like seriously any mention that you at all enjoy fast food (especially McDonald's) is unilaterally met with "uuugh what are you some kind of gross american pig". Often there is also the implication that I am stupid and vote Republican.
Remember back in the 50s when they'd record like Elvis singing YOU AIN'T NOTHIN BUT A HOUND DOG and then they'd turn the record over and reverse it and it was all NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP and people were all like, "That is actually the voice of Satan coming from that song."
seriously though Palmerton Pizza is terrible they put yellow american cheese in their "mozzarella" sticks.
(stomach churns)
Why?
Presumably because it is cheaper and the grocery store directly across the street from them (where one must assume they buy their ingredients) does not normally stock mozzarella.
I take some comfort is not being the only person with the ability to eat far more pizza than everyone else.
And even so, blargh.
There's a pizza place I frequent nearby that's pretty good as far as the food goes. What it's not as good for is the fact that it's basically a coin flip whether or not I encounter noisy children. :|
I sometimes substitute a can of canned soup and half a can or so of water, to substitute for the starting water and some portion of veggies and/or protein. Adds more flavor.
> that dish already sounds inedible
It works out surprisingly well, because you're basically cooking something that's flavorless and then adding your choice of flavor to the end result.
The only time I've really had a problem with this is when I used a can of Progresso lentil soup and tried topping that with Greek yogurt (which a friend gave me when he moved away). The soup actually doesn't matter; yogurt is just a horrible topping to add to anything of the sort I'm making.
I'll stick with little cups of fruit-flavored yogurt, thanks.
Well so do I. It's just that it's affordable, relatively nearby (like a 10 minute drive or so), tastes pretty good, and they have internet access (and I enjoy being on the computer, so that's a positive for me).
But like idk, people get really judgmental and angry about it a lot and it just bothers me. Doubly so because my mom works at a McDonald's and has for the better part of her life because it's essentially the only place that offers the flexibility of hours she needs.
I suppose I take my somewhat-insider perspective for granted (eg. I know not to eat at the larger of two McDonald's on MacArthur Rd. in Whitehall PA because it's owned by Joseph Panny, who engages in a lot of unsanitary cost-cutting measures, but the smaller of the two, as well as the more nearby one in Walnutport, are both owned by Timothy Reed, who is a responsible owner and makes safe, good food.), but still, I don't get why it's any more "gross" than any other place that deep-fries things.
also I have never made fun of English cooking beyond finding "Spotted Dick" funny in an immature way. (McDonald's is also not "American cuisine" in any meaningful way).
also I have never made fun of English cooking beyond finding "Spotted Dick" funny in an immature way. (McDonald's is also not "American cuisine" in any meaningful way).
everyone else has
besides, it's one of the most recognizable American exports, so don't blame me, blame capitalism
i had a bad experience with McDonalds as a kid and haven't bothered with their burgers since
their fries are edible, but not a patch on real chips
My favorite fries are Thresher's, so I have no real perspective on what is actually "good" fries and what is not.
I should point out by the way that I'm not trying to claim McDonald's is like, good for you, even their healthy-ish stuff (salads and parfaits) really isn't. I just don't think it's gross.
I have a pretty horrible diet overall. Honestly the only things I regularly eat that aren't awful for you are bananas really.
also I have never made fun of English cooking beyond finding "Spotted Dick" funny in an immature way. (McDonald's is also not "American cuisine" in any meaningful way).
everyone else has
I cannot control my countrymen.
besides, it's one of the most recognizable American exports, so don't blame me, blame capitalism
Speaking of music I should really put together some beats to offer to Rome Fortune. It's like the closest thing I have to a shot at getting my name out there, I wouldn't even want monetary compensation (or indeed, be able to accept it. No PayPal account.)
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You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
> it's literally a pile of random things designed to meet nutritional requirements
Not really random; it's always pasta + some veggies + beans, cheese, or meat. The veggies are pretty common veggies, such as onions, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Occasionally I make rice instead of pasta.
I also make baked potatoes sometimes. I have to microwave them as I don't have an oven. A couple big potatoes takes several holes with a knife and seven minutes in the microwave, and then I can top liberally with whatever. My sour cream and cheese are great for this.
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Also, if your flavoring item is also a source of starch, you might want to use less pasta at the beginning. Tweaks like that.
what
why
And even so, blargh.
There's a pizza place I frequent nearby that's pretty good as far as the food goes. What it's not as good for is the fact that it's basically a coin flip whether or not I encounter noisy children. :|
besides Americans and the rest of the world make fun of our cooking all the time, we have to get our own back somehow
> that dish already sounds inedible
It works out surprisingly well, because you're basically cooking something that's flavorless and then adding your choice of flavor to the end result.
The only time I've really had a problem with this is when I used a can of Progresso lentil soup and tried topping that with Greek yogurt (which a friend gave me when he moved away). The soup actually doesn't matter; yogurt is just a horrible topping to add to anything of the sort I'm making.
I'll stick with little cups of fruit-flavored yogurt, thanks.
But like idk, people get really judgmental and angry about it a lot and it just bothers me. Doubly so because my mom works at a McDonald's and has for the better part of her life because it's essentially the only place that offers the flexibility of hours she needs.
I suppose I take my somewhat-insider perspective for granted (eg. I know not to eat at the larger of two McDonald's on MacArthur Rd. in Whitehall PA because it's owned by Joseph Panny, who engages in a lot of unsanitary cost-cutting measures, but the smaller of the two, as well as the more nearby one in Walnutport, are both owned by Timothy Reed, who is a responsible owner and makes safe, good food.), but still, I don't get why it's any more "gross" than any other place that deep-fries things.
it's an experiment
their fries are edible, but not a patch on real chips
everyone else has
besides, it's one of the most recognizable American exports, so don't blame me, blame capitalism
I should point out by the way that I'm not trying to claim McDonald's is like, good for you, even their healthy-ish stuff (salads and parfaits) really isn't. I just don't think it's gross.
I have a pretty horrible diet overall. Honestly the only things I regularly eat that aren't awful for you are bananas really. I cannot control my countrymen. that is also not my fault.
it is simply a thing
But that requires effort and I always have other stuff on my mind.
Of the remaining 10%, most of that is fancy cheeses and the kaiser rolls I put them on.
Queen of Taurica, I forget her name though.
He is with us always.
Not really random; it's always pasta + some veggies + beans, cheese, or meat. The veggies are pretty common veggies, such as onions, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Occasionally I make rice instead of pasta.
I also make baked potatoes sometimes. I have to microwave them as I don't have an oven. A couple big potatoes takes several holes with a knife and seven minutes in the microwave, and then I can top liberally with whatever. My sour cream and cheese are great for this.
And I like Takashi Miike.