Dinner in the year of our lord 20241031.

[D]

Dear rfc:ers,

Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted of a
base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying pan
with garlic.

After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.

Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.

Divine!

[ItsJoanNotJoAnn]

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted of a
base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying pan
with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.
Divine!

I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here. Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed. Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

[D]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted of a
base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying pan
with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.
Divine!

I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here. Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed. Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with Johnny
Rocket?

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted of a
base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying pan
with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.
Divine!

I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here.  Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed.  Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with Johnny
Rocket?

Yes on 1, a no on 2 because Rockets is a higher premium size burger
cooked to order.

They compete with Red Robin and 5 Guys.

[D]

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted of a
base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying pan
with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.
Divine!

I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here.  Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed.  Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with Johnny
Rocket?

Yes on 1, a no on 2 because Rockets is a higher premium size burger cooked to
order.
They compete with Red Robin and 5 Guys.

I always enjoyed Johnny Rocket when I was living in the US, however, I
found that the quality could vary depending on the restaurant. I once went
to a Johnny Rocket at Sixflags outside of Boston and it was not good at
all. =(

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by D

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They
consisted of
a
base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying pan
with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.
Divine!

I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here.  Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed.  Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with Johnny
Rocket?

Yes on 1, a no on 2 because Rockets is a higher premium size burger
cooked to order.
They compete with Red Robin and 5 Guys.

I always enjoyed Johnny Rocket when I was living in the US, however, I
found that the quality could vary depending on the restaurant. I once
went to a Johnny Rocket at Sixflags outside of Boston and it was not
good at all. =(

I have had like experiences, the franchise seems to have more control
than in some other chains.

Red Robins I find uniformly superb.

5 Guys - B- grade.

Smashburger - A- grade, ftmp...

But the sweet spot is to be found here:

[D]

Post by D

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted
of
a
base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying pan
with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.
Divine!

I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here.  Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed.  Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with Johnny
Rocket?

Yes on 1, a no on 2 because Rockets is a higher premium size burger cooked
to order.
They compete with Red Robin and 5 Guys.

I always enjoyed Johnny Rocket when I was living in the US, however, I
found that the quality could vary depending on the restaurant. I once went
to a Johnny Rocket at Sixflags outside of Boston and it was not good at
all. =(

I have had like experiences, the franchise seems to have more control than in
some other chains.
Red Robins I find uniformly superb.
5 Guys - B- grade.
Smashburger - A- grade, ftmp...
http://youtu.be/i8o1t6awMqs

Never been to that one. It is noted!

[Citizen Winston Smith]

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Post by Citizen Winston Smith

Post by D

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They
consisted of
a
base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying pan
with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.
Divine!

I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here.  Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed.  Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with
Johnny Rocket?

Yes on 1, a no on 2 because Rockets is a higher premium size burger
cooked to order.
They compete with Red Robin and 5 Guys.

I always enjoyed Johnny Rocket when I was living in the US, however,
I found that the quality could vary depending on the restaurant. I
once went to a Johnny Rocket at Sixflags outside of Boston and it was
not good at all. =(

I have had like experiences, the franchise seems to have more control
than in some other chains.
Red Robins I find uniformly superb.
5 Guys - B- grade.
Smashburger - A- grade, ftmp...
http://youtu.be/i8o1t6awMqs

Never been to that one. It is noted!

And their fries are the most amazing shoestrings:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o800mb7RwkM?feature=share

@ home:

+1111!!!

[ItsJoanNotJoAnn]

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here. Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed. Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with Johnny
Rocket?

Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

This is the first Wendy's I've eaten in at least three
years. I didn't care for it as I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with that also has
ketchup and pickles on it.

It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets. When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here.  Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed.  Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with Johnny
Rocket?

Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you.  I just didn't see your
post.
This is the first Wendy's I've eaten in at least three
years.  I didn't care for it as I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with that also has
ketchup and pickles on it.

They will customize for you.

It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets.  When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Tz5nVTTMVnM?feature=share

"hold the pickles, hold the lettuce, special orders don't upset us..."

:-)

[Hank Rogers]

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Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here.  Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed.  Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with Johnny
Rocket?

Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you.  I just didn't see your
post.
This is the first Wendy's I've eaten in at least three
years.  I didn't care for it as I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with that also has
ketchup and pickles on it.
It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets.  When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

They're all probably now worse than you remember. Most of the burger
joints have really gone down over the last 20 years.

[Jim]

Post by Hank Rogers

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets.  When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

They're all probably now worse than you remember. Most of the burger
joints have really gone down over the last 20 years.

Yes, most are over-cooked and look like they were ran
over with a truck.

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by Jim

Post by Hank Rogers

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets.  When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

They're all probably now worse than you remember. Most of the burger
joints have really gone down over the last 20 years.

Yes, most are over-cooked and look like they were ran
over with a truck.

Not fair.

They may not be super premium, but they are decent.

[ItsJoanNotJoAnn]

Post by Hank Rogers

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets.  When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

They're all probably now worse than you remember. Most of the burger
joints have really gone down over the last 20 years.

You're probably right and I just can't seem to grasp
paying $20 for a burger, fries, and drink at Five Guys.
Whataburger was super unimpressive, and I even gave them
a second chance just in case it was an off day for them
or me.

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by Hank Rogers

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets.  When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

They're all probably now worse than you remember. Most of the burger
joints have really gone down over the last 20 years.

You're probably right and I just can't seem to grasp
paying $20 for a burger, fries, and drink at Five Guys.
Whataburger was super unimpressive, and I even gave them
a second chance just in case it was an off day for them
or me.

Whataburger has taken to overcooking their burgers across the chain, it
is a noticeable change from years past.

[jmcquown]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by Hank Rogers

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets.  When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

They're all probably now worse than you remember. Most of the burger
joints have really gone down over the last 20 years.

You're probably right and I just can't seem to grasp
paying $20 for a burger, fries, and drink at Five Guys.
Whataburger was super unimpressive, and I even gave them
a second chance just in case it was an off day for them
or me.

There is a 'Five Guys' in Beaufort. I know some people who went there
and they were definitely not impressed and said the price was outrageous.

