Mom's Diner

When we were kids I remember many times my siblings and me saying to my mom that she ought to open a diner because her cooking is so good. As I was eating breakfast this morning I began musing about what that diner could be like. I decided that the entire menu could be set up based on the members of our family - my brothers and sisters. Each of us would have our own section of the menu, thus providing 7 different styles of food and preparation for customers. If we add on Mom and an in-law menu we could provide even more options. There would be the Bobby menu, the Erin menu, the Andy menu, etc. People would order by saying something like, "Ah yes, I would like the David breakfast please." which would include something matching David's eating habits/preferences. In the case of "The David Breakfast" this would certainly include Cocoa Crispies. So, while I take breaks from working on my final project for grad school today, I will update this blog entry with more ideas of what each of our menus would include. If you have suggestions of menu items, please comment and I will add them if I agree that they fit.

Mom
Breakfast: Mints
Lunch: Half a salad and a cup of chicken tortilla soup
Appetizers: Mints
Dinner: Stir-Fry
Dessert: Mints
Drinks: Mints

Bobby
*Every meal includes beans and rice.
Breakfast: Pancake Competition! Compete with someone at your table who ordered the Brittney Breakfast! (You've got your work cut out for you since you also have beans and rice to eat.)
Lunch:
Appetizers:
Dinner: Beans, Rice, Chopped Green Peppers, Green Beans, Bread, Bread, Bread, Bread
Dessert: Fruit Popcicle
Drinks: Sparkling Lemonade

Erin
Breakfast: Anything but eggs
Lunch:
Appetizers:
Dinner:
Dessert: chocolate, caramel, macadamia nut cheesecake
Drinks:

Andy
Breakfast: Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, and your choice of E.O. Ring or Coffee Cake
Lunch:
Appetizers:
Dinner:
Dessert:
Drinks:

Katie
*The lactose-free menu - every meal made with soy or tofu substitutes as needed
Breakfast: Eggs Benedict
Lunch:
Appetizers:
Dinner:
Dessert: Chocolate
Drinks: Water

Brittney
Breakfast: Pancake Competition! Compete with someone at your table who ordered the Bobby Breakfast!
Lunch: Salad
Appetizers:
Dinner: Salad
Dessert:
Drinks: Herbal Tea

Maggie
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Appetizers:
Dinner:
Dessert: Baked Goods (to share with everyone else, of course)
Drinks:

David
Breakfast: Cocoa Crispies
Lunch:
Appetizers:
Dinner:
Desserts: Pumpkin Pie or Funfetti Cupcakes
Drinks:

Emery
Breakfast: Granola
Lunch: Saltibarsciai
Appetizers: Crackers with Stinky Cheese
Dinner: Rabbit Food
Desserts: Pots d' Creme
Drinks: Water

In-Law Menu:
Katrinka
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Appetizers:
Dinner:
Dessert:
Drinks:

Cordon
Breakfast: Fruit Smoothies
Lunch:
Appetizers: Fruit Salad
Dinner:
Dessert: Ice Cream Topped with Fresh Fruit
Drinks: Fruit Smoothies

Casey
Breakfast: Breakfast burritos
Lunch:
Appetizers: Double Cheese Nachos
Dinner: Steak, well-done
Dessert: Candy
Drinks: Yum Punch

Wade
*Everything on the Wade menu is served in half portions. We recommend the Wade menu for those with tiny tummies.
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Appetizers:
Dinner: Venison Stew
Dessert:
Drinks: