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What Is Superman Ice Cream?
We had something like this when I was a kid called "Mickey Mouse", which had chocolate ice-cream ears and eyes, a vanilla "rest-of-the-face", and a "chocolate" gumball for a nose. I can't say that the "chocolate" tasted like chocolate, or the "vanilla" tasted vanilla.
Taco Bell's Volcano Taco with Lava Sauce Returns to Menus Nationwide
it's more filling than the whole foods organic "ready-to-eat" steamed asparagus that you had for dinner with the side of irony fries and maybe one tiny chicken tamale... suck it.
Num Pang Sandwich Shop: What's in a Name? A Lot, As It Turns Out
First of all, EDWARD, using a French baguette for a banh mi is quite authentic, due to the French colonizing Vietnam in the mid-19th century. The baguette became part of the culture.
Also, I have to argue that a banh mi without fresh, sliced jalapeno isn't really a banh mi. This "chef" is selling out to the American palate.
This article appears to be another of your drivelous advertisements, wherein you write as if you don't really like the place, but end with a gleaming endorsement. How much did they pay you for this one? A year of free sub-standard sandwiches?
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Dinner Tonight: Smoked Trout "Pâté"
I make virtually the same dip with smoked halibut. I also add some finely diced red onion on the side for a nice bit of tangy crunch.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
We had something like this when I was a kid called "Mickey Mouse", which had chocolate ice-cream ears and eyes, a vanilla "rest-of-the-face", and a "chocolate" gumball for a nose. I can't say that the "chocolate" tasted like chocolate, or the "vanilla" tasted vanilla.
Taco Bell's Volcano Taco with Lava Sauce Returns to Menus Nationwide
it's more filling than the whole foods organic "ready-to-eat" steamed asparagus that you had for dinner with the side of irony fries and maybe one tiny chicken tamale... suck it.
Num Pang Sandwich Shop: What's in a Name? A Lot, As It Turns Out
First of all, EDWARD, using a French baguette for a banh mi is quite authentic, due to the French colonizing Vietnam in the mid-19th century. The baguette became part of the culture.
Also, I have to argue that a banh mi without fresh, sliced jalapeno isn't really a banh mi. This "chef" is selling out to the American palate.
This article appears to be another of your drivelous advertisements, wherein you write as if you don't really like the place, but end with a gleaming endorsement. How much did they pay you for this one? A year of free sub-standard sandwiches?
What’s Your Favorite Weird Snack Combo?
So many fatties trying to justify their terrible fatty food habits in this thread. I mean... ranch chips slathered in ranch dressing spread on sourdough? Give me a freaking break.
Some Serious Sandwiches in Manhattan
Wow. Commercialism at its best.
Good job, Levine. You even got me to click a referral link (Norwich Meadows).
This reads more like an advertisement than an article. The way you describe "perfectly marbled" meat, as if we MUST adhere to your standards, is precious. "patties of well-marbled (20 percent fat)" Way to tell us how to enjoy our burgers, Edward.
Also, the new fad of putting everything on "strata"... Pretentious. Call it what it is. It's flatbread. It's focaccia. It's not some new, innovative, most-fabulous bread of the gods: "strata".
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
A huge, fresh, cold all-you-can-eat salad bar (germs and cross-contamination be damned!) with a pinch of fresh crumbled bacon on top of the myriad of green, red, purple, and white veg.
How-To: Four Ways to Debone a Chicken Wing
Does anyone know how to get the page to print with pictures? The warning at the bottom of the page is accurate. "When it is printed the picture is not output. Fear it needs, but please acknowledge."
Oh, duh... screenshot. :P
'Top Chef' Season 5, Episode 11: One Fish, Two Fish, Another Bloody Fish
"Crapoli" sounds like some kind of Irish/Italian scrapple canoli. Appetizer or dessert? You decide!
(I'm guessing dessert because that's mostly what Carla makes...
