Ahh, the elusive Egg McMuffin. Salty and tasty. I'll never understand why they don't serve it all day... is it to make me want them more? BECAUSE IT'S WORKING.
The ham, the cheese (which, yes, I lick off the wrapper) the egg. The muffin. No complaints here. Except at 10:30.
You've gotta get the combo. The hashbrown sets off the McMuffin-ness. Crispy, salty, hot and soft in the middle. I like the orange juice, too. Especially if it's in the Grimace cup.
(Egg McMuffin and Grimace trademarks of the McDonald's company.)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Andy's Frozen Custard
Apparently, I have a bit of a sweet tooth at the moment.
One of the things I miss most about Columbia, MO (aside from college of course) is the prevalence of ice cream and frozen custard shops. Andy's and Sparky's being my faves.
Andy's frozen custard will make you any combination of stuff on their menu or you can choose from their list of concoctions. I've never gone wrong with either option.
Call me 'stuck in my ways' but I always battle it out between the chocolate custard and cookie dough concrete and the chocolate custard with raspberries concrete. What can I say? I just don't like to mess with success.
One of the things I miss most about Columbia, MO (aside from college of course) is the prevalence of ice cream and frozen custard shops. Andy's and Sparky's being my faves.
Andy's frozen custard will make you any combination of stuff on their menu or you can choose from their list of concoctions. I've never gone wrong with either option.
Call me 'stuck in my ways' but I always battle it out between the chocolate custard and cookie dough concrete and the chocolate custard with raspberries concrete. What can I say? I just don't like to mess with success.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Braum's
It's been awhile! I apologize to anyone who reads my blog regularly--I've been eating home-cooked meals. So really, no, I'm not sorry.
My grandfather, may he rest in peace, loved Braum's. I'm not sure if he really liked the food, or he went there because there always seems to be babies there. But then again he really liked anything his wife didn't cook (she was the worst cook I have ever known. Known for using the phrase, "it's just a little brown" followed by the sound 'scrape, scrape, scrape'.).
But I digress. Braum's always smells like they have great hamburgers, but I always go for the dairy stuff. They have all sorts of ice creams that rival Blue Bell (to be discussed in another post) and melt in your mouth with a rich creaminess you can only get from a good bowl if fresh ice cream.
You can also buy all that in tubs in the store part of your favorite Braum's.
But the chocolate milk. FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC. You can't make chocolate milk this good. It's rich and delicious and in no way watery. When you buy a half gallon, you'll have to shake it up so it's the right consistency and flavor (not all preservative-y like the store bought kind, with which I'm also obsessed).
So next time you're down South, or on your way home from work, get some. Because seriously, it's almost as awesome as I am.
My grandfather, may he rest in peace, loved Braum's. I'm not sure if he really liked the food, or he went there because there always seems to be babies there. But then again he really liked anything his wife didn't cook (she was the worst cook I have ever known. Known for using the phrase, "it's just a little brown" followed by the sound 'scrape, scrape, scrape'.).
But I digress. Braum's always smells like they have great hamburgers, but I always go for the dairy stuff. They have all sorts of ice creams that rival Blue Bell (to be discussed in another post) and melt in your mouth with a rich creaminess you can only get from a good bowl if fresh ice cream.
You can also buy all that in tubs in the store part of your favorite Braum's.
But the chocolate milk. FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC. You can't make chocolate milk this good. It's rich and delicious and in no way watery. When you buy a half gallon, you'll have to shake it up so it's the right consistency and flavor (not all preservative-y like the store bought kind, with which I'm also obsessed).
So next time you're down South, or on your way home from work, get some. Because seriously, it's almost as awesome as I am.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Hello, All. I'm a fatty (not really, I just feel like one).
I really, REALLY need that new pair of running shoes after my latest trip to Lubbock, TX. So many delicious food options, so little time and stomach space.
I got the "little" cheeseburger. With bacon. Still the size of a regular cheeseburger. And you can get all the toppings you want. Tasty, tasty.