I have to ask, what's the big fascination with "smash burgers"? Anyone
ever heard of the Maillard reaction? Restaurants charge a lot of money
for something anyone can do at home by simply calling it a "smash
burger". Got a hot skillet? Got a spatula? You can make a smash
burger for less than half the cost of having someone flatten it for you.

Jill

[Michael Trew]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
You're probably right and I just can't seem to grasp
paying $20 for a burger, fries, and drink at Five Guys.
Whataburger was super unimpressive, and I even gave them
a second chance just in case it was an off day for them
or me.

There is a 'Five Guys' in Beaufort.  I know some people who went there
and they were definitely not impressed and said the price was outrageous.
I have to ask, what's the big fascination with "smash burgers"?  Anyone
ever heard of the Maillard reaction?  Restaurants charge a lot of money
for something anyone can do at home by simply calling it a "smash
burger".  Got a hot skillet?  Got a spatula?  You can make a smash
burger for less than half the cost of having someone flatten it for you.

Same deal as Primanti brothers. Overpriced and over-hyped chain
restaurant food.

[jmcquown]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
You're probably right and I just can't seem to grasp
paying $20 for a burger, fries, and drink at Five Guys.
Whataburger was super unimpressive, and I even gave them
a second chance just in case it was an off day for them
or me.

There is a 'Five Guys' in Beaufort.  I know some people who went there
and they were definitely not impressed and said the price was outrageous.
I have to ask, what's the big fascination with "smash burgers"?
Anyone ever heard of the Maillard reaction?  Restaurants charge a lot
of money for something anyone can do at home by simply calling it a
"smash burger".  Got a hot skillet?  Got a spatula?  You can make a
smash burger for less than half the cost of having someone flatten it
for you.

Same deal as Primanti brothers.  Overpriced and over-hyped chain
restaurant food.

I suppose I just don't understand why people pay for overpriced food
they could easily make at home, especially something as simple as
hamburgers. Give it a fancy name such as "smash burger" and some people
are all over it. It's a hamburger cooked hot and fast in a skillet in
butter, smashed down with a spatula. It does not warrant a $20 price
tag. Funny thing, for years chefs urged people to not press burgers
with a spatula when cooking them because they'd be dry. Now smashing
them is all the rage. Go figure. :)

Jill

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by jmcquown

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
You're probably right and I just can't seem to grasp
paying $20 for a burger, fries, and drink at Five Guys.
Whataburger was super unimpressive, and I even gave them
a second chance just in case it was an off day for them
or me.

There is a 'Five Guys' in Beaufort.  I know some people who went there
and they were definitely not impressed and said the price was outrageous.
I have to ask, what's the big fascination with "smash burgers"?
Anyone ever heard of the Maillard reaction?  Restaurants charge a lot
of money for something anyone can do at home by simply calling it a
"smash burger".  Got a hot skillet?  Got a spatula?  You can make a
smash burger for less than half the cost of having someone flatten it
for you.

Same deal as Primanti brothers.  Overpriced and over-hyped chain
restaurant food.

I suppose I just don't understand why people pay for overpriced food
they could easily make at home, especially something as simple as
hamburgers.

Because they don't have to cook and clean up. Because the equipment
at the restaurant gives a better result than cooking at home.

Post by jmcquown
Give it a fancy name such as "smash burger" and some people
are all over it. It's a hamburger cooked hot and fast in a skillet in
butter, smashed down with a spatula. It does not warrant a $20 price
tag. Funny thing, for years chefs urged people to not press burgers
with a spatula when cooking them because they'd be dry. Now smashing
them is all the rage. Go figure. :)

Happily, the smashburgers that I get are about $13.

[D]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
You're probably right and I just can't seem to grasp
paying $20 for a burger, fries, and drink at Five Guys.
Whataburger was super unimpressive, and I even gave them
a second chance just in case it was an off day for them
or me.

There is a 'Five Guys' in Beaufort.  I know some people who went there and
they were definitely not impressed and said the price was outrageous.
I have to ask, what's the big fascination with "smash burgers"? Anyone
ever heard of the Maillard reaction?  Restaurants charge a lot of money
for something anyone can do at home by simply calling it a "smash
burger".  Got a hot skillet?  Got a spatula?  You can make a smash burger
for less than half the cost of having someone flatten it for you.

Same deal as Primanti brothers.  Overpriced and over-hyped chain restaurant
food.

I suppose I just don't understand why people pay for overpriced food they
could easily make at home, especially something as simple as hamburgers.
Give it a fancy name such as "smash burger" and some people are all over it.
It's a hamburger cooked hot and fast in a skillet in butter, smashed down
with a spatula. It does not warrant a $20 price tag. Funny thing, for years
chefs urged people to not press burgers with a spatula when cooking them
because they'd be dry. Now smashing them is all the rage. Go figure. :)
Jill

Thank you for explaining the smash phenomenon! There is a place called
"smashburger" here and I always wondered what it was. Now I know.

I suspect they have to add cheese to mitigate the potential dryness.

As for paying, I think it is due to the time savings. Professional
business men value their time. Yes! They could go home and cook a burger,
but that would negatively affect their work. Instead they choose a quick
stop for a burger on their way to their next business meeting. At least I
do (when I have physical meetings and my day is packed) from time to time.

[Citizen Winston Smith]

It's a hamburger cooked hot and fast in a skillet in butter, smashed
down with a spatula.  It does not warrant a $20 price tag.

So don;t pay that then, go back to your disgusting overcooked yeller
squash, you doddering old control freak!

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Michael Trew

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
You're probably right and I just can't seem to grasp
paying $20 for a burger, fries, and drink at Five Guys.
Whataburger was super unimpressive, and I even gave them
a second chance just in case it was an off day for them
or me.

There is a 'Five Guys' in Beaufort.  I know some people who went there
and they were definitely not impressed and said the price was outrageous.
I have to ask, what's the big fascination with "smash burgers"?  Anyone
ever heard of the Maillard reaction?  Restaurants charge a lot of money
for something anyone can do at home by simply calling it a "smash
burger".  Got a hot skillet?  Got a spatula?  You can make a smash
burger for less than half the cost of having someone flatten it for you.

Same deal as Primanti brothers. Overpriced and over-hyped chain
restaurant food.

Yeah. I'd rather get my overpriced restaurant food at a local place.

