Sequestration/Self-Isolation (II)

As I write this post, we’re in our eleventh day of self-isolation due to the Covid-19/corona virus pandemic.  For us at least, we are so far so good… However, we are amazed at the numbers of folks, even in our age group, who chose to ignore the warnings and precautions ordered by or recommended by the government and medical authorities.

To date, unlike many other parts of the USA, neither Tennessee nor specifically our county, have been completely shut down.  However, as of Monday restaurants  are not providing inside seating, but rather are offering curbside pickup and/or delivery.

The fact that some restaurants are still operating is good news for us although admittedly there is some risk of contagion from any package, bag or other item that has been touched or handled by others.  Don’t touch your face until you’ve disposed of the food packaging and have washed your hands thoroughly!

So we ordered dinner from nearby Thai Bistro at Tellico Village the other night and then drove by to pick it up…

Since this was a big break from our home cooking as well as a taste treat in these times of self-isolation, Laurie couldn’t skip her favorite Thai appetizer, the Crab Rangoon. (6 for $6.00) Thai Bistro makes the best Crab Rangoon and I was pleased that Laurie shared her special treat by giving me one too…

We also like the Fresh Rolls, basically vegetables wrapped in thin rice paper wrapped around lettuce, carrots, cilantro and basil. ($4.00) Dunk them in the accompanying spicy peanut sauce and you have a real fresh tasting treat! 

For my entrée, I ordered something new for me.  This was the Param Chicken. ($13.00) The chicken came with lightly braised carrots, broccoli, baby corn, cabbage and snow peas in a peanut sauce.  I had them kick it up to a Thai Hot spice level.  I ordered Brown Rice instead of the usual white rice and the up-charge was $2.50. 

It was really good and I enjoyed my meal although I think that the kitchen was too cautious with the heat level.  It seemed to me to just be a level 3 instead of the Thai Hot which is a level 5.   

Laurie’s entrée was a huge pile of food!  This was a new taste experience for her too.  This was her Pad Woonsen with chicken, glass bean threads stir fried with baby corn, cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, snow peas, scallions, egg and onions. (12.00) Laurie asked for her heat level to be a 3…and it was about right.  She thought that her meal was alright but I don’t think she’d order it again.  She couldn’t finish it so I ‘had to’ help her out…and I agreed that it was OK but not great.  

Thai Bistro is located at 222 Lakeside Plaza in Loudon Tennessee.  Phone: 865-657-6440.  They are still open for take-out only and they are on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Thai-Bistro-at-Tellico-Village-202850796889652/. Website: https://www.thaibistrotellico.net/.

Its census time in the USA!  Everyone should have received this form letter in the mail.  You are requested to participate via the Internet at my2020census.gov.  The blocked out portion to the right of the website in the center of the form letter is where your personal census ID is located.  Laurie and I completed our input 2 days ago.  It’s important that we all participate as the census is what the government uses to apportion Federal funds to State and Local governments as well as to Schools.

Also…as they say, “Git ‘er done!  If not, a census worker will have to come knocking on your door…

Ending on a positive note… This is yet another view from our home looking out toward Tellico Lake.  Everything is greening up.  Hope springs eternal…and spring provides hope for rebirth.

Just click on any of the photos to enlarge them…

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Stay Well and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave