#burger king sourdough burgers

[astropithecus]

Diet Crystal Pepsi. Frito Lay Lemonade. Watermelon-flavored Oreos. Through the years, the shelves of stores have been filled with products that turned out to be flops, failures, duds, and losers. But only briefly filled with them, of course, because products like these tend to get yanked from stores quickly, leaving most consumers to wonder: Who exactly buys these things, anyway? Now a published study co-authored by two MIT professors answers that question. Amazingly, the same group of consumers has an outsized tendency to purchase all kinds of failed products, time after time, flop after flop, Diet Crystal Pepsi after Diet Crystal Pepsi. The study calls the people in this group “harbingers of failure” and suggests they provide a new window into consumer behavior. “These harbingers of failure have the unusual property that they keep on buying products that are taken from the shelves,” says MIT marketing professor Catherine Tucker, co-author of a paper detailing the study’s results. Significantly, Tucker adds, these star-crossed consumers can sniff out flop-worthy products of all kinds. “This is a cross-category effect,” Tucker explains. “If you’re the kind of person who bought something that really didn’t resonate with the market, say, coffee-flavored Coca-Cola, then that also means you’re more likely to buy a type of toothpaste or laundry detergent that fails to resonate with the market.”

Let me just say, this is a hell of a way to find out they quit making that coffee-flavored coke you liked.

[copperbadge]

Your latest bread success made me wonder if you've tried or had much luck making gluten free bread? I'm so tired of most commercially available options, they all seem to dissolve instantly. Awful for burgers or anything with sauce. I miss sourdough.

I'm afraid I haven't done much work with gluten-free baking; the problem is the gluten tax. As I'm sure you know, gluten-free anything, even just ingredients, are more expensive, and the process of baking is more labor intensive and time-consuming for a product that isn't the same. Even the best gluten-free bread, lacking gluten, is lacking one of the defining characteristics of the thing it's emulating.

Since I can eat gluten and am not regularly responsible for feeding anyone who can't, there's no real motivation to do it. I try to always have gluten-free options when I'm hosting, but that's usually stuff like crudite and dip, charcuterie, or fruit -- things that can also avoid other allergens, and depending on the item be eaten by vegetarians or vegans.

Now, all that said, I can recommend King Arthur's Cup For Cup GF flour for baking; it makes the process fairly smooth and the final product seems pretty sturdy, although admittedly the flour is about twice the price of their normal bread flour per pound. I haven't encountered Bob's Red Mill GF flour in a while, but partly that's because when we stopped using them they hadn't really reformulated in a few decades and their GF flour was pretty coarse, and sometimes made from beans my family members couldn't tolerate. They may have advanced since, this was like 10-15 years ago at least.

The King Arthur website has a variety of GF baking recipes as well as mixes and I do have some experience making their GF bagels, which are pretty good, although I think they're actually better if you halve the size (easier to manage, easier to store, since they really need to be kept cold, preferably frozen, and eaten warmed). I baked those regularly for a while for a colleague's kid who was allergic to wheat, and they weren't much more work than baking regular bagels, just required more delicate handling pre-bake.

I realize this is basic and you've probably tried it, but just in case, any GF product you're going to be saucing (as you say, like burgers), you might try griddling first -- little scrape of butter, toss it in a hot pan for a few minutes. In regular bread it helps to both create a flat barrier so the sauce doesn't sink into the bread, and it also dries it out a little so that it can take more moisture to begin with. This is theoretical though, I've never done it with GF buns. I do know that generally King Arthur recommends toasting GF products baked with its recipes.

Readers, feel free to chime in with recommendations! Remember to reply in comments or reblogs, as I don't post asks sent in response to other asks.

[battle-of-the-bobs]

Annnd matchups!

Bracket 1, Round 1 matchups:

Bob Hale (Horrible Histories) v.s. Bob Parr (The Incredibles)

Bobby Flay (Beat Bobby Flay) v.s. Bob (Veggietales)

Bobby (Creamerie) v.s. Bob (Twin Peaks)

Bob (Guardian tales) v.s. Bob the squid (I made it up)

Bob Belcher (Bob's burgers) v.s. Bob Marley (real life)

Bobby Fulbright (Ace Attorney) v.s. Bobby Funk (One piece)

Bob the dinosaur (Dilbert comic strips) v.s. Bobby Singer (Supernatural)

Bobby Proud (The Proud Family) v.s. Bob the builder (Bob the Builder)

Bob (Stranger Things) v.s. Uncle Bob/T-800 (Terminator 2) 

Bob McKenzie (Strange Brew) v.s. Bob Benson (Mad Men)

Bob Kelso (Scrubs) v.s. Bob Steckler (UHF)

Bob Vance (the office) v.s. Bobby Brady (The Brady bunch)

Bob the Drag Queen (Rupaul's Drag Race) v.s. Robert Callaghan (Big hero 6)

Robert E. O. Speedwagon (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) v.s. Bobby (Paper Mario: The Origami King)

B.o.B the rapper (real life) v.s. Robert Muldoon (Jurassic park)

Bob Hunter (Desperate housewives) v.s. Robert Paulson (Fight club)

Bracket 2, Round 1 matchups:

King Bob (Recess) v.s. Bob Odenkirk (real life) 

Bobby Hill (King of the hill) v.s. Bob Sagget (real life)

Bob Newheart (real life) v.s. Bad Bob Zimmerman (Check please)

Bob Trow (Mister Roger's neighborhood) v.s. Bob hope (real life) 

Bob (Animal Crossing) v.s. Bobby Zimmeruski (A Goofy Movie)

Bob/Lapis lazuli (Steven universe) v.s. Sideshow Bob (The Simpsons)

Bob (Top gun Maverick) v.s. Doodlebob (SpongeBob)

Bobbie (company) v.s. Bob Sheldon (The Outsiders) 

Bob Duncan (Good Luck Charlie) v.s. Roller Bob (Toy Story)

Robert Smith (lead singer of The Cure) v.s. Rob Cantor (Tally hall)

Tudor barber, Bob the Barber(Horrible Histories) v.s. Bob the dictionary definitions (the real life dictionary)

Bob redmil (company logo/real life) v.s. Bobby Baccalieri (The sopranos)

Bob the sentient sourdough starter (A wizards guide to defensive baking) v.s. Bobs (Mirrormask)

Bobby Dagen (Saw 3D) v.s. Tatsurian the Unchained "Bob" (Kaijudo)

Bob (Bob And George) v.s. Hydra Bob (Deadpool/Marvel Comics)

Bobert (The amazing world of gumball) v.s. Bobby Fischer (real life)

[telomeke]

ID text of image posts at the start of this thread–

A series of posts about verbal processing mistakes made during customer interactions, posted by various people.