Sometimes I get a smashburger at the pub. It has the virtue of
being 1/4 pound whereas their regular burger is 1/3 pound.

They do a very good black bean burger, which I order when I'm
feeling virtuous. It totally negates the tater tots that
I steal from my husband.

[Michael Trew]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Michael Trew
Same deal as Primanti brothers. Overpriced and over-hyped chain
restaurant food.

Yeah. I'd rather get my overpriced restaurant food at a local place.
Sometimes I get a smashburger at the pub. It has the virtue of
being 1/4 pound whereas their regular burger is 1/3 pound.
They do a very good black bean burger, which I order when I'm
feeling virtuous. It totally negates the tater tots that
I steal from my husband.

I tried a black bean burger at Wendys, of all places. I honestly liked
it; Not so much the frozen variety I found at the grocery store.

[Citizen Winston Smith]

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

[dsi1]

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger and
a thin metal spring steel spatula. I'm also going to have to cook these
burgers on a carbon steel pan because the burgers have to be scraped off
the pan. Smash burgers are actually a new way to cook a hamburger. A
properly made one is just a scrumptious, sensual, experience.

[D]

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger and

Look no further than a small cast iron skillet! ;)

Post by dsi1
a thin metal spring steel spatula. I'm also going to have to cook these
burgers on a carbon steel pan because the burgers have to be scraped off
the pan. Smash burgers are actually a new way to cook a hamburger. A
properly made one is just a scrumptious, sensual, experience.

[Carol]

Post by D

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of
having someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so
I'm looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the
burger and

Look no further than a small cast iron skillet! ;)

2 work better, with one smaller. See my post.

[D]

Post by Carol

Post by D

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of
having someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so
I'm looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the
burger and

Look no further than a small cast iron skillet! ;)

2 work better, with one smaller. See my post.

And here I thought I was just joking! Brilliant!

[Carol]

Post by D

Post by Carol

Post by D

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of
having someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive
so I'm looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to
flatten the burger and

Look no further than a small cast iron skillet! ;)

2 work better, with one smaller. See my post.

And here I thought I was just joking! Brilliant!

Hehehe! I wasn't the only one to tell him cast iron was his answer.
Specifically the heat retention will come into play and cook both sides
at the same time while pressing it down.

[D]

Post by Carol

Post by D

Post by Carol

Post by D

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of
having someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive
so I'm looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to
flatten the burger and

Look no further than a small cast iron skillet! ;)

2 work better, with one smaller. See my post.

And here I thought I was just joking! Brilliant!

Hehehe! I wasn't the only one to tell him cast iron was his answer.
Specifically the heat retention will come into play and cook both sides
at the same time while pressing it down.

That's very smart! I didn't think about it, but it does make perfect
sense. =)

[dsi1]

Post by D

Post by Carol

Post by D

Post by Carol

Post by D

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of
having someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive
so I'm looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to
flatten the burger and

Look no further than a small cast iron skillet! ;)

2 work better, with one smaller. See my post.

And here I thought I was just joking! Brilliant!

Hehehe! I wasn't the only one to tell him cast iron was his answer.
Specifically the heat retention will come into play and cook both sides
at the same time while pressing it down.

That's very smart! I didn't think about it, but it does make perfect
sense. =)

Two pans doesn't make much sense to me. OTOH, cooking both sides of a
steak is an awesome thing. I used to have a contact grill that I loved -
it could cook a steak very fast with no grease splatter. It was a
beautiful thing. OTOH, I can cook up a steak pretty fast with my current
setup and it's going to look better than frying with a couple of cast
iron pans. That's just so ridiculous.

https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-25331-100-Square-Inch-Nonstick/dp/B001AQEPMM

[Carol]

Post by D

Post by Carol

Post by D

Post by Carol

Post by D

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost
of having someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been
elusive so I'm looking for some new tools: a flat iron
weight to flatten the burger and

Look no further than a small cast iron skillet! ;)

2 work better, with one smaller. See my post.

And here I thought I was just joking! Brilliant!

Hehehe! I wasn't the only one to tell him cast iron was his answer.
Specifically the heat retention will come into play and cook both
sides at the same time while pressing it down.

That's very smart! I didn't think about it, but it does make perfect
sense. =)

And no extra stuff to get that you don't already have in my case. I
have an 11 inch, a 9 inch and a 7 inch plus 2 cast iron dutch ovens
(fireplace or stove top or oven, all of them.)

Inherited 2 of them and bought the others.

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger and
a thin metal spring steel spatula. I'm also going to have to cook these
burgers on a carbon steel pan because the burgers have to be scraped off
the pan. Smash burgers are actually a new way to cook a hamburger. A
properly made one is just a scrumptious, sensual, experience.

You ain't kidding, and he didn't even get to the full smash:

[dsi1]

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger and
a thin metal spring steel spatula. I'm also going to have to cook these
burgers on a carbon steel pan because the burgers have to be scraped off
the pan. Smash burgers are actually a new way to cook a hamburger. A
properly made one is just a scrumptious, sensual, experience.

http://youtu.be/9EsONbFikSc

You're right about that. Most people don't smash their burger enough to
make a proper smash burger - that includes me. You have to smash it so
thinly that you're going to have to scrape it off the pan. I'm going to
have to use my carbon steel pan for that. I used to love my carbon steel
pan to death but have moved on. To make a smash burger, I'm going to
have to search for that pan. It's still an awesome pan.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hv8bgFdNvAKBM3aE9

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger and
a thin metal spring steel spatula. I'm also going to have to cook these
burgers on a carbon steel pan because the burgers have to be scraped off
the pan. Smash burgers are actually a new way to cook a hamburger. A
properly made one is just a scrumptious, sensual, experience.

http://youtu.be/9EsONbFikSc

You're right about that. Most people don't smash their burger enough to
make a proper smash burger - that includes me. You have to smash it so
thinly that you're going to have to scrape it off the pan. I'm going to
have to use my carbon steel pan for that. I used to love my carbon steel
pan to death but have moved on. To make a smash burger, I'm going to
have to search for that pan. It's still an awesome pan.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hv8bgFdNvAKBM3aE9

Easily revived if it's looking too crusty, but I bet she'll be slick
enough for 80/20.

