us to.

The Wii was also taken out of mothballs. We bowled a little, played tennis, baseball and a little golf. You know how it goes. In addition, we all tested ourselves daily on what our Wii age was. After many strenuous games, this was my Wii age. I refuse to be tested again. Other than using the Wii balance board for scales and to play a game or two of bowling with Sandie, I haven't been using it as much as I should. Maybe it's time to get it back out and practice again.

Actually, we goofed around so much that our planned activities to Liberty Park and the Garden of Sculptures had to be put off for another day. It was good though. We had a great time and were certainly full of turkey leftovers.

Another great part about this trip is that every night I got to unwrap a gift. It started on Wednesday with a birthday present. Then, on Thursday a Christmas present. The same thing happened on Friday and Saturday. When the gifts stopped I figured it was time to leave! Well, not really but it was fun. I like gifts and especially when they are to me.