.tatecakes: customer asked for brown bread and i didn't hear them so i said 'you're having sourdough' but forgot to ask it like a question and she just said 'ok' brooklynbradshaw21: One time answered the phone at my job by saying "January, February, March…I'm so sorry I don't know why did that how can I help you" they hung up cailynvol6: one time the phone was ringing but for some reason i hit the intercom button and said "hello?" across the entire store eatasslol0: One time greeted a customer by saying "hey google" it was a bad day shaynahicks21: One time a lady told me her last name was "Romaine" like the Lettuce, so typed in "Lettuce" as her last name… she came back in and laughed at me icewatee_stan: it's ok i charged someone $100 for a scoop of ice cream once and all he said was "that's a bit expensive" @katrina.murray: When I was working the cash register at my retail job and I had to put in the customers first name and she said her name was Lisa but for some reason I typed in Susan and she just goes "my names not Susan…" and I said "I'm sorry I have no idea why I did that" No like this actually plagues me why did I do that howdyallyeehaw: a customer was complimenting my earrings and I responded with "aww love you too!" she never came back stede_bonnets: When I worked at starbucks drive though and said "hi welcome to McDonald's" even though I'd never worked at McDonald's [unknown user]: guy at the cafe I work at said his name was sergio and I put banjo. woke up in a cold sweat that night when I finally realized domdaddy449: One time accidentally asked a customer if they wanted to help fight kids with cancer instead of helping them fight cancer when asking for donations bolloxks: had someone named garret come in and he left with gart written on his latte hijadedannydevito: I greeted my table saying my name was Linda…. My name is Alyssa, not even close philmitchelwalford: I once spelt blue as bloo [B-L-O-O] and had to go "sorry that's not how you spell blue" [crying emoji] tayanottayla: one time a guy said to me 'geoff with a g' and I wrote jgeff [J-G-E-F-F] [two crying emojis] emmaliljebys: I said, "hi, and welcome home" once when I worked the drive thru at Burger King bbrainrott: I answered the phone at work one time and said, "are you finding everything okay?" instead of "hi how can I help you?" veritygrace17: I worked at a pizza hut and when i answered the phone one time instead of saying "hello, pizza hut," i said "hello bbq meat lovers" baobhan: doing a thing in class with a partner, I write down his name as James. He goes, "oh, no, it's Louis." I go "right, sorry" and then write James again notmackenziekeene: i handed a customer their food while the phone was ringing in my back pocket and looked them in the eyes and said, "this is mackenzie speaking" tommyjoancrow: Drive-through barista asked me if I wanted a receipt, I stared at her blankly without answering, tried to drive away and drove straight into the wall ayo.its.krissy: me working at subway, a customer tells me what cheese they want and I respond immediately with "and what kind of cheese?" mayorofgoatville: Being told the name was Scott for the waitlist and writing down Shart. And he said, "oh, it's Scott." I said oh, I'll change that upsettyspaghetti: I answered the phone, took their name and address and then said "is that all?" Before they even ordered anything brainless.james: i realized we forgot to put cold foam on this guys drink and reached into his car and just went "gimme it" bri.liza: a customer pulled up to the window and I said "good morning!' it was quite literally 9:00pm insectz: one time a girl ordered a coffee with 2 sugars and i looked her in the eye and said "no sugars? [smiling emoji]"

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[studentabode]

Most Affordable Places to Eat in London City for Students

London has a magnificent past, world-renowned landmarks, and a lively student life; therefore, it is a promising town for students. However, living in the capital can be tough--dealing with the high expenses is particularly hard. Those who are near broke may find it extremely stressful to eat out; however, go ahead and try it London is rife with places that offer finger-licking foods to students for low prices. Here is your final compilation of the places in town where you cannot pay but will be happy, check them out.

Borough Market – The Food Haven

If you are into diversity, then Borough Market is your sure pick. Being on the southern side of London means you can choose Thai curry or palatable Italian pasta. Although the area is full of people you can have your fill in a meal under £10 if you know where to look in the stalls. For real, find street food vendors selling the cheapest and the most pungent treats.

Must-Try: Gym-ed cheese sandwiches at Kappacasein.

Flat Iron – For Steak Lovers

Are you lusting after a steak job that is as well done as a concert but with something missing? Flat Iron is the answer. Student discounts apply, and besides that, they dish up meat as tender as a kiss for just £12. They ironically serve free popcorn while you wait thereby stylising your meal.

Pro Tip: Survive the rush hours by coming earlier than usual, this joint is quite the star.

Franco Manca – Sourdough Pizza Perfection

Franco Manca is a great place for those who love pizza and their low-cost genuine sourdough bases and fresh toppings are just a couple of the reasons why people keep coming back. Besides the aforementioned places, there are multiple restaurants all over London that even have a happily priced slice.

Recommended Order: A classic Margherita or the meat special.

Dishoom – Bombay Breakfast on a Budget

Dishoom brings a bit of the flavour of India with its reasonably priced breakfast menu that is Universally favoured among early risers. Their Bacon Naan Roll is a thing of beauty for only £7.50 and to add to that, their bottomless house chai will just sip you to nirvana. The warm, inviting ambience adds to the experience, making it a student favourite.

Insider Tip: Visit before 11:45 AM to catch their breakfast deals.

