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Friday, July 25th, 2008
The Tater Tot Fiasco
Now that the Ryder Cup is drawing near, the whole staff and all the vendors on site go to the same “mess hall” for lunch every day. I only call it a mess hall because I am uncultured and plebian. The formal name is “Vendor Dining.”
Ha.
Anyhoo, there is a lady in our office who sends out the menu each morning so we know what to expect for lunch. She’s really a great woman, kindof the “office mom.”
Yesterday, she sent out the email of the menu of burgers/dogs, tater tots and baked beans.
Now, anyone who knows me, knows I freakin love Tots.
So, I felt like I needed to share the excitement, and reply to the lunch menu email.
This is the e-versation that followed.
Office Mom:
Vendor Dining Menu is - Burgers & Dogs, Tater Tots and Baked beans, along with the usual sandwich buffet.
Me:
TOTS!!!!!!!
Office Mom:
Those are small barrel shaped grated potatoes then deep fried to a golden brown. They taste great with a ton of catsup!
REALLY?
I need the definition of tater tots outlined for me!?!?!?
WOW. That is seriously insulting. I mean. Come on. For a fried-food connoisseur like myself, this is a slap in the face.
So of course, I made a huge deal about it in the office, and we all had a good laugh.
Essentially, the prospect of Tater Tots had now officially become a “BIG DEAL.”
The REAL slap in the face came when we arrived at the mess hall, plates in hand, and tummies rumbling for Tots.
As I approached the buffet line, I was shocked to see a giant bowl of potato chips… On the steam table, baked beans, yes, hot dogs, yes. BUT WHERE ARE THE TOTS!!!?!??!
I demanded to see the chef, and he let me down easily, “I was not informed that tater tots were on the menu, therefore I have not prepared them for the meal today.”
DISASTER.
No Tots.
Making my best sad face, I said, “That’s ok.” And filled my plate with chips instead. I could tell the chef felt REALLY bad, and he came up to me to apologize.
“I’m really sorry. You know what, don’t tell the other kids, but tomorrow, I will prepare a special serving of tater tots just for you.”
YESSSSSSS. I felt like I was in 4th grade again in the school cafeteria. “Don’t tell the other kids.” Classic!
So, I baked cookies last night and I prepared a little package of them for Chef. Only if he delivers the Tots!
I can’t wait for the golden brown, warm crunchy fried goodness….
Wish me luck at lunch today!
The Tater Tot Fiasco
Now that the Ryder Cup is drawing near, the whole staff and all the vendors on site go to the same “mess hall” for lunch every day. I only call it a mess hall because I am uncultured and plebian. The formal name is “Vendor Dining.”
Ha.
Anyhoo, there is a lady in our office who sends out the menu each morning so we know what to expect for lunch. She’s really a great woman, kindof the “office mom.”
Yesterday, she sent out the email of the menu of burgers/dogs, tater tots and baked beans.
Now, anyone who knows me, knows I freakin love Tots.
So, I felt like I needed to share the excitement, and reply to the lunch menu email.
This is the e-versation that followed.
Office Mom:
Vendor Dining Menu is - Burgers & Dogs, Tater Tots and Baked beans, along with the usual sandwich buffet.
Me:
TOTS!!!!!!!
Office Mom:
Those are small barrel shaped grated potatoes then deep fried to a golden brown. They taste great with a ton of catsup!
REALLY?
I need the definition of tater tots outlined for me!?!?!?
WOW. That is seriously insulting. I mean. Come on. For a fried-food connoisseur like myself, this is a slap in the face.
So of course, I made a huge deal about it in the office, and we all had a good laugh.
Essentially, the prospect of Tater Tots had now officially become a “BIG DEAL.”
The REAL slap in the face came when we arrived at the mess hall, plates in hand, and tummies rumbling for Tots.
As I approached the buffet line, I was shocked to see a giant bowl of potato chips… On the steam table, baked beans, yes, hot dogs, yes. BUT WHERE ARE THE TOTS!!!?!??!
I demanded to see the chef, and he let me down easily, “I was not informed that tater tots were on the menu, therefore I have not prepared them for the meal today.”
DISASTER.
No Tots.
Making my best sad face, I said, “That’s ok.” And filled my plate with chips instead. I could tell the chef felt REALLY bad, and he came up to me to apologize.
“I’m really sorry. You know what, don’t tell the other kids, but tomorrow, I will prepare a special serving of tater tots just for you.”
YESSSSSSS. I felt like I was in 4th grade again in the school cafeteria. “Don’t tell the other kids.” Classic!
So, I baked cookies last night and I prepared a little package of them for Chef. Only if he delivers the Tots!
I can’t wait for the golden brown, warm crunchy fried goodness….
Wish me luck at lunch today!
It's after lunch time... must have update!