[Carol]

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger
and a thin metal spring steel spatula. I'm also going to have to cook
these burgers on a carbon steel pan because the burgers have to be
scraped off the pan. Smash burgers are actually a new way to cook a
hamburger. A properly made one is just a scrumptious, sensual,
experience.

2 cast iron pans, 1 smaller.

Heat both pans. They will retain heat so will cook both sides at once.

Put meat in larger one and smash with other pan.

[Walt Coogan]

Post by Carol

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger
and a thin metal spring steel spatula. I'm also going to have to cook
these burgers on a carbon steel pan because the burgers have to be
scraped off the pan. Smash burgers are actually a new way to cook a
hamburger. A properly made one is just a scrumptious, sensual,
experience.

2 cast iron pans, 1 smaller.
Heat both pans. They will retain heat so will cook both sides at once.
Put meat in larger one and smash with other pan.

That would leave a mess on 2 pans, pretty inefficient when one of these
costs so little:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/SUSWIM-Smash-Burger-Press-Stainless-Steel-Non-Stick-Smasher-Hamburger-Press-Patty-Maker-for-Flat-Top-Griddle-Grill-BBQ-Kitchen-Round-Accessory/5456552774?classType=VARIANT&adsRedirect=true

$10.99

[Carol]

Post by Walt Coogan

Post by Carol

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of
having someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive
so I'm looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten
the burger and a thin metal spring steel spatula. I'm also going
to have to cook these burgers on a carbon steel pan because the
burgers have to be scraped off the pan. Smash burgers are
actually a new way to cook a hamburger. A properly made one is
just a scrumptious, sensual, experience.

2 cast iron pans, 1 smaller.
Heat both pans. They will retain heat so will cook both sides at once.
Put meat in larger one and smash with other pan.

That would leave a mess on 2 pans, pretty inefficient when one of

https://www.walmart.com/ip/SUSWIM-Smash-Burger-Press-Stainless-Steel-Non-Stick-Smasher-Hamburger-Press-Patty-Maker-for-Flat-Top-Griddle-Grill-BBQ-Kitchen-Round-Accessory/5456552774?classType=VARIANT&adsRedirect=true

Post by Walt Coogan
$10.99

Hardly a rinse and done. I have way too many gadgets that are single
purpose to bother with that. I just use what I already have.

[D]

Post by Carol

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger
and a thin metal spring steel spatula. I'm also going to have to cook
these burgers on a carbon steel pan because the burgers have to be
scraped off the pan. Smash burgers are actually a new way to cook a
hamburger. A properly made one is just a scrumptious, sensual,
experience.

2 cast iron pans, 1 smaller.
Heat both pans. They will retain heat so will cook both sides at once.
Put meat in larger one and smash with other pan.

And here I thought I was joking. Scary when a joke comes too close to the
truth!

[Leonard Blaisdell]

Post by D

Post by Carol
Put meat in larger one and smash with other pan.

And here I thought I was joking. Scary when a joke comes too close to the
truth!

I make "smash" gravlax with a foil wrapped brick. No heat involved.

[D]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by D

Post by Carol
Put meat in larger one and smash with other pan.

And here I thought I was joking. Scary when a joke comes too close to the
truth!

I make "smash" gravlax with a foil wrapped brick. No heat involved.

Brilliant! I think it will only be a very short time until we start to see
"Smash" Gravlax in our menus! Marketing at its best! ;)

[songbird]

Carol wrote:

...smash burger...

Post by Carol
2 cast iron pans, 1 smaller.
Heat both pans. They will retain heat so will cook both sides at once.
Put meat in larger one and smash with other pan.

no thanks! i like the juice left in the burger. i
also don't cook it so much that it doesn't have any
juice left in it.

we make our own burgers here, i can make them for a
few $. better than spending $ out, plus we know that
nothing has been added to the ground beef. our normal
addition after the burgers are done is to have mushroom
with them. they don't need any other condiments most
of the time we don't use any. sprinkled with garlic
salt to start and that is perfect for both of us and
a dab of butter on the pan.


songbird

[Mike Duffy]

Post by songbird
have mushroom

Hey there Melodious Avian. I tried a new one a few
days ago (Lion's Beard).

Taste is impossible to describe accurately by text.
The texture is a bit like really thick enoki.

Tomorrow I will cook some separate from the bell
& vidalia I usually mix with mushrooms as a side for
bacon & eggs, so I will report again tomorrow.

Some interesting facts on the Internet though;
apparently it should improve my brain function.

[Carol]

Post by songbird
...smash burger...

Post by Carol
2 cast iron pans, 1 smaller.
Heat both pans. They will retain heat so will cook both sides at once.
Put meat in larger one and smash with other pan.

no thanks! i like the juice left in the burger. i
also don't cook it so much that it doesn't have any
juice left in it.
we make our own burgers here, i can make them for a
few $. better than spending $ out, plus we know that
nothing has been added to the ground beef. our normal
addition after the burgers are done is to have mushroom
with them. they don't need any other condiments most
of the time we don't use any. sprinkled with garlic
salt to start and that is perfect for both of us and
a dab of butter on the pan.
songbird

I agree but David wants to try them 'smashed' so they are dry.

[jmcquown]

Post by Carol

Post by dsi1

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger
and a thin metal spring steel spatula. I'm also going to have to cook
these burgers on a carbon steel pan because the burgers have to be
scraped off the pan. Smash burgers are actually a new way to cook a
hamburger. A properly made one is just a scrumptious, sensual,
experience.

2 cast iron pans, 1 smaller.
Heat both pans. They will retain heat so will cook both sides at once.
Put meat in larger one and smash with other pan.

I disagree. There is a kitchen tool called a cast iron burger press,
which makes more sense than using two cast iron skillets of differing
size. You could also use an old style cast iron bacon press to
accomplish the same result. That is, if you're planning to do this often.

Jill

[Michael Trew]

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger and
a thin metal spring steel spatula.

I have one of those cast iron bacon press things. I don't use it often,
its typical purpose is to sit on the back of the stove and hold burnt
out match sticks until I dump them in the trash. I never thought about
using it for burgers.

[dsi1]

Post by Michael Trew

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger and
a thin metal spring steel spatula.

