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[blessthisfood]

Sometime around Christmas, I was scrolling on #TikTok and watched a food review by @keith_lee125. It was for @onokinetreats. I placed an order that same night. Because of the large number of orders they received thanks to Keith, I got my goodies in the mail today. If you know me, you know I love a sweet and savory treat. Let me say my sister caught me dancing and eating the candy in my kitchen. These were definitely worth the wait. #blessthisfood #agirlsgottaeat #hungrygirls #atlfoodie #foodblogger #foodphotography #foodwriter #blackcreatives #thebrowngirlcollective (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0x3_rOOgH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[godssong]

The best Chicago Beef sand which in the world #thankyouJesus #blessthisfood tonurishourbodies #iloveyouLORDJesus https://www.instagram.com/p/Chaf08uOwsF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[marietj79]

Delicious food!! So Thankful after a long rough year we can pull together and appreciate the small blessings in our lives!! #thanksgiving #thankful #grateful #blessthisfood https://www.instagram.com/p/CWte1iRB5qj/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kitajovan]

Made spaghetti this week, Yum! #shecookstoo ... #anotherblessedday #spaghetti #yesicancook #kitchenwork #feedmyfamily #blessthisfood #goodenoughtoeat #masterchef #thiswasgood #cooking #cookingformyfamily https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyEWFbB-Jg/?igshid=10ugkou98qmop

[vangaleensnaturalpotions]

#sunday #sundaydinner #instagood #bonappetit #delicious #homemade #healthy #yummy #blessthisfood #amen https://www.instagram.com/p/B_vye28nQxI/?igshid=56bluem6iggz

[skdotmack]

#bonappetit #salmon #asparagus #foodie #garlic #foodporn #delicious #blessthisfood #photography #foodphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/BvAMdOKgPho/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uj65nzsywpv9

[timpadilla]

#DinnerIsServed #TimzCooking #BlessThisFood #Amen https://www.instagram.com/p/BsHacgFgFcs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4m7efuepcebc

[aboveall4rae]

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#BlessThisFood by my L❤vE Joy... #Amen (at Tennessee)

[bestsellingauthor]

When that same client who had you waiting for extended time treats you to lunch. #Lipszipped #gulp #blessthisfood #lifesbeengoodtomesofar (at Courtesy Ford Conyers)

[arukah-art]

#couldntwaittoplate #blessthisfood #onlytookafewminutes This is the #real #fastfood #organic #fresh #cookedfromscratch #mydinnerisbetterthanyours 😋

[blessthisfood]

My first Jollof rice experience happened in Dubai … yes I know I could have had Jollof in ATL but I did not … @kizadubai gave me good food and good vibes, some World Cup watching great dance moves. This night I ordered Peppered Beef with a side of Jollof rice. All of it was delicious, but next time I will order the oxtail. They looked so good 😋 The flavors and spices in the food was amazing. If you ever visit Dubai, please visit Kiza … oh and the drinks were amazing also. #blessthisfood #agirlsgottaeat #hungrygirls #atlfoodie #foodblogger #foodphotography #foodwriter #blackcreatives #thebrowngirlcollective (at KIZA Restaurant & Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKV5VFvglj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[saunderssewing]

Pulled an unexpected all nighter and I wasn't prepared. What's in my studio for grub? Breath mints, coffee and oatmeal. No snacks!!! Thank God for my friends!!! #whereareyourfriends #samich #gottasaygrace #blessthisfood #amen #iwasstarving #Turkey (at Saunders Sewing)

[foodiewoman]

Yesterday was not a good day for sticking to my eating goals. It was so delicious though! Brunch with the ladies then date night with the hubs. #MelvilleTavern #HideoutAptos #Blessabusiness #ThankyouJesus #Blessthisfood #Blessthehandsthatpreparedit

[deonispredes10dbygod]

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#pray #DailyGiggles #lmao #wshh #ROTFLMAO #hilarious #lol #WhyIsThisSoFunny2Me #itsOk2Laugh #quitplaying #TheInternetHasNoChill #imcryingfromlaughter #NoWay #TooFunny #WaitWhat #Dance #WatchMe #GetItNephew #NotMyDaddyHomemadeRolls #kidssaythedarndestthings #kidsarefunny #kidsarecrazy #BlessThisFood #FatherGod https://www.instagram.com/p/B7MHtPiH1yQ/?igshid=qxicuhfd2gzx

[blessthisfood]

Scattered, Smothered, Covered and Diced

“Wanna get dinner?”

“Yeah, that’s cool.”

“Where do you wanna go?”

“Waffle House?”

“Sure.”

Waffle House is to the South what late night greasy spoon diners are to the Northeast. As a college student in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Waffle House was a gathering spot for those of us who had too much to drink or smoke. And those of us who only had five dollars to get a filling meal.

When I relocated to Atlanta, I had no idea that Waffle House origins were rooted in Georgia. I did notice one on every corner like Chik fil a, but I assumed waffles were popular in the deep south. I do not often order a waffle, but on occasion the blueberry specialty makes it way on my tab. The draw for me at Waffle House has always been the hash browns.

Most people do not know that there are at least 3.5 ways to eat hash browns at Waffle House. I have my own special combination and that night on my date I realized that everyone did not know you could jazz up the hash browns.

My date: I will have an All-Star Breakfast with a waffle.

Me: Can I have a double hash brown scattered, smothered, covered and diced?

The strange look from across the table puzzled me. My date did not comprehend the words I used to order my hash browns. He was unaware of the various ways to eat the golden-brown deliciousness. 

To perfect your hash browns, you must make yourself familiar with the restaurant’s vocabulary. Each word represents an ingredient that is added to the dish to enhance the flavor.

Scattered – Grilled Hash Browns (the foundation)

Smothered – Sauteed Onions

Covered – Melted Cheese

Chunked – Grilled Hickory Smoked Ham

Diced – Tomatoes

Peppered – Spicy Jalapeno Peppers

Capped – Grilled Button Mushrooms

Topped – Bert’s Chili

Country – Sausage Gravy

Imagine the number of ways that hash browns are cooked daily in any given Waffle House, and to not know that these options exist is unfathomable.

When my plate arrived, he noticed the large amount of food on my plate.  His face shown a math calculation being performed in his head. Yes, my hash brown concoction was half the price of his waffle breakfast.

“You gotta teach me how to order that.”

I smiled.

“No problem. So how do you like your hash browns?”