Some people might be thoroughly shocked by the following news: I went to Ted’s Montana Grill in Alexandria this weekend, and I ate a bison burger. It was the first time I’d had red meat in…seven years? I don’t remember the exact date, but I’m pretty sure it was sometime in 2001. It was good, and it didn’t upset my stomach.
When I told my mom about it on the phone yesterday, she offered to make venison for dinner when I visit Richmond next weekend (she and my stepfather don’t hunt, but they know people who do and they’ll keep the meat in a big freezer and cook it up from time to time). So I said, sure, why not? I haven’t had venison in at least 15 years.
Yesterday afternoon I took the metro into DC and paid a visit to the National Geographic Museum. I have to admit, it was a disappointment. It was just one large room, on the ground floor, and the entire exhibit was about frogs. For someone who likes frogs more than I do, it might have been interesting – but I only spent about 10 minutes there before I was ready to go. (This does, however, fulfill #67 on my 101 Things list.)
I’m also giving blood tonight after work. This will be the third time since I started 101 Things, so I’ll be able to cross #3 off the list (Donate blood at least 3 times).
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aww, damn, that sounds like another thing I really would have loved.
Lame that it’s only one room. And you have to pay? I hope you didn’t pay too much!
You are making great progress on the list, and I am impressed.
Leah: The museum was free! So I wasn’t upset about making the trip out there. It cost me a few dollars to take the metro there and back, but it was a beautiful day and I had a good time walking around outside, so it was all good.
Hmm. I didn’t know there was a National Geographic Museum! I’m kinda bummed to hear it was disappointing.
heart the ostrich.
never had bison.
that said, Im a horrible carnivore
M.
I usually don’t eat red meat but bison does sound interesting. Good for you for giving blood. I used to all the time until two years ago i passed out and then i felt awful and sick. I’ve been scared to go back ever since.
Funny–I had bison this weekend too at Granville Moore’s on H Street. Really, really good! I’d like to try ostrich next…
I have liked Bison too… I was shocked!
Yay to giving blood!
Bison is good — and lean! I don’t love venison, but grew up eating it and elk all the time, thanks to good ol’ dad and his hunting skills
finally!!! you ate red meat!!! welcome to the real world!! angela and i are proud of you.
I went through a period of six months once without red meat (not that I indulge regularly – because it’s actually rare for me). It was a very easy change for me, and actually re-trained my body on the foods it craves.
Anyhow – I love all types of food. (But you know that – ha ha). Bison is NOT one of my favorites though. But I am so glad you tried it! I am not sure what this 101 things list is all about – because – as you know I cannot get the links to work on the site, and was only able to get here by some very fancy foot work – BUT if I had a list, it would be a list of motto’s. And one of them is “Try anything once” – well, almost anything.