The Food Thread

[Go_Eagles77]

Best snack ever:

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[Jughead10]

Best snack ever:

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OH MY GOD YES!

[LizardState]

In n Out's prices have gone up considerably. A Double Double is $4.90 now - same as Five Guys' Big Cheeseburger. Burger, fries, and drink will put you up around $7-8, which was the same I paid yesterday at Five Guys.

Sad but true.

And the lines around I&O still go around the block at lunchtime daily, proof that it's one of if not the best burger & fries very bad for you but tastes so damn good lunch around.

[P-L]

McDonald's still has a 6-piece nuggets for $0.99 on Mondays around here. I gave up fast food for a long time, but $3 for 12 nuggets and a small fries is hard to pass up.

[draftguru151]

Gah I forgot about that when I was home for spring break. :(

[diabsoule]

Had a baked potato tonight with margarine, rotels, black olives, sauteed onions, white cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and sour cream. It was heavenly.

[nepg]

Best snack ever:

http://geek.thinkunique.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/wasabi_soy_almonds.jpg

I prefer Habenero BBQ.

[draftguru151]

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[ATLDirtyBirds]

Doughnuts are overrated. Chipwhiches are incredible though.

[ElectricEye]

I'm not a big doughnut fan either.

[yo123]

There's some things that just shouldn't be disliked and doughnuts are one of them.

[T-RICH49]

There's some things that just shouldn't be disliked and doughnuts are one of them.

quoted for truth

[SuperMcgee]

I think the worst reaction you're allowed to have to donuts is "I think I'll just have one"

[DoughBoy]

I had one of these for breakfast this morning at hardees...

http://cdn.blisstree.com/files/2010/08/hardees-monster-biscuit.jpg

I could have died, but It was worth it.

[ElectricEye]

They just don't really do it for me. Sweets in general just really don't do much for me at all actually.

[djp]

They just don't really do it for me. Sweets in general just really don't do much for me at all actually.

Same, they are good once in awhile and in moderation. My mom loves chocolate, I can't understand why. Can only have so much before I get sick of it.

In other news, root beer is delicious.

[ElectricEye]

I'm defiantly good with root beer. I had a short love affair after rediscovering the stuff last summer. We have some weird local varieties in my area that are phenomenal as well.

[SuperMcgee]

No, I definitely agree that I can't have sweets that much. Some types of cookies I can seemingly pound away, but I normally don't crave much. My sister worked in a bakery so there was always tons around and the rest of my family went nuts for it, but it was not stuff that I could have that much of it.

I really don't know how some people eat the way they do. I come in to work at 9:30 in the morning and my co-workers are eating candy and drinking pop. I just cringe.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

I think the worst reaction you're allowed to have to donuts is "I think I'll just have one"

Meh, it's just a lot of bread that generally isn't overly tasty. I can get down with Krispy Kreme or Jelly if it's packed well though.

But I'm on board with these all the time.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/207158036_5c859adacf.jpg

[ElectricEye]

I really don't know how some people eat the way they do. I come in to work at 9:30 in the morning and my co-workers are eating candy and drinking pop. I just cringe.
That makes my teeth hurt event thinking about that.

[M.O.T.H.]

I had that Wendy's chicken asiago ranch club...it was glorious.

[ElectricEye]

Technically a drink, but I just found these in my area today
http://www.gillettepepsicola.com/images/upload/481.png

Tried to orange one already, which was very good. Grape one later.

[M.O.T.H.]

Grape tastes like ****** purple koolaid and cough medicine.

[ElectricEye]

I'm super excited then haha.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Is there anything better than making some taco meat and homemade nachos?

[thenewfeature06]

Probably not, nachos are a premium snack.

Make sure you add some cheese. Imagine if you had pepper jack.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Probably not, nachos are a premium snack.

Make sure you add some cheese. Imagine if you had pepper jack.

I do. I have this which I'm going to shred and melt on.


http://www.landolakes.com/assets/images/product/detail/42536.jpg


Unfortunately I can only put a little bit on, but still. It's orgasmic and the nachos will make for perfect scooping.

[thenewfeature06]

Pepper Jack is money.

I like it on chili even more.

[ElectricEye]

Ok, grape Rockstars officially taste like moldy ass nuggets.

[thefalconer]

Ok, grape Rockstars officially taste like moldy ass nuggets.

what kind of nuggets?

[Vikes99ej]

Finally went to Five Guys. It was soooooo awesome. Bad idea to play laser tag after it though.

[OneToughGame]

Pepperoni & Chicken pizza with Franks red hot. Awesome dinner.

[diabsoule]

Had some Jimmy John's tonight. That place is definitely starting to grow on me although I still prefer Subway

[Bengals78]

Hot subs are so much better anyways

[iowatreat54]

Mr. Sub in Chicago 20th anniversary this week.

Buy any 7" sub, get another of equal or less value for $.20.

!4" Italian sub today for $3.50. Looks like I know what I'm eating for lunch all week.

[draftguru151]

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[ATLDirtyBirds]

Mmm, soft serve.

[Brent]

DG, put all that **** on a pizza.

[GB12]

DG, put all that **** on a pizza.

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[SuperMcgee]

Soft serve >

April means seasonal ice cream shoppes open up. Best time of year?

[ATLDirtyBirds]

I can't wait for breakfast tomorrow. I've been doing it for years, and I only go back to butter and syrup when I'm at a diner or something.

Waffles with peanut butter. Lately I've been adding some Jelly too. Absolutely heavenly.

[SuperMcgee]

I spread a bunch of peanut butter all around the edge of the waffles but still pour syrup over the middle. That's how I like them. Sometimes jelly instead of syrup.

