It's settled. In my next life, I am thinking I want to own a food truck...Here is a little fact most Friends of Dave might not know (unless you have been one of the few to visit my seldom viewed about.me page): I make killer omelettes. And over the last year, I've also added frittatas to my egg repertoire. I know, I know -- the things you learn about people while reading a weekly email newsletter, right?I don't know where this interest or skill came from, but in those moments where I get stressed about things or feel as though I am on the verge of a midlife crisis, I allow myself to go to one of my happy places: I envision myself just ditching everything and pursuing a dream of delivering my own brand of breakfast bliss to the masses by running a food truck. More specifically, an omelette and frittata food truck.Those of you who like to cook might understand. Maybe it's the feeling I get knowing that I have created a meal that someone consumes to get their day started right. Watching their faces as they savor each bite. Maybe it's the creative challenge of figuring out how to re-invigorate whatever is left over in the fridge by pouring Egg Beaters over them and adding spices in a skillet in order to create culinary magic. Or maybe I am simply remembering that time I watched the Jon Favreau movie Chef on a transcontinental flight because I had nothing else to do.The thing is, we all have a side gig that has nothing to do with our day-to-day grind but makes us feel good about ourselves when we do it (and if you don't, you should). And while we sometimes allow ourselves to daydream that this hobby could actually be more than that and possibly our true calling, we know deep inside it usually isn't. Sometimes it's just best to let hobbies remain as hobbies, right?So, for now, there will be no FoD breakfast food truck. But that won't stop me from channeling the feeling and enjoyment I get when making breakfast for guests and loved ones along the way as I go about the daily grind. Because with any killer omelette, as in life, while you need eggs to bind everything together, it's the thought and creativity that you choose to put into selecting the right ingredients that really add flavor to the dish. And, as in life, it's the unique flavors you are able to put together that ultimately make for a fantastic, memorable and satisfying, meal. Alas, there may be no omelette waiting for you at the end of this preamble, but there was equal thought and creativity put into the selections for this week's edition. And if you now find yourself having an interest in learning more about food trucks, check out the interactive site providing a ton of info in the "Last Word" section. Pretty interesting stuff.Have a great weekend.XOXODave
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Friends of Dave #65: Omelette Love Rule
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It's settled. In my next life, I am thinking I want to own a food truck...Here is a little fact most Friends of Dave might not know (unless you have been one of the few to visit my seldom viewed about.me page): I make killer omelettes. And over the last year, I've also added frittatas to my egg repertoire. I know, I know -- the things you learn about people while reading a weekly email newsletter, right?I don't know where this interest or skill came from, but in those moments where I get stressed about things or feel as though I am on the verge of a midlife crisis, I allow myself to go to one of my happy places: I envision myself just ditching everything and pursuing a dream of delivering my own brand of breakfast bliss to the masses by running a food truck. More specifically, an omelette and frittata food truck.Those of you who like to cook might understand. Maybe it's the feeling I get knowing that I have created a meal that someone consumes to get their day started right. Watching their faces as they savor each bite. Maybe it's the creative challenge of figuring out how to re-invigorate whatever is left over in the fridge by pouring Egg Beaters over them and adding spices in a skillet in order to create culinary magic. Or maybe I am simply remembering that time I watched the Jon Favreau movie Chef on a transcontinental flight because I had nothing else to do.The thing is, we all have a side gig that has nothing to do with our day-to-day grind but makes us feel good about ourselves when we do it (and if you don't, you should). And while we sometimes allow ourselves to daydream that this hobby could actually be more than that and possibly our true calling, we know deep inside it usually isn't. Sometimes it's just best to let hobbies remain as hobbies, right?So, for now, there will be no FoD breakfast food truck. But that won't stop me from channeling the feeling and enjoyment I get when making breakfast for guests and loved ones along the way as I go about the daily grind. Because with any killer omelette, as in life, while you need eggs to bind everything together, it's the thought and creativity that you choose to put into selecting the right ingredients that really add flavor to the dish. And, as in life, it's the unique flavors you are able to put together that ultimately make for a fantastic, memorable and satisfying, meal. Alas, there may be no omelette waiting for you at the end of this preamble, but there was equal thought and creativity put into the selections for this week's edition. And if you now find yourself having an interest in learning more about food trucks, check out the interactive site providing a ton of info in the "Last Word" section. Pretty interesting stuff.Have a great weekend.XOXODave