“I was just wondering if it would be impolite to lick the plate,” I said, when he came to check on us.
“I won’t tell if you won’t tell,” he said, smiling.
We were just spooning the last bits of desert into our mouths, seriously considering the plate-likcking thing, when he made a sweeping gesture with his hands.
“I could put a curtain up right here, so no one else can see.”
Apple crumble. Toffee sauce. Rich vanilla ice cream. It was exquisite. And after a disappointing day, it was miraculous, too. I learned years ago, while traveling with Jen, that if you want to save a bad day, you eat it out. Spend too much money on ambiance, wine, and food that will go straight to your backside, and can undo whatever ills the day has done.
And Aberdeen was ill. Whatever degree charm Edinburgh possessed, Aberdeen had it crowded chaos. We walked the city with a “This is it?” cloud hanging over us, sorry that we’d made the detour. Turns out, we’re Aberdeenshire people. Country not city. Can’t win them all, I thought. And then, I turned to Angie,
“I think my credit card should buy us dinner and rescue what’s left of today.”
She didn’t argue. We arrived at the restaurant expecting upscale Italian, only to find it had been replaced by an uppish scale not Italian place. Sea bass with carrot puree, chicken stuffed with broccoli mousse, cream of broccoli soup, warm bread and olive oil and apple crumble – steaming hot and heavenly.
I only wish there were more days that needed such saving.
(More travel adventures at On the Road.)
Nice to hear of your travels, but I hope you do not turn this blog into a promotional for your new job.
An incredible meal followed by a sumptuous dessert is always the best cure for a disappointing day. It’s also the best way to celebrate an awesome day. OK. Ambiance and wine help, too. What can I say? Chubby girls like me just like good food.
Mmm, you’re making me drool. Time for dinner.
I haven’t been to Aberdeen but I love, love, love Edinburgh. I do regret that I missed the underground haunted tour there, though. Yeah, I know it’s touristy, but I would have gone anyway if not for a severe ear infection.
Where are you going next?
Yummmmm – that dessert sounds heavenly!
Ah! Behold the power of a great dessert! Itâs all the anti-stress anti-bitch pill any girl needs, coupled with a cocktail of course.
This is directed to Plz- Fish is on vacation, what else should she post about?
Oh, I’m so sorry! I could’ve told you to skip Aberdeen! We lived there for about 8 months and were so happy to escape to the central belt near Stirling. Aberdeen’s best recommendation is the ride to and from it… Hope you see more of the Scotland we love before you leave…
Couldn’t agree more with Plz. Your adventures abroad are great. But if this is what the blog is going to be about now. I’m jumpin ship
aaaahhhh yes. it’s amazing what a little dessert therapy can offer a girl…
although it’s important to make sure it’s THERAPY and not MIND-NUMBING distraction…
as those 8 hour marathons with a pint of ice cream can sometimes be;)
Oh good Lord, so sorry you ended up in Aberdeen, and I live here! It’s obviously a bit bloody late to offer any ‘helpful’ suggestions, so I’m glad it sounds like you’ve managed to find some of the good stuff all by youself. Wishing you more of it before you go!