Day Seventy-One and Seventy-Two

I am convinced that Anthony Bourdain needs a sidekick and it's me. After all, I can be just as sarcastic, if not more. For instance, while at a locals market in Australia during season 7, Tony and his guide were purchasing breakfast (spicy bratwurst and saurkraut) at a market stand absolutely packed with breakfast goers. After purchasing their breakfast of champions, Tony commented on the tight fit between customers and food by explaining they would eat their purchase in a place where collisions between humans and sausage could be avoided. Now, I would have added that I actually enjoy an occasional collision between human and sausage as long as I've been wined and dined first. I'm sure my warped perspective would be a good fit along side Tony's rather twisted one. I wouldn't necessarily have to be on every episode, just the ones where the accommodations are five star. Now, I am in big trouble having found the No Reservations season episodes available on Netflix for instant play! I am at this moment rehearsing by adding my comments as I watch.

As always, inspired by food, I picked a butternut squash from the garden, peeled and seeded it, chopped it up in a glass pan with herbed butter, a little brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, and have it in the oven for soup this evening. I wish I had of been born to be thin instead of just beautiful and smart. I guess two out of three isn't bad but what I could have done with that third attribute!!! Oh well. I am definitely ready to do some major consuming damage in Scotland, especially after watching Bourdain in Edinburgh. I've already printed out the info for The Kitchin near the Commercial Quay in Leith which is the dock area of Edinburgh. I have reservations at The Witchery and am not only looking forward to the food, but also the company as my best friend's cousin will be there to dine with. Oh my, I'm being reminded of how much I have to do yet to ready myself for the upcoming trip (I'm gobsmacked). Better get ripping!