Stepping Up to the Plate 3523I'm with you. I'm in no way a doormat, but there are some things I just figure you cope with occasionally. I don't think...
Well, my husband occasionally calls at the last minute and says he's bringing home a friend, but:
Stepping Up to the Plate 3524It was just a little showboating, which seemed to be called for at the time. Not that there's anything tough involved. I'm not great at homemade noodles, but once I tried it...
a. it's always the same friend, who has been to our house a million times, and who normally microwaves a frozen dinner every night (so is thrilled with whatever we make, no matter how humble);
b. they call to ask if I need anything, and then they stop at the store on the way home and buy something to grill...or they have a few lobsters steamed at the seafood counter...the guest always buys 3 or 4 pints of premium ice cream in buttorted flavors (he knows all our favorites, and brings surprises to try, too!) plus some wine or beer; and
c. I never get the unspoken "Don't embarrbutt me!" message. My own pride inspires me to quickly tidy up the house, check the bathroom for clean towels, and whip up a little something extra to go along with whatever they're buying...
So I don't really have the same level of last-minute challenge that you had...but I must say, I'm very impressed...I love the roasted pepper and almond idea, and the homemade egg noodles -- WOW! You did yourself proud.
Chris