President Barack Obama Loves His Honest Tea
I blogged about his choice of roid cream on my Webby Award Winning blog "All About Asses" back when he was attending Secret Muslim School in Iran.
The Great Fast-Food Wings Taste Test
You know, my wife *(whom I bog about a LOT) thinks the Papa Johns wings are NASTY. (I am inclined to agree.) I want Spicy, CRISPY, and SUCCULENT wings delivered to my front door... ESPECIALLY for the price I pay for them. (Papa Johns is $5.99 for 10 wings!, OUTRAGEOUS!)
If you're going to try to sell me chicken wings... to a chicken wing LOVER... I think you should "beta test" them, because what you are selling isn't going to cut it.
Seriously Delicious Super Bowl Party Giveaway: La Frieda Black Label Burgers
There once was a burger called Chuck
He was cooked til twas nary a puck
The juices ran out
Cause the cook was a lout
Still ate 'em cause I don't give a...
darn.
'Man vs. Food' to Visit Brick Lane, Curry House, Sylvia's, Katz's Deli
@paulf I think the purpose is to showcase eateries around the country that serve huge, gluttonous, American-sized portions of delicious food.
Cook the Book: 'The Great Wings Book'
Bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce.
Also, homemade guacamole.
Cooking with Cola?
I prefer to bake my ham with Dr. Pepper.
Warm Hummus?
Slightly cool (55-60F) hummus on warm toasted pita is my favorite. Anything "just out of the fridge" cold just doesn't have as much flavor as it does at room temperature, IMO. I leave my jar of salsa out of the fridge for 30-45 minutes before pouring a bowl for dipping, too.
In Videos: Trailer for 'The Slammin' Salmon' Movie
Well, considering Club Dread and Beerfest were both way more funny that I thought they would be (honestly, they were pretty funny) I'll end up seeing this and liking it. In a theater? Probably not.
The last few mainstream movies about restaurants weren't that great (Waiting, No Reservations), so we're due for a good restaurant movie. I caught Dinner Rush on Sundance a few months ago, and wow, that was a pretty slick restaurant movie, if maybe a bit of a knock off of Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential.
Speaking of Kitchen Confidential, hulu.com has the entire, short-lived, TV series adaptation of Bourdain's book at http://www.hulu.com/kitchen-confidential. If you've ever worked in a fast-paced restaurant, there are plenty of "ha ha, that's so true" moments to enjoy. (Because, haven't we all cut off the tip of a finger and served it to a restaurant critic?)
Tropicana, Pepsi Overhaul Packaging
@hungrychristel - Ha! So drinking Pepsi 0 leaves you less satisfied than a regular Pepsi. That's truth in advertising!
Tropicana, Pepsi Overhaul Packaging
I've noticed that the white stripe on the Pepsi can gets larger or smaller, depending on which version you're drinking (max, regular, 0)... Is this supposed to be an indication of how your fat ass will look after a year of drinking soda?
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box
Roasting a whole pig over an outdoor fire pit in the middle of winter with several Indonesian chefs after a long night of bartending at the sushi bar. Everyone fought over the ears and knuckles.
'Top Chef' Season 5, Episode 6: It's a Wonderful Kitchen
I totally think Leah should have won the "text your vote" tonight... I'd take her into my bed and show her what a real chef can do with random body parts... No offal needed.
But I know Bravo is generally watched by women and gay men, so it was no surprise that "Bippity Boopity Bada-Bing" Fabio won the vote.
Also, it's too bad Jamie doesn't like the boys... I'd love to show her a taste of the "other side" (and I'm much more suave than Stephan... and I have hair!)
restaurant ordering
@Cary: Well, what is your proposal for a server knowing the descending age of each guest at a table?
restaurant ordering
@Bakerloo Line: That's a pretty stupid concept. What is the server supposed to do? Say "Okay, who's the oldest? You! Congratulations, what do you want to eat? Okay, who's the second oldest?..."
