Your Last Meal

     Have you ever wondered about your last meal?  I'm not saying this is if you're on death row.  Let's just say had the strange opportunity to design your last meal, what would be on the menu and who would you be dining with.  I don't mean for this post to be depressing just thought provoking.  Regarding food there are people that overindulge, some that choose to always eat healthy and the rest of us are somewhere in between. 

     When I was younger I was more of an eat to live person versus a live to eat person but as I've aged I have placed certain foods in my favorite category and look forward to a meal of these foods.  I try to maintain healthy weight but I eat unhealthy favorite foods only not or a regular basis.

     I like seafood, BBQ, steak, pasta, bacon, Hey! What about salad?  Well I like salad but not the same as the previous items I mentioned and for my last meal it would just take up extra space so I will opt out on the salad for my last meal.  I don't like the uncomfortable feeling when I overeat and I prefer quality over quantity so may not eat everything on my plate but I will taste everything.  Should this uncomfortable feeling be a concern with your last meal?  Maybe not but it is for me.

     So my perfect last meal would be starting with bacon wrapped BBQ shrimp, surf and turf for the main course would be BBQ Ribs and grilled swordfish (on a bed of pearl couscous).  I know BBQ ribs is not a typical choice for a surf and turf entrée but this is my meal not yours.  My side dish would be a baked potato with butter (no sour cream).  Oh! Let’s not forget about the wine, my choice would be a Cabernet (Napa) or Bordeaux.  Now I would not normally have dessert with a meal but this is a special occasion so I would like to have a caramel cinnamon roll with French vanilla ice cream drizzled in caramel and nuts and a glass of 30-year old port wine.  Sounds yummy but it's way more than I could eat so I would share this meal with family and friends.  Why because breaking bread with friends is the best part of any meal.

     The truth is it is unlikely that you will know when your last meal will be so I have a better idea.  Food is one of the joys of life so why wait until your last meal to enjoy this pleasure.  Life is about balance not about overindulging or starving yourself so make plans to enjoy a special meal with family and friends on occasion without feeling guilty.  Your favorite food will be a treat but the company will be memorable.  “Just Saying….”