Things I Learned About From My Kids

My kids think I'm old and stuck in my ways. They may be right, but I prefer to think of it more along the lines that I've been alive long enough to know what works best for me. However you look at it, I am always open to new suggestions in the areas of food and drink. My kids have given me some suggestions about both recently and I'd like to share some of the better ones with you.

Ryan called one day all excited about a new condiment he found at the grocery store - chipotle aioli. He said it's really delicious, especially on roast beef sandwiches. I was excited to try it because John's palate is geared towards the bland, so I'm always looking for ways to add a little spice to the things I eat. I looked for it in two stores, finally found it at a third, and thoroughly enjoyed my chipotle aioli roast beef sandwich. 

Justin left a little bit of ice cream in our freezer for three weeks, and one day I finished it up. I later felt bad about eating it so I bought him another pint to replace it. He told me this week there was an even better flavor and he had gotten me a pint. I'm now the proud owner of a pint of Little Debbie Zebra Cakes ice cream and proud that I haven't gobbled it all up in one sitting. 

Ryan also told me about some really good things that he had to drink that were recommended by friends. The first is White Claw spiked seltzer that is good by itself or as a mixer. I bought a mixed case of it and have yet to find a flavor that I don't enjoy. The other thing is Monster. I laughed when Ryan was telling me I should try this "energy drink", but it has enough caffeine to wake me up in the morning, doesn't make my stomach hurt like coffee does, and they have some low-carb and low sugar flavors. I especially like the "blue" flavor, but with 140 mg of caffeine, it's not something I sip in the afternoon. 

I'm quite late to trying White Claw, Monster, chipotle aioli, and probably Little Debbie ice cream, too, but I'm glad to add some new tastes to my summer flavors. These are all great and even help me feel like I'm not too old and stuck in my ways.