[Brent]

I want fried chicken and waffles now.

[JoeJoeBrown]

I spread a bunch of peanut butter all around the edge of the waffles but still pour syrup over the middle. That's how I like them. Sometimes jelly instead of syrup.

High five for being weird like me with pb and either jam or syrup on the waffles.

[thenewfeature06]

I had chicken pot pie twice (too good to have once) last night.

It was ****** out anyway so it was perfect.

[djp]

Panchero's is delicious. I like their veggies a lot. Definitely a good change from Chipotle.

[KCJ58]

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Fatty McFatty lay of the carbs b4 u get a stroke

this is what I ate so far today

Breakfast: Quaker Oatmeal Squares
http://cereal.findthebest.com/sites/default/files/623/media/images/Oatmeal%20Squares%20Brown%20Sugar.jpg

Lunch: Stir Fry Vegatables Wif Rice
http://www.coffeemuffins.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/stir_fry_veg.jpg

[JoeJoeBrown]

I give about half of you until the age of fifty before you die of massive myocardial infarctions.

[Caddy]

I am both disgusted and jealous about the food you guys get to eat!

[draftguru151]

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Greatest cookies ever.

[PackerLegend]

DG wins bitchzzZZZZ!

[nepg]

So I was going to stop eating crap today...but when I was going through the produce section, I spotted one of those store-made pizzas. 16" for $5? Cannot pass that up. FML.

[Halsey]

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I strongly recommend this stuff if you like mayo. It tastes better than mayo and is better for you. I love this **** on a sammich. It's not cheap, unfortunately.

[nepg]

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I strongly recommend this stuff if you like mayo. It tastes better than mayo and is better for you. I love this **** on a sammich. It's not cheap, unfortunately.

That's what they said about Miracle Whip, and they were ******* liars. If I need to lay off real mayo, I'll go with mustard.

[Halsey]

Miracle Whip is gross.

Vegenaise >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Mayo>Miracle Whip

[yo123]

Miracle Whip is a damn travesty and I cringe every time I hear it compared to mayo.

[PackerLegend]

I agree with all of the above... Miracle Whip is absolutely effing nasty.

[SeanTaylorRIP]

Can't remember the place but a couple years back in NOLA for mardi gras I had a deep fried burger, it was actually incredibly disguisting and not nearly as good as you might think it would be.

[jrdrylie]

Can't remember the place but a couple years back in NOLA for mardi gras I had a deep fried burger, it was actually incredibly disguisting and not nearly as good as you might think it would be.

I've had a deep fried burger (not in NOLA) and it was fantastic. But the best burger I've ever had was a cheeseburger with a fried egg on top at a place called Boogie Burger. It's in Indianapolis right next to Butler's campus.

[DiG]

just made a batch of pbj bars. these things are like crack

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1356/4604566722_ddfcdbe5d5.jpg

[Halsey]

pbj bars with a little chocolate sauce. Nums.

[njx9]

just made a batch of pbj bars. these things are like crack

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1356/4604566722_ddfcdbe5d5.jpg

tell me more.

[SickwithIt1010]

So I went over to this girl's house the other day, and her roommate comes out and makes what she calls a "Dickle"?

it consisted of a Pickle, smothered with cream cheese, and wrapped in ham?

Sounded and looked disgusting!

[jrdrylie]

So I went over to this girl's house the other day, and her roommate comes out and makes what she calls a "Dickle"?

it consisted of a Pickle, smothered with cream cheese, and wrapped in ham?

Sounded and looked disgusting!

That sounds delicious! I've had Jalapeños with cream cheese wrapped in bacon and it is great. I can't see a reason why doing the same thing to a pickle would be any different.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Atomic Buffalo Turds = best thing evah.

Fire up your charcoal grill (gas or oven is fine, but smoke = better)

Slice some fresh jalapenos in half. Remove the seeds and fiber.

Take some cream cheese and mix it with a little bit of cumin, some paprika, garlic powder (and whatever else you'd like).

Fill each half with the cream cheese mix.

Take some thin (no thick cut at all) bacon and wrap a full to half a piece around each jalapeno. Secure with a toothpick.

Cook these effers on the grill until the bacon is crisp.

I'll let you guys figure out how much of what, but I usually use 12 jalapenos and 4-6 oz of cream cheese mix. It depends on how big the jalapenos are, etc... I usually use 12 pieces of thin bacon that I cut in half.

You can pay me in one billion rep points after you eat these.

[thenewfeature06]

Woke up. Stole the car. Traveled to Mcd's. (2 MIN)

Steak Egg & Cheese Bagel.

http://files.sharenator.com/capone6_Gangster_Fail-s500x494-99158-580.jpg

[Nalej]

just made a batch of pbj bars. these things are like crack

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tell me more.


TELL US MORE!

[njx9]

cream cheese is the second worst thing ever created, after sour cream.

[JoeJoeBrown]

cream cheese is the second worst thing ever created, after sour cream.

Your flavor glands are broken.

[njx9]

Your flavor glands are broken.

this is not true.

besides, they're both chick food.

(yeah, i went there. obviously taste is also entirely un-subjective.)

[JoeJoeBrown]

this is not true.

besides, they're both chick food.

(yeah, i went there. obviously taste is also entirely un-subjective.)

