Tag: food

Things That Keep Me Awake at Night – Part 8

Ok – no joke – this actually happened at a WaWa the other day, and I can’t stop thinking about it. So I was getting my coffee, and I like my WaWa coffee just so, and I was next to another guy who was also getting ready for the day ahead. He was also dressed … Continue reading Things That Keep Me Awake at Night – Part 8 →

28 Ounces. Zero Calories (If ……)

28 Ounces. Zero Calories (If ……) and Infinite Confusion I consider myself a smart man. By “smart” I mean I know how to read a tape measure.I know how to do basic arithmetic.I can convert fractions into decimals.And I can figure out basic logic. But sometimes, despite thinking I’m a smart man, there are times … Continue reading 28 Ounces. Zero Calories (If ……) →

Who Needs a Table?

Sometimes it isn’t the food. Sometimes it isn’t the company. Sometimes it isn’t even the location. And every once in a while… You hit the trifecta. The food. The company. The location. Those are the meals you remember. Sure, you can drop $200 at some fancy-smancy restaurant where the waiter explains your mashed potatoes like … Continue reading Who Needs a Table? →

Things That Keep Me Awake at Night – Part 4

Dozing off the other night, jeez, I had a craving for a salmon sandwich. Now, not your ordinary sandwich, but a salmon sandwich from this place I used to go to. Let me tell you about it. Raw salmon, romain lettuce, capers and a type of mustard sauce (I don’t remember what type of mustard … Continue reading Things That Keep Me Awake at Night – Part 4 →

More Differences

There are several differences among the people living in the Sumstine household. Now, even though the blog is called BecauseJimSays—and yes… LITERALLY—I’m not saying my way is the right way. I’m just saying… there are differences. Eating, for example, is a complete free-for-all in this house. We do not eat the same. Me?I’m a complete … Continue reading More Differences →

Cheese and Crackers

Life is hard.Not “stub your toe and move on” hard.I’m talking existential dread with a side of breaking news alert hard. EVERY SINGLE DAY !!! Everywhere you turn—news, politics, religion, social media—it’s like walking into a room where everyone is already yelling…and nobody remembers why. Hate.Hate.HATE. I hate all the hate. And then…the other night… … Continue reading Cheese and Crackers →

Yes — I do have a list. (redone)

And make no mistake — it’s a real list. And once you’re on it… you’re on it. Now, that doesn’t necessarily mean anything is going to happen.But if something does happen someday, well… then hey… they were on the list. My list is called: “People I Want To Punch In The Face.” Have I actually … Continue reading Yes — I do have a list. (redone) →

Life Is Better Along the Edges

I’m a simple man. I like simple things. Take Macaroni and Cheese. Most people want that soft, gooey center. The creamy middle. The Instagram portion. Not me. Give me the edges. The crisp parts.The corners.The slightly over-baked, maybe-a-little-too-brown, definitely-not-going-on-the-cookbook-cover edges. Some people call them burnt. I call them fully committed to being cooked. Maybe even … Continue reading Life Is Better Along the Edges →

Now What…

Here it is. March. Early March.The days are getting longer.The sun’s hanging around a little later.There’s that one guy wearing shorts when it’s still 42 degrees. Yes, that’s me. Stupid groundhog. You already know how I feel about that furry little meteorologist from Punxsutawney. Don’t get me started. Because while everyone else is celebrating “spring … Continue reading Now What… →

On A Roll

Oh, I do enjoy a good tuna fish sandwich.On a roll.On bread.White bread. Wheat bread. Makes no difference.Heck, balance it gently in a scoop on top of a salad and call it “low carb” if that makes you feel responsible. But let’s be honest.It’s a sandwich. Not a wrap.That’s its destiny. And yes…I prefer make … Continue reading On A Roll →