#i’m having pizza garlic bread pizza and waffle fries

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only downside to coming to the gym when ur starving is that all u can think ab is what ur going to eat for tea

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The Takeout’s fantasy food draft: Best pumpkin spice items

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Every week, we will select a topic of conversation from the food and drink world. Takeout writers will then field a team via the snake draft format. After five rounds, The Takeout commenteriat will vote on who they believe was victorious in that week’s draft. At the end of 2020, the staffer with the most weekly victories will select a charity of his/her choice that The Takeout will make a donation toward. (The 2019 victor, Kate Bernot, selected the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild National Charity Foundation.)

The previous  drew many passionate voters who were more than ready to reminisce about summers past. After a tight race throughout the first day of votes, Aimee Levitt pulled ahead and scored a well-earned victory with expert picks like garlic fries and lemon slushie (as well as an unexpected swerve toward lobster rolls in the final round). Congrats, Aimee!

This week’s draft is nothing if not seasonal, and it’s equally likely to delight and disgust you: Best pumpkin spice items. Is this a joke? Maybe. Are we about to take our Draft duties very, very seriously? Absolutely.

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Now let’s cozy up to fall’s coziest flavor.

Marnie: Okay, let’s kick it off with the acknowledgment that Aimee winning the Best Ballpark Food draft is appropriate, since she’s the biggest (only?) baseball fan of the three of us.

Allison: Everybody loves hot dogs.

Marnie: And garlic fries. This Draft will be tough to win people over with. But Allison’s got first crack at it.

Allison: Wait... I have the first pick? I can’t remember the last time this happened! I’m so overwhelmed!

Marnie: Use it wisely

Allison: Alright, so obviously my first pick has to be the iconic pumpkin spice latte. It’s the crossover item that made us a pumpkin-crazy nation.

Marnie: OF COURSE

Allison: Once upon a time, back in the Dark Ages, coffee and pie were two entirely separate things. No one had dreamed they could be together in one cup.

It changed the way we see everything. There would be no Cronut without pumpkin spice lattes. No sushi burritos. Why have one when you can have both?

Marnie: Do you think its popularity is deserved?

Allison: I am a devoted black coffee drinker, and I still get a PSL whenever the first crisp day of fall arrives, and one on Thanksgiving morning.

Allison: I don’t know how anyone could drink them regularly, but they’re a nice treat. And, nowadays, a good reason to get out of the house.

Going out to get a PSL is not an errand. It’s an event.

You need a special outfit that includes a soft sweater, and maybe a scarf. You need to inform everyone you know on social media before, during, and after.

Marnie: That would have been my first pick too. So now I’m in a lurch. But I’ll say Pumpkin Spice Tea. Because we always talk about how it’s really just spices like clove and nutmeg and cinnamon, and those are nice in a warm drink beyond coffee.

This photo of a cheese-stuffed pumpkin in Always Add Lemon is enough to make you kick yourself for…

Allison: You know, I don’t know if I’ve ever tried this. How does it differ from chai?

Marnie: It’s probably just like any number of other warm spiced teas, just with pumpkiny marketing. But Trader Joe’s “Pumpkin Spice Rooibos” tin is adorable, dammit!

Aimee: Of course it is.

Marnie: I fall for it every time. And it’s not as sweet as a PSL.

Aimee: Well, few things are. But maybe if you dumped in a few tablespoons of sugar?

Allison: Or actual pumpkin...

Aimee: That would spoil it! It’s about the SPICE!

Allison: What about blending pumpkin with maple syrup, and putting a spoonful of that in your tea?

Aimee: Huh. That could either be really good or amazingly terrible.

Marnie: TBD.... First pick, Aimee?

Aimee: Pumpkin bread!

Marnie: Oh damn, of course

Allison: There has never been a day where a pumpkin bread has been in front of me and I didn’t eat the whole thing.

Aimee: I especially love the recipe in Joy of Cooking. It’s sweet and spicy and perfect.

Marnie: The “spicy” makes all the difference. I think it should make your nose wrinkle a little.

Aimee: But I also love the pumpkin challah in . I made a couple last week and they make the best French toast.

Allison: I used to make a pumpkin brioche and use it to make bread pudding. It was pretty damn amazing.

Marnie: You were born for this draft

Aimee: I was actually torn between waffles and pancakes, but I love waffles more, so that’s what I’m going with.

Allison: I have not had these either, and am wondering how these particular waffles have been pumpkin spiced.

Is there pumpkin in the batter? Poured on top?

Aimee: In the batter, and mixed with the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

Marnie: Does it need cream cheese drizzle on top to really sing?

Aimee: Oooooh, yes, that’s genius!

Allison: I’m thinking of the recipe I did last year for butternut squash pavlova, but making the topping with pumpkin and putting it on a stack of Belgian waffles.

Marnie: Aimee’s double whammy of delicious pumpkin spice carbs has me reeling. How can my second pick compete?

Aimee: I believe in you!

Marnie: I will say pumpkin spice Cheerios. Getting to drink pumpkin spice cereal milk is a lovely way to start the day.

And it’s a nice contrast with all the hot pumpkin spice stuff we usually eat and drink

Allison: Oh GODDAMNIT that was my pick!

Marnie: HA!

Allison: I was apprehensive about buying that, but I had to because of the pumpkin spice bet I have with my husband. When we tried them, the Cheerios made the milk taste like pumpkin pie custard.

Allison: We bought like 20 boxes so we could enjoy them all winter. It was a fine decision.

Marnie: Allison, what’ll you choose now that I’ve swooped into the cereal space?

Allison: I’m going to take pumpkin spice ice cream, much for the reason you picked the Cheerios—it’s a nice cold option, in contrast to the PSL and so many other pumpkin spice’d foods.

Aimee: With caramel sauce and lots of whipped cream! Maybe pecans?

Marnie: Ooo, any particular brand?

Allison: Remember those Talenti layer things I love? They’ve got a pumpkin pie one now with pie crust and stuff.

Marnie: DAMN I want to try that

Allison: What’s also nice: we’re all so ready for fall the second Labor Day is over, but it’s still hot. And even though it’s hot, I’m STILL wearing a cute jacket outside, out of principle.

Marnie: True. We need pumpkiny items for the last legs of summer

Aimee: With the hot sun of summer but the cool breeze of fall...

Allison: I anticipate eating a LOT of ice cream over the next five weeks or so.

Next up: pumpkin pie toaster strudel. You can debate the need for pumpkin spice-anything all you want, but when you see pumpkin toaster strudel, it’s like “this makes perfect sense”

There’s nothing to quibble about. It’s a thing, and it should be a thing.

Aimee: This is true. It’s like a pie.

Allison: If anything, the pumpkin spice latte walked so that pumpkin spice toaster strudel could run.

Aimee: That’s beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye. (Pumpkin spiced tear, of course.)

Marnie: Only major downside of toaster strudel is that you absolutely have to warm it, whereas a Pop-Tart is flexible and can be eaten room temp. But a warm toaster strudel really is amazing

Allison: What I don’t like about pumpkin Pop Tarts is that they should be better. It’s like, if Pop Tarts respected us, it could be amazing. But they don’t. They phone it in.

Aimee: I feel that way about most Pop Tarts.

Marnie: Okay, my third pick might be....controversial. But hear me out: pumpkin pie

Aimee: Ha ha!

Marnie: The original pumpkin spice item

Aimee: It’s true! It’s so obvious, no one even thinks of it anymore. Someone should call it pumpkin spice pie.

Allison: Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite “bed pies.” Have I told you about that concept?

Marnie: Sounds self-explanatory

Allison: I wrote about it a few years ago. It’s essentially a family bonding experience where we all stay in bed and eat an entire pie together from the pan while watching old cartoons, like Garfield’s Halloween and Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Pumpkin is ideal for this.

Allison: The filling isn’t going to plop out all over the sheets. And the crust isn’t ultra crumbly

Aimee: Ah, yeah, I guess you wouldn’t have bits of fruit falling all over the sheets.

Allison: If made well, you can pick up a slice of pumpkin pie and eat it with your hands. Just like pizza (non-folded, of course). I very much encourage both of you to try this.

Aimee: And you can squirt the whipped cream directly into your mouth. No mess!

Allison: You understand me, Levitt!

Marnie: AIMEE

Aimee: Rolled in lots of cinnamon sugar.

Marnie: STOP TAKING THE GOOD THINGS WHILE I FAIL TO THINK OF THEM

THAT’S....CHEATING, SOMEHOW

Allison: I have not had a good doughnut in a while, and now it’s all I can think about.

Marnie: So just to be clear, we’re not talking about a filled doughnut

More like a cider doughnut, but pumpkinified?

Aimee: Well, I suppose you could... but yes, I was thinking of the cakey doughnuts. I love cider doughnuts so much.

Marnie: Yes please

Aimee: Oh, yes. With a variation for the stove!

Allison: Here’s your variation for the stove: fry it in hot oil just like any other doughnut. There ya go.

Aimee: My next pick is pumpkin spice oatmeal. With lots of brown sugar.

Marnie: Interesting—does it come in that flavor or do you add the spices to make it that way?

Aimee: Quaker does make that flavor, but I’ll bet you could just add the pumpkin spice if you want to do homemade.

My philosophy is that anything that tastes good with cinnamon would also taste good with pumpkin spice.

Marnie: Yes, I can’t imagine anyone being all in on cinnamon but out on nutmeg. Cloves? Mayyyyybe divisive. But it all seems to speak to the same palate

Aimee: Warming spices!

Allison: And it’s coldest in the morning! This is science.

Marnie: How does the pumpkin factor in if you make it yourself? Pumpkin puree right in there with the oats?

Aimee: The beauty of pumpkin spice is that there doesn’t have to be pumpkin. Only spice: the blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.

Allison: Yup! You can just stir it right in, with a bit of spice, and maybe some maple syrup to sweeten.

Marnie: I’m going to try to court the CPG crowd with a busy, on-the-go pumpkin spice item: the Spiced Pumpkin Pie CLIF Bar

Allison: Never eaten this! I had a Clif bar once in the early 2000s, and that was the end of that.

Marnie: Yeah, you either love them or hate them. I love that they actually feel substantial, like you just had breakfast. Regular granola bars never make me feel that way. And the Pumpkin Pie CLIF Bar comes with a drizzle of icing that, in my opinion, could stand to be paired with a lot more pumpkin spice items.

Pairs great with coffee! People are going to hate me for this but it’s my truth!

Aimee: That’s fine. You have every right to it.

Marnie: Aimee, do you have a firm stance on CLIF bars?

Aimee: I do not because I’ve never had one.

Marnie: I somehow think you’d despise them.

Aimee: I think so, too, which is why I’ve never had one.

Marnie: Last two picks, Allison!

Allison: Alright — my fourth pick is pumpkin butter. What makes this so great is it has the power to make anything into pumpkin spice.

Marnie: Here’s my question with pumpkin butter: what does it work best on? I can never figure out what to apply it to

Allison: You can stir a spoonful into your oatmeal, or put it on ice cream, or into your coffee or tea. Literally anything.

Warm milk! Pancakes! Toast!

Serve it with pork chops, smear it on cookies or graham crackers.

Marnie: Has an application ever failed spectacularly??

Aimee: This is like the shrimp scene in Forrest Gump.

Allison: ^^^and shrimp is a bad place to use apple butter.

But if you don’t know how to restrain yourself when feeding yourself pumpkin butter you should just stop cooking. Let other people do it for you. You can’t be trusted.

Allison: Very! I shared my super-easy apple butter recipe here last fall. You can do that with cubed pumpkin, or canned. As always, just keep an eye on things, because it’s all visual cues on that one. The line between apples and pumpkins in fall desserts is very thin.

I don’t believe that apple butter needs to be a fussy, complicated thing to make. You shouldn’t…

Marnie: That’s a good utility pick and I feel like the voters will reward you for it.

Unless you mess it all up on the last pick.....

Allison: Don’t think I am, because I’m reaching into my personal back catalog again and going with . You know me and pudding.

Marnie: Picking your OWN RECIPE on the final round is A POWER MOVE

Allison: Damn straight it is.

Marnie: I begrudgingly respect this decision

Please tell us what makes it a worthy pick, for those of us who haven’t tasted its majesty yet

Allison: Pumpkin pudding is much creamier and luxurious than pie! And easier to make, in a way. You don’t need to fuss with the oven, and don’t need to worry about making a pie crust. I make a pie crust better than anyone, and honestly do enjoy the process, but it adds a good amount of time to the process.

Sometimes you’re okay with waiting a few hours for pie. And sometimes you’re like “I want pumpkin something within the hour,” and this is what can get you there.

Marnie: A shortcut to immediate pumpkin spice intake is key

Allison: Exactly. There’s a ton of variables I consider when coming up with recipes.

One of them being “how long do I have to wait before I eat this dessert”

Aimee: That’s always an important one.

Marnie: Sometimes you don’t need to consider cook time at all. Because sometimes the thing you want is not edible in the least. Folks, my last pick is a pumpkin spice candle. To make EVERY room in the house smell delicious, not just the kitchen!

Aimee: Ha ha!

Marnie: It is a far-reaching, long-lasting pumpkin spice item. Perhaps the most cost-effective, too.

Aimee: AND if you don’t like pumpkin, it’s still mostly a pleasurable experience.

Marnie: A signal of the changing seasons! Coziness incarnate. People of all palates can agree on smells, can’t they?

Allison: I believe I have at least ten of these in my house right now.

Even if it’s not fall outside, it can be fall inside, whenever you damn well please. You guys need to try lighting up one of those bad boys in April and see how that changes you.

Aimee: As long as they’re not those cinnamon brooms. I don’t know why, but they annoy the crap out of me.

Allison: What are these cinnamon brooms? Another midwest thing?

Aimee: They sell them at Trader Joe’s. They’re in the front where you first walk in, with the pumpkins and the plants, so you can’t avoid them.

Marnie: They look sort of sinister

Aimee: Exactly. They’d be good for witches, but they smell like cinnamon which is somehow not exactly witchy.

Anyway, last pick goes to Aimee! What’s it gonna be?

Aimee: My last pick is... pumpkin spice cotton candy. Mostly because I would really like to find out if you can taste the spices.

Marnie: Does.....does it exist outside of your mind?

This is the first time I’ve really thought about cotton candy having a flavor. Isn’t it usually just sugar, in technicolor?

Allison: I do not like cotton candy, and yet I want to try this.

Aimee: Once I tried a rosé cotton candy and it tasted like rosé if you did the taste equivalent of squinting.

These people are geniuses!

Marnie: I’m excited to let this Takeout Draft loose upon the world.

Aimee: Because no one is tired of pumpkin spice yet!

Who won this week’s Takeout Draft? Vote in the comments.

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05 of 2022

Food Survey

1.     How do you feel about golden oreos?

Never tried them, I must be too European for that.

2.     What is your favorite dessert topping?

I don’t like toppings. And I don’t even like desserts.

3.     What is your favorite flavor/brand of bubble gum?

Cherry Mentos, if ever. Strawberry is okay, too.

4.     Favorite cheese?

Some Belgian ones. We have plenty of these.

5.     Favorite Lunch Meat?

I don’t like meat.

6.     Favorite ice cream flavor?

Depends on the day, but I like almost all of them.

7.     Best looking food?

Gentse Waterzooi. Definitely. Or this:

8.     Best food to put cheese on?

Everything is better with cheese.

9.     Best sexual food?

None, omg. Why does everything have to be sexual.

10.   Best tasting drink in the summer?

Cherry coke.

11.   Best tasting drink in winter?

The same, or vanilla latte.

12.   Best food for a night out with friends?

Frietjes.

13.   Best foods to eat with a roll?

Cheese.

