When there’s little money for necessities there’s even less for luxury but the desire to eat good remains the same. I wanted a Steak & Shake Beef Patty Melt on rye bread but I didn’t have the money to waste. I decided to throw one together at home. This recipe is simple. Grill a hamburger; toast rye bread, add white American cheese, grilled onions and Thousand Island Salad Dressing. Beside it lay some home fries then count the money you’ve saved.
Enjoy!
Ambiance tips:
Ambiance can include the dishes you use. Instead of a regular cup I decided to have my cola in a Coke glass with a straw. That was really fun. I ate at my kitchen table but the meal was as enjoyable as if I’d gone out and paid someone else to cook for me.
There is something very satisfying about providing for your own needs. Self-sufficiency comes in many forms. Being able to myself a good meal instead of being forced to eat out is a cherished gift. I can spoil myself and I can take pride in that I know how to spoil myself. When I cook I cook for me. I even imagine standing in a high profile restaurant with a big white chef’s hat on flipping a pan of mushrooms or tossing a salad that accompanies an over priced meal. When I sit down to eat I’m eating the food created by the big-time Chef I just pretended to be. This is a clear indication of either severe mental illness or the ability to create ambiance in my mind. Either way I enjoyed the meal and the perceived ambiance. I hope you enjoy your meal too.
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