Smooth operator

Despite jet-lagging after his trip to Taiwan, Brian came over this afternoon to help me clean out the house. Not only did he help move furniture, clean out the kitchen, but he even helped take stuff to Wendy's parents' place where we'll be staying during renovations.


As a reward, I took him to Jack in the Box because I had some free smoothie coupons. "Real fruit" touts the ads. Well, it's more like Minute Maid concentrate mixed with soft serve ice cream. I guess they don't say how much fruit is in there... Anyway, the mango one was a decent treat after burning a bunch of calories moving, but you might not want to replace lunch with it. If you want a fruit fix, going to a fruta fresca dude on the street is a better and healthier choice.


But when in Rome... I couldn't resist trying the fried macaroni and cheese thingies. I've had fancy appetizers like this at grown-up restaurants and these are definitely the fast-food version. Not bad, but shockingly expensive at three for almost two bucks.

For a number of reasons, I'm not a fan of fast-food burger places. However, if you are desperate--like on a road trip or starving with no alternative--go to Jack in the Box. Not because of the excellence of what I ate (or the Sourdough Jack minus ham, which Brian got) but because they advertise in GR.