14.   Messiest food, in your opinion?

Anything with sauce, although I love these.

15.   Easiest food to prepare?

Any kind of soup, or fried rice.

16.   Cheapest food you ever ate?

Anything from supermarket.

17.   Most expensive food you ever ate?

Something at the Chinese restaurant. It was awesome.

18.   Stinkiest food you ever ate?

Spruitjes, or Brussels sprouts. But I love them, too.

19.   Favorite dipping sauce?

I don’t dip. I don’t even understand the point of it.

20.   Best pizza topping?

Cheese and mushrooms, and variety of veggies.

21.   Favorite potato chip flavor?

Plain salted ones, if ever at all.

22.   Most toxic substance you ever ate?

My meds lol. Every medicine is toxic if you mess up with the dosages.

23.   Most calories you ate in one meal?

400 or something.

24.   Favorite soda?

Cherry coke and nothing else, really.

25.   Favorite flavor of juice?

Apple or orange.

26.   Favorite Vegetable?

All of them, except cucumbers and pumpkins.

27.   Favorite fruit?

All berries and cherries.

28.   Worst canned food?

Cat food my cats eat, stinks like hell.

29.   Best side dish?

Anything made of vegetables.

30.   Worst fast food restuarant?

All of them.

31.   Best restaurant?

That local Chinese one.

32.   Best smelling food?

Freshly baked pastry.

33.   Favorite appetizer?

Garlic breads or hors-d'oeuvre, really.

34.   Favorite cookie flavor?

I’m not a big fan of cookies.

35.   Favorite cake flavor?

I’m not a big fan of cakes either.

36.   Favorite pie flavor?

Cherry or apple.

37.   Chocolate or rainbow sprinkles?

Neither, please.

38.   Ketchup or Mustard?

Mayo or fritessaus. End of the story.

39.   Best food to have on a date?

Fries again. Or waffles.

40.   Most share-able food?

And again, fries.

[skwonkk]

Apple pie for you and me Honeydew, artichoke, hearts of lettuce Such as bread, cream, white sauce, and aspic "Ooh la la, ooh la la" chanted the traffic wardens but Steve was in no mood for Swedish Volleyball that day. He swore to himself that if Erica came home again dressed like a chicken, he would tell the Monopolies Commission who had really been putting cream cakes in the Lord Mayor of London's underpants. Then, the avocado dip would really hit the fan! Bacon blue bread dog eared... Buttered bagels and lox, cream cheese, rhubarb (Food) I'll never keep you waitin' like a green banana See what to do to all those healthy basil leaves I want a bean feast And I got myself a beer Well, those brownies oughta be just about ready now Caramel. With a carrot nose and hat on Extol your sacrifice with fine caviars and aspics Then maybe carrots and celery And they’re begging for a taste of my cherry pie Two squares of dark chocolate And you put some cinnamon, in a cup. Drinking coffee every hour until one You get cola from a nut Eating cookies when no one's lookin'! When the corn is past its prime Cotton candy clouds Cupcakes, icing pops Cream buns and doughnuts Think of the fondue that we’ll be sharin'! Pulling up the garlic Lots of gingerbread men At least I know about the grapes! Add the ham pieces Become the land of hamburgers and raisins that can sing? Hot dogs and baked beans and sauerkraut With a three scoop ice cream cone in his hand Ketchup and salt and ground beef Lemons growin' on our tree Lime and sugar, sprig of mint Sorrows lollipop lands stick-broken on a dark carnival ground Percy, the hapless FBI agent, disguised as a Russian reindeer salesman, slid into the sushi bar in downtown Frankfurt and realised with a start that the man with the macaroni on his head was infact his ex-wife Rosemary; herself disguised as a Peruvian professor of Chemistry. The boot was on the other foot however, when he showed her his Swiss Army pen-knife Pink macaroons We'll have biscuits marmalade, on a bench near the park Now I’m soft like a marshmallow She's had trouble with that milk and the moon ever since maybe it's a Chocolate cake, big milkshakes Peanut butter sandwiches, English muffins Black-bottomed mushrooms and chicken pot pie Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove Omelette The layers of your onion, your emotional disease just Darth Orange Juice Do you like pancakes? Haven’t ever tasted a Georgia Peach But they still go for peanuts And sauté the onions and green pepper 'til they're tender When you're in a pickle and ya plum surrounded And pineapple patties to grill It helps us make pizza, it keeps things in line You bring the popcorn PotaTo potaTo potaTo If you wanna try Some Piggy Plum Pie Cakes puddings and pies White hat on a pumpkin Raisins come from grapes, people come from apes Over rice! Oh, the ricotta we'll be digesting! Like cooked meats, fruit salad, soil foods, and yolk! You love spiced salmon strudel. Fried egg sandwich, white bread, bottle of HP (White bread, white bread) Bacon, egg and sausage I like cake and scones, ice cream cones You bring the soda And some folks loves ham hocks and some folks loves pork chops and some folks love vegetable soup Spaghetti! He always ate in the Steak Bar. He loved to drive in his Jaguar. Oh strawberry moon She's a sad tomato Eat a bucket of tuna-flavored pudding, then wash it down with a gallon of strawberry Quik Vanilla chocolat Waffles! The look on your face will be priceless when you find that forty pound watermelon in your colon Whiskey bottles piling high I will drink the wine while it is warm Yogurt, butterscotch, granola

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Travel Eats

Good news! Traveling has been scientifically proven to increase happiness, decrease depression, and chill you the F out. While it is important to be grounded, traveling is a big part of finding out who you are and what environment fuels your inner fire. Plus, experiencing different cultures is invigorating AF. So for all of you that want to get out and explore the borders of this world, I have put together a travel eats guide to all the fabulous food from your home base and beyond. Enjoy! 

The Guide 

$: least expensive 

$$$: most expensive 

Apothik Food Truck $ 

La Crosse, WI 

Calling all Lax residents! Apothik Food Truck is a must try during the summer and fall seasons. The lovely humans behind the truck value: supporting local businesses and farmers while serving up delicious food! The menu changes each week to reflect seasonality and availability of different ingredients, so if you see something you like on the menu, make sure to get it while you can. You can find them at the Cameron’s Park farmer’s market, affordable and in walking distance for all you fellow college students.☺ 

My go-to: CHEESY MAC! 

5 Cheese Sauce, Diced Tasso Ham, Fresh Herbs, Crispy Crumble, Diced Bacon

  CINCO DE TACO 

Chipotle Chicken, Chopped Kale, Roasted Hot Sauce, Lime Cilantro Crème, Pineapple Pico De Gallo, Melted Pepper Jack, Corn Tortilla 

The Mint $$ 

La Crosse, WI 

Oh you fancy huh? The aesthetics at The Mint are on point. Everything from the furniture, to the glassware, and to the food is practically flawless. Toto, I don’t think we are in La Crosse, WI anymore. This is truly an experience you do not want to miss out on. Teaming with The Root Note, The Mint is a farm to table restaurant serving up all the local goods right to your plate. If you are on a budget, I highly recommend taking advantage of Sunday Craft Cocktail night. The craft cocktails are only $5 and appetizers are on sale. 

My go-to: CHARCUTERIE/CHEESE 

Chef’s Daily Selections, Pickles, Mustard, Bread

A LITTLE ROSY

Letherbee Gin, Grapefruit Crema, Grapefruit, Rosemary Syrup, Peychaud’s Bitters 

NAKED AND FAMOUS  

Vida Mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperitivo Select, Lime 

Howie’s On La Crosse $ 

La Crosse, WI 

A La Crosse classic (most likely right outside your door step). Howie’s has great grub, drinks, games, staff, and an awesome patio. If you have not been I am honestly concerned. Oh, and do I even need to mention the bloody mary bar. YUM! Happy Hour is the perfect time to put down your schoolwork and head over for some student deals. I mean we are only students for four years, so we might as well soak up the discounts while we can. You are bound to run into some of your classmates working at Howie’s and most likely some of your professors throwing one back at the bar. There are enough TV’s at Howie’s that you will never miss a second of your favorite games. 

My go-to: THE ALL AMERICAN 

Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Garlic Mayo, Sweet Potato Fries 

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA 

Ecker’s Apple Farm $ 

La Crosse, WI 

Because what is better than a caramel apple tossed in M&M’s? Ecker’s Apple Farm is stunning to say the least. Plan on spending the afternoon. With a beer garden, live music, apple picking, yard games, and plenty of grub you are not going to want to leave. Their mission is to bring you unique, quality craft beers from around the country and serve them up cold while you take in the view of the beautiful farm. I’M DOWN. It is a fall destination in La Crosse. 

My go-to: M&M CARAMEL APPLE 

APPLE PIE AND ICE CREAM 

Black Coffee and Waffle Bar $$ 

Minneapolis, MN

Did someone say waffles? These waffles are like no other. They are seriously FUNKY and out of this world. The interior of Black Coffee and Waffle Bar provides an awesome space for students to chillax and enjoy a drink and a waffle. I mean, what could be finer? Every month they introduce a new specialty waffle. I promise, the drive is worth the overpriced waffle and the Instagram picture that comes with it! 

My go-to: STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE 

Cheesecake, Strawberries, Graham Crackers, Whipped Cream 

Hola Arepa $$ 

Saint Paul, MN 

Started from a food truck now we here. The vibes up in this joint will take you away on a Latin destination vacation. The specialty here: Venezuelan stuffed arepas! Arepas are made from cornmeal dough, formed into patties and cooked on a griddle. Then, they are stuffed with meats, veggies, cheeses, and topped with homemade salsas! Their mission is to make food from scratch with a whole lot of love. I recommend sitting on the patio in the sunshine! 

My go-to: FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS 

Tamarind Vinaigrette, Housemade Chorizo Sausage, Pepitas, Caramelized Onion Jam, Manchego, Radish 

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AREPA 

Tomato, Sweet Corn Salsa, Citrus Onion, Radish, Arugula, Chipotle Aioli, Yuca Fries 

Pig Ate My Pizza $$ 

Robbinsdale, MN 

Besides like the cutest name for a pizza place ever, Pig Ate My Pizza was named one of the best pizza places in the US by Time and Food & Wine magazines! They are serving up rotating craft pizzas and over 16 local tap brews! The atmosphere is unexplainably awesome, so you will have to go check this one out yourself. Checkout their website for a little sneak peak (the marketing is phenomenal). 

My go-to: PIGGY PIE 

Deep Dish Meat Lovers! Brioche Crust, Pork Lovers Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon Emulsion, Toasted Black Pepper Fennel, Oregano

Velvet Taco $ 

Chicago, IL

Let’s taco bout it people! In the heart of the windy city, Velvet Taco is a counter service setting, whipping up some of the most BOMB margaritas and tacos on this planet. With over twenty varieties of tacos, they will assure that you have never had a taco like this. At Velvet Taco, food is art. Let’s go, the flavors await. 

My go-to: FISH N’ CHIPS 

Curry Mayo, Malted French Fires, House Shred, Beer Battered Atlantic Cod, Pea Tendrils, Flour Tortilla 

BUFFALO CHICKEN 

Crisp Tenders, House Buffalo Sauce, Danish Bleu Cheese, Ranch Crema, Carrots, Micro Celery, Flour Tortilla 

Real Good Juice Co. $$$ 

Chicago, IL 

Itching for something a little healthier to cure your Sunday scaries? You have found the place. Real Good Juice Co. serves up good juices and smoothies that are organic and locally sourced. The juices are cold pressed which means they retain 100% of the enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. The company is a huge supporter of Chicago’s Old Town community and contributes a percentage of juice sales to local charities! They don’t stop at serving juice. They also sell bowls, a variety of toasts, salads, and shots. It’s a Win Win. 

My go-to: YUM YUM IN MY TUM TUM 

Banana, Cacao, Almond Butter, Almond Milk, Honey 

Firecakes Donuts $$

Chicago, IL

Hellzzz to the yeah! These donuts are on fire! Firecakes believes that everyone can use a sweet treat to get them through the day. With the craziest flavors, your taste buds will be wanting more. These donuts are fried in a large cast iron pot of oil over an open fire and sprinkled with all the sugar and goods one could ask for. They even have gluten free and vegan donuts! 

My go-to: DONUT ICE CREAM SANDWICH 

Summer House Santa Monica $$$ 

Chicago, IL 

An escape to the warmth and laid-back vibes of the West Coast. The atmosphere is beachy AF. They promise that no matter the season, no matter the weather, you will be transported to the warmth of California at Summer House. I felt like I was Serena van der Woodsen from Gossip Girl, no lie. If you have ever dreamed of your bridal shower, this is that dream. To be honest I barely paid attention to my meal, I was too caught up looking around at all the VIBES. 

My go-to: RICKY BOBBY 

Hank’s Vodka, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Lime, Strawberry Air

San Giorgio Pizzeria $$ 

Milwaukee, WI 

Neapolitan pizza dough, made fresh in seconds, right before your eyes in a wood-fired oven! I have had a lot of pizza in my life, and this is by far my favorite. That is saying something people, you must go. The chef sits five feet in front of your table while throwing dough and firing up some incredible ZAA. Head Chef Gino Fazzari made this an unforgettable experience (he even bought my boyfriend and I special shots on the house). I would go back a million times. 

My go-to: MARIA CARMELLA 

San Marzano Tomato, Fresh Fior Di Latte Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Fresh Basil, Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

Logan House Coffee Co. $ 

Denver, CO 

The vibes are too real people. This place is like an indoor farmer’s market. Make sure you give yourself enough time to really explore. The staff members are super DOPE and are jazzed about talking coffee with customers. 

My go-to: NUTELLA LATTE WITH ALMOND MILK 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory $ 

Vail, CO 

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! You will never want to get ice cream elsewhere after trying Rocky Mountain. This is mainly because of the cones. Have you ever seen something so beautiful? In the heart of Vail Village you will feel like the cutest snow bunny with one of these cones in hand and the mountains right above your head. If you are a chocoholic you NEED to check this out. 

Blue Moose Pizza $$ 

Vail, CO 

Want to eat pizza while looking out at the Vail Village Slopes? Yeah, me too. This was some of the most exotic pizza I have ever had. Flavor overload in the best way possible. If you go during off-season you won’t even have to wait for a table. 

My go-to: AUTUMN PIZZA 

Sautéed Mushrooms, Truffle Oil, Parsley, Parmesan, Garlic, Olive Oil, Mozzarella, Goat Cheese 

Finale

Now that your taste buds are basically exploding, it is time to get out and explore. Gas up your vehicle, book that plane ticket and Airbnb and be on your way. The flavors await! If you try any of my suggestions make sure to tag #vitabenedetta and let me know about the fabulous foods. 

Until next time. What are some of your favorite travel eats? Comment below.

[lovemesomesurveys]

A Do you live in America?: I do. Favorite Animal?: Giraffes and dogs. Do you like Apples?: Meh. They’re okay. I couldn’t tell you the last time I had one, though.  Would you ever be an Astronaut?: Nooo. Just the idea of outer space terrifies me. Do you shop at American Eagle?: No.

B Who is your Best Friend?: My mom. Do you have a Boyfriend?: No. Are you Bisexual?: No. Did/Do you play with Barbies?: Yeah, I was obsessed with Barbies. Do you have a Baby?: No.

C What is your favorite type of Chocolate?: White chocolate. What's your favorite Candle scent?: I like autumnal scents. Do you celebrate Christmas?: Yesss, I love Christmas. What's your favorite Color?: Pastels, rose gold, sea foam green, coral, and yellow. Do you like Cats?: Sure.

D What holidays do you Decorate for?: Halloween and Christmas. Are you scared of the Dentist?: Yes. I always have the worst anxiety beforehand and during. Do you like doing DIYs?: I’m not the crafty type. When was the last time you went to the Doctor?:  This past Tuesday. What's your favorite alcoholic drink?:  None. I don’t drink.

