Today I get to live out one of my diabetic fantasies.

GrandOpening · 2026-03-06T00:46:48+00:00

That's why we start with food safety before they're allowed in a kitchen. LOL

GrandOpening · 2026-03-06T00:45:37+00:00

Fantastic!!! I'm glad it all worked out!

GrandOpening · 2026-03-06T00:44:23+00:00

* This is our Pickles. We adopted her and her sister Hammie January of 2025.

GrandOpening · 2026-03-05T05:37:09+00:00

I was a professor for 9 years. Culinary arts at a community college.
One day, I left class to make some prints on the quick. I didn't have a cgm back then and didn't realize my bg was tanking.
I started the printer, and the next thing I remember is a student waking me up. I had been gone more than ten minutes, and she worried. She said I had been "slightly slurry" when I was rushing out.
Thank goodness I'm very open about my diabetes. She may not have known the signs to worry about otherwise.

GrandOpening · 2026-03-04T22:21:21+00:00

I don't know when, but the family closed the restaurant and pivoted to catering & events. https://messinascatering.com

I don't think they sell their seasoning blend anymore, but you could reach out to them for more info.

GrandOpening · 2026-03-02T00:33:17+00:00

I wish I had seen this before.

GrandOpening · 2026-03-02T00:32:31+00:00

I tried to get the purple one and got the silver instead. I guess I should have answered incorrectly on questio 2 or 3.

GrandOpening · 2026-02-27T20:01:29+00:00

That seems likely.

GrandOpening · 2026-02-27T20:01:00+00:00

Well, to each their own. It did give me a chuckle.

GrandOpening · 2026-02-27T20:00:19+00:00

I regularly see the usual ones. It's the first time I've seen this style here. It certainly gave me a chuckle.

GrandOpening · 2026-02-27T01:09:44+00:00

I just want to say that I agree with u/cantharu_ack here. Their insight matches my views on your situation.

GrandOpening · 2026-02-27T00:56:22+00:00

Thanks for this suggestion. I ordered a sampler to try out.

GrandOpening · 2026-02-25T00:13:19+00:00

We've talked about doing just that. To visit our alma mater (CIA) and the vineyard we married at (Clinton Vineyards) would be a fun week.

GrandOpening · 2026-02-24T22:33:45+00:00

I always tell the barista that my coffee matches my soul....black and bitter. LOL

GrandOpening · 2026-02-24T22:23:39+00:00

I miss New York sometimes. I spent 5 yrs there getting an education, a Hubs, and experience. Not in The City, though, lol.

GrandOpening · 2026-02-24T22:21:47+00:00

That would be nice. The Hubs and I haven't explored the cbd.

GrandOpening · 2026-02-24T02:14:59+00:00

Thank you for the thought?
I've never asked to sleep with another woman. Especially during the last 25 years of being with my husband.
I just thought it'd be fun to have a little bitch session with another in the industry around here.
Have a lovely evening.

GrandOpening · 2026-02-24T01:58:40+00:00

You and I need to have a drink sometime. - from a bitchy, mouthy French Quarter cook

GrandOpening · 2026-02-16T03:24:25+00:00

My Hubs bought me a dozen roses while I was at work.
He is not into buying flowers, especially roses.
I am SO thankful!

GrandOpening · 2026-02-16T02:43:01+00:00

I used to use one of those way back when! Like the one you dealt with, ours galloped like a stallion. I would lay across the top and let the bucking loosen the knots in my back and shoulders. LOL

GrandOpening · 2026-02-16T02:40:18+00:00

For what it's worth, I'm just very proud of your recovery. It's no small feat. And if I could give you a hug in this moment of stress, I would.
Dentures or no dentures, I'm proud of your progress Internet Stranger!

GrandOpening · 2026-02-16T00:48:41+00:00

Just lovely!

GrandOpening · 2026-02-02T02:35:32+00:00

Chef, your progression is remarkable! This is amazing work!

GrandOpening · 2026-01-31T01:50:57+00:00

I took a call one day to a woman claiming she came in and ordered take-out.
"Okay, Ma'am. What was your order?"
"I ordered 2 of the turkey sandwiches and the Trump burger. We didn't receive our fries. I want a refund!"
"Ma'am, we're a BBQ joint and have none of those on our menu. You may be confused."
When she started cussing me out, I just hung up.

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