Sushi in Alabama
Having lived in Tuscaloosa for almost 6 years and having bar tended at the best sushi restaurant in the city (no longer, however), I can clearly recommend Hokkaido on 15th street (across from McDonald's). Riza (pronounced 'Ray-zah') is an awesome sushi chef who has worked all over the world, even as private chef for a prince of Dubai. His culinary view of sushi is unsurpassed in its simplicity. His own sushi vinegar recipe is AMAZING, as is his own brew of Ponzu sauce. Make sure you try the Tuna Tataki (seared tuna, easy for a first timer) and the Deep Fried Spicy Tuna roll.
Also, don't listen to huneybumper. The fish is delivered fresh every other day at Hokkaido. The whole "near the coast" thing is untrue, because, well, there are no salmon, tuna, yellowtail (most of the common sushi fishes) anywhere near the Gulf. Sushi is just as safe to eat in Alabama as it is in New York.
Num Pang Sandwich Shop: What's in a Name? A Lot, As It Turns Out
Times must be touch; they're cutting back on the amount of grated carrots, cucumbers and cilantro they put on the sandwiches. I think I got 5 strips of grated carrot on the Veal Meatball Sandwich .. none of th emeatballs were sliced in half ... it looked like the guy just threw the stuff on the bread, flipped over the top half of the sandwich, stuck it in a styrofoam box and handed it to me. I was pleased with the taste of the meatballs but the sandwich I got was nothing like the one pictured above!
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What’s Your Favorite Weird Snack Combo?
I used to go to the LA Reader office on Friday mornings to collect my mail, then I'd stop in the chain drugstore nearby to pick up a piece of beef jerky, and a package of vanilla creme sandwich cookies, which I'd eat while driving to my day job. Not together, just back-to-back. Can't remember if I ate the jerky or the cookies first, nor why I thought those would make a good breakfast.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
I spotted this flavor offering at an ice cream store in Annapolis, MD. SUPERtasty, though that was the first time.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
I love Superman Ice Cream and my boyfriend from New York thought it sounded disgusting. He went for a walk one time while in Michigan and stopped at Strohl's for an ice cream and decided to give Super Rainbow (named changed because of copyrights) a try and loved it. BTW Strohl's flavors are SUPER RAINBOW—Blue moon, red pop, and lemon ice creams swirled together. A gallon that I bought stated Blue moon, Banana, and Raspberry. So I think it depends on where you buy it and they do taste slightly different. Though I think the Blue moon is the key flavor and over powers the others a little, so the difference is not that noticable. I will post any other flavors I see posted on the ice creams. And for those who never had it you do not realize what you are missing.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
All of my friends in NC think I am absolutely CRAZY! There is a sweet shop in Boone/Blowing Rock (the mountains) that sells it and no matter what I have to have it when I visit there! I walked down the street when it was snowing with a waffle cone filled with it! I haven't lived in MI in years and nobody anywhere else I have been seems to know about it. My friends in NC also think it is disgusting- but they didn't like Faygo Redpop either so what do yhry know? Ha, they just don't have the refined taste buds that those of us who were born/lived in MI have :)
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
I'm from southern california and they used to sell it everywhere in the 1990s but I recently tried to find it but no one has it and there also used to be a loony tunes brand knock off of the superman icecream but I still can't find either
What’s Your Favorite Weird Snack Combo?
Frosty and Fries (not weird)
Dunking Chocolate chip cookies in Orange juice... YUMM!
Some Serious Sandwiches in Manhattan
i had the tongue sandwich at txikito, but i thought it was lacking...the burger looks amazing, but i really thought the tongue sandwich could've used a little fine-tuning
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
You can get Superman Ice Cream at Kilwins in Asheville, NC as well as Gatlinburg, TN. It is awesome. MY neice picked it out for herself - she is 4. When I saw it I knew I had to try it - I am 36. It was fantastic! This is my new favorite.
Tropicana, Pepsi Overhaul Packaging
If it ain't broke why fix it.