E What do you do for Easter?: My family and I have a nice dinner. What is one thing you do Every day?: Drink coffee. Have you ever seen the Eiffel Tower?: Not in person, but I’d love to. Would you say you're Emotional?:  Yes. What's your favorite thing to Eat?:  Wingstop garlic parm and lemon pepper boneless wings and ramen.

F How many Friends do you have?: Zero. Have you ever been Frisked by the police?: When passing through airport security. Do you enjoy French Fries?: I do. How often do you Forget things?: I have a pretty good memory, generally. Have you ever gotten into a Fight?: No.

G Are you a Girl?:  I am. Do you believe in God?:  Yes. Do you have a Girlfriend?:  No. Are you Gay?:  No. Are you Glad to be taking this survey?: I wouldn’t say I’m glad.

H Do you dress up for Halloween?:  No, not anymore. I haven’t the past few years. Hello, How are you today?: It’s only 6 in the morning, but I’m alright.  Do you like Horses?: Sure. Have you ever been High?:  Yes. Do you like Hot weather?: Noooo. I dread summer. I don’t do well with the heat.

I Do you think this survey is Incredible?: I wouldn’t go that far, sorry. What's your favorite flavor of Ice cream?:  Strawberry. What is one of your Interests?: Surveys. Did you do the Ice Bucket Challenge?: I did, actually.  Have you ever been Ice skating?: No.

J Tell me a Joke.: Nah. What is your favorite Junk Food?: Sourdough bread and dip. Is there any Jewelry you wear every day?: Nope. What's your favorite type of Juice?: None. I don’t like juice. Do you believe in Jesus?: Yes.

K Who was the last person you Kissed?:  Joseph. Describe your first Kiss.: It was awkward, but I was all giddy about having had my first kiss lol. Have you every Kicked someone in the balls?: No. Will you break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bar?:  Sure. What's your favorite Kids' show?: I still like watching Rugrats, Hey Arnold, and Doug.

L Are you a Lesbian?:  No. Are you in Love?:  Nope. Do you like Lemons?: I like lemon flavored things, but I don’t eat actual lemons.  What do you eat for Lunch?: If I have lunch, it’s probably breakfast food, pizza, or leftover spaghetti and meatballs from the night before. Do you Lose things often?: No.

M Do you watch Markiplier?:  I don’t even know what or who that is. Do you know someone named Michael?: No. Do you play Minecraft?:  Nope. I’ve never played. Do you Miss someone?:  I’ll always miss my loved ones who passed away. Do you like Mozzarella sticks?: I do. Damn, those sound really good right now I haven’t had them in awhile.

N Would you consider yourself a Nice person?: I think so. What's your Nickname?:  Steph or Sis. Do you get your Nails done?: Nope. I’ve only had them done once and that was for my 8th grade promotion. Do you listen to Nickelback?:  Yeah. I don’t know when it became a thing to hate on them. Have you bought anything New?: I recently bought some journaling stuff and a Bible study book.

O Do you sleep with your door Open?: No. Do you know anyone who has really bad Odor?: No. Would you ever be in an Open relationship?:  No.  Do you like being at the Ocean?:  I love going to the beach and being near the ocean. Watching and listening to the waves crash in and out and feeling that cool air is very relaxing to me. How Old are you?:  31.

P Do you watch Pewdiepie?:  No. Have you ever Puked mid blowjob?: Wow, you just threw something like this in the midst all casual. Uh, I’ve never given one. Do you like People?:  I much prefer dogs.  What are your favorite Pizza toppings?: Feta and ricotta cheese, spinach, crumbled meatballs, garlic, and pesto. Do you have any Piercings?:  Just my earlobes.

Q Are you a Quiet person?: Yes. Have you ever Quit a job?: I’ve never had a job. How Quick are you getting ready to leave the house?: I just change my clothes, brush my teeth, throw my hair up or put on a hat or beanie, put my shoes on, put a jacket or hoodie if needed, and grab my stuff and go. It doesn’t take me long. What is your favorite Quote?: I have numerous favorites. Have you ever met a Queen?: No.

R Have you ever had Rabies?:  No. Are you close to your Relatives?: I am with my immediate family. What ended your last Relationship?: He did. Do people call you a Redneck?: Uh, no. Rate this survey.:  I don’t know. It’s fine.

S Do you like sports?:  No. What is your favorite Sex position?: -- Do you like to go to Six Flags?:  I did when I was younger.  Is Summer your favorite Season?:  Ew, nooo. I hate summer. Do you like to Shout?:  No. I’m not a loud person.

T Do you Toast your Poptarts?:  I always liked just eating them out of the package. Do you like to be Terrified?: I enjoy scary movies and psychological thrillers and getting a little scared or creeped out is what makes them good, but being terrified is on a whole other level and that’s definitely not something I want to be. Are you on Tinder?: No. I’ve never used any dating apps or websites. Do you like Tacos?:  Sure. Have you ever played Tennis?:  Nope.

U Are you wearing Underwear?:  Yes. At a restaurant, What's your Usual?: Chicken tenders and fries. Quick! Look Under your bed. What's there?: I don’t have to look I know there’s nothing there. Have you seen the movie Up?:  Yes. Would you say you're an unorganized person?: I kind of am now, but I didn’t used to be. I just don’t have the energy or motivation anymore. I’m a mess of a person.

V Do you like Velcro?:  Uh, sure. What would be your perfect Valentine's day?: It’s really just been another day for me. I’ve never had a boyfriend or date for Valentine’s Day. Have you ever seen a Velociraptor?:  Well, not a real, living one obviously.  Have you ever Visited a Volcano?: No. What Vehicle do you drive?: I don’t drive.

W Do you like the Water?:  Not especially, I just drink it cause we have to. It’s not something I really enjoy like I do my coffee. Do you like Wendy's?: Nah, they’re my least favorite fast food. Do you like Walruses?:  Sure. Do you hate Waiting?: I’m very impatient. Waiting makes me anxious. Do you like Waffles?: Yes.

X Have you ever played with a Xylophone?:  Yeah, in elementary music class. Have you ever had an Xray?: Numerous times throughout my life. Did you ever wish you had Xray vision?:  No. Do you still love your EX?:  No. Do you hate the letter X?: No. 

Y Is your favorite color Yellow?: It’s one of them. What has been your favorite Year?: Childhood years. Do you hate being Yelled at?:  There’s nothing enjoyable about that. What did you do Yesterday?: Same stuff as always. What was your favorite thing to do when you were Younger?: Play Barbies, playing with my cousins, watch cartoons.

Z Have you ever went to the Zoo?: Yeah. Do you hate getting Zits?: Yes. Thankfully, I rarely get them now. Do you like Zebras?:  Sure. Do you like eating Zebra cakes?: Yeah, those are good.  Do you use Zedge?: I don’t know what that is.

[thefabkilljoy]

Pizza or Pasta? Smoothie or Milkshake? Pancakes or Waffles? Hot Dogs or Hamburgers? Coffee, Hot Chocolate, or Hot Tea? Juice or Milk? Tacos or Burritos? Granola or Trail Mix? French Fries or Potato Chips? Crushed Ice or Cubed Ice? Bread Sticks or Garlic Toast? Chocolate or Vanilla? Sweet or Sour? Spicy or Mild? Cake or Ice-cream? Candy Corn or Gummy Bears? Pop-Tarts or Toaster Strudel? Rice or Noodles? Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner? Cereal or Oatmeal? Bubble Gum or Jaw Breaker? Ducks or Dinosaurs?

Oh wow that a lot let’s go1. HARD but pasta2. Milkshake3. Waffles 100%4. Hamburgers5. Tea but I love hot chocolate too 6. Love me some milk and I hate most fruit juice7. Also hard but tacos8. Definitely granola 9. FRENCH FRIES 10. Crushed ice, easier to eat11. Oh god super hard but garlic toast bc you can put spaghetti on top of it and that’s bomb12. Vanilla 13. Sour 14. Spicy!!15. Uhh I hate frosting but I love the cake part but bc of that I might have to go ice cream? But frostingless cake is the real winner ((cupcakes beat everything))16. I love gummy bears and candy corn is trash17. Neither ://18. Rice (fried rice is my JAM)19. Dinner probably, lunch is good too, breakfast is the worst and can die 20. I like both but cereal because cereal is always good and oatmeal can sometimes be gross21. Bubble gum, I’m always paranoid I’ll choke on jaw breakers so I don’t eat them often even though I like them22. Dinosaurs, they’re cool and ducks are lowkey evil sometimes

[sky-on-blog]

1. What’s the last thing you ate? Ice cream, I think, last night.

2. What’s your favourite cheese? Pepper jack.

3. What’s your favourite fish? Salmon.

4. What’s your favourite fruit? Pineapple, even though it hurts my mouth to eat it raw.

5. When, if ever, did you start liking olives? I’m pretty sure I’ve always liked olives -- at least, the black ones. I used to take them from salad bars and eat them by themselves when I was little. Green olives are okay. I dislike Kalamata olives, though.

6. When, if ever, did you start liking beer? Probably like, after I turned 21. I disliked it for a long time until I tried things other than my mother’s Coors Light.

7. When, if ever, did you start liking shellfish? I’m pretty sure I’ve always liked shellfish, too. I don’t understand how people can not like crabs?

8. What was the best thing your mom/dad/guardian used to make? Uh. Nothing, really. My parents are pretty terrible cooks. Do cookies count? Because I can make those, too.

9. What’s the native specialty of your hometown? I don’t know. Scrapple? Delaware doesn’t have a lot of “native specialties.” Apparently muskrat is a thing that people eat there, even though I lived there until I was 24 and never once encountered it (thankfully).

10. What’s your comfort food? Goldfish, or peanut butter Captain Crunch. Also peanut butter M&Ms. And Reese’s.

11. What’s your favourite type of chocolate? Milk. 12. How do you like your steak? Medium rare. I thought I didn’t like steak for basically my entire life because I only ever had it more well done.

13. How do you like your burger? Medium, I guess? I’ve never really compared.

14. How do you like your eggs? Over easy, and preferably atop hash browns.

15. How do you like your potatoes? Fried and crispy. Mashed potatoes are good, too, though.

16. How do you take your coffee? With flavored creamer, or cream and sugar if it’s just regular cream.

17. How do you take your tea? Depends on the kind of tea. I like iced green tea, but only if it isn’t bitter -- so like, not from a teabag. And hot tea is okay, but I mostly just drink that to help with my throat or to relax; I don’t really love the taste, or anything. When I do drink it, though, I just drink it plain -- with the exception of some honey if I feel really bad, but again, that’s less for the taste and more for the effects. 

18. What’s your favourite mug? A fox-shaped one that I got as a gift.

19. What’s your biscuit or cookie of choice? Peanut butter chocolate chip.

20. What’s your ideal breakfast? Uhh. Depends on my mood, I guess. But there’s a place in Haines City that has these apple cinnamon waffles that are pretty amazing. 

21. What’s your ideal sandwich? Those Italian, oven-baked sandwiches from Domino’s. They are amazing. Turkey clubs are great, too.

22. What’s your ideal pizza: Light sauce with pineapple and jalapeno. Red Baron’s frozen Mexican pizza is awesome, as well.

23. What’s your ideal pie (sweet or savoury)? Pumpkin -- sweet. I wholly prefer sweet pie to savory.

24. What’s your ideal salad? The one you get at Olive Garden. That’s the only salad I can actually get excited about. Oh, or black bean and corn salad, oh my god. 

25. What food do you always like to have in the fridge? Something easily accessible. It’s not a “food,” but I always like to have soda. And onions, preferably red.

26. What food do you always like to have in the freezer? Again, something easy to make. Oh, and burgers.

27. What food do you always like to have in the cupboard? Goldfish, cereal, candy, coffee.

28. What spices can you not live without? Salt is the only one I could probably actually not go without, but cilantro and cayenne are pretty excellent, too.

29. What sauces can you not live without? Eh. I can live without most sauce -- I prefer things to be more dry. Does salsa count as sauce? I tend to miss that when I don’t have it. 

30. Where do you buy most of your food? Walmart. It’s right across the street, and it’s cheap. But we also go to Publix pretty often, too. 

31. How often do you go food shopping? Usually about once a week, but it depends on when Jeremy’s and my schedules line up and when we start to run out of food.

33. What’s the most expensive piece of kitchen equipment you own? ...I’m drawing a blank. Jeremy’s dad got us a frappuccino maker that we’ve never used in the pantry. Oh, there’s a Keurig in the closet, but it doesn’t work. Does that count? I mean, we have a microwave and an oven, but we don’t own those. Maybe the toaster oven?

34. What’s the last piece of equipment you bought for your kitchen? A coffee maker, when the Keurig stopped working.

35. What piece of kitchen equipment could you not live without? The microwave, without a doubt.

36. How many times a week/month do you cook from raw ingredients? Me personally, never. Jeremy, for both of us to eat...probably a few times a month.

37. What’s the last thing you cooked from raw ingredients? Chicken enchilada casserole. It wasn’t very good, which is why I don’t cook.

38. What meats have you eaten besides cow, pig and poultry? Lamb and deer are the only two I can think of. They have a lot of alligator down here in Florida, though, and I’ve been meaning to try that. Oh, I tried frog once, and it was awful -- but granted, it was at a pretty awful restaurant.

39. What’s the last time you ate something that had fallen on the floor? Yesterday, a walnut fell onto the kitchen counter and I still put it in my ice cream. I probably ate something off the floor yesterday, too. It happens.

40. What’s the last time you ate something you’d picked in the wild? Years and years ago, when my friends and I went cherry-picking.

41. Arrange the following in order of preference: Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Sushi – Sushi, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Italian, Indian. Although, I’ve only ever had Indian food once, and nothing there was very good except the naan. So maybe that place just wasn’t very good.

42. Arrange the following in order of preference: Vodka, Whiskey, Brandy, Rum – I haven’t had brandy in a while and I don’t really remember what it tastes like, so I’m going to leave that out of the equation. But probably rum, whiskey, vodka, although I like all three pretty well.

43. Arrange the following in order of preference: Garlic, Basil, Caramel, Lime, Mint, Ginger, Aniseed – I’ve never had aniseed. But otherwise -- lime, garlic, ginger, mint (as long as it’s in dessert), basil, caramel. If the mint is in something savory, then it goes at the very bottom; I really hate mint in savory things.

44. Arrange the following in order of preference: Pineapple, Orange, Apple, Strawberry, Cherry, Watermelon, Banana. – Pineapple, orange, strawberry, apple, banana, cherry, watermelon.

45. Bread and spread: What? Like, my favorites? I like pumpernickel bread, and...I don’t know. Mayonnaise? That chili spread -- the famous one with the rooster -- is pretty good, too.

46. What’s your fast food restaurant of choice, and what do you usually order? Probably Popeye’s -- spicy chicken, usually tenders, with red beans and rice. 

47. Pick a city. What are the best dining experiences you’ve had in that city? Uh. Newark, in Delaware, has this pretty great Japanese buffet.

48. What’s your choice of tipple at the end of a long day? What’s a tipple?

49. What’s the next thing you’ll eat? I’m not sure. I might eat some cereal or Goldfish or something before work.

50. Are you hungry now? Sort of, but I don’t know what I want.

51. Do you eat your breakfast everyday? No. I’m never hungry when I wake up; I have to force myself to eat, like, a granola bar when I go to work. 