I have one of those cast iron bacon press things. I don't use it often,
its typical purpose is to sit on the back of the stove and hold burnt
out match sticks until I dump them in the trash. I never thought about
using it for burgers.

I have one too. People like to give me stuff like that. It's got a pig
cast into the surface. So cute. I don't think I've ever used it. It
seems like an unnatural thing to do. At least you found something to do
with it. Me, I got nothing.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7AWyzgsGM1qbJaPM8

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by dsi1

Post by dsi1

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

You can make a smash burger for less than half the cost of having
someone flatten it for you.

Same goes for chicken nuggets - so???

I've been trying to make a smash burger but that's been elusive so I'm
looking for some new tools: a flat iron weight to flatten the burger and
a thin metal spring steel spatula.

I have one of those cast iron bacon press things.  I don't use it often,
its typical purpose is to sit on the back of the stove and hold burnt
out match sticks until I dump them in the trash.  I never thought about
using it for burgers.

I have one too. People like to give me stuff like that. It's got a pig
cast into the surface. So cute. I don't think I've ever used it. It
seems like an unnatural thing to do. At least you found something to do
with it. Me, I got nothing.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7AWyzgsGM1qbJaPM8

The shrooms are a nice touch.

[ItsJoanNotJoAnn]

Post by Michael Trew
I have one of those cast iron bacon press things. I don't use it often,
its typical purpose is to sit on the back of the stove and hold burnt
out match sticks until I dump them in the trash. I never thought about
using it for burgers.

That bacon press thing is good for holding down some
meats that like to curl up when frying even though
the edges have a slight snip in them. Fried bologna
is notorious for curling up no matter what you do to
it. That bacon press will hold it flat.

[Leonard Blaisdell]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
You're probably right and I just can't seem to grasp
paying $20 for a burger, fries, and drink at Five Guys.
Whataburger was super unimpressive, and I even gave them
a second chance just in case it was an off day for them
or me.

Nothing beats a home-cooked burger except convenience. You can cook it
to the size and doneness that you desire.

[D]

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here.  Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed.  Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with Johnny
Rocket?

Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you.  I just didn't see your
post.
This is the first Wendy's I've eaten in at least three
years.  I didn't care for it as I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with that also has
ketchup and pickles on it.
It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets.  When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

They're all probably now worse than you remember. Most of the burger joints
have really gone down over the last 20 years.

Ahh... you say _most_, that means that perhaps there is another Skywalker?

[Bruce]

<whatever>

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

Apologising to a troll. And in a few days you'll be voting for one!

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by Bruce
<whatever>

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

Apologising to a troll. And in a few days you'll be voting for one!

Guess who is begging for another Trump-fest here~!

Thanks Bwuthe, and just for YOU:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-with-us-citizenship-hope-to-see-trump-back-in-the-white-house/

Settlers with US citizenship hope to see Trump back in the White House
Reflecting opinion of most Israelis, dual citizens in West Bank say
ex-president won’t pressure Jerusalem to compromise with Iran and its
proxies, unlike his Democratic rival

Recent polls show that a majority of Israelis, 66 percent according to
Channel 12, want the former US president back in the White House. That
support is even higher in settlements, particularly among those dual
citizens who can vote in the US.

Trump strongly supported Israel during his previous term, moving the
American embassy to Jerusalem, recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the
Golan Heights and helping to normalize ties between Israel and several
Arab states under the so-called Abraham Accords.

Now, many Israelis believe Trump will offer yet more support as the
country battles Iran-backed terror groups in Gaza and Lebanon, as well
as Iran itself.

“I’m proud to tell you that I voted for President Trump,” Eliana
Passentin, 50, who moved to Israel from San Francisco as a child, told AFP.

LIVE: Minnesota Somali leaders endorse Trump for president

https://x.com/MichaelPruser/status/1852443515235832102
Post

@MichaelPruser
Arizona frequency was updated today courtesy of
@jrodplumb
.

Republicans now have a ~180,000 ballot advantage heading into the
weekend and should end up with over 200,000 before election day.

Even though they've made an effort to GOTV early, many registered
Republicans not on the absentee mail list are still waiting to vote in
person on Election Day.

They continue to outpace Democrats in daily margins in all four buckets
and might catch Democrats in the 3/3 share when all the votes have been
counted.

67% of the expected vote is recorded in Arizona.

[Graham]

Post by Bruce
<whatever>

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

Apologising to a troll. And in a few days you'll be voting for one!

ISTR that Joan has already voted.

[Bruce]

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce
<whatever>

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

Apologising to a troll. And in a few days you'll be voting for one!

ISTR that Joan has already voted.

Oh, could be. I just heard that Trump's already complaining about
voter fraud. He's not very certain that he'll win, apparently.

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by Bruce
He's not very certain that he'll win, apparently.

https://x.com/MadAboutSkin01/status/1852501024214241308

Post

See new posts
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@MadAboutSkin01
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Spot a trend 📈

https://x.com/JesuslovesAZ/status/1852799801920016599

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@JesuslovesAZ
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“Navajos For Trump” from Arizona, Utah and New Mexico joined forces for
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@realDonaldTrump
&
@JDVance
!

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[ItsJoanNotJoAnn]

Post by Bruce
<whatever>

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

Apologising to a troll. And in a few days you'll be voting for one!

Pay attention. I told the group last week I voted
early to miss the mobs on Monday, the day to vote
at a person's assigned polling place.

[Bruce]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by Bruce
<whatever>

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

Apologising to a troll. And in a few days you'll be voting for one!

Pay attention. I told the group last week I voted
early to miss the mobs on Monday, the day to vote
at a person's assigned polling place.

Detail.

[Hank Rogers]

Post by Bruce

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by Bruce
<whatever>

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

Apologising to a troll. And in a few days you'll be voting for one!

Pay attention. I told the group last week I voted
early to miss the mobs on Monday, the day to vote
at a person's assigned polling place.

Detail.

Have another whiff, Master, before she gets away.

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by Bruce

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by Bruce
<whatever>

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

Apologising to a troll. And in a few days you'll be voting for one!

Pay attention. I told the group last week I voted
early to miss the mobs on Monday, the day to vote
at a person's assigned polling place.

Detail.

