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Cooking & Baking

Liberal Jesus Freak

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1. Great article!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Nov 2, 2019, 08:29 PM

Nov 2019

After my divorce I was single for 8 years. One of the few things my ex and I had in common was good dining, whether at home or a restaurant. I was determined not to change that, and learned to prepare succulent meals for one. These days I’m fortunate to share most meals with my new and improved husband, but when I’m alone I still cook for myself or enjoy a meal out. Sorry for rambling but this post and accompanying article really touched me. Thanks Elleng 😊

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How to Eat Alone (and Like It) [View all] elleng Nov 2019 OP

Great article! Liberal Jesus Freak Nov 2019 #1

Glad you were touched; I'm largely alone, and too lazy to do any remarkable meals, elleng Nov 2019 #3

Mmmm ... flounder ... with lemon butter sauce ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2019 #10

Thought someone would come up with that!!! elleng Nov 2019 #11

That was one of my favorite meals at the Sage Diner in Salisbury, MD ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2019 #13

That's a great article! I really enjoyed it. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2019 #2

purpetually single i've dined alone for decades and never gave it a thought. KG Nov 2019 #4

When I was single, I made seriously pnwest Nov 2019 #5

Nice! elleng Nov 2019 #12

In my many years working in many dining rooms and kitchen, I've known and seen many,... JoeOtterbein Nov 2019 #6

"that most taboo dinnertime activity -- eating in front of the TV." llmart Nov 2019 #7

Ditto! elleng Nov 2019 #8

My favorite meal alone Hamlette Nov 2019 #9

Been alone the majority of my adult life 2naSalit Nov 2019 #14

When I used to go out alone to eat I liked to bring something to read. Mr.Bill Nov 2019 #15

Great article! I started dining out alone in my late teens. I'm 62 now cry baby Nov 2019 #16

no problem doing anything alone Skittles Nov 2019 #17

Ditto elleng Nov 2019 #18

"Dine alone, but engage with others " mitch96 Nov 2019 #19