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June 4, 2007
Ultimate Veggie Tray Raid
I just stopped in the lobby of the hotel to get some stuff from a co-worker when I saw the staff cleaning out a room where there had just been a reception of some kind. Sensing that free veggies might be near, I walked in and asked if I could have a few of the veggies on the barely eaten vegetable tray. They said sure, and I helped myself to some celery and red pepper.
Then as I turned to leave after thanking the staff, I saw a stack of to-go boxes! So I asked if I could take one and bring some vegetables home with me. They had no problem with that, so I filled a box with celery, red pepper, broccoli, broccolini, and the carved out yellow pepper that was just being used as a serving bowl for the other veggies (a very cute idea, btw!)
One of my co-workers who loves celery happened upon me as I walked out, and I shared my loot. When I told him the story he asked, "Did they ask if you were staying here?"
I suppose I could be the crazy vegetable lady, going from hotel to hotel searching for leftover vegetables. But as it turns out, I am a guest, and one with a fridge in my room.
I love rescuing veggies, and most of these have already found a happy home in my tummy. As Emi said the other day, Viva the Veggies!
Posted by april at June 4, 2007 8:18 PM
Comments
MR's Scottish great-grandma would be proud! "Ye canny waste it!" was her motto. OTOH, his Canadian grandpa would be spinning in his grave. I mean, someone might have touched them and OMG, s/he might not have had clean hands! His mom (the next generation), well, I'm very proud of you! No, ye canny waste them, but run them under the tap first, OK? MoMR ;-)
Posted by: Judith at June 5, 2007 2:42 PM