Mr. Shoes keeps saying that I am not — what’s the word? Oh, yes, adventurous. Can you imagine??? A whole me! Is that even possible? So, anyway, relating to food, I am apparently especially not adventurous. It was with this in mind that I decided to order something different at Cheesecake Factory – which, by the way, I did not know made more than cheesecake. Don’t judge me.
Yesterday was Uju’s birthday, and the girl insisted that we have dinner on her night (even though it was a Monday night). She refused to reschedule it for weekend. She made the dinner reservation for 7pm. I got there at about 7:45pm, and I was the first and only one there. The celebrant made her grand entrance a few minutes later. Instead of ordering my usual (some kind of meat and mashed potatoes), I decided to be adventurous.
I ordered pasta. Prior to this, I had never, ever ordered pastor anywhere. My food was called Evelyn’s Favorite Pasta. I did not know who Evelyn was, but whoever she was, she had to have great taste, right? Wrong. It tasted like pasta that was seasoned only with roasted tomatoes. It wasn’t even spaghetti. I tasted it once and told the waiter that I didn’t want it. I explained to him that I wanted spaghetti pasta, that I didn’t know the name of the food I wanted, but it certainly wasn’t what he gave me.
I know what you’re thinking: Vera, this looks delicious! Yes, it looks it, but it wasn’t. Perhaps, it may be delicious to you, but it wasn’t for my taste. I told the waiter, “I don’t know the name of the food I’m trying to order, but when I came here last weekend, a friend had it, and it was spaghetti – not this.” And he said, “Oh, I know what you want! You want the spaghetti that comes with chicken, right?” To which I said, “I don’t know if it comes with chicken, but is that the only spaghetti you have on the menu?” He answered affirmative.
This was what he brought me. I don’t know what this was, but I did not like it! By the time my second meal came, everyone else was done eating, so I didn’t even bother sending this back to the kitchen. I just asked for a box and took it home. Toby (my nine year old cousin) loved it, so I guess my $15.98 wasn’t wasted *INSERT ANGRY IGBO FACE*
All was not lost, however. I ordered a piece of cheesecake to go. I had never tasted their cheesecake. I ordered the Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake. And it was so, so good. I’m getting all excited just thinking about it now. Never have I had velvet cake or cheesecake so good. I kid you not. And I’m not even crazy about velvet cake. I took it to-go because it was already too late to eat.
You’re probably thinking, okay, Vera … that’s all great, but where is the celebrant? I was so obsessed with taking pictures for my blog that I forgot to concentrate on the celebrant. I do, however, have one nice shot of her. She may not like this picture, but I love it. It’s so real and raw, not staged or posed for. I can’t remember what the heck she was laughing at.
Let me tell you a little bit about this girl. I was hoping that her new age will come with more wisdom and less craziness, but I don’t think that’s the case. How else would you explain why she went to the mall and bought a dress that was one size too small because she “did not feel like shopping?” Throughout the night, she was scared of eating, lest her zipper pop open. It must have made sense when she bought it. I’m still trying to comprehend it.
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Happy birthday, Uju. May this year bring you love, health, breakthrough, and everything in between.
the red velvet cheesecake is my favorite! I’m not very adventurous when it comes to food either… I like to stick w/tried and true things… so I totally feel you! Happy Birthday to your friend Uju.
Thank you oh, Diamond. It’s not easy trying new food at all … especially ones whose names you don’t even know. But thanks for supporting me. And thanks for the birthday greeting 🙂
Cheesecake yum yum! The last time I went out with friends, I was encouraged to try out the cheese cake. tres wonderful! All the while I used to avoid it cause i thought it was cheese and cake and though I love both, I didnt think they were great companions :).
Why you dey fall Uju’s hand na? Anywayz send her our birthday wishes adn she needs a break-away too. From you :p
LOL @ cheese and cake. Yeye Igbo girl. See, when it comes to cake, I’m willing to try almost anything. I love cakes. Uju is always falling my hand, so every now and then, I should be able to return the favor.
awwwww…. cute photo Uju… i missed sha *insert yoruba girl’s sad face *
What does a Yoruba girl’s sad face look like? Only Igbo girls have faces!!! Don’t get it twisted, young woman. And err, yes, you missed toh bad. #ImJustSaying
Yea, that red velvet cheesecake is yummy! I got introduced to it earlier this year. I am also not adventurous with food; I’m getting better though.
On a different note, the cheesecake portions over there are small, LOL. I guess everything IS bigger in Texas!
Hahaha @ everything being bigger in Texas. That portion is small, really? WOW. I thought it was small until I started eating it and had to force myself to eat the last bit of it. But it was soooooooo good. I wouldn’t and couldn’t have stopped eating if they had given me a piece that was triple that size.
hahaha at evelyn’s pasta. I have learnt to always order what i know!! :p.. expecially when it comes to dishes. I could be more open to new stuff when it comes to snacks and desserts. Evelyn musta only cooked for her family.. :p
omg i hate going to restaurants with friends that are so weight conscious cos they make me feel guilty bout eating lol :p
LOL @ going to the restaurant with weight conscious people. Yeah, that’s party pooper right there. When you go out, you just wanna EAT. If you can afford to eat the entire kitchen, then go for it, darn it. LOL. And LOL @ Evelyn only cooking for her family. No be lie you talk oh! That is the only explanation cause her pasta was whack! When you see Evelyn, tell her I said so.
Those pasta dishes looooooooooooook so good! Yes oh, I don’t think you are adventurous at least when it comes to food. Mr. Shoes is absolutely right.
Lucid, of course, you’ll support him. Why am I not surprised? *INSERT LOUD HISS*
Vera, this picture is somehow o, lol…but it shows that you guys had a great time. All the best to Uju.
LOL @ the picture being somehow. How exactly? Hahaha.
Vera…
You no dey try, upon all the big big grammar you speak on this blog…common spaghetti cum pasta….you no fit eat.
And where was the Evelyn? 🙂
Anyway, Happy birthday to your friend, Uju, wishing her all the best in this new year
Look, Olufunke, this spaghetti cum pasta, the thing pass my power! I no go lie to you. The thing just dey try me, dey do me somehow, somehow. I no fit ooo! And Evelyn sef, I didn’t see her. Na so she just cook pasta, leave am for kitchen come commot. I never see this kin thing before, my dear. Thanks for Uju’s birthday wishes 😉
Vera Nwa mama, where are you o? No updates in a while now… hope all is well?
All is well oh, nwa nne’m. Adi’m very sorry. I just got tied up — not literally, of course. Gbaghalu’m biko. I’m back now. Hope to get back to my steady pace of blogging.