I can’t help but to be in a happy mood on Friday afternoons, arguably my favorite few hours of the entire week. I’m looking forward to a girls’ night out tonight – we’re meeting for pupu and drinks before going to a reggae concert. Tomorrow morning is Summer Jogging Club, followed by a group brunch at Bob’s Big Boy. And then before I know it my parents-in-law arrive on Tuesday for a week-long visit. So I’m in for a serious out to eat stretch. Whenever restaurant meals start to outnumber my meals at home, I like to be mindful of what I order by noting the words used to describe menu items. Another tip, which is just sort of fun anyway, is to look up the menu in advance of going to the restaurant. This is especially helpful when the menu is extremely long and/or you’re dining with a big, talkative crowd and it’s hard to concentrate. Both apply to my Saturday brunch, so I will be spending a few minutes perusing the menu this afternoon looking for a few good options. Have a wonderful weekend!