Die.

[Hank Rogers]

Post by Bruce
<whatever>

Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you.  I just didn't see your
post.

Apologising to a troll. And in a few days you'll be voting for one!

Pay attention.  I told the group last week I voted
early to miss the mobs on Monday, the day to vote
at a person's assigned polling place.

Does it tickle when Master Bruce sniffs your ass hole?

[Hank Rogers]

Post by Bruce
<whatever>

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

Apologising to a troll. And in a few days you'll be voting for one!

Meanwhile, you can sniff her ass, Master.

[Mike Duffy]

Wendy's [...] I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with
that also has ketchup and pickles on it.

Maybe they do things different here, but you
can ask them to leave off the ketchup or pickles.

You can even tell them you want it 'plain' for
your dog or child. But be careful exactly
what you say. I asked for a plain cheeseburger
that way once at McDonald's, and they left off
the cheese.

[jmcquown]

Post by Mike Duffy

Wendy's [...] I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with
that also has ketchup and pickles on it.

Maybe they do things different here, but you
can ask them to leave off the ketchup or pickles.
You can even tell them you want it 'plain' for
your dog or child. But be careful exactly
what you say. I asked for a plain cheeseburger
that way once at McDonald's, and they left off
the cheese.

The employees are not exactly rocket scientists. ;)

Jill

[D]

Post by jmcquown

Post by Mike Duffy

Wendy's [...] I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with
that also has ketchup and pickles on it.

Maybe they do things different here, but you
can ask them to leave off the ketchup or pickles.
You can even tell them you want it 'plain' for
your dog or child. But be careful exactly
what you say. I asked for a plain cheeseburger
that way once at McDonald's, and they left off
the cheese.

The employees are not exactly rocket scientists. ;)
Jill

That's why you should go to Johnny Rockets, the clue is in the name!

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by D

Post by jmcquown

Post by Mike Duffy

Wendy's [...] I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with
that also has ketchup and pickles on it.

Maybe they do things different here, but you
can ask them to leave off the ketchup or pickles.
You can even tell them you want it 'plain' for
your dog or child. But be careful exactly
what you say. I asked for a plain cheeseburger
that way once at McDonald's, and they left off
the cheese.

The employees are not exactly rocket scientists. ;)
Jill

That's why you should go to Johnny Rockets, the clue is in the name!

<GUFFAW!!>

[D]

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

Post by D

Post by jmcquown

Post by Mike Duffy

Wendy's [...] I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with
that also has ketchup and pickles on it.

Maybe they do things different here, but you
can ask them to leave off the ketchup or pickles.
You can even tell them you want it 'plain' for
your dog or child. But be careful exactly
what you say. I asked for a plain cheeseburger
that way once at McDonald's, and they left off
the cheese.

The employees are not exactly rocket scientists. ;)
Jill

That's why you should go to Johnny Rockets, the clue is in the name!

<GUFFAW!!>

;)

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by jmcquown

Post by Mike Duffy

Wendy's [...] I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with
that also has ketchup and pickles on it.

Maybe they do things different here, but you
can ask them to leave off the ketchup or pickles.
You can even tell them you want it 'plain' for
your dog or child. But be careful exactly
what you say. I asked for a plain cheeseburger
that way once at McDonald's, and they left off
the cheese.

The employees are not exactly rocket scientists. ;)
Jill

Your haughty arrogance is in full flush, Jilldo.

[D]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
I had a barbecue sandwich before the power went off
here. Then about an hour later my neighbor brought
me something from Wendy's and a Sprite/7UP drink
which I have consumed. Sandwich will be later or
even lunch for Friday.

Is Wendys better than Mc Donalds? And how do they compare with Johnny
Rocket?

Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't see your
post.

No worries! Happens to the best of us from time to time!

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
This is the first Wendy's I've eaten in at least three
years. I didn't care for it as I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with that also has
ketchup and pickles on it.

No pickles and no ketchup and no cheese? What do you prefer on your
burhers?

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets. When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

Given your preferences I don't think you would enjoy Mc Donalds. Better
stay away.

[ItsJoanNotJoAnn]

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
This is the first Wendy's I've eaten in at least three
years. I didn't care for it as I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with that also has
ketchup and pickles on it.

No pickles and no ketchup and no cheese? What do you prefer on your
burhers?

Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it. To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger. Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.

Tomato, lettuce, mayo, and heavy onion, please, is my choice.

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets. When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

Given your preferences I don't think you would enjoy Mc Donalds. Better
stay away.

Their Big Mac's are ok, but I do enjoy their sausage, egg,
and cheese McMuffin.

[Jim]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
Given your preferences I don't think you would enjoy Mc Donalds. Better
stay away.

Their Big Mac's are ok, but I do enjoy their sausage, egg,
and cheese McMuffin.

I could eat any of those but my fave is the simple
sausage mcmuffin, no cheese please.

I haven't had any McD's in about two years, went sort of
Keto since then, lost about 30 pounds slowly, now I'm
back to my fighting weight..just older.

[Dave Smith]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
No pickles and no ketchup and no cheese? What do you prefer on your
burhers?

Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.

Cheese can be good, but it has to be good cheese. When I order burgers
I make sure to tell them no ketchup. Back in the spring I was returning
from an airport run and was so hungry that I stopped at a McDs for the
first time in years and I ordered a Big Mac. It had not occurred to me
that it would come with ketchup... and so much ketchup. That was
basically the only thing I could taste, and it was not pleasant.

[Bruce]

On Sat, 2 Nov 2024 19:15:44 -0400, Dave Smith

Post by Dave Smith

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
No pickles and no ketchup and no cheese? What do you prefer on your
burhers?

Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.

Cheese can be good, but it has to be good cheese.

Thanks, Dave. Very insightful.

[Jim]

Post by Bruce
On Sat, 2 Nov 2024 19:15:44 -0400, Dave Smith

Post by Dave Smith

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
No pickles and no ketchup and no cheese? What do you prefer on your
burhers?

Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.

Cheese can be good, but it has to be good cheese.

Thanks, Dave. Very insightful.

Stop the presses...again!

[Bruce]

Post by Jim

Post by Bruce
On Sat, 2 Nov 2024 19:15:44 -0400, Dave Smith

Post by Dave Smith

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
No pickles and no ketchup and no cheese? What do you prefer on your
burhers?

Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.

Cheese can be good, but it has to be good cheese.

Thanks, Dave. Very insightful.

Stop the presses...again!

Well, lots of people eat that processed American "cheese". They might
think that bad cheese is good too. Dave sets them straight.

[Hank Rogers]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
No pickles and no ketchup and no cheese? What do you prefer on your
burhers?

Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.

 Cheese can be good, but it has to be good cheese. When I order burgers
I make sure to tell them no ketchup. Back in the spring I was returning
from an airport run and was so hungry that I stopped at a McDs for the
first time in years and I ordered a Big Mac. It had not occurred to  me
that it would come with ketchup... and so much ketchup. That was
basically the only thing I could taste, and it was not pleasant.

Officer Dave, those teenage employees put lots of ketchup on it because
they had passed your burger around; Each of them pissed on it, so they
needed to mask the urine taste with ketchup.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Dave Smith

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
No pickles and no ketchup and no cheese? What do you prefer on your
burhers?

Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.

Cheese can be good, but it has to be good cheese. When I order burgers
I make sure to tell them no ketchup. Back in the spring I was returning
from an airport run and was so hungry that I stopped at a McDs for the
first time in years and I ordered a Big Mac. It had not occurred to me
that it would come with ketchup... and so much ketchup. That was
basically the only thing I could taste, and it was not pleasant.

Big Macs don't have ketchup. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce,
lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun."

Quarter Pounders have ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.

[Dave Smith]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Dave Smith

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D
No pickles and no ketchup and no cheese? What do you prefer on your
burhers?

Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.

Cheese can be good, but it has to be good cheese. When I order burgers
I make sure to tell them no ketchup. Back in the spring I was returning
from an airport run and was so hungry that I stopped at a McDs for the
first time in years and I ordered a Big Mac. It had not occurred to me
that it would come with ketchup... and so much ketchup. That was
basically the only thing I could taste, and it was not pleasant.

Big Macs don't have ketchup. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce,
lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun."
Quarter Pounders have ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.

My bad. I don't go there often enough to know their menu. I thought I
had asked for a Big Mac and if I got something else I didn't know the
difference. Which ever it was, it was horrible. It was sweet and was
overwhelmed with the taste of ketchup.

[Leonard Blaisdell]

Post by Cindy Hamilton
Big Macs don't have ketchup. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce,
lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun."
Quarter Pounders have ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.

I prefer Quarter Pounders. Apparently, this last month, I dodged a
bullet. Why they didn't put those killer onions on the Big Mac too, is a
mystery to me. At least, onions are the last culprit that I heard.
Should I stay tuned?

[dsi1]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Cindy Hamilton
Big Macs don't have ketchup. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce,
lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun."
Quarter Pounders have ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.

I prefer Quarter Pounders. Apparently, this last month, I dodged a
bullet. Why they didn't put those killer onions on the Big Mac too, is a
mystery to me. At least, onions are the last culprit that I heard.
Should I stay tuned?

McDonald's uses re-hydrated onion. That's a smart move. Fresh onions can
be a little harsh sometimes. How about a nice cheeseburger?

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by dsi1

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Big Macs don't have ketchup.  "Two all-beef patties, special sauce,
lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun."
Quarter Pounders have ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.

I prefer Quarter Pounders. Apparently, this last month, I dodged a
bullet. Why they didn't put those killer onions on the Big Mac too, is a
mystery to me. At least, onions are the last culprit that I heard.
Should I stay tuned?

McDonald's uses re-hydrated onion. That's a smart move. Fresh onions can
be a little harsh sometimes. How about a nice cheeseburger?
http://youtu.be/Pls7lt9Fz-E

Plus it helps with that regional e-coli fresh onion scare.

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/onions-recalled-mcdonalds-supplier-officials-expect-coli-outbreak/story?id=115096958

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Cindy Hamilton
Big Macs don't have ketchup. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce,
lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun."
Quarter Pounders have ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.

I prefer Quarter Pounders. Apparently, this last month, I dodged a
bullet. Why they didn't put those killer onions on the Big Mac too, is a
mystery to me. At least, onions are the last culprit that I heard.
Should I stay tuned?

The onions on a Big Mac are reconstituted from dehydrated. Different
source from the contaminated raw onions used on Quarter Pounders.

[D]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Cindy Hamilton
Big Macs don't have ketchup. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce,
lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun."
Quarter Pounders have ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.

I prefer Quarter Pounders. Apparently, this last month, I dodged a
bullet. Why they didn't put those killer onions on the Big Mac too, is a
mystery to me. At least, onions are the last culprit that I heard.
Should I stay tuned?

I keep telling you all, vegetables are dangerous for your health!

Will there now be a law suit bonanza in the US after the Mc D onion
crisis?

[Ed P]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Cindy Hamilton
Big Macs don't have ketchup. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce,
lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun."
Quarter Pounders have ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.

I prefer Quarter Pounders. Apparently, this last month, I dodged a
bullet. Why they didn't put those killer onions on the Big Mac too, is a
mystery to me. At least, onions are the last culprit that I heard.
Should I stay tuned?

I had to laugh at a Letter to the Editor in our local paper. The author
was using the McD thing as a reason to switch to plant based foods for
safety.
Duh!, It was the plant based portion that caused the E coli problem.

[Bruce]

Post by Ed P

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Cindy Hamilton
Big Macs don't have ketchup. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce,
lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun."
Quarter Pounders have ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.

I prefer Quarter Pounders. Apparently, this last month, I dodged a
bullet. Why they didn't put those killer onions on the Big Mac too, is a
mystery to me. At least, onions are the last culprit that I heard.
Should I stay tuned?

I had to laugh at a Letter to the Editor in our local paper. The author
was using the McD thing as a reason to switch to plant based foods for
safety.
Duh!, It was the plant based portion that caused the E coli problem.

Maybe it only went bad when it made contact with tortured industry
meat?

[Hank Rogers]

Post by Bruce

Post by Ed P

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Cindy Hamilton
Big Macs don't have ketchup. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce,
lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun."
Quarter Pounders have ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.

