Mmm Mmm Good!

Red Robin!

Bud and I had been craving Red Robin. Trying to find a great hamburger and milk shake in Scotland is nearly impossible.

This young man takes after his grandma - we love chocolate milkshakes. We made plans before I left Scotland to go get chocolate milkshakes. His original plan was for him and me to go and not take mom, little sister and Jakey. Then he decided Bumpa could go too. In the end, everyone was invited!

French Fries are yummy!

I know my dear son already posted this picture however it bears repeating. This wonderful creation (besides the baby) is the Royal Red Robin burger. A bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg on top of it. Don't knock it until you try it - it is maaahvelous!

I have to confess that I got to most of my favorite restaurants while over the big pond. I gained five pounds which (see above picture) are not coming off as easily as I like them to. :( We had a good time back in Utah and New Mexico. I managed to visit my mother and siblings, go to lunch a couple of times with my old office, went to dinner and a few movies with some friends, laid sod in DD's yard and most importantly, hung out with the kids and grandkids. I loved my visit!

Pizza Hut

Bud told me it was stupid to blog about Pizza.
Obviously I disagree.

The thing is - I miss American food.
Fast food, restaurants, grocery items . . .
i.e. Taco Bell, Cafe Rio, Costa Vida, Carl's Jr.,
Red Robin, PF Changs, Brick Oven, Pizza Factory, Joe Bandito's,
Corn Tortilla's, Corn Meal, Jello Chocolate Pudding, Cool Whip, etc.
(Let's not forget a nice grain fed Angus steak!)
You get the point.

The other night we went to the movie to see Star Trek. (It was alright, worth seeing but not as good as the older films.) The theater is down by the beach. They have T.G.I.F.'s and Pizza Hut. They also have a Mexican food restaurant. I can't say I really recognized their Mexican food! Won't be back there anytime soon.

We wanted to go to T.G.I.F.'s but the wait was too long. We decided to get "take away" at Pizza Hut. (Most restaurants don't do take out. It is nice to find one that does.) We heard it wasn't too bad. Bud ordered pineapple and Canadian bacon. I got a Supreme. Fifteen minutes into the drive home, Bud says, "Get us out a slice. It smells good." It was good! It wasn't quite as good as home but it was not that bad. I think the cheese is the difference.

Friday's is where we go when we are craving American food. Once again it isn't as good as Pizza Hut in the states but its not bad. I wanted to go to Friday's the other day but it was rush hour and it is on the other side of the rush. Bud offered to take me to one of the Scottish restaurants nearby. I declined. I wanted American food. The best American food I can get is in my own kitchen! I must say I enjoy my own cooking much more than I ever did in the states!

Just a side note, Bud and I also saw "Angels and Demons." We loved it. We hadn't read the book but the movie was great. I would recommend seeing it.