It made me laugh, but that's probably because I'm a facetious a-hole like you :)

[DiG]

TELL US MORE!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup jelly or jam
2/3 cup coarsely chopped salted dry-roasted peanuts

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 8 by 8 inch baking pan. Put a long piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan, letting the parchment extend up two sides of the pan and overhang slightly on both ends.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl; set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat peanut butter, brown sugar, and butter until smooth. Scrape down bowl and add egg and vanilla; beat on low speed until smooth. Scape down bowl and add flour mixture; beat on low speed just to blend. Transfer about two thirds of the dough to prepared pan (about 2 cups). Place remaining dough in freezer for 10 minutes. Use your hands to push the dough into an even layer at the bottom of the pan. Spread jelly over dough in even layer. Remove reserved dough from freezer and crumble grape-size pieces over jelly layer. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Bake bars until top is golden brown, about 30-40 minutes. Cool bars completely in pan on rack. I prefer them cooled even more in the fridge after they have cooled to room temp.

[SickwithIt1010]

That sounds delicious! I've had Jalapeños with cream cheese wrapped in bacon and it is great. I can't see a reason why doing the same thing to a pickle would be any different.

Ive had the stuffed jalapenos and bacon but idk man.

I love pickles and i love cream cheese and i love ham....but It just seems wierd to me. Maybe because its cold, unlike the jalapenos.

[DiG]

little disappointed in these pickle pringles. not enough pickle flavor!

[thenewfeature06]

I think Lays makes a legit pepper relish chip. They are so money with a hot dog.


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[DiG]

Draft night! Whats everyone spread looking like? I was ready to do some grilling but last minute change of plans and were heading to the bar instead which likely means burgers, wings, and nachos.

[SuperMcgee]

I'm stuck at work for the early part of it... BUT! This evening marks the start of student research presentations, featuring mostly the Hospitality & Tourism people. Which means free food for McGee! Lamb, shrimp, salmon, pita, desserts, ... awesome.

[Halsey]

Trader Joe's Chips and Salsa for me. I've got salsa verde and pineapple salsa. Also got a little package of chocolate cookie type things.

[ElectricEye]

I think I'm just keeping it simple and getting like two pounds of Buffalo Wings tonight.

[fischbowl]

I'm stuck at work for the early part of it... BUT! This evening marks the start of student research presentations, featuring mostly the Hospitality & Tourism people. Which means free food for McGee! Lamb, shrimp, salmon, pita, desserts, ... awesome.

Pano's catering?

[SuperMcgee]

No, it's all made by the students. Which is cool, I know a bunch of people in Hospitality.

[yo123]

Draft night! Whats everyone spread looking like? I was ready to do some grilling but last minute change of plans and were heading to the bar instead which likely means burgers, wings, and nachos.


Hamburger helper. **** being a poor college kid.

[themaninblack]

I grilled up a few chicken breasts tonight and chopped em up to make some dank quesadillas. Fresh pico de gallo and some black bean salsa with some chipotle mayo and sour cream to top it off. Epic. best quesos Ive ever had if I do say so myself.

[General Zod]

My contribution to this thread..

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[ElectricEye]

Has anyone tried grilled pizza before? Thinking about making it for lunch tomorrow afternoon.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Barbeque chicken quesodilla is sexy.

[Nalej]

One of my favorites snacks ever:

Tostitos Scoops
1 can Turkey Chili
Shredded Cheese
Potatoes (Boiled, usually skip this step since it's the longest one)

Place scoops in bowl (one layer)
fill scoops with chili
place cheese over chili
work on next layer (same way)
Microwave for 2.5 mins

Eat.

Pretty much a gimme at my place while watching sports
Use a spoon/fork once the chips become too soggy to use as a scoop

[Bosanac01]

I just made these

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and they were pretty good.

[General Zod]

Has anyone tried grilled pizza before? Thinking about making it for lunch tomorrow afternoon.

All the time, love it!

Are you using a raw dough? Or store bought pre-made? Either is fine really. If you are using raw dough, one trick is to warm up you evoo in the microwave for about 30 secs before you put it on the dough. It'll help it stick better. I will usually throw a little garlic in the evoo when I warm it up. Then I'll use it for the dough and the grill. Also remember not to load it up to much with stuff. That'll help it cook more even. Also, if you can find the freshest Mozzarella you can to use, all the better. Fresh, it will absorb that smoke soooo much better and it'll just turn out badass. lol

[VoteLynnSwan]

All the time, love it!

Are you using a raw dough? Or store bought pre-made? Either is fine really. If you are using raw dough, one trick is to warm up you evoo in the microwave for about 30 secs before you put it on the dough. It'll help it stick better. I will usually throw a little garlic in the evoo when I warm it up. Then I'll use it for the dough and the grill. Also remember not to load it up to much with stuff. That'll help it cook more even. Also, if you can find the freshest Mozzarella you can to use, all the better. Fresh, it will absorb that smoke soooo much better and it'll just turn out badass. lol

Thanks for the tip Rachel Ray...

[General Zod]

Thanks for the tip Rachel Ray...

Well I think that was a little harsh. Im just too lazy to type out "extra virgin olive oil".

[Nalej]

I had no idea what EVOO was haha... thought it was a typo until I saw him use it again.
Then I was lost lol

[General Zod]

Its actually been a standard abbreviation for it in cookbooks long before that dumb ***** made it one of her little catch phrases.

[Nalej]

I've never seen RR so I was unaware of that.
I wasn't trying to clown you for using the abbreviation.
and now I know though...
I've probably just skipped the olive oil in prior recipes since I didn't know what EVOO stood for lol

[VoteLynnSwan]

Well I think that was a little harsh. Im just too lazy to type out "extra virgin olive oil".

I was just giving you a hard time because I hate that ***** so much.

[General Zod]

Ah its all good, at least we are all in agreement then that RR sucks.

Bourdain would be so proud of us. lol

[ElectricEye]

All the time, love it!

