Red Meat

Red Meat, good or bad for you ?

Like most Americans I grew up with Red meat being a staple of most meals. Meat and potatoes, most days, with fish on Fridays. All forms and prepared many different ways.

Well, about 15 years ago while visiting family in L.A., my cousins convinced me to try to abstain from eating red meat. So when I returned home I vowed to not eat it for as long as possible.

About 6 months after that vow, I decided to eat something red meat. Large Steak & Cheese from the sub shop I once frequented. I relished the aroma, unwrapped the sub and immediately became nauseous by it and the sloppy look. I chucked the vile looking thing in the trash and walked away from red meat, forever. Or so I thought.

About a month ago I discovered 5 Guys Burgers and figured I would eat whatever non-red meat thing they had. While waiting for a Grilled cheese sandwich, I watched them whip up burger after burger. Not frozen patties, hand cut fries, the look …………………

Before I knew it I was ordering a cheeseburger with small fires. Waiting patiently I stood there with the masses, curious on whether I could eat it or not.

“93″, yes my number !

Sitting outside and scarfing that burger down was like pure ecstasy. Double patty, cheese on a good bun.

Plain Cheeseburger

So much for that vow.

6 times in the last month I have eaten there and each and every time I say I will not be back. But this time, dam it, I really, really, really mean it.

*Note, this is not an endorsement*