The Real Greek –Mediterranean Delights

Love Mediterranean food? The Real Greek proudly serves traditional food such as souvlaki, falafel wraps, and mezze platters which not only are healthy but also are not so hard on your wallet. They also offer a student discount making it even more affordable.

Budget-Friendly Choice: Opt for the lunchtime menu, with dishes starting at £6.

Honest Burgers – Burgers with a Twist

Freshly grilled patties and original taste blends are the specialities of Honest Burgers. The Honest Burger (around £12) is served along with rosemary-salted fries, creating a complete meal. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available without losing any of the taste flavours.

Bonus: Look out for student discounts in several locations.

Camden Market – A Street Food Paradise

Camden Market is a goldmine when it comes to street food and the stalls offer everything from Mexican tacos to Japanese ramen. You can have a filling meal for less than £8 and, at the same time, soak in the cluttered scenario of the market. This is the best place to go out with your friends on weekends and have a good time.

Don't Miss: The Halloumi Fries or the Korean BBQ wraps.

Roti King – Cheap and Cheerful Malaysian Dishes

Roti King, which is hidden away near Euston, offers true Malaysian food that costs very little. Their very own Roti Canai with Curry (only £7) is both fulfilling and delightfully tasty which is why students recommend it. Even though the space is small, the food is even greater.

Tips: Sometimes there might be a rush to go around the peak hours.

Wasabi – Sushi on the Way and More

Wasabi has sushi and other Asian-inspired hot meals for anyone who is in the mood for such a treat. In their sushi sets and bento boxes, which are ongoing promotions, prices are low like £6.50. The place is ideal for a quick meal during the break of the day or when visiting the city.

A popular choice is chicken Katsu sushi Curry.

Pret a Manger – Grab-And-Go Healthy Food

It's best to Pret a Manger when you're short of time but still need something nutritious. Their variety of sandwiches, soups, and salads is not only budget-friendly but also nourishing. Furthermore, you can save up on their extra student loyalty program theirs.

Quick Hack: Try their evening discounts on leftover items.

Some Ways to Save More on Food in London

Use Student Discounts: A lot of places accept a valid student ID and behave nicely. Ask them!

Explore Apps: You can download mobile applications such as Too Good To Go or Olio and thus get undervalued or free food.

Pack Your Lunch: Put some money into durable containers and sometimes create meals at home to have enough money left over to save.

Lunch Specials: Some of the restaurants are setting the Lunch Menus at a cheaper price, and therefore, visit them during the day.

Find Affordable Accommodation While Studying in the UK

Eating on the cheap is just one of the two main fields of the issue—getting affordable student accommodation is of equal importance. If you are looking for secure and student-friendly housing in the UK, you can check Student Tenant out. The company provides a service that helps students, who are searching for convenient and cost-effective places, find them, and as such, it is no wonder they stick to these places near their universities. Thus, the residential properties of the company have been verified, and you can easily choose from a great number of accommodations that match the budget and needs you already have.London can remain financially sound if you know where to go for a bite to eat. With this guide in hand, you would then have the opportunity to enjoy the city through its hundreds of little eateries. So, no longer will you need to drain your pockets to try different cuisines that the city is so famous for. Enjoy your meals and happy exploring!

[425days]

Burger King: Single Sourdough King

[alsjeblieft-zeg]

015 of 2023

Your protein: pork steak lamb chops hamburgers vegan burgers chicken nuggets chicken fingers tuna shrimp salmon oyster crab lasagne ravioli chicken soup

beef jerky slim jims bacon spam buffalo wings sausage ham turkey meat balls

Your dairy: milk soy milk skim milk raw egg boiled egg sunny-side eggs scrambled eggs cottage cheese cheddar cheese mozzarella cheese swiss cheese blue cheese cream cheese plain yogurt

Your vegetables and fruits: mushrooms tomatoes pickles olives carrots raw onion broccoli cauliflower green beans string beans peas black beans celery leek artichoke lima beans bell pepper asparagus spinach seaweed avocado eggplant zucchini corn cucumber squash/pumpkin/yam garlic ginger peanuts almonds sunflower seeds raisins bananas apples pears grapes oranges tangerines peach blueberries raspberries blackberries strawberries lemons pineapples coconuts apricot cherries plums cranberry kiwi watermelon melon pomegranate grapefruit lime guava mango papaya

Your starch: French fries baked potato scalop potato mashed potato fried rice white rice bagel white bread whole grain bread French bread corn bread sourdough pancakes spaghetti macaroni & cheese oatmeal

Condiments: wasabi soy sauce cranberry sauce marmalade grape jam strawberry jam ketchup mustard relish mayonnaise whipped cream honey mustard sauce Tabasco salt ranch gravy caramel peanut butter salsa pepper honey maple syrup hummus butterscotch marshmallows icing

Junk food: cheetos sour cream and onion chips barbeque chips vinegar chips wheat thins graham crackers saltine crackers cheez-its ritz tortilla chips Lunchables Milano cookies Twinkies popcorn fruit roll ups donuts ice cream sandwiches Poptarts pretzels Girl Scout cookies Oreos Nutter Butter Fig Newtons Jell-O rice crispy treats

Cereals: Cocoa Puffs Cocoa Pebbles Fruit Loops Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frosted Flakes Raisin Bran Apple Jacks Corn Flakes Cookie Crisp Cap’n Crunch Lucky Charms Cheerios

Dessert: brownies muffins cinnamon rolls cheesecake donuts chocolate fondue pudding apple pie pumpkin bread pumpkin pie chocolate chip cookies sugar cookies gingerbread cookies biscotti fortune cookies shortbread cookies oatmeal cookies Angel food cake carrot cake cupcakes fruit cake cream puffs flan custard Meringue sorbet s’mores

