The Fat Years

I’ve been dining particularly well this summer. Fortunately, modern trousers have expanded capabilities, as manufacturers have thoughtfully included elastic waistbands.

I do feel better after gym visits, but the needle on the scale doesn’t budge (do you think the fat is being converted to muscle, he asks hopefully?)

Skipping breakfast is not the approved way to compensate, but one uses the tools at one’s disposal. I am definitely limiting caloric intake today after last night's outing at the Iron Gate in Belmont, where we celebrated the continuation of a beautiful friendship.





The next table ordered the Steak Diane. No, the Fire Department wasn't called.




The Grand Marnier souffle takes 30 minutes to prepare and must be ordered at the beginning of the meal.