Are you using a raw dough? Or store bought pre-made? Either is fine really. If you are using raw dough, one trick is to warm up you evoo in the microwave for about 30 secs before you put it on the dough. It'll help it stick better. I will usually throw a little garlic in the evoo when I warm it up. Then I'll use it for the dough and the grill. Also remember not to load it up to much with stuff. That'll help it cook more even. Also, if you can find the freshest Mozzarella you can to use, all the better. Fresh, it will absorb that smoke soooo much better and it'll just turn out badass. lol

Pre-made, I think. Not entirely sure, sort of just winging it at lunch time today. Thanks for the tips though.

[slightlyaraiderfan]

had some carne asada fries today, delish.

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[JoeJoeBrown]

had some carne asada fries today, delish.

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That does look delicious. BTW, do you weigh 300 pounds?

[slightlyaraiderfan]

lololol i'd kill myself if i was 300 lbs.

[JoeJoeBrown]

lololol i'd kill myself if i was 300 lbs.

I'm just saying, that's fat people food.

[Damix]

Healthy eating starts today.

I went with a grilled Tuna steak sandwich today for lunch, lightly marinated in a fat free ceaser dressing.

[M.O.T.H.]

I remember I posted a while back that I hate oatmeal. Man has that changed. I used to eat straight plain instant oatmeal with nothing in it, when I used to eat really healthy. bleh. But yeah, I revisted oatmeal...but I purchased flavored oatmeals for the first time ever. Amazing. Strawberries and creme, brown sugar, apples and cinnamon. Soooooo good.

Speaking of eating healthy...been hitting the weights again. Bulked for a while, but I'm now cutting. Cardio up, calories way down. I'm a little under a month in. Have cut 9 lbs, suprisingly quickly. Looking pretty cut for beach season. :D

But a drawback...when my bad food cravings kick in, and they do frequently. It absolutely kills me. I want chinese food real bad, I want a huge ass bacon cheeseburger, and some soft serve ice cream. You get specific when you really start feeling these cravings.

I do plan on breaking this diet in June, though. Plan on going to an amusement park with my friends, and I want some ice cream, dammit.

But right now, I'm living off of...

oatmeal
greek yogurt
bananas
strawberries
a wide assortment of side veggies
boneless, skinless chicken breast
baked potatoes (a veggie, but more prominent in my diet)
kidney beans (same as baked potatoes)
protein bars
turkey on wheat
eggs with no yolks
some processed healthy choice steamer meals
post workout fruit juice (apple or orange)
WATER (gotta pee all the time)

The only dairy I'm getting is from yogurt. I havent had milk or cheese in a month. Dairy cravings can be real bad, too. The only condiment I use is hot sauce. The diet can actually be fairly high in sodium...in things like the flavored oatmeal, processed foods, and protein bars. But it hasnt been enough to hinder my results.

But yeah, eating small meals every 2-3 hours, keeping the metabolism going. It's been working beautifully. It's not all bad, I just miss food.

lol. I also bought about $40 worth of Easter candy, on clearance for like $10 and I havent even touched it. :(

[njx9]

homemade in-n-out style 5x5. domination. i'd take a picture, but i don't have a camera.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Had a great homemade burger today with homemade fries and upside down cake. Got it all for helping shovel a little gravel around. Good stuff.

[njx9]

fwiw, i'm all in on the smash technique now.

http://www.thepauperedchef.com/2008/12/the-smash-technique-and-skinny-burger-perfection.html

also, this dude is awesome: http://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/GoodEaterKenji

[CJSchneider]

You are disgusting for cooking a hamburger on anything else than an open flame.

[njx9]

if it were steak, i'd totally agree. but i think burgers turn out far better on a flat top. for starters, you generally want a better crust, and the maillard reaction works better on a flat, super hot surface. second, to get the crispy outside (for a thin style), you get a better 'fry' effect, from the burger basically confitting itself.

now, if i'm making a 'gourmet' style burger, then i'll generally use the grill, because it's easier to get a perfect medium rare, though you generally lose some part of the crust as a result.

also, TIL that you should actually flip the burger like you have OCD. every 15 seconds, even.

[SuperMcgee]

Grilled up some Tuna Steak with Montreal, cheddarwurst, and asparagus between sets at a show today. Deeelicious.

Also caught Lloyd's taco truck at the soccer game, for anyone in the area who enjoys awesome food served out of dirty trucks.

[CJSchneider]

now, if i'm making a 'gourmet' style burger, then i'll generally use the grill, because it's easier to get a perfect medium rare, though you generally lose some part of the crust as a result.



Add just a little bit of honey to your meat as you add in your seasoning.

[njx9]

Add just a little bit of honey to your meat as you add in your seasoning.

never tried honey, but i've been mixing some sugar in with the salt. i guess because i don't tend to work the meat much... form it into patties, salt and pepper and then onto the grill... i'll have to give that a go next time.

[CJSchneider]

never tried honey, but i've been mixing some sugar in with the salt. i guess because i don't tend to work the meat much... form it into patties, salt and pepper and then onto the grill... i'll have to give that a go next time.

There are two types of grillers. Ones who work the meat and ones who lie about not doing it.

[Nalej]

I miss my grill. My new complex doesn't allow them on property.
It's currently at a friend's house being neglected and misused.

[General Zod]

I just have to say...

I ******* love grilled asparagus! lol

I had to grill a whole mess of food today. Chicken, hot dogs, burgers corn etc..
I have to say my favorite thing today was the way my grilled asparagus came out. I also marinated some Bok Choy in an Asian type marinate and grill them up too.