52. At what time do you have breakfast? Whenever I get up and feel like it. 

53. At what time do you have lunch? Whenever they give it to me at work, or just...whenever Jeremy and I get hungry.

54. What do you have for lunch? Different stuff. Usually burgers, hot dogs, fries -- something easy.

55. At what time do you have dinner? When I get home from work, so usually around 9:30-10.

56. What do you have for dinner? Again, different stuff.

57. Do you light candles during dinner? No.

58. How many chairs are there in your dining room and who sits in the main chair? There isn’t a dining room in our apartment, but there’s a table in the corner with four chairs. There isn’t a “main” chair; they’re all the same.

59. Do you eat and drink using your right hand or the left one? Right, usually.

61. Mention the veggies that you like most: Pickles, onions, jalapenos, tomatoes. 

62. What fruit and vegetable do you like the least? Cantaloupe is my absolute least favorite fruit -- I can’t stand the taste. And my least favorite vegetable...probably Brussels sprouts.

63. You like your fruit salad to have more: Uhh. I haven’t had fruit salad in a long time. I guess strawberries?

64. You prefer your vegetable salad to contain more: Tomatoes.

65. What’s your favourite sandwich spread? Oh, I answered this earlier -- mayo or that chili spread. Admittedly, though, I haven’t had very many sandwich spreads.

66. What’s your favourite chocolate bar? Crunch. 

67. What’s your favourite dessert? Peanut butter brownie sundaes.

68. What’s your favourite drink? I don’t know. I’ve been in a weird drink place lately where I don’t know what I want. Margaritas are pretty great, though.

69. What’s your favourite snack? Goldfish.

70. What’s your favourite bubble gum flavour? Just like, wintergreen, probably, or spearmint. I like lemony ones, too. They used to have a strawberry lemonade one that was really good -- I don’t know if it still exists. But I’m not a big fan of gum, and my teeth have like, no enamel, so I never chew it. Oh, I used to like Juicy Fruit a lot when I was little.

71. What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Green tea. I can only ever find it from Haagen-Dazs at some Publix. Oh, and brown sugar. Baskin Robbins has one that has brown sugar in it and it’s fucking incredible, but I’m pretty sure it’s seasonal. 

72. What’s your favourite potato chip flavour? Sour cream and onion, or just regular.

73. What’s your favourite soup? Chicken tortilla.

74. What’s your favourite pizza? Jalapeno and pineapple. 

75. What’s your favourite type of dish? Sushi, or Mexican.

76. What food do you hate? Cantaloupe. Peas. Brussels sprouts. Oatmeal. Applesauce. Anything mushy like that. Oh, and oysters/clams. And frog.

77. What’s your favourite restaurant? Hibachi.

78. Do you eat homemade food, food delivered from outside? I eat both, but I prefer food that’s not homemade, usually.

80. Who cooks at home? Jeremy.

81. What kind of diet (e.g. low-fat, high-fiber, high-carbohydrate, balanced diet etc.) do you have? Uh. A really unhealthy, salty, fattening one.

82. How do you keep yourself fit? I don’t.

[azathot69]

Origin of Food

Was there any point in time where you were eating something and wondered “Who made this?” or “Where was this made?”. Fortunately for you, I was given a class assignment to make a blog post on the origin of food.

We will first start with the fortune cookie.

These were created by David Jung, a Chinese immigrant living in Los Angeles and founder of the Hong Kong Noodle Company, invented the cookie in 1918. Concerned about the poor he saw wandering near his shop, he created the cookie and passed them out free on the streets. Each cookie contained a strip of paper with an inspirational Bible scripture on it, written for Jung by a Presbyterian minister.

Next is the Danish Pastry.

Despite their name, these pastries originated in Austria. It all started with a strike in 1850 among baker employees in Copenhagen, Denmark. The strike went on so long that the craft bakers had to ask for help from other countries to meet the customers’ needs. The help came from colleagues in Vienna, Austria who traveled to Denmark to work during the strike.

Next is one of America’s favorite food: Hamburgers!

In Germany, there is a place called Hamburg. You know where I’m going, right? However, the famous sandwich was invented much later. Around the 19th century, beef from German Hamburg cows was minced and combined with garlic, onions, salt and pepper, then formed into patties (without bread or a bun) to make Hamburg steaks.

Hot Dogs are on the same boat as hamburgers too!

The name “hot dog” came from a belief that hot dogs contained dog meat. According to QWERTY “Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar’s (54-68) cook, Gaius, is often credited with discovering the first sausage.  It was the custom of the time to starve the pigs one week before cooking and eating them.  According to legend, one pig was brought out well roasted, but it was noticed that somehow it had not been cleaned.  Cook Gaius ran a knife into its belly to see if the pig was fit to eat.  To his surprise, out popped the intestines and they were all puffed up and hollow.  It was reported that he said, “I have discovered something of great importance.” Gaius stuffed the intestines with ground venison and ground beef mixed with cooked ground wheat and spices.  He ties them into sections and the wiener was born.”

French Fries

Despite being called french fries, they are not fried french people. French fries were created in Belgium. The origins of the French fry have been traced back to Belgium, where historians claim potatoes were being fried in the late-1600s. According to local Belgian lore, poor villagers living in Meuse Valley often ate small fried fish they caught in the river. During the winter months the river would freeze over — making fishing impossible and forcing the villagers to find other sources of food.

Waffles

Like hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries, waffles are actually native to Belgium. The waffles are from Belgium invented 600-year ago. It was invented by the chef of the prince-bishop of Liège, a city in eastern Belgium. From there the popularity kept growing many villages created their own waffle variation based on the Liège waffle recipe.

Oreos

Hydrox were the original chocolate biscuit, made in 1908. However, in 1912, when Oreos were invented, they were inspired by the original Hydrox biscuits. However, the Hydrox weren’t as popular as Oreos, and was commonly known as an imitation of Oreos. Unlike Oreos, Hydrox cookies have a tangy, less-sweet filling and a crunchier cookie that gets less soggy in milk.

Pizza

If it wasn’t obvious, pizza was an invention made in Italy. There is a difference between an American pizza and a Italian pizza. This delicious dish was brought to the United States by Italian immigrants and popularized by servicemen returning from World War II. According to Articles Factory,  One of the key differences between the Italian and American versions is the kind of sauce that they use. In the US, it's all about slow-cooked tomato sauce. In Italy, they are more likely to use fresh tomatoes, olive oil puree, garlic and oregano. This gives their pizza a fresh taste that enriches the crust underneath.

[wanderyears]

tagged by the ever so wonderful @gloryhalleloujah, thank you :)))

RULES : ANSWER all questions, ADD one question of your own and then TAG as many people as there are questions

live session or studio session? live session

coke or pepsi? water

disney or dreamworks? disney

coffee or tea? COFFEE, I love tea too but COFFEE

books or movies? books, books, books

windows or mac? windows? it’s the only thing I know

dc or marvel? marvel

xbox or playstation? playstation 

night owl or early riser? early riser

cards or chess? cards

chocolate or vanilla? vanilla

vans or converse? I wear more adidas than anything but vans is a close second

star wars or star trek? trek

one episode per week or marathoning? marathoning-I can never keep track of shows if I try to watch each week (unless it’s emmerdale, ‘cause that’s an episode a day, generally)

gandalf or obi-wan? gandalf all the way

heroes or villains? Heroes who think they are villains

john williams or hans zimmer? John Williams 

disneyland/disney world or six flags? oooooooooh no. OH NO. I can’t choose. I CAN’T. 

forest or sea? forest

flying or reading minds? teleportation 

twin peaks or northern exposure? twin peaks

harry potter or lord of the rings? harry potter

cake or pie? PIE-all of the pie, but esp strawberry rhubarb 

you are banished to a desert island, which benedict cumberbatch character would you choose to take with you? smaug so he could fly me the fuck outta there

train or cruise ship? train, I can’t stand the water

brian cox or neil degrasse-tyson?  degrasses-tyson

wizard of oz or alice in wonderland? alice 100%

fanfiction or fanart? both??? all of it??

the hunger games - books or movies? eh

be able to see the future or travel into the past? neither i think

han solo or luke skywalker? (i have never seen a star wars film) 

lilacs or sunflowers? SUNFLOWERS

spring or autumn? autumn

campfire or fireplace? campfire

french fries or onion rings? depends on the onion ring, are we talkin’ the huge lightly battered good stuff or the crap processed shit? And are the fries big steak fries, shoestring fries, curly, crinkle.....i need more information

truth or dare? truth

winter or summer? WINTER

vampires or werewolves? werewolves, alwayss

red or blue? blue

eyes or lips? ???

burgers or sandwiches? you can’t beat a good blt

friends-to-lovers or enemies-to-lovers trope? both usually involve a ton of miscommunication and i can’t deal with that JUST TALK

pizza or pasta? ummmmmmm, the garlic bread that’s on the side

ancient rome or ancient greece? i’d last roughly .2 seconds in either

foxes or wolves? this is another disney/six flags quesstion. I CAN’T POSSIBLY PICK

mermaids or dragons? MERMAIDS

sci-fi or fantasy? fantasy

watch a film in theaters or at home? depends on the movie honestly

fireproof or no more sad songs? FIREPROOF

bands or individual singers? I don’t really have a preference? My music taste is truly all over the place but I think maybe I lean a hair more towards individuals (gonna leave christina’s answer here cause it’s very me as well)

sweet or salty? BOTH! mix that shit up!! sweet and salty is my JAM

annnnnd my edition: pancakes or waffles?

I’m gonna tag @glorioussandwichwhispers @ohharryhoney @thingsicant-even @sunshineflying if y’all want to of course <3

[meringuebones]

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[Food Survey] 1. What’s the last thing you ate? A mini Hershey’s milk chocolate bar. 2. What’s your favourite cheese? Smoked gouda, parmesan, mozzarella, queso fresco.

3. What’s your favourite fish? Mackerel and eel. 4. What’s your favourite fruit? Mango, pineapple, watermelon, raspberries, pears, oranges. 5. When, if ever, did you start liking olives? I don’t like olives. 6. When, if ever, did you start liking beer? I don’t like beer either. 7. When, if ever, did you start liking shellfish? I’ve liked shellfish ever since I was a kid. 8. What was the best thing your mum/dad/guardian used to make? My dad is the best at barbecuing, no competition. Crab legs, hamburgers, and chicken breast is what I’d say are the best off the pit though. From my mom, it would be her chicken mole with Spanish rice or her chicken-fried steak. 9. What’s the native specialty of your hometown? Bruschetta. 10. What’s your comfort food? Oranges and extra spicy ramen. 11. What’s your favourite type of chocolate? Milk. 12. How do you like your steak? Medium-rare. 13. How do you like your burger? Also medium-rare with spicy ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, and a fried egg. 14. How do you like your eggs? Fried or hard-boiled. 15. How do you like your potatoes? As french fries. 16. How do you take your coffee? No sugar and a splash of half-and-half. 17. How do you take your tea? It depends on the type of tea. Some taste better with honey, some with sugar, some with no sweetener. Some taste better with half-and-half or none. 18. What’s your favourite mug? It’s an off-white mug with a pastel pink handle and doodle of a bunny on the side. 19. What’s your biscuit or cookie of choice? Pumpkin spice with brown sugar icing. 20. What’s your ideal breakfast? Bacon waffles with maple syrup and coffee. 21. What’s your ideal sandwich? Honey wheat bread, herbed mayonnaise, peppered turkey, and fresh avocado.   22. What’s your ideal pizza? Mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, and jalapeños. 23. What’s your ideal pie (sweet or savoury)? Sweet. I prefer chocolate or mixed berry. 24. What’s your ideal salad? Baby spinach, strawberries, mushrooms, some sort of shredded cheese, crispy noodles, and a sweet dressing. 25. What food do you always like to have in the fridge? Milk, carrots, oranges, lettuce. 26. What food do you always like to have in the freezer? Pizza, taquitos, berries. 27. What food do you always like to have in the cupboard? Cereal, ramen, flour, sugar. 28. What spices can you not live without? Salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, lemon pepper, garlic powder, cinnamon. 29. What sauces can you not live without? I can’t think of anything specific since we usually switch it up when we go shopping. 30. Where do you buy most of your food? The grocery store. 31. How often do you go food shopping? Once a week. 33. What’s the most expensive piece of kitchen equipment you own? Not sure. Maybe the stove. 34. What’s the last piece of equipment you bought for your kitchen? A crockpot.  35. What piece of kitchen equipment could you not live without? Food processor and blender. 36. How many times a week/month do you cook from raw ingredients? A couple to few times a week. 37. What’s the last thing you cooked from raw ingredients? Rib-eye steaks with mashed potatoes. 38. What meats have you eaten besides cow, pig, and poultry? Deer, goat, lamb, fish, squid, octopus. 39. When’s the last time you ate something that had fallen on the floor? I don’t remember when, but I do remember it was a piece of cereal that just... missed the bowl. 40. What’s the last time you ate something you’d picked in the wild? I don’t remember. 41. Arrange the following in order of preference: Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Sushi. Italian, Mexican, Thai, Sushi, Indian, Chinese. 42. Arrange the following in order of preference: Vodka, Whiskey, Brandy, Rum. I don’t drink. 43. Arrange the following in order of preference: Garlic, Basil, Caramel, Lime, Mint, Ginger, Aniseed. Garlic, lime, mint, aniseed, caramel, ginger, basil. 44. Arrange the following in order of preference: Pineapple, Orange, Apple, Strawberry, Cherry, Watermelon, Banana. Watermelon, orange, pineapple, banana, apple, strawberry, cherry. 45. Bread and spread: I don’t get what’s being asked, so whatever. 46. What’s your fast food restaurant of choice, and what do you usually order? Wing Stop. 12-wing combo, half mango habanero, half cajun, with a large parmesan fry, ranch, and sweet tea. It’s what my husband and I split whenever we get it. 47. Pick a city. What are the best dining experiences you’ve had in that city? I don’t want to. 48. What’s your choice of tipple at the end of a long day? I don’t drink. 49. What’s the next thing you’ll eat? I’m not sure. 50. Are you hungry now? Nope. 51. Do you eat your breakfast everyday? I try to, but sometimes I skip it. 52. At what time do you have breakfast? Anywhere between 7:30 and 9:00AM. 53. At what time do you have lunch? Anywhere between 1:00 and 3:00PM. 54. What do you have for lunch? It depends on my mood. 55. At what time do you have dinner? Anywhere between 6:30 and 8:00PM. 56. What do you have for dinner? It depends on my mood. 57. Do you light candles during dinner? Nope. 58. How many chairs are there in your dining room and who sits in the main chair? Two. There is no main chair. 59. Do you eat and drink using your right hand or the left one? Right hand. 61. Mention the veggies that you like most: Bamboo shoot, carrots, seaweed, sweet potatoes, mushrooms. 62. What fruit and vegetable do you like the least? Durian, white grapes, tomato (but I do like at least a slice in a burger sometimes), celery, beets. 63. You like your fruit salad to have more: Purple grapes. 64. You prefer your vegetable salad to contain more: Spinach and mushrooms. 65. What’s your favourite sandwich spread? I don’t really have one. 66. What’s your favourite chocolate bar? Milka Oreo bar. 67. What’s your favourite dessert? Snow cones. 68. What’s your favourite drink? Hot tea, preferably different types of oolong, white, and green. 69. What’s your favourite snack? Popcorn. 70. What’s your favourite bubble gum flavour? Plain or cotton candy. 71. What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Anything that has good chunks and a good ripple. 72. What’s your favourite potato chip flavour? Buffalo wings. 73. What’s your favourite soup? Phở with chicken. 74. What’s your favourite pizza? I explained it above already. 75. What’s your favourite type of dish?
 Usually pastas and stews. 76. What food do you hate? Anything with basil or the fruits/veggies I said I hated. I’m also not a fan of goat, lamb, or blue cheese. 77. What’s your favourite restaurant? Wing Stop and a local phở restaurant. 78. Do you eat homemade food, food delivered from outside? Both, but more homemade food. 80. Who cooks at home? I usually do, but my husband sometimes does. 81. What kind of diet (e.g. low-fat, high-fiber, high-carbohydrate, balanced diet etc.) do you have? I try to keep it balanced, but I feel like it’s getting into the high-carb territory. 82. How do you keep yourself fit? Exercising, drinking plenty of water, counting calories, and trying to eat healthier food.

