While the theme of this blog has been primarily about my experiences in social media, I’ve also tried to kick in a few posts about my life experiences on the east coast. Here’s one.
Anyone that knows me well knows that I am very particular when it comes to the food that I eat. I was raised on American cuisine and refused fruit and vegetables – really refused it and would take any punishment I got. (I remember giving up going to the St. Louis Cardinal game for not eating my stir fry for dinner.)
Since living on the east coast I have fell in love with Thai food — not all but some dishes. I finally had to give in because I find it hard to avoid in D.C.; friends and coworkers always saying “Let’s do Thai.” After pleading with me to try a new ethnic cuisine, my husband finally said “Just try it. You’ll like it.” I couldn’t refuse him or my friends any longer.
I took my first real try at a Thaipoon, a nearby restaurant. What I ordered wasn’t that great. The next time around I tried the Ka Pow, #22 on the take-out menu, and it was love at first taste. Ka Pow consists of chicken, rice, sliced bell peppers, and a little basil mixed in a spicy sauce. If I’m missing any ingredients, don’t tell me, I probably don’t want to know.
The east coast has changed this Midwest Girl in the food arena…for the better.
Now, what’s for dinner?