[thenewfeature06]

Got back from OC, Maryland last night... went to Duffys Tavern.

Irish place, had to fux with the Reuben.

http://www.saltlakecityutah.org/images/duffys-rueben.jpg

[SuperMcgee]

Grilled asparagus can be really good, for sure.

Had some awesome kabobs today. Totally made up for some lacking burgers.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Smoked a boston butt yesterday, a couple of racks of ribs, and a bunch of italian sausage. Good lord it was awesome.

[hobbes2053]

Made grilled eggplant sandwiches tonight. ******* chronic.

[Brent]

I am going keto for a few weeks. I am going to be so goddamn tired.

[fischbowl]

Move-in day yesterday at NYU which can only mean............


THE ONLY NEW YORK CITY CHICK-FIL-A IS BACK IN BUSINESS!

It's just an Chick-Fil-A Express though, nothing to be too proud of

[CashmoneyDrew]

Move-in day yesterday at NYU which can only mean............


THE ONLY NEW YORK CITY CHICK-FIL-A IS BACK IN BUSINESS!

It's just an Chick-Fil-A Express though, nothing to be too proud of

Hey. You be proud of that Chik-Fil-A. I was going to get some today on campus but the line was too ******* long.

3 years ago I thought about trying to start a franchise in my area as there really isn't one within 30 minutes or so. I never really followed through with it and now there's about to be 2 built in my area. I missed my chance to be rich!

[Giantsfan1080]

Hey. You be proud of that Chik-Fil-A. I was going to get some today on campus but the line was too ******* long.

3 years ago I thought about trying to start a franchise in my area as there really isn't one within 30 minutes or so. I never really followed through with it and now there's about to be 2 built in my area. I missed my chance to be rich!

You usually need millions of dollars to be able to open up one of those anyway unfortunately. Their are some chains that would make a killing where I live but don't have the funding.

[njx9]

only $5000 - http://franchises.about.com/od/franchisereviews/fr/chick-fil-a.htm

[Bosanac01]

only $5000 - http://franchises.about.com/od/franchisereviews/fr/chick-fil-a.htm

"You will have to surender a whopping 50% of the monthly net profits."

Holy ****.

[M.O.T.H.]

I had 5 grand once...should have bought a Chick-fil-A.

[TitansCJftw]

http://www.cookoutnc.com/photo.php

you dont know

[Brent]

"You will have to surender a whopping 50% of the monthly net profits."

Holy ****.
if you get a good location, that probably isnt a huge deal considering they likely provide all the appliances for the kitchen. also, I am sure you need to spell surrender properly before owning a store.

I always figured if someone opened a Pita Pit around where I work, they would make beaucoup bucks

[Giantsfan1080]

only $5000 - http://franchises.about.com/od/franchisereviews/fr/chick-fil-a.htm

That's by far he cheapest amount of any franchise. It also says initial $5,000 because it's definitely going to be way more than that after all is said and done.

[njx9]

sure, it sounds like you end up spending around $1.5m for a mcdonalds franchise, though a fair amount of that is in owning the property? at chik-fil-a, you apparently can't own the property, which should cut costs. i'm guessing you're still responsible for buying all of the equipment/supplies. on the other hand, if the link is correct about 50% of *profit*, you can probably deduct those costs. so there may be some upfront money needed, but you'd get it back relatively quickly.

then again, you apparently can't select your location. so they'd probably give me like, scoville ave in cleveland or something.

[M.O.T.H.]

Nothing succeeds in my area, it wouldnt be worth the risk. We just got a brand new Sonic, which is located in the local Mall's lot. It's a freaking ghost town.

[onejayhawk]

You are disgusting for cooking a hamburger on anything else than an open flame.

Does charcoal count?

J

[Brent]

then again, you apparently can't select your location. so they'd probably give me like, scoville ave in cleveland or something.
let's start a Pita Pit in Boulder.

[CJSchneider]

Does charcoal count?

J

Of course.

[njx9]

let's start a Pita Pit in Boulder.

they've got like, 4 already (all but one of which consistently made my hangovers worse)... i'd never even realized it was a national chain, i thought it was just an amherst thing. that and dp dough.

we need to drag some of those austin trailers up here. that **** would be fantastic.

[CashmoneyDrew]

You guys looked way further into this chik-fil-a thing than I ever did.

[Brent]

we need to drag some of those austin trailers up here. that **** would be fantastic.
you can start a food truck for cheap, just need a cook

[bantx]

They had a food truck gathering in one spot in Dallas this past weekend, but the lines were crazy long. Didn't get to try any of them.

[tjsunstein]

I want some homefries, eggs, and sausage right now. I don't feel like making any of it, though.

[SuperMcgee]

They had a food truck gathering in one spot in Dallas this past weekend, but the lines were crazy long. Didn't get to try any of them.

Somebody just told me that there's a truck gathering going on right across from campus at the moment, so somebody really needs to cover the next hour of my shift.

[vidae]

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrr0o51opb1qznavao1_500.jpg

Anyone hungry?

[Go_Eagles77]

My mother baked some cookies and a some macaroni..With a pair of hot chocolates..Yummy.

.....

..........

The ****?

[diabsoule]

My mother baked some cookies and a some macaroni..With a pair of hot chocolates..Yummy.

Was your mom drunk or high? That's the only explanation for that combination

[Splat]

9nMOGhtxYMc

[yo123]

Pancakes are overrated.

[Brent]

Pancakes are overrated.
http://catmacros.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/kitty-nou.jpg

[yo123]

Waffles are far superior. And French toast is far superior to both.

[njx9]

Waffles are far superior. And French toast is far superior to both.

well that's certainly true.