[thehungrykat1]

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[dine-on-nervine]

Do you like the same foods as me?

Section 1: Breakfast Foods

scrambled eggs: Yes, that’s the only way I will eat eggs.

coffee cake (it’s bread mixed with cinnamon): Coffee cake is so much more than “bread mixed with cinnamon”, and you could say the same thing about French toast (if you also mention eggs). Uh… I like some coffee cake, the crunchy-topped kind, but generally I find it kinda dull.

pancakes: I very rarely eat pancakes, but I like them. Waffles are better. <<< this.

bacon: The only thing better than bacon is more bacon.

waffles: Yes. Not often but I do like them and periodically make them… buckwheat, peanut butter, chocolate chip, or just plain.

maple syrup: Yes, the real thing, on those waffles.

toast with raspberry jam: Nope. Don’t dig raspberry or strawberry jam.

sausage: Sometimes. Grease factor and spice factor matter.

Egg McMuffin: I don’t go to McD’s.

blueberry muffin: Yes.

a salad - eaten for breakfast: Breakfast… salad… what is this?

pasta- eaten for breakfast: I would in the same manner that cold pizza is a great breakfast product.

granola bars: Not as a breakfast product unless I’m really late out the door. This is where I bring up Carnation Breakfast Bars, which were essentially one of those chewy granola bars made for when you can’t be arsed to sit down and eat.

yogurt and granola: No granola in my yogurt, thanks. I love yogurt, especially Greek, but would rather have the fruit at the bottom variety without anything crunchy mixed in. Also, there has to be something else with it since yogurt itself gets digested in about 30 minutes so I’m gonna be hungry before I even get to work.

Section 2: Lunch or Dinner

macaroni and cheese: It’s good stuff if it’s piping hot. Cools even slightly and blaugh.

ravioli: Yes.

tortellini: Yes.

mashed potatoes: Love mashed potatoes and gravy. << It’s good stuff. I liken the gravy at KFC to radiator fluid because it’s addictive yet bad for your health.

baked potato soup: I may have had this. I hope you’ll get into regional soups I like, such as Italian wedding soup or Polish hangover soup.

cheesy potato soup: Definitely.

chicken corn chowder soup: I don’t like seafood. << Steph, no seafood here; chicken takes the place of clams. Chicken corn chowder is amazing stuff, but I like corn chowder and corn salsa.

butternut squash soup: Do like.

chicken salad sandwich: Excellent.

chicken Caesar salad: Costco recently removed this from their menu. Do like it.

chicken salad wrap: It’s okay but not much into wraps.

ham and cheese with crackers: Lunchables or a low-budget charcuterie board? :)

spinach artichoke dip: Absolutely.

breadsticks: Good stuff. Only reason to go to Olive Garden, as flimsy as that reason is.

Section 3: Foreign Foods

sushi: Have only had once but liked.

sesame chicken: Yes.

sweet and sour chicken: Dinner yesterday.

General Tao’s Chicken: It’s good but a bit spicy for me.

rice with chicken, vegetables, and pineapple: If there’s creaminess to it, yes.

lasagna: I will eat that but I don’t make it. Had some a couple weeks ago.

garlic bread: Gimme the whole damn loaf.

tacos: Will eat a lot of these if there’s good fillings.

nachos: This is such a broad term, from tortilla chips with cheese sauce (7-11 style) to a plate of chips with three kinds of cheese, seasoned meat, olives, peppers, black beans, and who knows what else (restaurant style)… Yes.

pizza: Yes, many kinds appeal to me.

quesadillas: They’re okay, I don’t order them.

spaghetti: Absolutely. But don’t let those noodles be overcooked and flaccid. Respect the time on the package because that’s how long you’re supposed to cook it.

chicken fried rice: Okay. Not a fried rice person.

crab rangoon: Once in awhile. I mean with years in between. Empties my bowels in an hour.

Snacks: Bring me these.

apples: Washingtonian by birth so I’ve had my share.

grapes: Not the green ones. Maybe the red ones. Let’s just say nah.

strawberries: No. Next.

crackers: If you have meat and cheese for them.

protein bars: Sorry, I get my protein from meat.

milk chocolate: Prefer it dark and rich, but won’t turn down even the cheapest milk chocolate (Zachary, Nestle, etc.) because I am a whore like that.

bananas: Yes.

popcorn: Goes by the seasoning. Salt & pepper, cheese powder, garlic salt…

Candy: I’ve reduced the sugar intake over the years so while I love candy, I don’t eat it the way I used to. Yeah, I know, last time I was at Target I bought two bags of M&Ms and two bags of Dove, but they weren’t all for one sitting anymore!

Reese’s: Yes.

Sour Skittles: The last time I ate Skittles I was probably in the single digits. I Will Not Eat Them. People look at me funny but no, I won’t taste the rainbow. There was one time at summer camp we were playing some get-to-know-each-other game and you were supposed to share Skittles if you had done whatever things in your life; everyone else would eat them as they went (despite having everyone else’s fingerprints/palm sweat on them) but my pile remained intact.

Hershey’s Cookies and Cream bars: Hard no.

Tootsie Fruit Chews: Been many years.

gummy bears I like gummy candies. Plain gummy bears usually aren’t high on the list (yes, the occasional Haribo Gold Bears is) but I will say that the 14 flavor gummy bears by Albanese are pretty grubbin’. Sour gummies are great, and there is something to be said about Gummy Heads. Favorite gummy though is Haribo’s ginger lemon, and they’re not bears, which doesn’t have a lot of traction in the US so I have to find them at World Market or anywhere with German foods.

Jolly Ranchers: My sister liked them. I’m okay, way too much sugar but the flavor is good.

Smarties: Okay, see, there are two candies by that name: in America they’re colored little discs of sugar made by Smarties of NJ (yum!) and in Britain they are comparable to plain M&Ms and made by Nestles (okay).

Sweet Tarts: I used to like them. Haven’t had one in a long time.

Reese’s Pieces M&M’s: I think you meant to divide the two names or put a slash between. Both are good, and I knocked off a bag of Crunchy Cookie M&Ms the other day with a few more Key Lime M&Ms left to go.

Laffy Taffy: My sister loved it. I was, eh, whatever.

Airheads: Never had them. I know what they are, I just haven’t ever had them.

Next Section: Dessert

chocolate brownies: Yes.

chocolate pie: Yes, please.

coconut cream pie: Yes, immediately.

apple pie: Heat it up a little and add vanilla ice cream. :)

pumpkin pie: Any time of year.

key lime pie: Yes.

peach pie: I can turn this down.

strawberry swirl cheesecake: No, thank you. Why would you wreck cheesecake with strawberry?

cream puffs: I will eat a few, the creamier the better.

custard-filled donuts with chocolate frosting: Bismarks! Yes, please.

chocolate chip cookies: Yes.

peanut butter cookies: Yes.

gingerbread cookies: Yes.

chocolate fudge: Fudge on its own, in small quantities. Amaretto cherry fudge is a yes.

chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream: Hard no to anything “cookie dough” unless you bake it into cookies.

vanilla ice cream: Yes. French vanilla with the nibs is best.

rainbow sherbet: Tasty but not something I seek out.

strawberry cream pie: No. Go away.

strawberry shortcake: Might be the only way I’ll eat strawberries but at the bottom of my list.

chocolate-covered strawberries: Please go fuck yourself.

apple crisp: Yes.

pudding: Definitely.

Last Section: Some more that I thought of!

yams: How are you preparing them? Sweet potato fries, I can agree with.

corn on the cob: Yes, especially off the barbecue.

apple cinnamon oatmeal: I eat oatmeal about every ten or twenty years. This flavor is a yes if so.

hard-boiled eggs on salads: No, get that off my salad, kthx.

dried cranberries on salads (aka craisins): Yes.

coleslaw: Big yes. It’s usually an option if you don’t want french fries so I take it.

pita and hummus: Yes, please.

ham and pineapple pizza: Tasty.

peanut butter and jelly sandwich: Yeah, I will, but could the jelly be blueberry or something?

finger jello: Jigglers! It’s good stuff.

avocado toast: Never had it. Way too trendy.

Special K with Berries (it’s a cereal): No shit it’s a cereal. I haven’t touched Special K (or done the pinch) since junior high, but I do like it, and will accept dried berries in cerial in many cases (most often Uncle Sam Cereal though).

snickerdoodles: Okay.

crab dip: My dad makes that. Yes, do like. It’s smoky.

teriyaki chicken sandwich: Those are okay, but not the same as teriyaki chicken itself.

kale: Fresh. It got trendy too.

spinach: Yes, if it’s raw and not canned.

pumpkin bread: Please!

zucchini bread: You had some veggies in your garden, didn’t you?

whipped cream Yes.

blueberry scones: I’ll do that.

cranberry scones: I’ll do that.

carrots and dip: Crudite plate… I’ll have a few along with the cauliflower.

watermelon: I can pass on this.

clementines: I do like as a work snack.

fish and chips: Had that yesterday. Do like fish and chips.

lobster dip: Not sure if I’ve had but let’s say yes.

pasta with shrimp: Had that on Tuesday. Great stuff.

Arby’s curly fries: I like curly fries but if I’m going to eat potatoes at Arby’s it’s going to be their hashbrow patties. I mean, that’s what the place is known for that isn’t a meat!

buffalo Mac and cheese: Sounds like something my girlfriend’s son would make. Just a little, that’s fine.

chicken wings: Sure.

chicken nuggets: Real meat nuggets, not processed like at McD’s.

mangoes: Nope.

ham and cheeese omelette: Not into omelettes.

enchiladas: Sometimes.

clams: How are you preparing them? In many applications, yes. No thank you to the clam biscuits that Dylan was making the other day, though.

caramel: I can’t anymore. Way too much sugar.

peanut sauce: Good on thai food.

peanuts: Yes, salted.

apple butter: Great stuff. I have a jar that my girlfriend’s coworker’s wife made, in my fridge.

soy sauce: Required for some foods.

trail mix: Yes. Do have a thing for bridge mix though.

bagels: Yes. Plain, cheese, blueberry, cinnamon… and cream cheese or butter.

English muffins: Okay. Not what I reach for.

croissants: Okay. Not my preferred method but darn tasty.

Do you like the same foods as me? survey by joybucket

Section 1: Breakfast Foods

scrambled eggs: Yes, but I do prefer sunny-side up or over-easy.

coffee cake (it's bread mixed with cinnamon): Yesss. So good.

pancakes: I very rarely eat pancakes, but I like them. Waffles are better.

bacon: Ew, no. I don't get the obsession.

waffles: Yep. I'm perfectly fine with just good ol' Eggo's to be honest.

maple syrup: Mmm, of course. Gotta have that with pancakes and waffles. And maple flavored things like maple donuts or maple and brown sugar oatmeal.

toast with raspberry jam: I don't think I've ever had raspberry jam, but I think I'd like it. I like grape and strawberry.

sausage: I used to, but it can be a little spicy and I can't have spicy food anymore. :(

Egg McMuffin: Yeah, with cheese.

blueberry muffin: Blueberry muffins are delicious.

a salad - eaten for breakfast: Not something I've ever wanted to have for breakfast.

pasta- eaten for breakfast: Pretty sure I haven't had pasta for breakfast either. I stick to the pretty common breakfast foods. Honestly, I mostly just have eggs.

granola bars: Yeah, they were good to just grab and go when I was in school or just to have as a snack.

yogurt and granola: Nah, I'm good. Not a big yogurt fan anyway and if I were to have any it was like a Go-Gurt or the Trix flavored ones, haha.

Section 2: Lunch or Dinner

macaroni and cheese: I'm not obsessed, but I like it. I prefer macaroni salad.

ravioli: Mmm, spinach and cheese ravioli is delicious.

tortellini: Pesto tortellini is the best.

mashed potatoes: Love mashed potatoes and gravy.

baked potato soup: I actually haven't tried it before cause I'm not much of a soup person, but that is one I have thought about trying.

cheesy potato soup: ^^^

chicken corn chowder soup: I don't like seafood.

butternut squash soup: That doesn't sound appealing to me.

chicken salad sandwich: Never had it.

chicken Caesar salad: I like Caesar salad, but I don't recall having it with chicken.

chicken salad wrap: Nah, not a wrap person.

ham and cheese with crackers: Swap the ham with turkey, salami, or bologna then yes.

spinach artichoke dip: Yesss. Especially when it's warmed up and you have sourdough bread to dip with.

breadsticks: Love them and love when they’re served at restaurants with olive oil. <<< Saaame. I like them with marinara sauce, too.

Section 3: Foreign Foods

sushi: Nooooo.

sesame chicken: I've never had it.

sweet and sour chicken: Yum.

General Tao's Chicken: Never had it.

rice with chicken, vegetables, and pineapple: Never had that, but it doesn't appeal to me at all.

lasagna: I like lasagna and my mom makes a very delicious one, but in recent years I've become very particular and picky (even more so) with food and textures, and I don't enjoy lasagna noodles anymore. It's a shape thing. It's actually the same with tortellini. For whatever reason, those noodles are harder for me to eat. I like thin or penne noodles.

garlic bread: Garlic bread is the bomb. I love garlic. I love bread.

tacos: I would prefer a burrito or just skip out on the tortilla altogether to be honest, BUT I do love me a Doritos taco from Taco Bell.

nachos: I already talked about this recently, but I've been into using these chips called Andy Capp's Cheddar Fries in place of the typical tortilla chip or even French fries and making nachos with those consisting of beans, shredded cheese, gravy, guac, sour cream, cilantro, and onions. It's SO good.

pizza: I do love me some pizza. It's not something I crave a lot, but I do enjoy it.

quesadillas: Shredded chicken quesadillas are good. I don't have them very often either, though. Taco Bell's chicken quesadilla with their is avocado ranch is really good, though.

spaghetti: Spaghetti and meatballs are yummy. Instead of lasagna give me that.

chicken fried rice: It's fine. Not a big rice person, but I can eat fried rice or Mexican rice. I don't like just white rice.

crab rangoon: Mmmm, I've actually been really into that lately. I like when they're crispy and really stuffed with cream cheese.

Snacks: Chips and dips are my favorite snacks.

apples: Meh. It's been quite awhile since I've had an apple. I used to eat them more when I was younger with like peanut butter or salt.

grapes: I don't recall the last time I had grapes either as it has been awhile, but I like them. I'm just not a fruit person, it's not something I crave or reach for.

strawberries: They're good, but it's the same thing as I said with the previous answers. Chocolate covered strawberries are yummy, though.

crackers: I like buttery, garlic-y, or cheesy crackers.

protein bars: Ew, nooo.

milk chocolate: I like it. White chocolate is my favorite, though.

bananas: I would say they're my favorite if I were to choose a fruit and one I have more often in comparison to any other fruit. Banana milkshakes are my favorite.

popcorn: Extra butter and salt, please. Movie theater popcorn is the best. Ooh, and I recommend getting this garlic parm popcorn seasoning you can find at the store and some movie theaters.

Candy: Eh, not a big candy person. I much prefer brownies, cookies, cupcakes, donuts, muffins, ice cream/milkshakes, cheesecake...

Reese's: I loved 'em growing up, but for some reason in recent years I haven't been as into them. I'm also kind of thinking I may have developed a slight reaction towards peanut butter.

