First cone of the 2007 season
The
fact that I drive by East Coast Custard twice a day during the work week is
a real problem. I put on about ten pounds one year because of my frequent
stops for a cone. Even though I resist the temptation to get anything larger
than a single, the calories still add up.
My current strategy works pretty well, although it may make the employees wonder sometimes. Since the flavors change daily, I only buy a cone when it's a flavor I really like. And that doesn't include vanilla or chocolate.
I could pick up a copy of the monthly schedule that lists flavors day by day, but back when I used to do that I found I'd sometimes plan my day around the Almond Joy or Pearl Road Crunch I knew was on the menu. That seemed a little extreme, so my new tactic is this: if I'm in the mood for custard I drive into the lot and cruise around to the drive-through. The flavors are posted outside, and if I see one of my faves I park the car and walk to the window to order. If there's nothing special I keep on driving back out the way I came in.
This week I made this circular cruise twice before today seeing Mexican Chocolate listed. It's chocolate with cinnamon and chopped walnuts. Not the greatest, but still tasty.
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The daffodils (left) still haven't opened, but their neighbors the crocuses have. This is the first bit of spring color in the yard. This picture was taken at about 9 a.m., and I was hoping that by suppertime I could take another showing the yellow blossoms in all their glory. This morning there was a steady breeze blowing, but it was warm.
Unfortunately Angela and I stayed late working on grading projects for Interactive Media class and I didn't get home until 9. It was dark, of course, so I still don't know if they've opened or not. Today was in the 60s but unfortunately tomorrow is supposed to be cooler.
Still, it's bound to happen soon.