[Brent]

french toast is the mt olympus of breakfast.

[CashmoneyDrew]

I quote this at least once a week...
Df7ireDHp_g

Also, my friends mom makes me food if I help them with chores. She makes the best effing pancakes this side o' the Mississippi.

[ElectricEye]

Waffles are far superior. And French toast is far superior to both.

Cosigned. Pancakes just don't have much of a point in a world where waffles and french toast exist.

[thefalconer]

idk if it's just my munchies but these are the best chips i've ever had.

https://ssl4.westserver.net/cajun-shop/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/PSZappsGatorTatorChips250pxW.jpg

[fischbowl]

idk if it's just my munchies but these are the best chips i've ever had.

https://ssl4.westserver.net/cajun-shop/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/PSZappsGatorTatorChips250pxW.jpg

It's not your munchies, sir, they totally are

[zachsaints52]

Sun Chips Harvest Cheddar. Enough said.

But I just had a footlong meatball and bacon sub from Subway. Twas amazing.

[Caddy]

I am jealous of how many types of chips you have. We have like 3 types...

[Giantsfan1080]

I am jealous of how many types of chips you have. We have like 3 types...

Why do you think America is so fat?

[Caddy]

Why do you think America is so fat?

Because Americans lack self-control!

[Damix]

Utz Carolina BBQ Chips take the cake for me. Too bad I only find them in sketchy gas stations.

[Rob S]

http://static.caloriecount.about.com/images/medium/miss-vickies-sea-salt-29117.jpg

[TACKLE]

http://www.goodfoods.ca/_images/modules/product/ilxtvmep_small.jpg

boosh

[thefalconer]

Utz Carolina BBQ Chips take the cake for me. Too bad I only find them in sketchy gas stations.

utz are good. and cheap. perfect for me.

[TitansCJftw]

http://www.hot-headz.com/chilli-sauce/images/products/gr-dpcbf.jpg

[Rob S]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSva0Sad7U/TEHm9ozJvHI/AAAAAAAAAQE/SjfgjwQPjAA/s1600/6a00d4143011cf685e00f30f59a36d0001-500pi.jpg

[draftguru151]

http://www.bloomingtonneeds.com/images/fritos_honeybbq.jpg

[thefalconer]

are there more unique beers or more unique chips in america?

[thefalconer]

http://www.bloomingtonneeds.com/images/fritos_honeybbq.jpg

NYOMNYOM THESE ARE GOOOOOODDDDDD

[DraftSavant]

http://yesseniavirgen.webs.com/photos/my-pics/takis.jpg

[Mr. Goosemahn]

http://yesseniavirgen.webs.com/photos/my-pics/takis.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/oOMBn.gif

[djp]

http://www.olddutchfoods.com/userfiles/images/07490_03285-DC-Jal-%26-chedd(312)_265x395.png

[MetSox17]

Had a Chick-fil-a Spicy Chicken sandwich with waffle fries for lunch. I could eat that for breakfast, lunch and dinner and not get tired of it.

Also, i want chips now. :l

[yo123]

http://www.olddutchfoods.com/userfiles/images/07490_03285-DC-Jal-%26-chedd(312)_265x395.png

I was going to post these but was too lazy to find a picture. These things are ******* awesome.

[jrdrylie]

http://www.fritolay.com/assets/images/blue/lays-kettle-cooked-sea-salt-cracked-pepper.gif

http://www.fritolay.com/assets/images/blue/doritos-blazin-buffalo-ranch.gif

[DiG]

had a really good wild boar and pork belly house papperdelle last night. brought back serious memories of being in florence.

http://i.imgur.com/f5QI6.jpg

[tjsunstein]

I love this thread.

If you're eating chips and they aren't jalapeno, you're doing it wrong. Obviously kettle cooked.

[Nalej]

I don't like spicy food so F that noise

[CJSchneider]

I don't like spicy food so F that noise

Too many years in the Navy, eating that crap that crap they serve on the ships has killed your taste buds.

[Prowler]

Wings Etc time!

Incase you don't have one near you, they offer giant wings that taste like they were made between Scarlett Johansson's breasts.

Plus,
http://www.wingsetc.net/images/banners_buttons/SideBanner4.jpg are a little expensive, but cool for novelty purposes.

Doesn't hurt that there are some hot girls working there too.

[Nalej]

There was a Wings Etc next to my base in SC and I ate there often!
I loved that place! Still miss it til this day.
I'm going to be stationed at that base in the near future, I look forward to eating there again


Too many years in the Navy, eating that crap that crap they serve on the ships has killed your taste buds.

I won't argue this.

[SickwithIt1010]

I love this thread.

If you're eating chips and they aren't jalapeno, you're doing it wrong. Obviously kettle cooked.

I approve of this message. The Tim's Cascades, and the Kettle cooked are great.

[JoeJoeBrown]

had a really good wild boar and pork belly house papperdelle last night. brought back serious memories of being in florence.

http://i.imgur.com/f5QI6.jpg

Wtf did you get that? Good god does it make me miss Tuscany.

Btw I can tell you where the best spaghetti carbonara ever is made. But then I'd have to kill you. My hint is that it's in Umbria.

[Goon61]

Because Americans lack self-control!

Lack of self control is our greatest strength and weakness
We go after what we want.

[DiG]

Wtf did you get that? Good god does it make me miss Tuscany.

Btw I can tell you where the best spaghetti carbonara ever is made. But then I'd have to kill you. My hint is that it's in Umbria.

Italian place in dc called Dino. First bite took me right back to Tuscany/Florence. Also had a "tuscan" bahn mi app that was crostini with pâté, pork head terrine, prosciutto and pickled veggies.