Sour Skittles: I hate sour foods so this is a no for me. <<< Me, too. They irritate my mouth and tongue and I just don't find the sour sensation enjoyable at all.

Hershey's Cookies and Cream bars: Yum. I wish they'd bring back the Halloween version (it had candy corn pieces instead) and the Christmas one (it had candy cane pieces) as well.

Tootsie Fruit Chews: Nah.

gummy bears I don't like gummy candies.

Jolly Ranchers: As a kid I had those all the time, the watermelon ones especially.

Smarties: I like 'em even though there's nothing exciting about them.

Sweet Tarts: Nah.

Reese's Pieces M&M's: Those are two different candies, though? Or I've somehow missed out on that combo. Either way, I like both.

Laffy Taffy: The banana ones were good.

Airheads: Nah.

Next Section: Dessert

chocolate brownies: Loveeee.

chocolate pie: Meh, no thanks.

coconut cream pie: Ew, coconut anything is a hard pass.

apple pie: No thanks. I really don't care for pie except for cheesecake.

pumpkin pie: Nooo. I don't like pumpkin anything.

key lime pie: Nope.

peach pie: Nope.

strawberry swirl cheesecake: Now this is a big yes. Love it.

cream puffs: Meh, I don't think they're that great.

custard-filled donuts with chocolate frosting: I don't like filled donuts.

chocolate chip cookies: I enjoy a good chocolate chip cookie now and then, sure.

peanut butter cookies: I like them.

gingerbread cookies: Nooo.

chocolate fudge: Yum. I love fudge, but if we're talking cookies Keebler has Fudge Sticks, which are fudge covered vanilla wafer cookies and they're so addicting.

chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream: Yum yum.

vanilla ice cream: I do enjoy just a classic vanilla shake or ice cream as well.

rainbow sherbet: I like it in this punch my mom makes, but I don't eat it by itself.

strawberry cream pie: No. I thought we were done with the pies.

strawberry shortcake: Nah.

chocolate-covered strawberries: White chocolate covered strawberries, please.

apple crisp: Nah.

pudding: Not a big pudding person, but banana pudding is quite good and something I'll have now and then.

Last Section: Some more that I thought of!

yams: No.

corn on the cob: It's easier and preferable to eat off the cob.

apple cinnamon oatmeal: Sure. I prefer brown sugar and cinnamon, though.

hard-boiled eggs on salads: Yes, that's a must.

dried cranberries on salads (aka craisins): Ew, no.

coleslaw: No.

pita and hummus: Hummus is gross.

ham and pineapple pizza: Nooo.

peanut butter and jelly sandwich: I like them, but I rarely have one. I actually did have an Uncrustable this morning, though.

finger jello: Finger jello? Not sure what that is, but I'm not a fan of jello, so I'm gonna say no.

avocado toast: With a sunny-side up egg, yes please.

Special K with Berries (it's a cereal): No.

snickerdoodles: They're good.

crab dip: Nooo.

teriyaki chicken sandwich: I like teriyaki chicken, so I'd probably like it.

kale: Never had it, have no desire to try it.

spinach: Love it.

pumpkin bread: Blech, no.

zucchini bread: Ew, nooo.

whipped cream Yesss.

blueberry scones: Sure.

cranberry scones: Nooo. I don't like cranberry anything.

carrots and dip: Raw carrots and ranch are good.

watermelon: Refreshing treat. Haven't had it in quite awhile, though.

clementines: No.

fish and chips: Nooo.

lobster dip: I do not like seafood.

pasta with shrimp: ^^^

Arby's curly fries: A lot of people obsess over 'em, but I personally wasn't impressed.

buffalo Mac and cheese: I can't eat spicy food anymore, but back when I could yes please. Mac and cheese with chili oil or Sriracha was bomb, too.

chicken wings: Boneless, yessss. One of my fave foods.

chicken nuggets: Yum.

mangoes: I used to like chili covered mangoes back in the day.

ham and cheeese omelette: No on the ham.

enchiladas: They're good.

clams: Nooo.

caramel: Yummy. Omg, now I want a caramel frappe.

peanut sauce: Never had it.

peanuts: Sure.

apple butter: Never had

soy sauce: Yeah, I like to dip my Chinese food in it.

trail mix: Sure.

bagels: Bagels with strawberry cream cheese is the best.

English muffins: With egg and cheese.

croissants: Mmmm, fresh, buttery, flaky croissant.

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61 Gluten Free Kid-Friendly Recipes for Picky Eaters

New blog post! Now that back-to-school season is here and parents are busier than ever (especially with many students doing virtual learning!), I wanted to lend a hand with a common problem I see in gluten free Facebook groups: finding gluten free recipes for kids that even picky eaters will enjoy!

Below, I've complied 61 gluten free recipes for kids that are specifically designed to please picky eaters. I've also included gluten free breakfast, snack and dinner recipes so that your picky eater can eat happily alllll day long. So let's dig right on in. Here are 61 gluten free recipes for kids that are sure to please even the pickiest of diners. :)

Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Breakfast Edition 

1. Kid Friendly Blueberry Kale Smoothie (Paleo) - Hot Pan Kitchen

Sweet ingredients like blueberries, banana and dates will disguise the kale and chia seeds also included in this smoothie!

2. Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies - Mom's Test Kitchen

Gluten free oats, peanut butter and banana combine into a delicious and easy breakfast.

3. Keto Pancake Cereal (Low Carb) - Wholesome Yum

Pancakes + cereal = a kid's dream come true.

4. Spinach and Feta Egg Cups - Served from Scratch

Since spinach is mild in flavor, it's the perfect choice for a kid-friendly breakfast.

5. Easy and Delicious Keto Pancakes (Low Carb) - Healthy With Jamie

These gluten free pancakes are as healthy as they are yummy!

6. Gluten Free Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies - Home Body Eats 

Cookies for breakfast? Who would turn down that?!?

7. Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats - Lemons and Zest

A prep-ahead breakfast you and your kids will look forward to eating!

8. Sourdough Almond Flour Waffles (Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free Option) - Raia's Recipes

The perfect gluten free treat to start your children's day.

9. Easy No-Bake Greek Yogurt Tart (Egg Free) - Fearless Dining

These gluten free tarts look fancy, but they are just as easy to make as they are to eat.

10. 3-Ingredient Blueberry Cheesecake Bagels (Egg Free) - Casey the College Celiac

These gluten free bagels are so easy to make, your kids can always lend a helping hand!

11. Banana Buckwheat Pancakes - A Baking Journey

Buckwheat flour and a hidden banana make these pancakes about as healthy - and delicious - as they can get.

12. Breakfast Tostadas - Simply Full of Delight

Taco bout a delicious start to the day.

13. Low Carb Gluten Free Sausage Balls - My Productive Backyard 

Seven ingredients combine into a delicious low carb breakfast or snack.

14. Paleo Apple Muffins (Dairy Free, Vegetarian) - Cook Eat Paleo

Apple pie in muffin form? Yes please!

15. Keto Breakfast Sandwich - Cooked By Julie

You can also prep these keto bagels ahead of time for an even easier gluten free breakfast.

16. Gluten Free Oatmeal Breakfast Bars - Your Haute Mess

For those needing a quick and easy breakfast on busy school mornings...

17. Gluten Free Poptarts - Celebration Generation

Ummmm, yes please?!?

18. Acai Bowl - The Forked Spoon

Who needs to buy an acai bowl when you can make your own at home?

19. Easy Recipe for Gluten Free Waffles - Hunny I'm Home DIY

A classic waffle recipe, just gluten free.

20. Gluten-Free Egg Fried Rice - Good For You Gluten Free

This egg fried rice is just as delicious for breakfast as it is for dinner!

21. Full English Breakfast Muffins (Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Emma Eats and Explores

Who knew you could have a full English breakfast in the form of a single muffin?

22. Southwestern Frittata - Feasible Feast

An easy and healthy recipe that you can enjoy for breakfast or dinner.

Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Snack Edition 

23. Healthy Banana Snack Cake (Refined Sugar Free) - Flavor the Moments

Are you drooling, or is it just me?

24. Copycat Cookie Dough Vegan Larabar - Cass Clay Cooking

Use gluten free oats, and this is a delicious gluten free snack that people of any age will enjoy!

25. Easy Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread - Creative Green Living

No one will even guess there's zucchini in this chocolatey snack.

26. Gluten Free Pumpkin Scones (Vegan) - The Curious Frugal

A gluten free snack that's perfect for the upcoming fall season.

27. Simple Morning Muffins (Dairy Free) - Fresh Simple Home PHOTO

These muffins almost look too pretty to eat!

28. PJ Masks Inspired Popsicles (Dairy Free) - Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream

These gluten free popsicles come in three fun flavors: Gekko Grape, Catboy blue lemonade and Owlet raspberry strawberry.

29. Green Berry Banana Bread (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac

This banana bread comes out green thanks to the addition of spinach, but your kids won't taste any vegetables.

30. Gluten Free Pizza Bites (Dairy Free Option) - Gluten Free on a Shoestring

Use muffin pans to make these pizza bites an easy and delicious snack.

31. Chocolate Protein Donuts (Soy Free, Dairy Free) - A Sorey Fitness

These chocolate protein donuts are delicious enough to eat for dessert, but also make for a healthy snack.

32. Gluten Free Goldfish Crackers (Nut Free, Vegan) - Healthy Taste of Life

A childhood classic made gluten free and vegan, so anyone can enjoy!

33. Air Fryer Plantains (Paleo, W30, Vegan) - Recipe This

All you need are three staple ingredients and 10 minutes to whip up these yummy snacks.

34. Almond Flour Crackers - Snappy Gourmet

You can add whatever flavors or seasonings you want to make these crackers your perfect snack.

35. Healthy Chocolate Granola (Oil Free) - The Banana Diaries

Chocolate for a snack is always a good idea, especially in the form of healthy granola.

36. Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Stalks (Vegetarian) - Two Healthy Kitchens

Reduce food waste and get your kids to eat more vegetables by cutting your broccoli stalks into fun shapes!

37. Vegan Mug Brownie - Natural Goodness 

When your kid is begging for cake as a snack, whip them up this healthy mug cake instead!

38. Keto Cheese Crackers (Grain Free) - Texanerin

When you need a gluten free, kid-friendly snack that's free of grains but packed with cheesy flavor.

Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Dinner Edition 

39. Cheesy Cauliflower Bread Sticks (Low Carb, Grain Free) - Curry Trail 

Pair these with some marinara sauce and protein, and you'll have a kid-friendly meal with a hidden veggie.

40. Gluten-Free Tomato Cheese Tart - What a Girl Eats

This cheese tart is full of such rich, cheesy flavor, kids won't even mind the vegetables thrown in.

41. Flank Steak Tacos with Brussels Sprouts - Eating Works

Before you start worrying about the brussel sprouts, the best part of these gluten free tacos is how easy it is to customize them to your family's taste! Check out the post for plenty of ideas on how to change up your usual taco night.

42. One Skillet Cheeseburger Helper - Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

A traditional family dinner given a gluten free twist!

43. 20-Minute Vegan Sloppy Joes - Wow It's Veggie

Sloppy Joes are a favorite childhood classic of mine!

44.  Chicken Broccoli Casserole - Dancing Through the Rain

Plenty of cheese hides the broccoli and cauliflower rice included in this comforting casserole.

45. Brazillian Cheese Bread - Simple Living Recipes

This gluten free bread is crunchy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and sure to win over even the pickiest of eaters.

46. Vegan Shepard's Pie - Plant Based Folk

Creamy potatoes, tender vegetables and a flavorful meat substitute combine into one comforting, gluten free dinner.

47. Lightened Up Veggie “Nachos” (Low Carb, Keto) - Couple in the Kitchen 

These are nacho traditional tacos...but they are super tasty!

48. Best Ever Gluten Free Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet - A Sprinkling of Cayenne 

Cheeseburger + macaroni = and a gluten free dinner for the whole family.

49. Quinoa "Mac" & Cheese - Hungry Hobby

All the flavors of mac and cheese with the plant-based protein of quinoa!

50. Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato - The Oregon Dietician

For when you want to shake up your family's usual burger night.

51. Taco Tater Tot Casserole - Mae's Menu 

Tater tots get an upgrade in this gluten free and comforting casserole dinner.

52. Easy Creamy Gluten-Free Spaghetti (Vegan Option) - Spice It Upp

A garlic cream sauce turns this gluten free spaghetti dinner into a recipe your kids will request regularly.

53. Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets (Paleo Option) - Whole New Mom

A childhood classic made gluten free. 

54. Vegetable Pasta Sauce - 7 Different Veggies and Legumes (Vegan) - My Pure Plants

This is the spaghetti sauce you need to get even the pickiest of eaters to eat their veggies.

55. Gluten Free Pizza Quesedilla (Vegan Option) The Helpful GF

Two of kids' favorite foods combined? Talk about a win!

56. Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans - Piping Pot Curry

Cheese, brown rice and lots of veggies combine into a comforting casserole for family dinner.

57. Keto Grilled Cheese - Here to Cook

Pair this homemade grilled cheese with some tomato soup or your kid's favorite side, and you'll have a gluten free dinner everyone can enjoy.

58. Low Carb Pizza Chicken Skillet (Keto) - Low Carb Yum

Turn regular chicken breasts into a delicious "pizza" dinner with this recipe!

59. Vegetarian Chicken-less Pot Pies - A Mummy Too 

Who would say no to pot pies?!?

60. Mexican Quinoa in Instant Pot (Vegan) - Spice Cravings

This quinoa only takes 30 minutes and 1 pot to make, but it's packed with flavor.

61. Sheet Pan Apple Cinnamon Chicken (Whole 30, Paleo, Grain Free) - Paleo Gluten Free Guy

This sheet-pan dinner features juicy chicken thighs, tender veggies and a hint of sweetness from apples.

Enjoy These 61 Gluten Free Recipes for Kids!

Whether you have kids who are picky eaters or just want some gluten free recipes the whole family will enjoy, I hope this round-up gives you some delicious ideas for breakfast, snacks and dinner.

Now let me know in the comments - which of these recipes do you want to try first?

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Travel and food go hand in hand ! And the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach ! – Having said that, here’s a list that I’ve curated about the Best Street Food Items in Europe that you need to Try on your next trip to Europe ! 

I’m sure that you are going to drool ( I sure did when I was compiling this 😜) while going through these 25+ Yummy Street Foods from European countries like Bulgaria, Turkey, France, Spain, Belgium, Greece, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Serbia, Hungary and others.

While I have been to some of the European nations, I have just tasted maybe 4-5 of these Street Foods, and now all I want to do is plan a trip to Europe, specifically to tick off all the Street Food Items listed in this Europe edition of the Foodie Travel Bucket List, such as Gyros and Souvlaki in Greece, Khachapuri in Georgia, Pierogi in Poland, Potato pancakes in Czech Republic and Poland, Waffles and Frites in Belgium, among others !

  So if you are wondering What to Eat in Europe ?

All you need to do, is to scroll and check out these yummy and popular European Street Foods!

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  25+ Street Food in Europe that You Need To Try

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  Balik Ekmek in Istanbul

By Anca and Sinan | Dream Book and Travel

  Without a doubt, the Bosphorus is what makes Istanbul tick, a unique destination uniting two continents and millennia of human history. Assume you were to only see one place in Istanbul, that will definitely be the Galata bridge, across the Golden Horn. It links two of the city’s oldest districts and it is lined with traditional fishermen boats which sell the most famous street food in all Istanbul – the fish sandwich, also known as balık ekmek. 

Prepared on the spot, with fresh fish straight out of the Bosphorus grilled on the spot and seasoned in a bread bun with vegetables, this is the best snack to warm you up on a cold winter in Istanbul together with a hot glass of Turkish tea. If it’s summer, go for pomegranate or apple drinks, and don’t be surprised if you’ll rub shoulders with businessmen on their lunch break or women on a break from running errands.  

