We Survived The 7 Year Itch

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My hubby and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary yesterday. We survived the seven year itch! Last night, we had a family dinner to celebrate - restaurant was chosen by my dear son so it was our usual jaunt, a local Vietnamese restaurant. Enjoyed dinner - it's like comfort food. Crispy chicken egg noodle soup, coconut juice and some porkchops and rice. We went to bed happy.

Today, we took our son to pre-school and then headed off to Manly. It was a glorious day - for lack of a better word. The sun was out in full force, the skies were blue - the day was just perfect. The seas were rolling, people were out and about and my hubby was in a foul mood because he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I could almost see his temper escalating! First we missed the turn off. Then what followed was a litany of an annoyed man who couldn't get out of his cranky mood. It was almost amusing but I dared not say anything or let out a giggle. He eventually snapped out of his mood once we walked it off a bit and eventually made our way to the restaurant.

Restaurant in question is Garfish. I do not know exactly where I heard of this place (could be anyone at this point) but I'm glad I knew of this place. What ensued was one of the best meals I've had in a while. Hubby ordered fresh oysters for entree (YUM - I looked on enviously but eventually caved in and ate 2). For mains he had the salt and pepper squid with a side of chips. I had the wood roasted whole baby snapper served with sauteed kipfler potatoes, pumpkin, portobello mushrooms and olives with truffle butter. OH EM GEE! The snapper was cooked to perfection. Each mouthful melted in my mouth and the side complimented it beautifully! The snapper was so delicious! I've had snapper before and was disappointed at the lack of taste but this totally made up from the abysmal experience! Hubby and I want to go back and take our son to experience the culinary delights this little place had to offer.

After our meal, we headed off to Ben and Jerry's for dessert. I have been waiting for this moment! When we got there, I tasted tested three ice cream flavours before I made my choice. After much deliberation I decided on Chocolate Therapy and New York Super Fudge Chunk! I was in chocolate heaven! Hubby had the Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz. That was awesome too!!! The chocolate chunks are huge and every spoonful was heaped with just a luscious sweetness. This is coming from someone who has been deprived of sweets because I am suppose to be watching my sugar levels. OH EM GEE! I loved that little naughty dessert.

Overall, I rate the day a 20 out of 10! Even though hubby had his cranky episode, the great day that followed once he got over it was awesome! Date days are always so much fun. I love it!