[DiG]

just bought a molecular gastronomy starter kit. pretty excited to try some things out. ill post some pictures of my first experience. i think im going to try to make basil caviar.

[Razor]

Just ate this bad boy for dinner (among others):

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424096_10150629462365340_568370339_9080788_1487818 939_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/417328_10150629462455340_568370339_9080789_4360123 22_n.jpg

[DiG]

edit nevermind!

[DiG]

just made this for dinner tonight

https://p.twimg.com/AmdJwYeCIAAlGUl.jpg:med

blue cheese polenta, sauteed garlic shrimp, roasted asparagus, lemon foam

[thefalconer]

bacon pancakes. freaking genius. i am so hungry right now.

http://chicagoist.com/attachments/chicagoist_chuck/2010_10_8_bacon_pancakes.jpg

[thule]

bacon pancakes. freaking genius. i am so hungry right now.

http://chicagoist.com/attachments/chicagoist_chuck/2010_10_8_bacon_pancakes.jpg

someone wakenbaked haha

[bhaarat316]

just made this for dinner tonight

https://p.twimg.com/AmdJwYeCIAAlGUl.jpg:med

blue cheese polenta, sauteed garlic shrimp, roasted asparagus, lemon foam

what does lemon foam do?

[eaglesalltheway]

what does lemon foam do?

Make it look like someone spit on a delicious meal.

[fischbowl]

what does lemon foam do?

Essentially just a frothed version of sauce.

[JoeJoeBrown]

just bought a molecular gastronomy starter kit. pretty excited to try some things out. ill post some pictures of my first experience. i think im going to try to make basil caviar.

Cool stuff. Where does one get such a thing?

[JoeJoeBrown]

Italian place in dc called Dino. First bite took me right back to Tuscany/Florence. Also had a "tuscan" bahn mi app that was crostini with pâté, pork head terrine, prosciutto and pickled veggies.

Wow. So jealous.

Austin is getting better with it, but we lack in quality Italian joints. There are a handful of good ones, but they are expensive and such food shouldn't be expensive for the most part.

BTW, Austin is representing itself well on Top Chef. Hoping Paul wins tonight.

Once we feel comfortable with a baby sitter, I'm checking out his restaurant.

[bantx]

https://admin.imodules.com/s/1135/images/editor/spotlight-images/loyola-university-new-orleans-senior-crawfish-boil.jpg

Crawfish season and we've already had it twice and I'm still craving it, so good.

[Job Reborn]

I might just make some beef wellington tomorrow. Should be very awesome.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

I had fried chicken and waffles tonight. Amazing. My question is, what's the "proper" way to eat this? Am I supposed to just drench it all in syrup? I keep them separate and generally just rotate bites.

[JoeJoeBrown]

I had fried chicken and waffles tonight. Amazing. My question is, what's the "proper" way to eat this? Am I supposed to just drench it all in syrup? I keep them separate and generally just rotate bites.

You are the one in Hotlanta, you tell us.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

You are the one in Hotlanta, you tell us.


Being a Falcons fan doesn't = living in Atlanta.

[Damix]

Italian place in dc called Dino. First bite took me right back to Tuscany/Florence. Also had a "tuscan" bahn mi app that was crostini with pâté, pork head terrine, prosciutto and pickled veggies.

I'm going to have to check this place out.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Being a Falcons fan doesn't = living in Atlanta.

Good pernt. Still, you'd think that a Hotlanta fan would know one of the basic cultural things about Hotlanta.

[DiG]

Cool stuff. Where does one get such a thing?

amazon. and lemon foam actually taste great and adds a nice subtle flavor where a heavy sauce isnt needed.

[DiG]

I had fried chicken and waffles tonight. Amazing. My question is, what's the "proper" way to eat this? Am I supposed to just drench it all in syrup? I keep them separate and generally just rotate bites.

I think its personal preference. I had chicken and waffles this past weekend also at Birch and Barley in dc and i combo'd mine. One piece of chicken and a cut of waffle dipped in maple chicken jus.

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/9859/imag0483gc.jpg

[TitansCJftw]

Tilefish pan seared

[Brent]

There is a local chain called Quesa-D-Ya's in the Dallas area. Their food is so good and I am so full right now.

http://erinblinn.squarespace.com/storage/jun0075.jpg

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Corn with butter, a little bit of cream, a little cheese, and a bunch of chili powder.

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/005/742/sweetjesus.jpg

[Mr. Goosemahn]

There is a local chain called Quesa-D-Ya's in the Dallas area. Their food is so good and I am so full right now.

http://erinblinn.squarespace.com/storage/jun0075.jpg

Oh ****, that looks absolutely delicious.

[OSUGiants17]

http://www.dumplinghouse.com/DumplingHouse/Dumplings_PanFried.jpg

Just made some of these, soooo good

[fischbowl]

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm133/fischbowl/2012-04-20_15-03-48_107.jpg

Lifelong Goal Achieved: Having a menu item named for you...what I get everyday at my favourite coffee shop

[Brent]

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm133/fischbowl/2012-04-20_15-03-48_107.jpg

Lifelong Goal Achieved: Having a menu item named for you...what I get everyday at my favourite coffee shop
What's so great about almond syrup and cinnamon?

[njx9]

stop polluting your coffee with milk and sugar you heathen

[SuperMcgee]

Umami is pretty delicious. Takes about 8 seconds to eat it, but they're really good. Love me some truffle.

[fischbowl]

What's so great about almond syrup and cinnamon?

My coffee is "The Greg"....