Balık ekmek is not there just for the tourists, it’s as popular with locals who appreciate the fresh flavors of the city they love just as much as you will!

As the price of one sandwich is below one euro, you will probably be able to get like 4 for the price of a Starbucks latte, so don’t hesitate to go back for more! Enjoy!

  Banichka and Kifla in Bulgaria

By Alexandrina Nikolova | EarthOSea

  The cuisine in Bulgaria is one of the most delicious in Europe and is definitely a must-try. Thus, while you are spending some time in Bulgaria, you should definitely try fast food too. Among the best street options for traditional Bulgarian foods are the Banichka (Banitsa) and the Kifla. 

The Banichka is a traditional Bulgarian salt pie made with a special type of phyllo dough and Bulgarian white cheese. In addition to that, you can get Boza, which is a wheat sour drink that is usually drank by locals while eating Banichka. The Banichka can be found in every bakery or street food stand and varies in types. The price of the Banichka is half the price of a Starbucks coffee and is absolutely worth the try!

The Kifla is another traditional street food in Bulgaria that is definitely worth the try. It is made out of nice puffy dough and is usually filled with rosehip marmalade, but you can also get it with chocolate or other types of marmalade. Thus, if you are craving something sweet you should definitely try it out! Also, it is not expensive and usually costs half the price of a Starbucks coffee.

  Belgian Waffles

By Bhushavali | My Travelogue by Bhushavali

Belfian Waffles | Flickr | Marco Verch

  Did you know there are 2 very different types of waffles within Belgium namely Brussels Waffles and Liège Waffles?

While Brussels waffles are lighter, thinner and are a perfect rectangle, Liege waffles are thicker, chewier and have uneven & caramelized edges!!! Though they’re named after 2 cities, you will get both types of waffles in all the cities! Quite amusingly, the very busy waffle kiosks close to the very busy tourist spots of Brussels – Grand Place & Mannekin Pis – are actually Liege waffles! 

You can have the waffles plain or customize them with a gazillion toppings including whipped cream, icecream, fruit slices, syrups and more. My personal suggestion – skip ice cream on it – waffles are meant to be had warm and ice cream topping spoils the temperature and flavour of it! Best place & time would be a hot afternoon sitting down at Grand Place! The fresh, plain waffles cost €2, the ones with all the toppings go upto €6-7! Pre-packed waffles are available in most super-markets. While they are great souvenirs, they don’t even come close to the freshly prepared ones, right out of the waffle iron!

  Bocadillo de jamón in Spain

By Inma Gregorio | A World To Travel

  One of the things Spain is most famous for is Serrano ham.

Born and raised in this country, I have eaten Serrano ham from a young age in multiple ways, with melon, alone, with olive oil, in small squares with pasta or pizza, with peas, and many other ways. But perhaps the most common way to eat this delicacy is as part of a simple ham sandwich.

The Museo del Jamón chain of establishments – which can be found in some of the most central squares, avenues and streets of Madrid, the capital – knows this well. Thus, they have created a pack of 1 sandwich and 1 can of soda for € 2.5.

But you don’t have to go there to enjoy it. In any of the 17 Spanish regions, it is very easy to get the two main ingredients, bread, and ham, in a supermarket. The kg of ham is around € 15 to € 60 (depending on its age, how the pigs were fed, and the general quality of the product) but you will only need around 100 grams; and a good loaf of bread can be purchased for € 1. Enjoy!

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Boquerones in Southern Spain

By Joanna | Andalucia In My Pocket

Boquerones | Flickr | Kent Wang

  Boquerones is Malaga’s most famous dish. No matter how you have them, boquerones have deep roots into the city’s culture, as far as the locals proudly call themselves by this name. 

Boqueron, in translation, means anchovy. However, they are not what you would imagine when you think of an anchovy. Boquerones are bigger and fleshier fish, that grow between 9 and 12 centimetres long and are cooked from fresh and not preserved as their relatives do. 

Everywhere you go in Malaga you will find boquerones: in the form of espetos – grilled on a skewer over an open fire, boquerones al limon – marinated in lemon and then deep fried, boquerones en vinagre – marinated in vinegar for 24 hours and served raw. 

There is no complete holiday in Spain without having boquerones on the beach, accompanying a cold pint of beer. They are relatively cheap, with espetos costing between 5 and 7 euros, and a tapa of fried boquerones costing around 3-5 euros. There are some places in Malaga where you can even get them for 2 euros. 

  Bramborák in the Czech Republic

By Veronika Primm | Travel Geekery

  Bramborák is one of the most typical dishes of the Czech Republic, and one of the best street foods in Europe. Essentially a potato pancake, it consists of only a few ingredients and is not hard to make, just a little laborsome.

Bramborák is often sold at markets as popular street food. To have just one as a hearty snack is often a preferred way to making the potato pancakes at home and eating a plateful of them.

The best bramboráks should not be too oily, have crisp edges and a soft center. They have to be made from quality potatoes and smell of marjoram and garlic.

The price can be anything from a few crowns in villages to a 100 CZK and more in cities (especially Prague), even surpassing the price of a tall cappuccino at Starbucks. The price is often counted by weight. 

Similar types of potato pancakes can be found in the whole Central and Eastern Europe and parts of Germany.

  Cevapi in Serbia

By Mark Anderson | VogaTech

  If you find yourself in Serbia, but also in the entire Balkans, and ask the locals which street food to try, you will most likely get the answer cevapi!

Every chef has his own unique recipe and way of preparation, which makes his cevapi different and special. Generally, cevapi are made from pure beef or a mixture of beef and lamb or pork. The meat is finely minced and spiced with salt, ground pepper, and other spices. Then, it is shaped into rolls 8-10 cm long. It is grilled on BBQ over moderate heat to keep the meat juicy.

In a portion, there are 5 or 10 cevapi served in a bun or somun (specially prepared flatbread) with traditional side dishes such as onions, crushed peppers, and kajmak. But, it will also offer you other side dishes such as french fries, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, ketchup, sour cream, and others. Cevapi are very tasteful and juicy if you travel to Serbia, it’s must-taste street food.

The price of a small portion of cevapi (5 pcs) is about 250-300 rsd, which is around 2-2.2eur, similar to the price of coffee late in Starbucks.

  Chimney cake in Budapest

By Krisztina Harsanyi | She Wanders Abroad

  Chimney cakes are one of the most popular street food in Europe, especially in the Christmas markets. While many people associate them with Prague, chimney cakes originally come from Hungary! The first known recipe of chimney cake comes from Transylvania (West-Romania, which was also part of the Kingdom of Hungary at that time) but this recipe didn’t include any sweetening. The sweet version of chimney cake was first born in 1795 when a Hungarian recipe suggested sugar coating.

So, what is a chimney cake exactly? It’s practically a sweet dough that is rolled in granulated sugar, wrapped around a cone and roasted over charcoal. During the baking process the sugar caramelizes so the crust will become golden brown on the outside and the sweet scent of caramelized sugar will catch your nose immediately. The last stop is choosing the coating, which is totally up to you. The most popular choices are coconuts, cinnamon, walnuts or chocolate, but nowadays ice cream filled chimney cakes are becoming more and more popular.

Even if you spend only a weekend in Budapest, you should try this traditional Hungarian street food! You will find many stalls across the city selling chimney cakes all year round. The price can vary a lot as you can get a small chimney cake for 300 HUF (0.8 EUR) at the kiosks around metro stations and main squares, while you can also spend up to 1,800 HUF (5 EUR) for a full-extra chimney cake at the Christmas markets.

  Cig köfte in Turkey

By Sasha |  Mog and Dog Travels

  If you are looking for a good vegan street food snack in Turkey, then look no further than spicy çiğ köfte to set your tastebuds alight. Originating from Eastern Turkey, this dish, according to local folklore, has apparently been enjoyed since the time of Abraham. In Turkish, çig means “raw” and köfte means “meatball”. “How on earth is that vegan?” I hear you ask.  Well… 

The original version of the dish was made with very finely ground beef or lamb however in 2009, the Turkish government banned the street sale of raw çiğ köfte, thereby leading to the now popular vegan version (for those still hankering after raw meaty goodness, the ‘original’ version of the dish is still served in a few specially licensed restaurants). 

Çiğ köfte restaurants usually have a big burly man at the helm – no surprise when you consider the amount of physical work involved in making the dish. Bulgur wheat is kneaded into chopped onions, parsley and water until it all gets very soft. Huge dollops of tomato paste, pepper paste, red chilli flakes, urfa pepper flakes, cumin and sometimes walnuts are then added as everything continues to be kneaded until well combined. 

The kneading process (which can take 30 – 90 minutes in some places) is supposed to ‘cook’ the mixture, making the end result look and taste very similar to meat. The good news is that most places have a çiğ köfte mix ready, so you won’t have to wait that long.

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  Currywurst in Berlin

By Vicki Franz | Vicki Viaja

  One thing is clear: anyone who visits the German capital Berlin cannot leave without trying a real Berlin Currywurst. This dish is as much a part of Berlin as the Brandenburg Gate and should definitely be an integral part of every Berlin itinerary.

The Berlin currywurst can be served in two ways. You either buy them as a snack in between. Then it is served as a chopped sausage in a tomato curry sauce.

Or you can order them in a restaurant. Then there is a large German sausage, which is also served with a curry tomato sauce. Of course, there are also fries and, depending on the restaurant, a small side salad.

The price of this Berlin specialty naturally changes depending on whether it is enjoyed as a snack or as a whole meal. As a snack, you can find them in some places for less than a Starbucks coffee. In the restaurant, they are often cheaper than many other dishes (usually fewer than 10 €) – but they still fill you up entirely.

Good news for all vegetarians: By now, you can even get the famous German sausage as a veggie version in many currywurst restaurants throughout Berlin.

  Frites in Belgium

By Babs and Kath | Next Stop Belgium 

  If there’s one thing you should know about Belgians, it’s that they absolutely love their ‘frietjes’. This potato dish known as chips or French(ed) fries exists in its ultimate version in the tiny Western-European country, where locals eat them at least once a week.

While they are often made at restaurants and at home to accompany an array of meat, fish or vegetable dishes, Belgians usually eat them straight from the ‘frietkot’. In the past those places looked like a shed/stall, but times have changed and now the golden deliciousness is mostly (but not always!) sold in a regular take-away restaurant – in Belgium known as a ‘frituur’.

We do not only eat frites though, we accompany them with a sauce of choice and some kind of deep-fried side dish (usually meat but nowadays there are many fish and vegetarian options as well).

To compare the price, a Starbucks Caffe Latte Grande will cost you €3,65 in Belgium. You can pick fries in a couple of sizes, usually setting you back between €1,50 and €2,50 for a package. Sauce will be about €0,80 and a side dish ranges from €1,50 to €4. This means you can get an entire meal for about €5-6. That’s about the same price as a McD menu, but a whole lot better!

  Gyros in Greece

By Nisha Dalal | And There She Goes Again

  Gyro is my favorite wrap sandwich that is a staple of the Greek Cuisine with a variety of meat fillings and vegetable options. It is similar to my favorite German-ized fast food, Doner Kebab.

Gyro contains meat (that could be pork, lamb, beef or chicken) that is roasted and cut into paper-thin slices. These meat slices are then piled on pita bread and topped with onions, spices, tomatoes, roasted potatoes, cayenne pepper, and tzatziki. Tzatziki is a classic greek dressing made of strained yogurt and infused with cucumber, salt, pepper, garlic, and dill.

In Greek, gyros mean to turn and it refers to the vertical meat holder than turns and roasts the meat gradually.

Fun fact: Even though Gyros are one of the most famous Greek dishes, it’s one of the most mispronounced ones as well. It is pronounced as yee-roh. The G is silent since there is no letter G in the Greek language.

I had eaten gyros before but I understood its true flavors during my short but epic trip to Thessaloniki. The best part is this amazing and filling dish costs only around 3 euros, a Starbucks small cappuccino costs more than this!

  Hot dogs in Iceland

By Nisha Dalal | And There She Goes Again

  What do you eat when you travel to one of the world’s most expensive countries? Hot dogs! As weird as it sounds, Hot dogs are Iceland’s most popular street food. Locals eat them, visitors eat them and even Bill Clinton ate them when he was in Reykjavik. You can find them in all the major streets in the capital Reykjavik.

I love the Icelandic hotdogs: grilled sausage, toasted soft bread, fried crispy onions, a mix of mustard and tomato dressing, all with the side of the stunning view of the city.

While Reykjavik city is not very budget-friendly, these hotdogs help a bit. You can get an average hotdog for about 4-5 USD, i.e. same price as a medium cappuccino in Starbucks. One of the fun facts about Iceland, aside from their cool Viking clap and Icelandic horses, is that there isn’t a Starbucks or McDonalds in their country.

  Kapsalon in Netherlands and Belgium

By Lieze and Josh | Glitter Rebel

  Are you looking for a nice and greasy midnight meal after all those amazing (and strong) Belgian beers? Then you will HAVE to try a ‘Kapsalon’. This amazing meal literally means ‘’hairdresser’’ in Dutch and got its weird name after Nataniël Gomes, the owner of a hair salon, would regularly ask the owners of the Turkish restaurant down the road to make this exact dish. The dish made it onto the menu of the restaurant and soon became an absolute favourite in shawarma and doner restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium. In 2017 kapsalon even became a fan favourite in Kathmandu after a Dutch chef introduced it in the Nepalese capital. 

So what is a Kapsalon I hear you ask. Well, it is a layer of perfectly cooked fries, topped with doner meat and a massive layer of cheese. This is put under a grill for a few minutes so the cheese is deliciously melted over the meat and fries. On top of all this cheesiness you will get crispy salad and tomatoes and a massive squirt of garlic sauce. That, by definition, makes it a balanced meal – no? 

Anyway – this calorie bomb is one of the most amazing fast food dishes I have ever had and everyone I ever introduced to this heavenly delicious dish has fallen in love with Kapsalon. If you visit Belgium, the Netherlands or apparently even Nepal, you need to try a Kapsalon! 

  Khachapuri in Georgia

By Maggie Turansky | The World Was Here First

Ajarian Khachapuri | Flickr | Marco Verch

  Arguably the most internationally famous dishes in Georgian cuisine also happens to be one of the best fast food dishes to eat in the country — and that is khachapuri! Khachapuri, or cheese-stuffed bread, has countless different iterations throughout Georgia but still remains one of the favourite dishes in this Eastern European nation.

Khachapuri is available almost everywhere in Georgia, from streetside bakeries to finer dining establishments. While there are many different types of khachapuri that can be found throughout the country, arguably the most notable is Adjaruli khachapuri, a boat-shaped cheese bread filled with molten cheese and topped with a golden egg yolk and a pat of butter. Hailing from the Adjara region of Western Georgia, this decadent treat can be enjoyed at divey cafes or proper restaurants throughout the country and it is always delicious.

The most common type of khachapuri that one may find in a streetside bakery, however, is khachapuri Imeruli. This iteration is a bit more simple and is simply a round bread stuffed with cheese, however, it is nonetheless completely delicious.

So if you want to experience one of the most delicious street food dishes in Europe, then head to Georgia and sample a khachapuri!

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  Lahmajo in Armenia

By Megan and Aram | Absolute Armenia

  Lahmajo is one of the most common street foods you’ll find in Armenia and it is known as an Armenian pizza here because of its flat nature and that it contains a lot of ingredients.  In other parts of the world, many will refer to it as ‘lahmacun’ or ‘Turkish pizza’.

