Who Has Room for Dessert?

A weekday off of work and I shop. Sadly, that's not unusual at all.

But before I shop (and Tai follows me around aimlessly), we eat. And if you're at the mall on a weekday afternoon, why not go to Cheesecake Factory, where you won't have to wait in line, and you'll be amongst lunching retirees.

No appetizers because it's lunch, and Cheesecake's portions are ginormous as is.

 I do treat myself to a hot chocolate though.

And who can resist this bread? (Yes, Tai broke off a piece before I got to take a picture. He so kindly put it back to make the picture complete.)

Tai's Cheesecake Factory go-to - the cajun jambalaya pasta, with extra cajun spice. Not sure how it compares to authentic NoLa food, but Tai approves.

My shepherd's pie - flavorful and oh so comforting. I would have liked the meat broken up a bit more, and the carrots a bit softer. But otherwise, a pretty decent shepherd's pie.






I love Cheesecake Factory. You know what to expect, and they're super consistent. Oh but why do they always make you feel bad for not leaving room for dessert, when their portions are two, if not three, full-sized meals? I would love to eat dessert, but if I don't go there and order just cheesecake, I am not going to find any room for it. Sorry.