Asian: ramen cup noodle sushi miso soup kimchi teriyaki eggrolls orange chicken

Fast food and restaurants: McDonald��s Carl’s Jr Taco Bell Panda Express Jack-in-the-box In-n-out Chick-Fil-A La Salsa Dairy Queen Baskin Robbin’s Pizza Hut Papa John’s Roundtable Domino’s Johnny Rocket’s Cho-cho San’s Hot Dog On A Stick Coldstone California Pizza Kitchen Red Robin Ruby Tuesdays Chili’s Wendy’s Burger King Kentucky Fried Chicken Subway Tommy’s The Cheesecake Factory Arby’s Quiznos El Pollo Loco TGIF Applebee’s Wienerschnitzel IHOP Islands White Castle Togo’s Sonic Popeyes Orange Julius Jamba Juice Coffee Bean Starbucks Del Taco Chuck E. Cheese Baja Fresh Macaroni Grill

Candy: Red Vines M&M’s Snickers Hershey’s kisses Kissables Kit-Kat Nerds Junior Mints Twizzlers Tootsie Rolls Jelly beans Swedish Fish Skittles Starburst 100 grand 3 Musketeers Airheads Almond Joy Baby Bottle Pops Baby Ruth bottle caps Butterfinger Reese’s Cup Fast Break Twix cotton candy chocolate coins Dots Hot Tamales jaw breakers Jolly Ranchers Laffy Taffy Lemonheads lifesavers Mike & Ike Milkduds Milky way Mr. Goodbar Nestle’s crunch Payday pixie sticks pop rocks Push Up pops Runts Smarties Snow Caps Sugardaddy Sweet Tarts Tic-Tacs York Peppermint Patties Warheads

Non-alcoholic drinks: Rootbeer Lemonade Orange juice Grape juice Capri Sun Coke Diet Coke Diet Pepsi Pepsi 7up Sprite Mountain Dew Hawaiian Punch Dr. Pepper Apple juice hot cocoa Kool-Aid cappuccinos frappuccinos lattes espresso energy drinks Vanilla Coke Cherry Coke Fanta Arizona Green Tea Squirt Gatorade Iced tea Green tea Chamomile tea White tea Oolong tea Jasmine tea Chai tea Snapple apple cider

Alcoholic drinks: Wine Sake Shochu Vodka Bourbon whisky Irish whisky Canadian whisky Bloody Mary Rum Absolut Brandy Scotch Cognac Tequila Gin Wine cooler Smirnoff Marc Sidecar Tonic Pina Colada Martini Alabama Slammer Daiquiri Margarita Cape Cod Flying Horse Kamikaze Screwdriver Rusty Nail Cajun Strawberry Soda Mimosa Champagne Cascade Fosters Sam Adams Budweiser Coors Harpoon Milwaukee’s Bes

[hadihussien]

#breakfast like a #king #homemade #mutton #burger And #sourdough. Salam sabtu semua. #sarapan #pagi #sabtu #marhain. Burger #kambing #buatsendiri. #alhamdulillah... Harap maklong https://www.instagram.com/p/B2F2tR7gf-w/?igshid=1inco6u4ofvy5

[adulthoodisokay]

It’s (vegan) BLT season so clearly I’m making these sourdough BLTs with king oyster mushroom bacon once a week with farmers market tomatoes. Shoutout to Valentine Burger Co in Brooklyn for this not-bacon!

This week’s featured avocado and some vegan pesto, along with baby Bibb lettuce and tons of veganaise.

[osopine]

which girlymatsu would u treat to a whopper at burger king

i pick up osoko from work on my 2005 honda odesey which has shit air conditioning and on our way home we pick up burger king and she gets me a bacon king with medium fries and a chocolate milkshake and she gets a sourdough king with medium fries and a dr. pepper and when we get back to our appartment we sit down on the couch and eat our burger king dinner while watching the real house wives of new york bcos the real house wives of beverly hills isn't the same without lisa vanderpump and we love rich white ppl drama

[copperbadge]

HAVEN’T DONE ONE OF THESE IN A WHILE! I mean, I’ve been cooking, but between not having to make lunches to take to work and dealing with various pandemic shortages, it’s been a while since I’ve been able to just roll up with a day of cooking. 

However, I cleaned out my fridge and freezer and realized I was a little short on precooked food and long on various sauces, and I didn’t cook much in December because it was a Stressful Time, so I’ve got groceries on the way and today I shall be cooking:

Slow-cooker Pulled Pork -- I’d post a recipe but I’m not using one, it’s just pork butt, a sauce of your own devising, and a slow cooker until that sucker hits 190F. My sauce is a mixture of Haks Smoked Sweet Mustard, Trader Joe’s truffle mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, roasted garlic, and celery salt, with a bit of water added. Eventually I’m going to take some, chop it fine, and make pulled pork ravioli. 

King Arthur Alaskan Sourdough -- It’s from a mix and not true sourdough but I don’t fuck with real sourdough, that shit takes three days of prep, and the mix is delicious. 

Impossible Beef Sloppy Joe -- they sell “ground” impossible beef now and I’d like to see how it is; I haven’t had Impossible meat yet but I hope it’s better than the Beyond burger. If not, well, sloppy joe sauce covers a lot of sins. 

Caramelized mushrooms -- I always like to have some cooked frozen mushrooms on hand and I used the last of it making ravioli. I think once I’m done with these I’ll cook some bucatini, toss it with some cheese and the mushrooms, and try it out.

[fortheloveofemmaline]

Quarantine Cooking

I’m going to keep a running tally of recipes that I’ve tried while following the stay-at-home order. I’ll be posting each recipe separately and commenting on how they turned out. 

