Dear K Hughes....
An Ode to a Mix-up
Dear K Hughes.
I apologize for not noticing I received your lunch in my Panera's to-go bag.
You see, I used the new order kiosk for the first time.
I was lured by the email telling me I have $5.00 added to my card when the kiosk is used.
I didn't realize that it was for a delivery order only.
So I was a bit nonplussed when I went to pick up my order.
I did notice the bag looked a bit big, but- hey.
A half citrus kale salad and low carb tomato mozzarella sandwich needs room to breathe, right?
Anywho- I asked "Is this mine?"
And when told yes
- went on my way with my healthy lunch.
~Not~.
Darling K. Hughes: you are an indulgent minx, aren't you?
I got to work and unpacked an ecstasy of of silky carbs.
Macaroni and cheese-y yumminess.
Two small cubes of chocolate sin in a teeny box.
A focaccia disc tightly wrapped in cling film.
My new best friend K Hughes,
I called Panera to tell them of the mistake and also praise them for the cheese-to-pasta ratio in their lunchtime delight.
I fervently hope you enjoy my virtuous lunch as much as I did the mac and chee.
It has now settled cozily on my hips and thighs,
nestled next to the Sunday waffles I explained away...
The rest stays sealed where it can do no harm.
Enjoy the kale, K.
Sorry.
(Not Sorry.)
Sincerely, J
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Judey Kalchik
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Comments (9)
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Too funny! The food gods knew exactly what you both needed that day. Who can argue? 😂🥰
This had me giggling and was so well done, Judy! Sometimes life just sends you a little cheesy miracle to say, have a better day!
What a sweet way to say sorry ❤️🥰
Fabulous! I love the way you described the mac 'n cheese and that you made this experience into such a lovely, lighthearted piece. Great work :) And yay for carbs, lol.
hahaha. Oh, what a wonderful mistake. Love it.
Oh this was a goody. You never ordered it therefore it is a guilt free lunch. I hope to see this in the Top story
I read this eating my lunch of reheated chilli and bits, glad you enjoyed yours even though it was not what you expected
Panera Bread is the best! I do try to get the healthy choices but I love their Mac n cheese. I would keep the Mac too. ❤️ Hopefully they helped R Hughes out. Great little story ❤️