Fries. Quite delicious, y'all. Just like homemade. Fresh. I don't really like ketchup all that much, but it was good on Five Guys fries. A large is WAYYYYY to many though. Share them with at least 2 other people.
Go, seriously. But don't expect to go for cheap. A little burger runs for about $4.
I really, REALLY need that new pair of running shoes after my latest trip to Lubbock, TX. So many delicious food options, so little time and stomach space.
I got the "little" cheeseburger. With bacon. Still the size of a regular cheeseburger. And you can get all the toppings you want. Tasty, tasty.
Fries. Quite delicious, y'all. Just like homemade. Fresh. I don't really like ketchup all that much, but it was good on Five Guys fries. A large is WAYYYYY to many though. Share them with at least 2 other people.
Go, seriously. But don't expect to go for cheap. A little burger runs for about $4.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Las Vegas: Rosemary's Restaurant
My mom declared her meal here "the best [she'd] ever eaten."
This is a big deal, people. She has "eaten a lot of things."
For once, I'll start with dessert. My mom and brother got the coconut bread pudding, but were disappointedly "too full to eat it." They both made an effort and looked so sad when their stomachs declared themselves closed for business. They also brought some freebie desserts that while delicious, did not take precedence over me frambois float. My dad thought they were great though ANNNND ate all of his flourless chocolate cake.
The frambois float=deliciousness. I mean it's just frambois and ice cream, but I didn't think of it, so I have to deem it genius on the chef's part.
I'll tell you right now I wish I could eat scallops. My mom got them and I got to eat part of one. They were in a buerre blanc sauce with bacon. They sat on a bed of parsnip mashed potatoes and had a dressing of fried parsnips on top. Just incredible, people.
My brother got rack of lamb and declared it the best he'd ever eaten. He's going to be on Jeopardy! so I trust his judgement. My dad got veal; he was too busy eating it to tell us how it was. He ate it like he liked it... I got the filet mignon and while it was not cooked how I wanted it, it was still tasty-tasty. Little fried wads of mashed potatoes accompanied the dish along with some asparagus.
Now the appetizers. My mom had a caesar salad and it looked better than any salad ever. The croutons were a bit too large and one flew across the room as she tried to make it smaller (okay, it just fell on the floor). My brother got the Texas shrimp with a bleu cheese coleslaw. num num. The barbeque sauce had cream in it! Gooooood. My dad and I both had the signature appetizer: figs stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and sitting in a pool of fresh pesto. Dude--fantastic.
Drinks! My dad and brother sampled some beers, and while I tasted them all, I wouldn't dare take a guess at what they were called. But they did all have their own glasses so the beer would taste as they were intended to taste. I had an orange chocolate drop martini. It was like eating a chocolate orange peel!
Go to Rosemary's. It's a little out of the way, but it is certainly the best food in Vegas.
This is a big deal, people. She has "eaten a lot of things."
For once, I'll start with dessert. My mom and brother got the coconut bread pudding, but were disappointedly "too full to eat it." They both made an effort and looked so sad when their stomachs declared themselves closed for business. They also brought some freebie desserts that while delicious, did not take precedence over me frambois float. My dad thought they were great though ANNNND ate all of his flourless chocolate cake.
The frambois float=deliciousness. I mean it's just frambois and ice cream, but I didn't think of it, so I have to deem it genius on the chef's part.
I'll tell you right now I wish I could eat scallops. My mom got them and I got to eat part of one. They were in a buerre blanc sauce with bacon. They sat on a bed of parsnip mashed potatoes and had a dressing of fried parsnips on top. Just incredible, people.
My brother got rack of lamb and declared it the best he'd ever eaten. He's going to be on Jeopardy! so I trust his judgement. My dad got veal; he was too busy eating it to tell us how it was. He ate it like he liked it... I got the filet mignon and while it was not cooked how I wanted it, it was still tasty-tasty. Little fried wads of mashed potatoes accompanied the dish along with some asparagus.
