Category Archives: Burritos

Valentine’s Day

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Valentine's Day Dinner

Alli and I have a relatively recent tradition of just getting Chipotle and watching a movie at home for Valentine’s Day. This year was certainly no exception. Last year, we watched The Notebook, which was really good. We thought about making that movie a part of the tradition, but instead opted for the new movie I bought Alli this week with my reward points from HarrisPollOnline (if you’re interested in signing up, I’ll send you an invite, just let me know…that way I get more points). I bought her Just Like Heaven, with Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo. It was a bit predictable at times, but I liked it for a romantic comedy of sorts.

It was a good day. I got a great surprise in the morning and Alli and I had a great evening. I know it sounds corny and very boring to a lot of people, but some of my favorite times in the world are those when Alli and I are just sitting around our house with the dog, hanging out and just being together. I think that is what life is all about…those in-between moments…not the daily hustle and bustle. If you can find happiness in those moments, you’re probably going to be OK. I know that I am.

WITFV6: Burritos

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Volume 6

Today, I’m thankful for burritos. And not really just any burritos, but Chipotle burritos.

I (heart) Chipotle. I’ve made this fact well known here on this little blog and I’m proud to say that I am a Chipotle-holic. What’s not to love about Chipotle? Good, cheap grub. It doesn’t get much better.

Debate-O-Rama

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One thing is certain. Neither candidate was entirely accurate in the slew of facts and figures that were strewn about last night. However, if we are judging from a snap reaction (and I’m trying really hard not to let my relatively conservative bias play any part), Bush kicked the crap out of Kerry.

So you can understand my surprise when I looked at CNN.com this morning. I don’t think all of the people polled watched the whole debate. Bush really came on toward the end, hit his stride and laid the Texas Smackdown to the “More Liberal Senator from Massachusetts”.

I particularly liked this part:

“I want to remind people listening tonight that a plan is not a litany of complaints, and a plan is not to lay out programs that you can’t pay for.

He just said he wants everybody to be able to buy in to the same plan that senators and congressmen get. That costs the government $7,700 per family. If every family in America signed up, like the senator suggested, [it] would cost us $5 trillion over 10 years.

It’s an empty promise. It’s called bait and switch.”

That was my favorite. I’m so sick and tired of Kerry saying, “I have a plan,” and then saying “go to my web site” when he knows damn well that most of us are too freaking lazy to go to our computer and look up his lousy plans.

On a happier note, I had Chipotle for the 2nd time in 2 days last night. I just can’t get enough burrito love.

2 nights ago: Steak Fajita burrito, with green tomatillo and cheese
last night: chicken burrito bol, no beans, green tomatillo, medium corn salsa, cheese, guacamole

I love burritos.

Rain, Rain Go Away

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I want to leave work.

Problem is, my car is parked way over there, and I’m in here. It’s pouring, like it has been all day and I really want some Chipotle, but this genius didn’t wear shoes (flip-flops, while awesome, don’t get much traction or support when running in the rain).

So, I’m here listening to the sound of the rain as it pounds on the ceiling of the makeshift office (which is actually a warehouse) that has become the home to our design and marketing team. I like it. Very industrial and tons of space. The rain is loud, but I really like to hear it…what a great sound!

[INTERIOR WAREHOUSE/OFFICE]
As he types his message complaining about the rain, he realizes that sitting by the door across from him is his umbrella that he brought in this morning.

He smacks his forehead and rushes off for some tasty Chipotle goodness…

Burritos = Good.

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Today I profess my love for burritos. Those that know me (you know who you are) know my feelings on the issue, but I want to make sure that people understand the genius that is the Chipotle Burrito.

First, you start with a shell or a bowl. Lately, I’ve been eating it in a bowl…less carbs and less calories. Then you add some of the scrumptious rice that could be described as manna from heaven, a hint of lime and cilantro accents the ricey goodness. Sometimes I feel like peppers and onions, others I don’t, and other times, I’ll have a splash of their pinto beans.

Next, the good stuff…steak that has been marinated in some spicy concoction that only a true genius could have created. The secret is next…the green tomatillo sauce. It’s like the shirt says…”Shhhh…don’t tell anyone about the green tomatillo salsa…” You almost feel like you’re getting away with something…it’s that good. Top it off with some cheese and guacamole and you are good to go.

Sure, it’s about 800 calories, but it’s totally worth it for 2 reasons:

  1. You get a ton of food.
  2. It has healthy stuff in it so it can’t be that bad.

My wife and I are addicts. I only bring this up because until two nights ago, it had been about 2 weeks since my last feeding at Burrito Heaven. When you eat it once a week, your body becomes acclimated to the burrito. Mine yesterday and today….not so much.