I hustled out to do some errands before the snow, ice, bitter cold or freezing rain returned, thus thwarting any car trips for this Winter Wienie. The buggy got a run and a bath, and I picked up a few groceries. I must admit my meals are rather boring since I’ve given up fried food, fast food and sweets, and there really is not any type of fare that beckons me, that is, except fresh bread. At Meijer, where I do my grocery shopping, I never stray into the freshly made bread area; I simply avoid it and head to the cheese section via another route. But a stockperson had their cart and multiple cartons in my way thus I bravely marched right through the artisan bread area. Big mistake! Oh those delicious-looking boules looking ever so crusty beckoned me, but I looked away. Then, I strolled past the demi-baguettes and full-sized baguettes standing up like soldiers winking at me from their wicker baskets, the smell of freshly baked bread wafting from their wrappers and I succumbed right on the spot. Those baguettes called out to me and I cast aside my sensible whole-grain tortilla wraps in favor of a harvest multi-grain demi-baguette from Ace Bakery. I envisioned it slathered with a wee bit of buttery spread, then lavishly topped off with a huge dollop of Jif crunchy peanut butter. I think my mouth was watering so before saliva droplets landed in the bread aisle, I quickly grabbed one and stuck in my cart, in case reason and sensibility overtook my olfactory perception. So that was my lunch today – the entire thing. I guess I over-indulged but I’ve never made it a point to punish myself and go on some type of binge after one little slip-up. I could say something cute like “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing” but, hey, I wasn’t going to let that sucker get stale and perhaps wreak havoc with my spanking new crown. Put it in the freezer? Nah, I hate that freezer-burn bread taste after it defrosts. I was mature and had an scrumptious Opal apple for dessert, however. I try to take care of myself and live a healthy lifestyle … luckily I am not tempted by treats or sweets on an everyday basis. And how are your New Year’s resolutions going as we enter mid-January?