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goodness gracious! one bite, IF I could manage one, and I would be full! that is huge!
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goodness gracious! one bite, IF I could manage one, and I would be full! that is huge!
You guys are amateurs. @TarHeelNation11 how many times have you tried this challenge at Vortex?#gotyourback
"If the diarrhea doesn't kill you, the artery blockage will"
I'd like to see video of that! lol
The last couple of pics got me thinking again about how I feel about burgers. I want to know if there are any like minded folks out there.
Look, I like a good burger as much as the next guy. But here's what I don't like about some burgers - too much burger. All these restaurants think their doing you a favor when they give you two patties or make some ridiculously huge 1lbs burger patty. Gross. Too much meat in or on anything is just that: too much meat. I like my burgers to be seasoned and tasty. But you don't have to pile a bunch of meat on it for me to like it. Put more other stuff on it if you want it to look grand. Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, mushrooms, pickles, bacon, tobacco onions, etc. I like a lot of different tastes rather than a mouthful of all burger. You know what I'm saying?
Just last night I took my boys to eat at this local country store. They have really good food. But my 9 year old son is like me in this way. He got a BLT and the amount of bacon they put on it was obscene. Again, I go there frequently and they all know me there and I think they thought they were doing me and my son a favor. But it's overwhelming and makes it so you can't even taste the lettuce and the tomato or anything else.
I guess the most succinct way of saying this is - "less is more".
Look, I like a good burger as much as the next guy. But here's what I don't like about some burgers - too much burger. All these restaurants think their doing you a favor when they give you two patties or make some ridiculously huge 1lbs burger patty. Gross. Too much meat in or on anything is just that: too much meat. I like my burgers to be seasoned and tasty. But you don't have to pile a bunch of meat on it for me to like it. Put more other stuff on it if you want it to look grand. Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, mushrooms, pickles, bacon, tobacco onions, etc. I like a lot of different tastes rather than a mouthful of all burger. You know what I'm saying?
Just last night I took my boys to eat at this local country store. They have really good food. But my 9 year old son is like me in this way. He got a BLT and the amount of bacon they put on it was obscene. Again, I go there frequently and they all know me there and I think they thought they were doing me and my son a favor. But it's overwhelming and makes it so you can't even taste the lettuce and the tomato or anything else.
I guess the most succinct way of saying this is - "less is more".
Never been to the Vortex actually. I know I know.
It's one of, if not the best, place to get a burger in GA. Decent selection of alcohol too. Have to be 21 to get in.
100%
I love a good burger, but the thought of eating one with too much "burger" is nauseating to say the least. There's nothing appetizing about devouring a 20 lb slab of beef with two slices of bread struggling to remain intact.
Agreed for the most part, but when I'm starving, then throw the gauntlet at me.
I generally like a meaty burger. But I hate when it gets too messy. I like tomatoes, but will generally go without them (or pick them off and eat them separately) because they make the bun slide off and just makes everything messier.
I think it kind of depends on the temperature cooked at too. A thick well done burger would suck (you'd be chewing on the damn thing for an hour) but a thick medium rare is right up my alley.
Can’t forget about the Luther Burger. That’s not a bun you see, it’s a Krispy Kreme doughnut.
Can’t forget about the Luther Burger. That’s not a bun you see, it’s a Krispy Kreme doughnut.
OMG, I thought someone was joking when they suggested this one day! I am not sure I could do that one!
But I agree with GSD on the burger thing... less is more! DEFINITELY!
Can’t forget about the Luther Burger. That’s not a bun you see, it’s a Krispy Kreme doughnut.
Would be better if it was a Dunkin Donut. #TeamDD
There is something wrong with you.
You're going to start a holy war on a food thread LOL.
Anybody who would pick Dunkin don't know their donut from a hole in the ground.
Being completely honest, I don't care for either one. I'm running as an Independent in this one. Between Britt's Donuts (Carolina Beach) and Duck Donuts (OBX), Krispy Kreme and Dunkin are just not...um, of par...for my standards now. #DonutSnob
Ya, don't get me wrong - Mom and Pop donut places are much better than either of them. KK's glazed is superior to DD's, but DD has more (and better) variety than KK. Honestly, I hardly ever get donuts anyways - if I go to DD I get a coffee and a breakfast sandwich, and I couldn't tell you the last time I've been to a KK (had to have been when I was in college, even though we do have them up here).
Regardless I would never eat a burger with a donut bun. I don't like mixing sweet and savory flavors. Same reason why I'm not a huge fan of salted caramel and things of that nature.
My girlfriend and I made a pretty delicious cajun chicken pasta recipe last night that I've made for a few years now. The secret is to use heavy whipping cream to really get the sauce creamy.
It looked vaguely like this but we also added andouille sausage in it to give it an extra kick (and, this goes without saying, but there were no greens in it)
It looked vaguely like this but we also added andouille sausage in it to give it an extra kick (and, this goes without saying, but there were no greens in it)
My girlfriend and I made a pretty delicious cajun chicken pasta recipe last night that I've made for a few years now. The secret is to use heavy whipping cream to really get the sauce creamy.
It looked vaguely like this but we also added andouille sausage in it to give it an extra kick (and, this goes without saying, but there were no greens in it)
Now that looks good!!!!!
A burger should never be cooked past medium well. A steak should never be cooked past medium. I went to dinner with a friend of mine who apologized in advance for ordering a filet mignon well done. It was all I could do to avoid shooting him in the face (h/t @gunslingerdick).
(And now I'm wondering if GSD knows what h/t means 'cause he's a crusty old bastard.)
Nicely done. I recently created an inventory of go-to recipes and one of them is cajun penne pasta. You're absolutely right that heavy cream is the key there. That's the only item that I have to buy special...everything else I usually have on hand. The only exception might be green onions, which I like to use in lieu of regular onions (but either is fine).My girlfriend and I made a pretty delicious cajun chicken pasta recipe last night that I've made for a few years now. The secret is to use heavy whipping cream to really get the sauce creamy.
It looked vaguely like this but we also added andouille sausage in it to give it an extra kick (and, this goes without saying, but there were no greens in it)
My favorite low risk/high reward dinner is pesto pasta. You need fresh basil and a food processor, but again, everything else I keep on hand: shredded (egad!) parmesan cheese, walnuts (kept in the freezer), garlic, olive oil, and optional diced tomatoes. Toss with fettuccine and add a grilled chicken breast and it's a can't-miss recipe.
Holy crap! Men that can cook! Nice. You have lucky ladies. I am sure they know that though and appreciate you guys. I'm happy if I get a "thanks" if I cook lol
You had me at shredded parmesean cheese.
I thought I just didn't really like steak up until around high school. Both of my parents eat their steaks well done, so that's always how they ordered mine as well. once I had a medium rare on my own I realized they were just butchering (pun!) the temp of it, and have enjoyed it ever since.
I know the risks but i have to have my burger med rare. I dont even bother with places that wont do it. I cant stand a done burger.
From what I understand, there are certain places that are allowed to cook burgers rare. I forget the exact requirement -- think they have to only use a certain grade beef and grind it onsite themselves or something like that.
My wife and I argue over this often. I tell her just try it with a little pink , you'll be amazed at the extra taste.....to no avail.
