In line with my philosopy that artists have to eat, here is a work of art from our favorite Hemet restaurant, Duke's Steakhouse:
Yes, this yellow sweet potato is 9" across and slathered with butter and brown sugar. I looked at it while I ate a bowl of clam chowder and a fraction of their scrumptious filet mignon. Dessert was a non-alcoholic strawberry colada.
Oh, they served awesome onion rings, too.
Usually I order rack of lamb when we go to Duke's because it really is phenomenal, both spiced and cooked to perfection. Of course, I always choose their sweet potato, and last night's steak was exceptional.
Needless to say, the high point of the evening was when June-na came by to greet us. Other terrific servers have waited our tables the last several times we ate at Duke's, but she was our first and always remembers us and stops to say hello. This, in addition to the wonderful food, keeps us coming back.