Chicken adobo (Philippines)

Easy Pickled Onions

Chicken tandoori --> Chicken in butter sauce 

Irish Soda Bread 

Cardamom shortbread cookie

Naankhatai (Indian cardamom shortbread cookie)

Fresh pasta

Pasta Aglio e Olio

No-Knead Peasant Bread 

Oatmeal Lace Cookies 

Apple Crumble 

Latkes

Roasted Potatoes 

Pan Fried Salmon 

Dutch Baby

King Arthur Gluten Free Sandwich Bread

Blackstrap Molasses Cookies

Chef John’s Roman-Style Gnocchi

Chef John’s Potato Gnocchi 

Mashed potatoes

Bow-tie Pasta 

Chef John’s Sweet Potato Biscuits

Mushroom Ricotta Ravioli 

Native American Fry Bread

high rice

St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

Pan Pizza

Black Bean Beef Chili 

Shockingly Easy No Knead Focaccia 

Lemon Nutmeg Ricotta Ravioli

Italian Sausage Pasta Sauce

Bread Rolls

Chrissy Teigan’s Spicy Miso Pasta

Vanilla Cupcakes

Chocolate Frosting

Sugar Cookies

Sourdough Biscuits

Sourdough Pasta

Sourdough Crumpets

Sourdough Bread (King Arthur) 

Korean Potato Pancakes (Gamja Jeon)

Chicken Katsu 

Chicken Fried Steak 

Easy Lemony Creamy Pasta Sauce 

Sourdough Break (Babish) 

Instapot Carnitas

Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

Chicken Stock 

Bolognese Sauce 

Japanese Milk Bread 

Pumpkin Pancakes 

Chef John’s Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Cream Cheese Dinner Rolls

Vodka Sauce 

Sesame Blossoms

Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Pistachio Pinwheels

Molasses Cookies 

Italian macarons 

Buttercream frosting

Sourdough Buns 

Impossible burgers 

Buttery Sourdough Buns

Buttery Sourdough Sandwich Biscuits

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Marinated Peanut Tempeh 

Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce 

Trader Joe’s Corn Cookies 

Skillet Pork Chops 

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

Sourdough Hot Dog Buns 

[purplesurveys]

570

Ahh, my true passion. Glad there’s this survey around.

Food

I crossed out what I’ve never tried before <- Might as well do this. Thanks for the idea, @justsurveys​! :D Will probs bold and italicize the food I love, bold the ones I’ve simply tried at least once and liked, italicize the ones I’ve tried at least once but don’t like all that much, and strikethrough the food I’ve downright never tried before. Lotsa rules, but food surveys don’t come around often and I’m excited for this one lmao. Let’s go.

Food: Your protein

pork steak lamb chops hamburgers vegan burgers chicken nuggets chicken fingers tuna shrimp salmon oyster

crab lasagna ravioli chicken soup beef jerky slim jims bacon spam buffalo wings sausage ham turkey meat balls

Foods: Your dairy

milk soy milk skim milk raw egg boiled egg sunny-side eggs scrambled eggs cottage cheese cheddar cheese mozzarella cheese swiss cheese bleu cheese cream cheese plain yogurt

Foods: Your vegetables and fruits

mushrooms tomatoes pickles olives carrots raw onion broccoli cauliflower green beans string beans peas black beans celery leek artichoke lima beans bell pepper asparagus spinach seaweed avocado eggplant zucchini corn cucumber squash/pumpkin/yam garlic ginger peanuts almonds sunflower seeds raisins bananas apples pears grapes oranges tangerines peach blueberries raspberries blackberries strawberries lemons (Only as a chaser haha. Tastes great when paired with tequila) pineapples coconuts (I only like it as coconut oil for curry) apricot cherries plums cranberry kiwi watermelon melon pomegranate grapefruit lime guava mango papaya

Foods: Your starch

French fries baked potato scalop potato mashed potato fried rice white rice bagel white bread whole grain bread French bread corn bread sourdough pancakes spaghetti macaroni & cheese oatmeal

Foods: Condiments

wasabi soy sauce cranberry sauce marmalade grape jam strawberry jam ketchup mustard relish mayonnaise whipped cream honey mustard sauce Tabasco salt ranch gravy caramel peanut butter salsa pepper honey maple syrup hummus butterscotch marshmallows icing

Foods: Junk food

Ugh, the most American list on this survey. Watch me strikethrough so many items, ha.

cheetos sour cream and onion chips barbeque chips vinegar chips wheat thins graham crackers saltine crackers cheez-its ritz tortilla chips Lunchables Milano cookies Twinkies popcorn fruit roll ups donuts ice cream sandwiches Poptarts pretzels Girl Scout cookies Oreos Nutter Butter Fig Newtons Jell-O rice crispy treats

Surprisingly not a lot of US stuff. Thanks for being inclusive somehow! Hahaha.

Foods: Cereals

Cocoa Puffs Cocoa Pebbles Fruit Loops Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frosted Flakes Raisin Bran Apple Jacks Corn Flakes Cookie Crisp Cap’n Crunch Lucky Charms Cheerios

Ok, I take back my praise. Tbf, most of the cereals I know are American brands + I don’t eat cereals all that much, so it’s not really this survey’s fault lmao.

Foods: Dessert

brownies muffins cinnamon rolls cheesecake donuts chocolate fondue pudding apple pie pumpkin bread pumpkin pie chocolate chip cookies sugar cookies gingerbread cookies biscotti fortune cookies shortbread cookies oatmeal cookies Angel food cake carrot cake cupcakes fruit cake cream puffs flan custard Meringue sorbet s’mores

Foods: Asian

ramen cup noodle sushi miso soup kimchi teriyaki eggrolls orange chicken

...Seriously? 8 items?

Foods: Fast food and restaurants

McDonald’s Carl’s Jr Taco Bell Panda Express Jack-in-the-box In-n-out Chick-Fil-A La Salsa Dairy Queen Baskin Robbin’s Pizza Hut Papa John’s Roundtable Domino’s Johnny Rocket’s Cho-cho San’s Hot Dog On A Stick Coldstone California Pizza Kitchen Red Robin Ruby Tuesdays Chili’s Wendy’s Burger King Kentucky Fried Chicken Subway Tommy’s The Cheesecake Factory Arby’s Quiznos El Pollo Loco TGIF Applebee’s Wienerschnitzel IHOP Islands White Castle Togo’s Sonic Popeyes Orange Julius Jamba Juice Coffee Bean Starbucks Del Taco Chuck E. Cheese Baja Fresh Macaroni Grill

