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I was impressed that the managers take charge of making sure that all food intolerances are addressed and even served on dedicated square edged plates and prepared in a separate part of the kitchen. Over even just the last 12 months there is seemingly an explosion in the awareness of dietary intolerances with more and more restaurants putting these services and precautions in place to insure a good, safe and fun night out.
Over the past just about 2 years I have had the opportunity to travel from half way around the world visiting with Gabes, to just up and down the east coast here and meet several of the PP members. One thing that strikes me is the quality, compassion, knowledge that is so prevalent amongst this group and that was certainly true for the folks I enjoyed an evening with last night.
I would like to say thanks to Jenny for setttng this get together up and of course to Nancy (nancyL) and Ted for making this a very special evening. It was great to listen to the stories of Nancy & Teds recent european cruise. We spent just about 3 hours eating and talking and could have gone on longer, although the line of folks waiting to be seated was starting to look quite hungry and aggressive LOL. Thanks to the group for a great evening out.
Of note to help with my, well there is no other way to put it, lack of cooking skills, Jenny and Nancy pointed out that I have been measuring my ingredients wrong....I had no idea that there was a liquids measuring cup and ones for measuring dry contents. I have especially, with larger recipes, been using a chefs kitchen scale that Gabes sent me and come to think of it those recipes work out ok, it's the ones where I try to use my one glasses Pyrex measuring cup that things are just 'off' and turn out less than edible at times....thats why we invented the grill I guess LOL.
I would certainly encourage others if they can to make the effort to meet up with other members in their areas or during travels if time permits, the experience is well worth the time.
Here is the 'obligatory' picture of the gang from last night (me still tryng to shed the 15 lbs that prednisone recently gave me as a generous 'gift')....
Thanks again to Jenny, Nancy and Ted, I had a great night and incredible meal ('Lobstaas' & Shrimp Scampi over rice noodles GF,SF)
It was wonderful.
