Where I Reveal That Blake Did Not Eat A Lot Of Vegetables Growing Up
Before I begin this story, I should first make sure everyone knows what arugula is. If not, click this link or you will be more than a little confused.
So, a few weeks ago, Blake and I went to Whole Foods for our weekly shopping expedition (yes, Blake is a fantastic husband who grocery shops with me with (only minor) complaining). Usually, I shop with a list and send Blake on little mini-adventures to “go get one bulb of garlic” or “pick out three yellow onions” which he happily does.
Well, on this particular trip, Blake asked what he could go grab and I sent him to pick out some arugula. He walked off, and I continued picking out bell peppers or whatever other vegetables my week’s worth of recipes required. After I finished with all my vegetables, I looked around for Blake. He was no where to be seen. I walked up and down all the vegetables, thinking maybe he shrunk (or was bending over), and realized he was no longer in the vegetable section. I shrugged and moved on to the next item on my list. As I headed over to get some milk, I found Blake standing in the cheese section, staring intently at all the varieties of cheese. He saw me and looked up angrily, announcing with a block of asiago cheese in his hand, “Kristi! They don’t carry arugula cheese! It doesn’t exist! I think this asiago will be a good substitute though.” I laughed myself sick as I marched Blake back over to lettuce section of the vegetable department and pointed out the arugula, a leafy vegetable definitely NOT a smelly variety of cheese.
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Thanks Kristi and Blake! I just laughed out loud.
That’s my cuz…blissfully assuming that items he cannot identify MUST be cheese!!! In his defense, there is “chive” cheese and “garlic” cheese…..
This veggie thing is so confusing. Meat,tators,and cheese is simple.
So, I read this post and laughed hysterically, and then called Brian in the room to share “a funny Blake story”. Just before I read it, though, I paused:
Me: “Wait… you do know what arugula is, right?”
Brian: “Ummm… isn’t it some kind of instrument?”
Blake’s not the only one who didn’t eat a lot of veggies as a child.
YEAH! See! I am not the only one. I am glad to know that B is right there with me.
Brian and I are usually too busy with our lumberjacking, scotch drinking, beard growing and bare knuckle fighting to read up on the different types of lettuce. We can’t be bothered with such trivial items.
So is Gramps Blake
I really love that Blake just assumed that Asagio was a good substitute.
Other Kristi (as in, not me) – I think you are right. Blake is always trying to substitute cheese for ingredients like “bread crumbs” or “lettuce.” He just loves cheese that much.
Is it okay to laugh now? hahaha! This could be a fun pastime, send Blake on scavenger hunts for random grocery items! And now we need Swiss Chard…not cheese