Oct 07

Taste of Bethesda 2007

Tag: Personal — Bush Mackel @ 5:00 pm

One of the things you may or may not know about me is that I love eating.

I think food tastes great, and it is definitely one of the great things about being alive. (If you don’t believe me, you should taste some of things I bake sometime. (#);))

Having said that, one of the only redeeming things about the city I live in is its yearly food event, Taste of Bethesda!

A Good Time for All
Taste of Bethesda is an event held in the city I live in once a year about this time where all the local vendors (and we have a lot) have a chance to come out and showcase their goodies to the public. It’s basically just like a huge street fair but here every booth is food and there really aren’t any games. Which is fine by me.

This weekend my wife’s family is all in town so the day certainly became a family affair. Even the dogs came and found some dog biscuits that were being given out. (That’s how you know there’s something for everyone!) And for the most part the dogs were good but there was a ton going on…Tons of people, other doggies, noise, strollers etc so I had to quickly become Bethesda’s Cesar Millan to keep our dog in line.

What I Ate
As I said before, at Taste of Bethesda there is something for everyone! There was Indian food, Thai food, Chinese food, Mexican food and um…food for me. (#):) That’s right!, even with the crucial variety of food available, YOUR BOY had to go with what he liked which included two slices of pizza (one from two different restaurants), a chocolate bundt cake, plus a hot dog! Here I am enjoying my hot dog.

 

And if you can’t tell from the picture, the hot dog (like the event and the band’s awesome cover of Crossroads by Cream) was delicious!

12 Responses to “Taste of Bethesda 2007”

  1. Aaron Cook says:
    October 7th, 2007 at 10:44 pm

    Hi Bush!

    Just wanted to let you know that I featured you in my Super Link Sunday! - Batch #4 blog post. :)

    Congrats buddy! You are the undisputed winner of this week’s Link Love Loser award! Hooray! :P

    Shine on,
    Aaron

  2. Pete says:
    October 8th, 2007 at 1:47 pm

    Now that is a photo just BEGGING for a caption competition!

  3. Opal Tribble says:
    October 8th, 2007 at 2:00 pm

    LOL you sound like my former coworker even with variety he stuck to “traditional” food. What a great shot even when you are eating you still have that happy look on your face. Perhaps because you are eating, eh? ;-) Always nice seeing shots of my online pals. You and Thomas inspired my portrait today.

  4. Opal Tribble says:
    October 8th, 2007 at 2:03 pm

    Oh I would have been eating Indian food. I wish I had known about it I would have gone to this event. I remember my aunt was yapping about it last year. I’ve noticed since becoming a mother I’m always behind the 8 ball when it comes to local events! hee hee I need to change that.

  5. Bush Mackel says:
    October 8th, 2007 at 4:08 pm

    @Aaron - Thanks man, and that was a HILARIOUS write up! (#):D

    @Pete - Thanks for the idea. Man…I wish I had a hot dog now. I put some ketchup and mustard on it. Hmmmmm mm. ! I think I have a hot dog at home! I should leave work now, make one and cut up some onions…..*drool*…

    @Opal T - I could’ve swore I told you about Taste of Bethesda the day before on your blog! I know I told you the day of. Sorry buddy! Next time you’ll get a private e-mail. You and your girl would’ve loved it!

  6. Pete says:
    October 10th, 2007 at 2:56 pm

    You have to have onions on a hot dog, RULE!

  7. Bush Mackel says:
    October 10th, 2007 at 3:26 pm

    @Pete - Hm. Maybe I shouldn’t've posted this. Aren’t you trying to drop a couple stones Pete? I’ve actually been running a lot lately which is why I can eat a little worse. These days that’s basically the only reason why I exercise.

  8. Tish says:
    October 13th, 2007 at 7:56 pm

    Hi, Bush! Looks like a great time! And here I thought I was the only person posting hot dog photos! I love hot dogs and have to eat one at every baseball game!

  9. Pete says:
    October 14th, 2007 at 10:46 am

    No problem sir you eat away! I’m around three pounds away from my goal weight so you’re in the clear :)

  10. Little Things Mean A Lot says:
    October 15th, 2007 at 9:45 am

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  11. teeni says:
    October 16th, 2007 at 8:12 pm

    Oh, they are so bad for us, so why do they taste so goood? Hot dogs, especially out in the open air like at a fair or a ball game - they are the best. Love the pic of you! You are too cute - you don’t even make dorky faces when you’re eating like I do. LOL. Glad you had fun with family and food!

  12. Bush Mackel says:
    October 17th, 2007 at 10:10 am

    @Tish - Every time I look at that photo…I get hungry all over again. (#):)

    @Pete - Will do. You know I’ve been losing some weight myself lately, and even though I have been running a lot more, I’ve been practicing new eating habits too. Basically I eat what I want to Fri-Sun and during the week and try and do a “little” better. I think it’s helping!

    @Teeni - You’re too kind, but I assure you I can make some “GREAT” faces while eating, I just knew I was on camera. (#);)

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