I prefer Quarter Pounders. Apparently, this last month, I dodged a
bullet. Why they didn't put those killer onions on the Big Mac too, is a
mystery to me. At least, onions are the last culprit that I heard.
Should I stay tuned?

I had to laugh at a Letter to the Editor in our local paper. The author
was using the McD thing as a reason to switch to plant based foods for
safety.
Duh!, It was the plant based portion that caused the E coli problem.

Maybe it only went bad when it made contact with tortured industry
meat?

There's some Ghe dripping off your nose, Master. Here's a Kleenex.

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by Dave Smith
Cheese can be good, but it has to be good cheese.

Kinda like steak, wine, bread, pasta, and anything consumable, Officer
Obvious.

[D]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
This is the first Wendy's I've eaten in at least three
years. I didn't care for it as I'm not fan of cheeseburgers
and certainly not a fan of any burger with that also has
ketchup and pickles on it.

No pickles and no ketchup and no cheese? What do you prefer on your
burhers?

Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it. To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger. Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.
Tomato, lettuce, mayo, and heavy onion, please, is my choice.

Ahh got it! Strange how my ideal, is your anti-burger! Meat, cheese,
pickles, tomato, mustard, onion. That's it for me. ;)

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by D

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
It's been at least that long since I've eaten a McDonald's
hamburger and even longer than Johnny Rockets. When I
last ate at Rocket's, I wasn't overly impressed; it was
a burger is all I can say.

Given your preferences I don't think you would enjoy Mc Donalds. Better
stay away.

Their Big Mac's are ok, but I do enjoy their sausage, egg,
and cheese McMuffin.

Amen! Many have been the early car trips to customers when I had an Egg
McMuffin on my way to the meeting! Everything the body needs in a compact
and healthy package!

[Gary]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.
Tomato, lettuce, mayo, and heavy onion, please, is my choice.

That's how I like them too.

I tried something new (new to me) the other day. I used mix of ground
beef and ground pork for a couple of burgers and they tasted fantastic
with only a little bit of onion that cooked along side of them. No buns
so I used white bread.

[jmcquown]

Post by Gary

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.
Tomato, lettuce, mayo, and heavy onion, please, is my choice.

That's how I like them too.
I tried something new (new to me) the other day. I used mix of ground
beef and ground pork for a couple of burgers and they tasted fantastic
with only a little bit of onion that cooked along side of them. No buns
so I used white bread.

Did you toast the bread?

Jill

[gm]

Post by jmcquown

Post by Gary

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.
Tomato, lettuce, mayo, and heavy onion, please, is my choice.

That's how I like them too.
I tried something new (new to me) the other day. I used mix of ground
beef and ground pork for a couple of burgers and they tasted fantastic
with only a little bit of onion that cooked along side of them. No buns
so I used white bread.

Did you toast the bread?
Jill

NAG NAG NAG...

Little wonder that Gary left, lol...!!!

--
GM

[dsi1]

Post by Gary

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
Pickles and ketchup have just strong tastes, to me, that's
all I taste when a burger has these condiments on it.  To
me, cheese adds nothing to a burger.  Don't get me wrong,
I'll eat it if someone brings me one, but I definitely don't
order it on my burgers.
Tomato, lettuce, mayo, and heavy onion, please, is my choice.

That's how I like them too.
I tried something new (new to me) the other day. I used mix of ground
beef and ground pork for a couple of burgers and they tasted fantastic
with only a little bit of onion that cooked along side of them. No buns
so I used white bread.

Indeed, hamburger buns are just so silly.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2YgHncWaZdxZxkd69

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted of
a base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying
pan with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.
Divine!

+1!

[Carol]

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted
of a base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a
frying pan with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes
of tabasco.
Divine!

Sounds good!

[D]

Post by Carol

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted
of a base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a
frying pan with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes
of tabasco.
Divine!

Sounds good!

Yes, it's a nice combo. I really enjoy tabasco on my eggs, adds a nice
little "sting" to the dish. =)

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by D

Post by Carol

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted
of a base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a
frying pan with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes
of tabasco.
Divine!

Sounds good!

Yes, it's a nice combo. I really enjoy tabasco on my eggs, adds a nice
little "sting" to the dish. =)

This might catch your fancy as well:

The green has a flavor all its own, and it is good.

[D]

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

Post by D

Post by Carol

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted
of a base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a
frying pan with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes
of tabasco.
Divine!

Sounds good!

Yes, it's a nice combo. I really enjoy tabasco on my eggs, adds a nice
little "sting" to the dish. =)

http://youtu.be/S5LS0d3n0u4
http://youtu.be/wEekAmzjGvY
The green has a flavor all its own, and it is good.

Ohhh... interesting! I do like regular Sriracha. I'll keep my eyes open in
the supermarket and if this is new in the US, I imagine that it will reach
europe in 2 years or so. ;)

[Citizen Winston Smith]

Post by D

Post by Citizen Winston Smith

Post by D

Post by Carol

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted
of a base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a
frying pan with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes
of tabasco.
Divine!

Sounds good!

Yes, it's a nice combo. I really enjoy tabasco on my eggs, adds a
nice little "sting" to the dish. =)

http://youtu.be/S5LS0d3n0u4
http://youtu.be/wEekAmzjGvY
The green has a flavor all its own, and it is good.

Ohhh... interesting! I do like regular Sriracha. I'll keep my eyes open
in the supermarket and if this is new in the US, I imagine that it will
reach europe in 2 years or so. ;)

It is a recent phenomenon, but it has even made it to grocery store
branding as well.

[dsi1]

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted of a
base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying pan
with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.
Divine!

I like to put Tabasco on eggs over-easy. I had eggs this morning. Not
cooked one way but two ways. Two!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/C4VrP9FUC9dT1iLL7

[D]

Post by dsi1

Post by D
Dear rfc:ers,
Tonight I had two bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. They consisted of a
base of my own rye and spelt bread (with walnuts) fried in a frying pan
with garlic.
After that a mix of fried bacon and fried onion.
Top that off with a fried egg, and add some pepper and a few splashes of
tabasco.
Divine!

I like to put Tabasco on eggs over-easy. I had eggs this morning. Not
cooked one way but two ways. Two!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/C4VrP9FUC9dT1iLL7

Very nice! You are a master David!