For the most part, each day I eat the same foods as the day before. For example, breakfast today will be the same breakfast yesterday and this breakfast has been the same with a few slight modifications since April 27, 2013. This presents some mindless behavior where I no longer think about food or the decision of what to eat. Even at a restaurant, I go straight to the salads and select the most interesting one…dressing on the side, of course.

The primary exception is the Splurge Meal. This is the one meal each week where I put together the most exciting meal that I can develop. The splurge meal is a true gastronomic delight, often including combinations of my favorite foods off-limits and not included on the normal eating plan. Think Deep-dish pizza with garlic breadsticks, brownies and root beer. Think fried cheese. Think fried anything. Think bacon-double cheese burger with seasoned hand-cut fries and strawberry milk shake. You get the idea!

I thought it might be fun to catalog some of these splurge meals. Here is the one from last night:

1. Beverage: Dream Machine Beer from Magic Hat Brewery
2. Sandwich: Pastrami Dip – Pastrami and Swiss on a pretzel bun from Jake’s Deli
3. Sides: Kosher Dill Cruncher Potato Chips and Potato Salad
4. Dessert: Kopp’s Caramel Cashew Custard and Chocolate Chip Cookie

What is your favorite Splurge Meal?