We love eating out - it's a treat. Sometimes it's for convenience, sometimes because we're celebrating, sometimes just because we're craving something we've had somewhere before.
Last night we went out to dinner. It was fabulous food, but we sat at the restaurant, surrounded by the noise and chaos, feeling rushed to complete our meal so the people waiting in the entry area could sit and eat... and we realized that eating out has lost a bit of its luster. For as scrumptious as our meal was, I could have spent the same money at the grocery store on quality ingredients and created a meal at home that we could have enjoyed, slowly and quietly, and it would have been perfect.
I'm sure we'll still eat out from time to time. But, after last night, we'll think twice before we do! When we want a date night, we want time together - and we can do that at home, sharing in the meal preparation and then the meal itself, enjoying conversation and just being together, focused on the time we are able to share together.
Maybe our "eating out" treats will have to be soft-serve ice cream from our favorite shop down the street. :)
1 year ago
So true, so true! Dates are for the time we spend together and often the best dates are spent enjoying a quiet night at home.
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE to eat out too...but at the right place at the right time. Sometimes it's just about the food and getting fed, but when it's about the atmosphere, I definitely don't want a busy restaurant with a distracted waitress. However...I don't find cooking relaxing like you do. Something I need to get better at and find the joy in! I'm learning...and trying new recipes does help for the excitement factor in the kitchen!
ReplyDelete