Now the appetizers. My mom had a caesar salad and it looked better than any salad ever. The croutons were a bit too large and one flew across the room as she tried to make it smaller (okay, it just fell on the floor). My brother got the Texas shrimp with a bleu cheese coleslaw. num num. The barbeque sauce had cream in it! Gooooood. My dad and I both had the signature appetizer: figs stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and sitting in a pool of fresh pesto. Dude--fantastic.
Drinks! My dad and brother sampled some beers, and while I tasted them all, I wouldn't dare take a guess at what they were called. But they did all have their own glasses so the beer would taste as they were intended to taste. I had an orange chocolate drop martini. It was like eating a chocolate orange peel!
Go to Rosemary's. It's a little out of the way, but it is certainly the best food in Vegas.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Charleston's: Immediate Seating Available
Fort Worth, Texas
When a new restaurant opens in your town, and has a sign that constantly reads, "Immediate Seating Available," one might think, That place must suck if it always has available seating.
Not so in the case of Charleston's. My family avoided it as long as possible because of the sign, but one day, we decided to give it a shot since it was still open after about a year.
And it was delicious. The house salad is great (always fresh and tasty tomatoes) as is the baked potato soup. The house honey mustard dressing is good on everything. I also like their burgers and chicken tenders. The steaks look good, but I usually go for lunch and that's a little heavy for me at noon.
They also have honey croissants, hot and fresh. MMMMM.
The wait staff is probably the best around. They are prompt, attentive and well-trained. Certainly one of those places where your glass is never empty.
The moral of the story: immediate seating is not congruent with suckiness.
When a new restaurant opens in your town, and has a sign that constantly reads, "Immediate Seating Available," one might think, That place must suck if it always has available seating.
Not so in the case of Charleston's. My family avoided it as long as possible because of the sign, but one day, we decided to give it a shot since it was still open after about a year.
And it was delicious. The house salad is great (always fresh and tasty tomatoes) as is the baked potato soup. The house honey mustard dressing is good on everything. I also like their burgers and chicken tenders. The steaks look good, but I usually go for lunch and that's a little heavy for me at noon.
They also have honey croissants, hot and fresh. MMMMM.
The wait staff is probably the best around. They are prompt, attentive and well-trained. Certainly one of those places where your glass is never empty.
The moral of the story: immediate seating is not congruent with suckiness.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Zeke's Fish and Chips
Fort Worth, Texas
Don't worry, folks. I have not been skimping on meals. Just been busy what with graduating and moving back to Texas. GOOD LIFE.
For those who love foreign cuisine, fish and chips are high on most London travelers' list of local fare. But you needn't go to London for the best fish and chips... they can be found Fort Worth, Texas.
There isn't anything about Zeke's that isn't great. The restaurant is known for its Icelandic Cod, deep-friend and fantabulous. It's crispy but the fish is still fresh and hot in the middle. They also have great fried mushrooms, shrimp and fries. I hear the spaghetti is good, too. The portions are pretty large, so you might consider splitting. Get extra dill sauce and ask for malt vinegar if it's not on your table.
The food is reasonably priced and the beer is always cold. So journey down Camp Bowie and stop at Zeke's, but don't forget your ID! You won't regret it.
Seriously, I've had London fish and chips and they just don't compare to Zeke's. Not at all.
Don't worry, folks. I have not been skimping on meals. Just been busy what with graduating and moving back to Texas. GOOD LIFE.
For those who love foreign cuisine, fish and chips are high on most London travelers' list of local fare. But you needn't go to London for the best fish and chips... they can be found Fort Worth, Texas.
There isn't anything about Zeke's that isn't great. The restaurant is known for its Icelandic Cod, deep-friend and fantabulous. It's crispy but the fish is still fresh and hot in the middle. They also have great fried mushrooms, shrimp and fries. I hear the spaghetti is good, too. The portions are pretty large, so you might consider splitting. Get extra dill sauce and ask for malt vinegar if it's not on your table.
The food is reasonably priced and the beer is always cold. So journey down Camp Bowie and stop at Zeke's, but don't forget your ID! You won't regret it.
Seriously, I've had London fish and chips and they just don't compare to Zeke's. Not at all.
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