Originating in the Middle East, lahmajo received a huge boost and movement around the world with the Armenian diaspora and food enthusiasts enjoying this simple, yet tasty treat.  One of the biggest perks about ordering lahmajo is that it merely takes minutes to prepare and cook and even fewer to consume! 

On lahmajo, you will find minced meat marinated with spices and herbs, parsley, and tomato sauce.  Sometimes, they will even include options that contain cheese or other ingredients.  To have a truly Armenian experience, enjoy lahmajo with a glass or tan (Armenian salty yogurt drink) and lemon.  

Another great thing about lahmajo is the price point.  In Yerevan or Gyumri, the two largest cities in Armenia, you will pay around $0.50 for one at small kiosks and bakeries.  If you order in a fancier restaurant or setting, it will be about $1 for one.  It truly is a must-eat fast treat when you visit Armenia!

  Langoș in Transylvania 

By Ana Grozea | Jaunting Trips

  It’s no secret that in this part of the world, South-Eastern Europe and the Balkans – we share a lot of recipes, be it homemade or street food. And if it’s so wide spread, you know it’s good. 

Langoș (langoshi) is a traditional food in Transylvania, with Hungarian roots. Due to the rule of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this delicious street food can be found from Poland down to Bulgaria, and from Czech Republic all through Croatia, Serbia and Slovakia. However, if you come to Dracula’s land, in Transylvania, it’s one of the “must eats”.

The Langoș is made from basic ingredients: flower, yeast, salt, water or milk, fried in oil. After trekking in the Carpathian Mountains it’s the perfect snack to compensate for all that workout. The advantage of this quick delicious dish is that you can have it with either sweet or savory toppings. Of course, if you are in Transylvania, you should definitely go for sour cream and garlic. But you can add ham, graded cheese, powdered sugar or delicious homemade jams.

You can find it around most pastry shops in cities like Brașov, Sighișoara and Sibiu and it is one of the most popular street foods in local fairs and traditional or medieval festivals in Europe. Since it’s a street food, it’s also cheap. A plain one can be around 8 Ron (less than 2 euro or 2 USD) and one with toppings can go up to double that price. Basically, between a Regular and a Grande latte.

  Oysters in Bordeaux

By Jennifer and Tim | Bordeaux Travel Guide

  You might not think of oysters as a street food, but in Bordeaux, oysters are one of the ultimate street foods found year round. Located just 30 miles from Bordeaux, the Bassin of Arcachon is famous for its oyster production. Unlike Brittany oysters that are sold in mass commercially, the Cap Ferret oysters of the Bassin of Arcachon are only sold directly to consumers at markets throughout the department, direct at the no-frills oyster shacks that dot the Bassin, and to very few restaurants locally. That’s because there’s only around 350 oyster farms producing a small production of 10,000 oysters per year. 

Cap Ferret oysters are a Bordeaux specialty, and priced typically around just 1.50€ per oyster, are a bargain at that. You won’t find the oysters exported or sold at grocery stores, but you can find oyster producers selling their fresh oysters at local markets. Take your plate of 6 oysters with a glass of white Bordeaux to one of tiny tables set up to enjoy the oysters at. Typically at markets a plate of 6 oysters and a glass of white Bordeaux is just 6€ and Jennifer and Tim of Bordeaux Travel Guide say you’ll definitely feel like a local indulging in this Bordeaux tradition. 

  Paella in Spain

By Manjulika Pramod

  No trip to Spain is complete without digging into Paella. It is one of the oldest and most popular dishes in Spanish cuisine. I definitely knew about Paella before traveling to Spain but I learned about it more when I visited Valencia and Ibiza. My first tryst with Paella had taken place in a culinary fest (Sunday Farmers Market) in Johannesburg but I am not sure if I liked it. But what I ate in Valencia, the place which deserves all the credit for inventing the dish, was definitely worth remembering. I relished every bite of it. Though the rice is quite different to what we eat in India, the charm lies in the stock, the grain variety and the way of preparation. 

The metal pan or “paellera”, in which Paella is made, is made from iron (cast iron preferred) or polished steel. It was interesting to learn that Paella gets its name from the vessel (wide, shallow traditional flat pan) in which it is prepared and served too. Paella is actually not about single serves but its is about many people eating together. So its very important to order your Paella as per the number of people who would be eating. At good restaurants, its might cost you somewhere between 20 to 35 Euros per head for a Paella meal without wine. Paella is not just staple food of Spain but street food too. It is available everywhere and one can relish it in its many recipes. One need not get confused about the variety and must go for it at 2-3 places. Every chef in Valencia has a story to tell when it comes to Paella, so you will not be disappointed. 

A classic Paella is about simple and traditional flavors. The Sea food paella seems to be popular at most of the places but originally Valencia claims that it was originally cooked with rice and meat. And don’t you worry because you do get a vegetarian version too. Also, Paella has different tastes in different cities of Spain. What I ate in Ibiza was different than in Valencia but both were good.

Panelle in Sicily, Italy

Contributed by Wendy Werneth | The Nomadic Vegan

  Panelle is a ubiquitous street food snack that you will find all over the streets of Sicily, and especially in the city of Palermo. It’s quite a regional specialty, though, so if you go looking for it in other parts of Italy you’ll probably be disappointed. Panelle is made from a dough of chickpea flour, which is seasoned, fried and cut into squares. Since chickpeas have their origins in the Middle East, it’s believed that they were introduced to Sicily when Muslims conquered the island in the 9th century AD.

Vegetarians and vegans traveling to Italy will be happy to know that panelle is one of many vegan Italian street food snacks. The reason it’s my favorite is because it’s vegan yet also quite filling and full of protein. Sometimes you’ll see a slice of panelle stuffed into a bread roll and eaten as a sandwich. My favorite place to eat panelle is at the is Rosticceria Palermitana da Andrea, a little hole-in-the-wall eatery in the town of Noto.

  Panzerotti in Southern Italy

By Susanne | My Golden Pear

  Panzerotti are not only a popular street food in southern Italy, these deliciously filled, deep-fried dumplings are a statement and art, especially in Campania and Puglia where they are available in every corner. The otherwise already picky Italians are especially picky when it comes to this. And, of course Mama’s Panzerotti are the best! 

These handmade, palm-sized delicacies are filled with mozzarella and tomato, with cime di rape or seafood.  But also other creations are available in the Panifici. The ones filled with sweet chickpea purée are particularly interesting. Choose one from the display cabinet, take it and eat it immediately and warm while standing or sitting. Freshly deep-fried Panzerotti should be left to cool down a bit because the inside is extremely hot. 

Pro Tip: Make sure you take several napkins with you. The delicious filling likes to drip out.

Depending on its size, a Panzerotto is a whole meal and very filling. With prices between 1,50€ and 3€ you are well fed. Order a cafe for 90 cents afterwards and you are happy! Guaranteed!

  Patatas Bravas in Spain

By Jiayi Wang | The Diary of a Nomad

  One of my favourite European dishes is patatas bravas from Spain. It’s a very popular tapas dish that consists of fried potatoes cut into irregular cubes and served warm with a spicy tomato sauce. While it originated in Madrid, you can find it in restaurants and tapas bars all over Spain, especially in Seville. It usually costs around €5 (in comparison, a cup of coffee costs around €1.50 in Spain).

  One thing I love about patatas bravas is that it’s so simple, you can easily make it at home when you’re missing Spanish food! All you need are potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sugar, paprika, and chili powder. Once you’ve roasted the potatoes, you just need to mix everything else in a boiling pan to create the sauce. Not only is this dish very filling, it’s also super flavorful — imaging french fries with ketchup, but a lot classier and tastier. So next time you visit Spain, make sure to give patatas bravas a try!

  Piadina in Italy

By Giulia | Travelling Sunglasses

  There are so many delicious dishes to try in the region of Emilia-Romagna, in Northern Italy. However, it is safe to state that “piadina” is an institution. When travelling to Bologna, to Rimini, and any city in between, make sure you taste this traditional Italian street food. 

Piadina is a flat disc of bread, very thin in some cities and thicker in others. The piadina is warmed up, folded in half, and filled with different ingredients, such as cold cuts, cheese and vegetables. 

While the classics are certainly reliable, such as prosciutto ham and mozzarella, make sure you explore some of the local delicacies, such as the salty “porchetta” ham or bresaola, grilled vegetables, aged or smoked cheeses.

The traditional piadina is filled with prosciutto crudo (you may know it as Parma ham), a soft cheese called squacquerone, and rocket salad. It’s the perfect combination of salty, fresh and bitter flavors. Just thinking about it makes me crave it!

A piadina costs between 4 and 7 EUR, depending on the ingredients and on the location of the restaurant.

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  Pierogi in Poland

By Debjani | The Vagabong

  Pierogi is the best street food in Poland. In fact, these are the tasty little dumplings that originated mainly from Poland and is fairly popular in Eastern Europe.  Once, in Poland, you can find pierogi of different varieties and fillings. They are super easily available and are very cheap.

Pierog is generally semi-circular dumplings made of dough and is filled with plenty of choices like chicken, pork, soya, tofu or sometimes you may get to taste chocolate-filled Pierogi as well.

In fact, tourists are spoilt for choice for places to try pierogi and there are endless types of Pierogi to sample. Polish dishes are often difficult to understand but pierogi could be a safer option to choose from.  A plate of pierogi generally cost from 3-5 Euros depending on the place you are having. 

Infact, Pierogi in Poland is as similar to Tapas food in Spain or Enchiladas in Mexico. 

  Placki Ziemniaczane in Poland

By Reshma | The Solo Globetrotter

  Potato Pancakes, called in Polish as Placki Ziemniaczane or Placki Kartoflane are one of the famous dishes in Poland. Although it has now become a popular fast food item, Potato Pancakes is a traditional Polish dish from Mazovia region, which originated as a substitute for meat for Catholics who cooked them on Fridays. 

Gradually, the recipe of these delicious pancakes spread far and wide, with people developing various forms of these Pancakes. The Jews in Poland and Europe prepare Latkes, which is a type of Placki.

I tasted them first at Poznan, which was one of my day trips from Warsaw, and I completely fell in love with the dish. No wonder, I had them many times after that, throughout my journey, every day. The are not only delicious, but far better than plain pancakes. Also, the portion size is large and filling for one, especially as they are usually served with sour cream.

They are available everywhere in Poland, with the cheapest and the best ones in Milk Bars, where a plate of Potato Pancakes will cost you less than 3 or 4 Euros. You can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and you will feel energized for a long time! Also, better to have them with Borscht(Clear Beetroot soup). 

  Souvlaki in Athens

By Chrysoula | Athens and Beyond

  Souvlaki is a classic street food option in Athens and all over Greece that comprises tender meat cooked on a skewer and either served on a stick with sides or in a heartily-filled pita as a gyros (pronounced “year-os”). This meat is juicy and delicious with little crispy bits that have been left to cook a little longer, and when it’s served ‘apo ola’ (with everything) it comes with tzatziki, tomato, onions and fries all wrapped up in a fluffy pita. This makes for a tasty, cheap and cheerful lunch, that comes in at just €3-3.50 in Athens and even cheaper on the islands.

There are souvlaki restaurants and takeaways all over Athens so you’ll never have to search far to find yummy gyros and they’re perfect for those strapped for time or cash! I would suggest sitting down to eat your souvlaki though, as they can be a little tricky to eat on-the-go without getting tzatziki all over your face!

  Tortilla de Patatas in Spain

By Sabine and Sean | The Travelling Chilli

  Tapas bars are not just places to eat, but also an integral part of Spanish culture where you will often find large, loud groups of families and friends, and that’s without the music. You will be hard pressed to pass through any Spanish city, town or village and not find a tapas bar. Spanish tapas are little plates of various finger foods which are a classic Spanish food dish that is usually accompanied by some kind of refreshment, such as soft drink, beer or wine. 2×4 tapas plus a whole bottle of wine can set you back about as much as a single large cup of coffee at Starbucks.

One of the most common tapas is ‘tortilla de patatas’. This classic Spanish omelette is filled with a scrumptious, gooey potato and onion mix and is cut into little squares and served on French baguette which makes it really easy to eat as finger food.

What I like most about tapas is they can constitute as a full meal if you have enough of them, and considering the variety on offer, eating out at a Spanish tapas bar is one of my favourite all-round experiences when visiting Spain.

  Zapiekanka in Poland

By Deeptha Doshi | The Globe Trotter

  There’s nothing not to like about this Polish street food. Zapiekanka is an open-faced sandwich (usually made with plain baguette cut lengthwise) topped with sautéed white mushrooms and a generous helping of cheese. It is served hot with ketchup and is one of the best street foods in Poland! 

Zapiekanka has its origins in the austere times Poland faced in the 1970s when even the most basic ingredients were difficult to come by. And it is popular even today and is available across Poland, Krakow being the hub where you will find a Zapiekanka stall in almost every major street. You cannot miss it. A stop at a Zapiekanka stall is also included in most food tours in Krakow.

While the recipe remains the same across vendors, there can be a slight variation with some vendors using additional ingredients (meat, pickled cucumbers, olives etc.) and sauces (BBQ sauce, Garlic sauce).

Zapienkanka is hearty, filling and cheap making it one of the best street foods in Poland. The price ranges between 1-2 Euros depending on the toppings. Don’t forget to try it when you visit Poland.

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I've never had anything red velvet

I've never had mac n cheese

I've never had anything 'birthday cake'

I've never had potato salad

I've never had captain crunch or whatever fucking fruity pebbles or cinnamon square wedge kens

I've never had a like an actual burrito witj like rice and beans in it? I just have ones w like salad and veggies and sauces and chicken and they slap idk wjy yall put beans n rice in em

I've never had 'loaded' fries???

I've never had like proper ramen i dont think? I mean ive had mama instant noodles

I've never had actual smores I've tried to recreate something similar like once but not rly

I've never had grilled cheese it sounds disgustig

I've never had cheetos or the other ones whayever takis or what

I've never had like american pie? Not the movie but yall make different pies like in a deep dish and with the dough on the top and it's weird but it looks good???

I've never had lot of different sandwiches, all of them always gotta hve cheese or something yek and yall put liie bacon and ham and like freaking crisps on them?

I've never had girl scout cookies? They look good

I've never had those like whayever pizza pockets thay people talk about?

I've never had eggnog? What is it? Why does it have the word 'egg' in it???????

I've never had turkey I think? Or maybe I've had like a slice like from a package but idk

I've never had butternut squash. What is it? Why is it called that? Is it a vegetaböe?

I've never had like salty pie? Why do yall wanna put things like dat in a pie? I don't want ur livers in my pie????

I've never had tater tots. I just heard about them in a buzzfeed unsolved video. What are they? Did they have like apple inside them?

// Things I've had but only in recent years:

Oreos! In my early teens I got to taste oreos and they are nice

Doritos! Sweet chilli ones slap

Sour patch kids! Very nice

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! Like a year or so ago I was like fuck it I'm an adult and I'm going to fucking try it and I like them. I've never really been a peanut butter person because we just don't really eat peanut butter but I've gotten more into it in later years, which brings me to

Reese's pieces! Quite nice indeed

Pumpkin pie! I had pumpkin pie for the first time ever last November and it's actually good!!!! Does not taste like pumpkin!!!!!!!

Pop tarts. I don't really like them, they taste really artificial and bland

Marshmallow fluff, it's ok. Super super sweet

Maple syrup. It's okay, even more sickly sweet

Hash browns. I tasted one, not my thing. Why do yall like em???

Tomato soup, it was alright. Can't really be eaten without garlic bread, though

I never had bacon until I tasted it somewhere as a preteen. It's bad

Didn't have like american pancakes until a few years ago. Very thick boys. They're okay but I prefer waffles

Condensed milk! Didn't know what it was until I looked up recipes for homemade ice cream and it came up and oh my lawd