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ok, so no sooner do i spout off about light summer eating do i go out and have two of the most food-packed days ever. honestly, i think i ate enough to feed two third-world villages. friday nite was mr. c's surprise birthday party. it was definitely a surprise when you consider his birthday was in may. anyway, it was at the villa amalfi in cliffside park new jersey (link on the side there for those interested) and the food was italian. hors d'ouvres, salad, hot anti-pasta plate, canneloni, entree, and dessert. not to mention that earlier that afternoon john and i had gone for tapas (salpicon de mariscos y buñuelos de bacalao)and sangria. well, i just couldn't even eat the dessert it got to THAT point (although i was able to have a piece later when i found out that karen had saved some, and it was an incredible napolean cake, courtesy of the palisade park bakery-and let me tell you, if you are anywhere near the reach of this blog, RUN, do not walk there). i love italian and i thought they did a nice job, the only thing i didn't really care for was the strawberry zabaglione. mr. c really enjoyed himself. he and i have a really good relationship. although it was rough in the beginning. you know, when you are first trying to carve your own place as a new member of a group/family it can be tough. sometimes it can feel like being at a party where you know you're not really wanted. also, not everyone's expressions of acceptance or affection are the same you know. for some it is all warm and fuzzy and for some not so much. with mr. c when you get a shot of love it may be followed by a piss and vinegar chaser. so the first indication i had that i was getting close to that inner circle was when i told mr. c i was going to have eye surgery and he suggested i ask the surgeon if he would also take the lead out of my ass. THAT'S love.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (AGAIN) MR. C!