the most dreaded doctor of them all

Today I have my most dreaded doctor’s appointment.

It happens twice a year and I go kicking and screaming every single time.

The dentist.

I loathe the dentist.

I don’t really know why. I usually have great check ups and never have problems but I just hate having someone dig in my mouth. It gives me the heebie jeebies. Ick. Ick. Ick.

And why is that the hygienist always wants to talk? I mean I know it she is just trying to be friendly but it’s awkward because I can’t answer back with her all her tools in my mouth and I don’t really want to answer because I just want her to do her job and be finished. I don’t want it to take any longer than necessary.

And today I have x-rays.

Another bright spot in the appointment. I like nothing more than having hard film pieces being awkwardly shoved in my mouth while sitting under a 20 pound radiation protective vest.

I am a peach today, no?

Obviously I really hate the dentist.

Oh another note. I do have a recipe for you. For years I would simply eat my vegetables plain because I didn’t really know what to do with them. I still am usually pretty simple; you know olive oil, fresh lemon, salt and pepper. But every so often I go all out.

Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed

salt and pepper; to taste

2 T. butter

1 T. soy sauce

1 tsp. balsamic vinegar

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and arrange the asparagus on a cookie sheet lightly sprayed with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 12 minutes, or until tender.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over asparagus, tossing to coat, and serve immediately.

Serves: 4

Do you like the dentist?

What about your vegetables…do you eat them plain or dressed up?