Sometimes, you just have to give things a second chance.
Of course, there are some things that probably don’t deserve a second go-around, but this blog is neither the time, nor place for that kind of content.
Anyhow, some of us in our department gathered today to celebrate a co-worker’s birthday. I won’t give the name of where we went, because I don’t want to make it sound like I’m trashing the place. I’m not. I quite enjoyed the burger I ordered. However, I also ordered a cup of tomato bisque to go along with it.
I’ve usually had pretty good luck with tomato bisque, no matter where I bought it. Today, luck decided to smile on someone else. For some reason, it tasted like someone took a bottle of spaghetti sauce, poured it into a pan, and then poured water into it. As I understand it, tomato bisque is supposed to be somewhat creamy. This cup of soup was NOT creamy at all. I couldn’t even finish it.
But, I just gave them the benefit of the doubt. Maybe a new employee made today’s batch. Any number of things could have gone wrong. I told myself, I’d need to go back to try it a second time. However, if it still tastes like watered-down spaghetti sauce, I’ll just remind myself to order something else.
Side note — I kicked myself for not ordering the turkey / cream cheese / cranberry sandwich.