And njx, I drink hot coffee black but I the milk/sugar/lemon makes for an intriguing and refreshing iced blend

[Brent]

My coffee is "The Greg"....
No one likes a liar, Mr. Horchatta. I knew what your ******* coffee was, Greg! JUST LET ME TELL ME GODDAMN JOKES. :\

[broth223]

http://www.fritolay.com/assets/images/blue/doritos-jacked-smoky-chipotle-bbq.gif

http://drool.popey.com/droooool.png

[YAYareaRB]

http://erichchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/2028-32694863022afb79d7f.jpeg

definitely gettin some of this when i get back to california

[bhaarat316]

so I tasted Texas Pete Chipotle sauce man its good.

Also a nice spread i tried, since i like making random things, Chipotle sauce, ketchup, mayo and some sambal(a little bit, unless you love fire in ur mouth), whip it up makes a nice dip, or spread. Add liquid smoke for more of a smokey flavor.



Also a sandwich I made super good.
So I made my simple PB and J on wheat, but I added a little honey, since I thought the jelly was to sour(sugar free). Well it made it to sweet, thinking to make it better I added pickles and then some hot sauce. Took a bite, man that is the greatest PB&J sandwich i ate.
I tried with Dill pickles and the bread and butter sandwich pickles, prefer the the butter pickles.

Try it, its Ah-Mah-zing.

[CashmoneyDrew]

You need to have them rename it 'the Fischstache' asap.

[YAYareaRB]

definitely trying that pb and j

[TitansCJftw]

Texas pete chipotle sucks compared to chipotle tabasco

[bhaarat316]

Texas pete chipotle sucks compared to chipotle tabasco

yeah it probably does, but i can't eat onion or garlic.

So I make a lot of my own stuff, or just read labels and get excited when i find some things.

[thefalconer]

so peanut butter, sugar-free jelly, hot sauce, and pickles?

[eaglesalltheway]

... the ****!?!?! Are you pregnant?

[bhaarat316]

... the ****!?!?! Are you pregnant?

nah just huunngrryyy.

read comments.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/english-peas-recipe/index.html

[bantx]

http://erichchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/2028-32694863022afb79d7f.jpeg

definitely gettin some of this when i get back to california

Carne asada fries mmmmm I'm going to get some today now

[Brent]

found this interesting (big pic)

http://i.imgur.com/k0pv0.jpg

[jojo]

found this interesting (big pic)

http://i.imgur.com/k0pv0.jpg

Thanks to Brent for the graphic.

Maybe we should photoshop a NE Patriots helmet on the one at the left, Kraft Foods..

And a Jets helmet on Johnson & Johnson, as in Woody Johnson, the guy who sign's Ryan's paycheck.

And we could go on & on about HJ Heinz Field & ketchup all over a Steelers pukey-yellow throwback helmet too.....:frog:

[njx9]

the whole serious eats site is awesome, but this might be the greatest thing i've ever seen:

http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2012/04/the-in-n-out-shooters-sandwich.html

[Brent]

the whole serious eats site is awesome, but this might be the greatest thing i've ever seen:

http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2012/04/the-in-n-out-shooters-sandwich.html
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu3wo8on6q1qdpyvc.gif

[WCH]

Oh my god...that A Hamburger Today blog is the best thing on the internet. I'm printing off their piece on Detroit Sliders and taking it with me the next time I go back to Michigan.

That seals it. If I ever win the powerball, I'm going on a 365 day tour of American burger joints.

[themaninblack]

Just made some tuna/mac salad with green onions and peas. Incredible.

[thefalconer]

so apparently they have this in korea..

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5038/7196847312_7205c9c785_n.jpg

a hot dog deep-fried in batter and coated with fries.

[bantx]

sweet ******* baby jesus i need to go to korea

[jrdrylie]

so apparently they have this in korea..

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5038/7196847312_7205c9c785_n.jpg

a hot dog deep-fried in batter and coated with fries.

So basically a corndog covered in fries? I'd eat the **** out of that.

[DiG]

I hosted a Pig and Bourbon party this weekend. Made 99% of it from scratch. Here's what the menu consisted of:

Pork Rillettes, Apricot Bourbon Mustard, Peach Bourbon Jam, Pickled Cornichons

Roasted Bone Marrow, Lemon Parsley Crumble, Grilled Baguette

Roasted Pork Belly, Ginger Scallion Sauce, Pickled Daikon, Steamed Buns

Homemade Papperdelle, Pork Bolognese

Pulled Pork, Jalapeno Cornbread, Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

Braised Pigs Cheek, Grilled Herb Potatoes, English Pea Puree, Horseradish Crème Freche

Maple Bourbon Ice Cream, Bacon Pecan Brittle

Bourbons: Willet, Four Roses Single Barrel, Rowans Creek Small Batch

[Rob S]

I hosted a Pig and Bourbon party this weekend. Made 99% of it from scratch. Here's what the menu consisted of:

Pork Rillettes, Apricot Bourbon Mustard, Peach Bourbon Jam, Pickled Cornichons

Roasted Bone Marrow, Lemon Parsley Crumble, Grilled Baguette

Roasted Pork Belly, Ginger Scallion Sauce, Pickled Daikon, Steamed Buns

Homemade Papperdelle, Pork Bolognese

Pulled Pork, Jalapeno Cornbread, Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

Braised Pigs Cheek, Grilled Herb Potatoes, English Pea Puree, Horseradish Crème Freche

Maple Bourbon Ice Cream, Bacon Pecan Brittle

Bourbons: Willet, Four Roses Single Barrel, Rowans Creek Small Batch

Some of my favorite foods. I want in on the next party.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Homemade nachos tonight. Yes.