Foods: Candy

Red Vines M&M’s Snickers Hershey’s kisses Kissables Kit-Kat Nerds Junior Mints Twizzlers Tootsie Rolls Jelly beans Swedish Fish Skittles Starburst 100 grand 3 Musketeers Airheads Almond Joy Baby Bottle Pops Baby Ruth bottle caps Butterfinger Reese’s Cup Fast Break Twix cotton candy chocolate coins Dots Hot Tamales jaw breakers Jolly Ranchers Laffy Taffy Lemonheads lifesavers Mike & Ike Milkduds Milky way Mr. Goodbar Nestle’s crunch Payday pixie sticks pop rocks Push Up pops Runts Smarties Snow Caps Sugardaddy Sweet Tarts Tic-Tacs York Peppermint Patties Warheads

Drinks: Non-alcoholic

Rootbeer Lemonade Orange juice Grape juice Capri Sun Coke Diet Coke Diet Pepsi Pepsi 7up Sprite Mountain Dew Hawaiian Punch Dr. Pepper Apple juice hot cocoa Kool-Aid cappuccinos frappuccinos lattes espresso energy drinks Vanilla Coke Cherry Coke Fanta Arizona Green Tea Squirt Gatorade Iced tea Green tea Chamomile tea White tea Oolong tea Jasmine tea Chai tea Snapple apple cider

Drinks: Alcoholic

Wine Sake Shochu Vodka Bourbon whisky Irish whisky Canadian whisky Bloody Mary Rum Absolut Brandy Scotch Cognac Tequila Gin Wine cooler Smirnoff Marc Sidecar Tonic Pina Colada Martini Alabama Slammer Daiquiri Margarita Cape Cod Flying Horse Kamikaze Screwdriver Rusty Nail Cajun Strawberry Soda Mimosa Champagne Cascade Fosters Sam Adams Budweiser Coors Harpoon Milwaukee’s Bes

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Today in History: Dec 4, 1954 – The first Burger King is opened in Miami. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burger_King) *Their Double Bacon Sourdough Burger is pretty awesome, and my fave right now of theirs!

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Where has Evie been?

“I last heard Evie she took a charter flight on a DC-10 to London, landed at Gatwick, took a bus to the center, called a friend who was selling hash, but he wasn’t in. So she wandered around until it started to rain, then took a subway back to the friend’s house and hung out there for four or five days. Saw the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Ate a grapefruit next to the Thames River, which reminded her a lot of the cover of that Pink Floyd album. Wrote Calum a postcard she never sent. Bought some speed from an Italian guy she bumped into. Smoked a lot of hash that had too much tobacco in it. Took a ferry and then a bus to Dingle, Ireland where she drank too much Guiness Stout after eating spaghetti and threw it all up in front of a movie theater just as people were walking out. Stayed in a hostel but the assholes that worked there made her collect peat moss for the fire so she got a room in a bed-and-breakfast. Went to Dublin. It rained a lot, it was expensive, so she split for Amsterdam. There was someone playing saxophone at Central Station, which was kind of pretty. Stayed with some friends in someone’s basement. Smoked a lot of hash in Amsterdam too, but lost most of my stash in some museum. The museums were cool. Lots of Van Goghs and the Vermeers were intense. Wandered around, bought a lot of pastries, ate some intense waffles. The Dutch all know English so she didn’t have to speak any Dutch, which was a relief. Wanted to rent a car but couldn’t. The people she was staying with had bikes though, so she went biking one day and she saw a lot of cows and geese and canals. She pulled off to the side of the road, got stoned and fell asleep, woke up, wrote a little, took some acid, made a few drawings, and then went to the red light district in Den Haag, because she heard the whores were cleaner and better looking than the whores in Amsterdam – which they were. She fucked one so hard that she skinned her knees. Ate lunch at a Burger King, which was better and no more expensive than the States. Stayed in the Amsterdam Youth Hostel where there were some cool German guys who spoke better English than she does. They bought some coke and she cruised the red light district until she found a brunette with big tits that reminded her of Val. She gave her a hundred Guilders. She worked Evie up, mounted her, put on a good show, and in the end she pulled her up and came between her tits. Afterward they made small talk about AIDS, her Moroccan pimp, and herself. She woke to the sound of a wino singing. It was eight AM and hot as blazes. Had a beer and then headed South to Paris. Climbed the Eifel Tower with this Canadian guy named Tim for only seven Francs because the ticket machine was broke. Got the hang of the Subways. Told Tim to get lost. Met a French girl who was going to Camden. She’s pretty sure she gave her mono. Went to Pamplona for the running of the bulls. Never saw one bull but she was almost got trampled by the crowd. Dropped acid at the Museo Gala-Dalí, which was a trip. Went to the lamest circus ever, a goat and two guys on unicycles. Went to Nice and ate Mexican food at a place called Calexico – or Mexicali. Then went to Switzerland where she, ironically, couldn’t find anyone who had the time. Took the Glacier Express to Zermatt, the Matterhorn, and found out that she could ski it, which, when you’re there, you have to do – but she didn’t have gloves so she used socks instead and froze her hands. It was slushy but fun. Ate some Sourdough bread that tasted like it was made with sour milk. Eurail Pass’d into Italy and accidently slept through Florence. Ended up in Rome which was big and hot and dirty. It was just like L.A., but with ruins. She went to the Vatican but couldn’t get in because she was wearing shorts. She could get into the Sistine Chapel, which now that it’s been cleaned looked fake. At the train station she met two girls from Germany who she drank warm beer with. They’re living for a full year on only nine dollars a day. She teased them and then turn the couchette into a huge bed and they all fucked. She woke dirty and tired in Brindisi, which is hot and filthy. She went with the German girls to get a ferry to Greece, but they had to take different boats because she was on Eurail and they’re on Interail. That night she dreamt about a beautiful girl half in water, stretching her lean body. She asked Evie if she liked it and she told her she could clean fish with it. She woke well rested, masturbated in the shower, and checked out. She made her way back to London and hung out in Piccadilly Circus at a comic book shop. She met a cute girl from Amsterdam at a Whimpys while eating a Spicy Bean Burger. They got stoned and fuck at her flat to Michael Jackson records and the next morning she woke up talking to herself. She had a big bump on her head from flailing in her sleep. She got her stuff and barely made her plane back to the United States. We know longer know where she is but I’ve heard rumor she’ll be home soon.” 

