Traveling Abroad...

Earlier today, just before lunch, I took a quick trip to the Middle East.

Well, not literally; but I did the next best thing: I went to eat Middle Eastern food, which also entails a visit with the namesake of the restaurant.

I had to make a trip to PetSmart for some cat food, and just a few doors down from there is the restaurant. I planned the timing, so I would be there for an early lunch.

Karam's, the restaurant, has the most tasty and healthy Middle Eastern food, and is named for Karam, the four-year-old son of the owners, and a great 'companion' when I go there to eat.

Today he requested my re-telling of the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears - one of the stories I've told him on previous visits. I think this is his favorite. We had a six-year-old girl (another patron's daughter) join us in our booth to listen to the tale, too. Of course I become very dramatic and emotive when telling these children's tales, and the bright eyes of the children listening make it all worth my time and efforts.

Tale completed, I then began to enjoy my Greek salad, tabouli, and baba-ganouch - with pita bread - for starters. Next course would be rice, baked paprika-chicken, fried eggplant in garlicky tomato sauce, and potatoes-califlower in a special sauce. I am so full, yet, writing this makes my mouth begin to salivate again.

As I've written, this food is so very good, palatable, and healthy. At lunchtime you can order specialties or eat from the buffet; the latter is my choice. The hospitality of the owners are so warm and friendly; I enjoy myself each time I go there. The remarkable young "man" is a joy, too! Whenever my friend Anna comes for a visit, this is one place that is a must for us to find a filling and delicious meal :o)

Well, I'm back home now and must finish a writer's-workshop assignment, so I best get busy.

Oh, one more thing, I came home with a rather large piece of baklava for eating later...

'Til next time...