It was great. Some folks seem to have gotten the impression that I was
worried that I wouldn't be able to find lo-carb items on the menu. That was
not what I was confronting.
For me, it was whether or not I would stick to lo-carb eating or go for
eating whatever I wanted. Lo-carb or not.

When I went into the restauarant, the first thing I saw, after Eric and I
said our hello's, was the bread. It was the focaccia that I taught him how
to make. It was my recipe. It was very gratifying to see that he's using it
for the bread in his restaurant. It was always a big hit at Roses and I
worked hours on putting it out every day. When they brought it to the table,
I had to have some. It was wonderful. Full of the flavor of rosemary and
olive oil. Salty on top. Just as I remembered. I also had a Manhattan. We
shared a bottle of Chardonay, had 2 desserts and a couple of stellar glasses
of Cognac. It was great. I have no regrets about having ditched my LC ways
for one night. Today I went right back to eating the things I know are good
for me. I have had no carb hangover. I'm so glad that I listened to Curt and
others that said to enjoy the evening. If this is to truly be a way of life
for me, then there has to be room for this kind of celebration. I believe
that's what those foods are for. Celebration. Where some of us get into
trouble is having them every day. I'll never do that again. But I will, on
occasion, indulge in some foods that are pure celebration.