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Side trip in Massachusetts unearths a hidden gem — Pioneer Valley

Bridge of Flowers. Spectacular view from and on the bridge...so unique.

Check out my latest column 

https://www.timesherald.com/2022/10/21/side-trip-in-massachusetts-unearths-a-hidden-gem-pioneer-valley/

Separated from each other by the Connecticut River, Northampton and Amherst Massachusetts, and the surrounding area known as the Pioneer Valley, is home to many colleges, including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. It is the latter where I received my graduate degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration. Getting ready for my annual visit to my alma mater, I thought, the Pioneer Valley remains somewhat of a hidden gem. The area is the perfect weekend get-away that can be filled with one-of-a kind places to visit and tasty food stops.

My base for the exploration of the area is Hotel UMASS, 1 Campus Center Way, Amherst , https://hotelumass.com/   877-822-2110.  Located in the epicenter of the Campus Center; what an unusual experience it is to stay right on the picturesque campus. It is a teaching hotel, providing an educational opportunity for students in the University’s Hospitality Management Program, while offering a pleasant and welcoming experience for the guests. Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast. Take the elevator to the concourse level and choose from an array of dining options.

Did you know that Amherst, MA is where the prolific poet Emily Dickinson was born and raised? The Emily Dickinson Museum (https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/280 Main St., Amherst, 413-542-8161) is dedicated to her poetic voice, writing about 1,800 poems. She led a quiet life and her work was not published until after her death in 1886.

Before checking in to the hotel, it has become a tradition to have lunch at Jake’s, http://jakesnorthampton.com , 17 King St., Northampton, 413-584-9613. It seems that the “Coolidge” has become my “regular.” Three eggs scrambled with roasted tomatoes, kale, roasted garlic), and goat cheese is served with home fries and toasted 3-seed sourdough. Be prepared to wait on the weekends, but it is worth it. I am told that Jake’s Burger and the pulled pork sandwich (slow roasted cane vinegar pulled pork (brined in-house), guacamole, jalapeno coleslaw, queso fresco and pico de gallo on a toasted brioche bun are popular. I do miss those perfect biscuits, that are no longer on the menu.

The "Coolidge" at Jake's. Three eggs scrambled with roasted tomatoes, kale, roasted garlic.

Pasta E Basta https://www.pastaebastaofamherst.com/ 26 Main Street, Amherst, (413) 256 – 3550   is the restaurant that’s become my new go-to, replacing Judie’s, a restaurant I patronized for forty years that unfortunately closed. The casual restaurant has three floors, the first being take-out with a few dine-in tables. The upper two floors offer full-service dining. As you enter the second floor you can smell the aroma of a Nonna’s kitchen; that’s because there is an open kitchen where the chefs are cooking. A variety of pastas are cooked to perfection.  Popular, is the create your own pasta dish. First pick your sauce and style of pasta (there are a dozen of each), and then your add-ons (more than two dozen). My choice at my recent visit was Penne Romacampo (sauteed salmon, spinach, artichokes, and roasted peppers in olive oil, garlic and lemon sauce. Vegetarian and gluten free dishes are available. The portions are big, so you will probably take leftovers home… and you do want to save room for dessert. The dessert that I enjoyed was the olive oil lavender cake. I might just ask the chef for that recipe!

The gentle touch of lavender makes it a perfect dessert to have with a cup of cappuccino.

For a quick lunch or dinner, check out Antonio’s Pizza By the Slice, 31 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, 413-253-0808 http://www.antoniospizza.com First you’ll go to the glass window to pick your slices. You might be overwhelmed by the number of traditional and unique choices as you watch the pizza makers do their craft. Although I am usually one to choose the more traditional, when I am exploring the food scene for a column, I become more curious. Because I enjoy quesadillas, I tried a slice of the avocado quesadilla pizza (sliced avocado, pico de Gallo with cilantro, nacho chips, mozzarella and sour cream. Florentine dishes are a favorite, so the pizza version was the other slice (sauteed spinach with mushrooms and onions, chopped tomato, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. This one had a bit too much going on. Next visit I’ll try the Chicken Parmesan pizza (breaded chicken, shaved provolone, dollops of sauce, mozzarella cheese and a Tortellini pesto slice (cheese filled tortellini, mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce. From its humble beginnings in Amherst, they have expanded to a few other cities….is Greater Philadelphia on their radar?

A favorite coffee stop is Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters, with locations in Northampton, 124 King Street and 273 Main St., and Shelburne Falls, 1207 Mohawk Trail. There are a few other locations in Western MA. Once you try their brews, you’ll probably order your beans online.

West End Pub http://www.westendpubinfo.com/, 16 State Street, Shelburne Falls, 413-625-6216, is located by the The Bridge of Flowers www.bridgeofflowersmass.org  You might be lucky enough to sit by the window with views of the bridge, mountains and river.  Being a small and quaint restaurant, you might have to wait a bit, so browse the nearby shops or walk along the Bridge of Flowers. It’s worth the wait.  In the mood for a burger made from local grass-fed beef….  a couple of the choices, Chipotle Cheddar Burger and the Breakfast Burger (6-ounce burger on a grilled roll with lettuce and tomato, topped with bacon, a fried local egg and cheddar cheese.  Chili, soups, salads, and sandwiches as well as vegetarian choices are on the menu. Want something more substantial? Dinners include shrimp and artichoke piccata, fish and chips, local beef meatloaf, and bistro steak. My dessert choice after the basic burger… Affogato (an Italian Sundae with coffee ice cream, hot fudge, Amaretto, espresso and walnuts.