Tropicana, Pepsi Overhaul Packaging
Come on people. Really, does it matter what the package looks like as long as the product is the same? It's obvious most people don't like change, but it's part of life. Maybe it is less expensive to make the new carton. Yes, they should offer a discount if this is true. Think about this though.... Haven't you made some cuts in your budget because of today's economy? Maybe they are doing the same. Who really cares if it looks generic? I'll be the first to admit that I buy certain generic products. If the taste is there, what difference does it really make? Think about it....
Taco Bell's Volcano Taco with Lava Sauce Returns to Menus Nationwide
i love love love love love taco bell, and i have never had any digestive problems from this vendor. I have tried the volcano taco, and found it spicy-for spicy's sake, but not flavorful at all! Although I am curious about the burrito's higher meat content, which may make up for the lack-luster flavor of the taco. I guess I am just lucky to have low blood pressure and can have as much sodium as I want, and that my husband has banned me from taco bell except for every 1/300 urges. Haha.
Taco Bell's Volcano Taco with Lava Sauce Returns to Menus Nationwide
I ate a volcano taco and thought it was too hot. I live in Texas and love love love spicy food...go figure.
Taco Bell's Volcano Taco with Lava Sauce Returns to Menus Nationwide
taco bell isn't that bad for fast food. I'll eat some of the items on the menu, I just make sure i don't get the sour cream. it doesn't taste that great and just adds calories. i still feel better (less full and gross) than when i eat at a "burger" joint. maybe once every two months.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
At summer camp in NY state (dutchess county) we had something that sounds pretty similar, but called it "CRAZY VANILLA". 20 years later, and an ocean away, I dream about it..
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
Growing up in Michigan, I almost always got superman ice cream when I had ice cream as a kid. There is something about the flavor and the visual appeal.
My tastes may have gravitated more towards chocolate in general now, however whenever I visit Michigan I always get a scoop of superman with a scoop of brownie nut fudge. I call it "The Tammy", named after a friend who was the first to try this daring (yet delicious!) combination.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
mmmmmmmmmm superman ice-cream .... so good.... my mom would cringe when ever I ordered it because she knew she would have to deal with blue stained clothes and blue stained children.....
Boy I just got a craving for some after reading this..... time to go in search of some.....
Taco Bell's Volcano Taco with Lava Sauce Returns to Menus Nationwide
Taco Bell isn't bad as far as fast food is concerned. But under no circumstances should it be confused with Mexican food!
Taco Bell's Volcano Taco with Lava Sauce Returns to Menus Nationwide
I've gotten sick THREE too many times at Taco Bell. Never again.
Taco Bell's Volcano Taco with Lava Sauce Returns to Menus Nationwide
The taco isn't too bad- fewer calories than a couple of the fresco menu items. Added fire sauce helps. But the burrito, at 800 calories almost half of which are from saturated fat, is a gut bomb. Add 1230 milligrams of sodium, and you're done for the day....
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
I didn't realize that Superman icecream was just a Michigan thing. I grew up in metro Detroit and I just asked my husband (a native Pennsylvanian) if he had ever heard of it. A resounding "no" (along with a "that sounds really gross!) He sure missed out!
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
@ kimonkey- Im pretty sure they have purple cows still. I have not eaten there, but in the Meijers near my house there is a little ice cream shop called Purple Cow.
I feel sorry for the people who have never had the luxury of eating superman.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
Columbus, OH had the Superman stuff, too. My little brother loved it. It tasted like a berry-flavored bubble gum and was so injected with food coloring, I'm sure it would turn any body part it came in contact with blue for the rest of the day. My Mom was a saint for allowing my brother to get it.
Taco Bell's Volcano Taco with Lava Sauce Returns to Menus Nationwide
I like the fire taco plenty, though it really isn't spicy at all to me. I have to add a fire sauce packet per taco just get get some heat. That being said, the volcano taco is still good. The burrito on the other hand has that bad taco bell rice in it so I won't order that ever.
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I make virtually the same dip with smoked halibut. I also add some finely diced red onion on the side for a nice bit of tangy crunch.