One of the first restaurants I dined at when I moved to New Haven, CT in the early 80’s was Fitzwilly’s. It is long gone from here in the Elm City. While visiting the Pioneer Valley I sometimes pay a visit to Fitzwilly’s, 23 Main Street, Northampton, www.fitzwillys.com just for nostalgia’s sake. This is the original location and has been here since 1974. The restaurant is known for their big burgers as well as interesting twists on classic comfort food like autumn grilled cheese (sharp cheddar, maple roasted butternut squash, tomato, spinach on sourdough or Wicked Alfredo (Andouille, chicken, roasted red peppers, penne pasta, red pepper alfredo sauce).

While in Northampton, stop at Thornes Marketplace, 150 Main Street, www.thornesmarketplace.com The building has been a cornerstone of the downtown for more than a century.  The shops, bookstore, galleries and restaurants are individual in flavor. The energy, sights, and sounds will make you feel as if you are in an old-world marketplace.  For an afternoon treat try Herrell’s Ice Cream http://herrells.com  413-586-9700 (their hot fudge is a MUST), located right at the marketplace.

If you are into perusing used bookstores, Northampton has their share. A short ride away is one of my favorites, Grey Matter Books.  www.greymatterbookstore.com 47 East St., Hadley, 413-387-0160. It is quite expansive, so plan some time to explore.

For those interested in kitchen gadgets, cooking classes and unique food items The Baker’s Pin, 34 Bridge Street, Northampton https://thebakerspin.com/   413-586-7978, is for you.

Gourmet food and beer aficionados need to make a stop at Provisions, 30 Crafts Avenue, Northampton  https://provisionswine.com/ 413-727-3497 413-727-3497. You’ll find everything you need for making a charcuterie board or a gift basket for foodie friends and family. Beer aficionados will appreciate the selection of hundreds of craft beers, including hard-to-find imports.  Wine selections, too, are plentiful (they boast that there are over 1,000 with 400 quality wines under $15) representing the globe.  The shop’s cheese mongers will help you choose from an array of cheeses from around the world, pates and cured meats.

No trip to the area is complete without a stop at Richardson’s Candy Kitchen 500 Greenfield Rd., Deerfield. 800-81SWEET, www.richardsonscandy.com  It is such a special place, that Food Network star Alex Guarnachelli filmed a segment for “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” here.  Dixies, a signature candy at Richardson’s, is caramel, made from scratch and hand- stirred, then funneled onto trays of nuts. During my visit, I got to watch the chocolatiers make nonpareils, which are quite addicting! You will certainly feel like a “kid in a candy store” watching owner Kathie Williams and her staff make your favorites.

Kids, and the kid in you, will adore a visit to Maple Valley’s Scoop at the Silos, https://maplevalleycreamery.com/  102 Mill Valley Rd., Hadley, 413-588-1716. Freshly made ice cream is served right at the farm from a cute little shack in front of the Brown Swiss cows. The farm animals are waiting for you to pet them, too. At the adjacent Mill Valley Market you’ll be able to purchase the freshest milk, fantastic cheeses, pints of ice cream, a plethora of locally made small-batch food items and snacks for the car.

Freshly made ice cream is served right at the farm from a cute little shack in front of the Brown Swiss cows.

On the way to or from this area, rich in history and natural beauty, stop and get to know the Cat in The Hat at The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum https://bit.ly/2Gy04oR or learn about basketball at the Basketball Hall of Fame www.hoophall.com , both located in Springfield.  A visit to the Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield, www.yankeecandle.com and Kringle Candle Company www.kringlecandle.com , 220 South St. (Rte. 5) Bernardston are a candle lovers paradise.

If you are visiting the area during autumn to enjoy the New England foliage, take the 45-minute drive from Amherst to visit to Patterson Farm, 708 Northfield Rd., Hinsdale, NH (603) 336-6113. Kids will enjoy picking their pumpkin. The tree and house built from more than a dozen varieties of pumpkins are sites to see and photograph. Gourds of every shape and color, Indian corn and fall decorations are also sold.

The house made with varieties of pumpkins and gourds at Patterson Farm.

I hope I have given you some ideas to plan a trip to the Pioneer Valley. I would enjoy hearing about your visit, and the places you discover during your explorations here.

Other Lodging:

Inn on Boltwood. A landmark hotel in Amherst and member of Historic Hotels of America.

Adjacent to Amherst College is the Inn on Boltwood https://www.innonboltwood.com/ 413-256-8200   (formerly The Lord Jeffery Inn) This landmark hotel and member of Historic Hotels of America has been welcoming guests to Western Massachusetts since 1926. 30 Boltwood ,the Inn’s restaurant, serves up traditional New England fare on the patio or cozy yet sophisticated dining room. The beautiful brick-walled fireplace adds to the ambience while dining on casual fare such as the Boltwood Burger (Boyden Farm beef, smoked bacon, truffle aioli, onion, Vermont Cheddar) or a chef curated entree such as Seared Icelandic Cod with spicy Serrano pepper jam, grilled baby bok choy, cilantro and red onion couscous and a comfort side like mac and cheese prepared with Cheddar, Gruyere and buttery crumbs.  The creative craft cocktail menu  includes the “Fennel Fizz,” crafted with Milagro Reposado Tequila, fresh grapefruit, fennel simple syrup, lime and grapefruit bitters, salt and fennel pollen.

Hotel Northampton, 36 King Street, 800-547-3529, built in 1927, is a member of Historic Hotels of America. Located in the heart of the downtown, the preserved architectural beauty, historic richness, and charm of this grand hotel has all the modern amenities you would expect.

For more area information:

Amherst Area Chamber of commerce: www.amherstarea.com 413-253-0700

Visit Hampshire County  https://bit.ly/3CRlck3 (413) 584-1900

Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.valleyvisitor.com  800-723-1548

Stephen Fries | Food and culinary travel columnist

Stephen Fries, is a retired professor and coordinator of the Hospitality Management Programs at Gateway Community College, in New Haven, CT. He has been a food and culinary travel columnist for the past 14 years and is co-founder of and host of “Worth Tasting,” a culinary walking tour of downtown New Haven, CT. He is a Board member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. email me at Stephen@stephenfries.com For more, go to stephenfries.com.