Against the grain

[3mnkids]

I hate lobster. Hate it!   I dont understand why so many people like it. And to see the poor things in the tanks is just so depressing   

[El Misfit]

Cruise ships- over priced, poorly maintained, food is pre cooked, lots o diseases spread! 

[Mr. DS]

I often laugh when I see people walking around on Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead.  I'm sorry to people who do this and I understand the symbolism but it looks goofy. 

[Paquita]

Am I the only one that actually likes McDonalds?  I used to kind of pretend I didn't like them because I got tired of all the health lectures.. but I f'n love McDonalds!  McDonalds breakfast is sooooooooo good!

[Jack]

I like McDonald's.  Their burgers are good, and if you're lucky enough to get some fries that were made in the last hour, they're great!  I could also live on sausage McMuffins with egg.  I make my own version at home, which are hopefully a little better for me 

[El Misfit]

I hate Gt 4. not illegal street racing? 

[AndyC]

Yep, McDonalds is good. All the fast food chains have their strengths. McDonalds fries are great when they're fresh, I love Big Macs, and the Sausage McGriddle with Cheese is something I look forward to anytime I have to get up at the crack of stupid and drive somewhere. I usually hit a McDonalds about the time hunger sets in.

Now, for quality fast food, I like Wendy's double with cheese. They're fresh, they're juicy and the meat is really the star of the show. I know a good burger when the flavour of the meat is what I notice most. Can't say that about many of them. Usually, you get a lot of garnish and seasoning on a dry, bland patty.

That reminds me. I often enjoy plain foods, or at least those dressed up just enough to enhance the flavour. If I go to a Tim Hortons, I'll often get the plain donut. It's usually fresh, lightly sweet and not covered in sticky icing, sprinkles or whatever else. Can't stant sprinkles, or coarse sugar on top of baking. It's like biting into food that has grit in it. Don't like the sensation.

On the one hand, I love foods with strong and complex flavours, but on the other hand, sometimes less is more. I'm the same way with hot dogs. A little bit of mustard and relish tastes better to me than a whole load of toppings. And although I like the works on a pizza, simple pepperoni and cheese tastes fantastic sometimes. And where did anyone get the idea that vanilla ice cream is plain? Vanilla's an awesome flavour, when it's done right.

[indianasmith]

Wendy's BACONATOR  is arguably the most perfect food on the planet.

Also, the Texas ice cream store franchise BRAUM'S has a double third pounder that is to die for!!

[Jack]

And although I like the works on a pizza, simple pepperoni and cheese tastes fantastic sometimes.

There was a restaurant called Pizza and Pasta - I used to get a plain cheese pizza there.  It was fantastic.  Just the simple flavor of good mozzarella, good tomato sauce, and that's about it.

[AndyC]

And although I like the works on a pizza, simple pepperoni and cheese tastes fantastic sometimes.

There was a restaurant called Pizza and Pasta - I used to get a plain cheese pizza there.  It was fantastic.  Just the simple flavor of good mozzarella, good tomato sauce, and that's about it.

Cheese pizza is great. Cheese and sauce is all you need if it's good pizza, but a lot of people would say it has nothing on it at all.

[Mr. DS]

Since we're on the topic of food; aside from their bagels, Dunkin Donuts offers little I take interest in.  I find their coffee is greatly inconsistent, their donuts are filled with air & find their breakfast sandwiches subpar.  I've been in heated arguments with people who claim their donuts are better than Krispy Kreme. I simply don't get the standpoint.

[AndyC]

Since we're on the topic of food; aside from their bagels, Dunkin Donuts offers little I take interest in.  I find their coffee is greatly inconsistent, their donuts are filled with air & find their breakfast sandwiches subpar.  I've been in heated arguments with people who claim their donuts are better than Krispy Kreme. I simply don't get the standpoint.

Don't know that I've ever tried Dunkin Donuts. The only American donut chain to even try and go up against Tims was Krispy Kreme, and I never understood what the fuss was about that. When the first one opened, it was on the TV news, people were camped out to be first in the door, and others would drive for an hour or more to pick up a few dozen so they could treat the office or whatever. There was a brief period when community groups were hauling Krispy Kremes into town for fundraisers. They were good donuts, but not worth all that, and I can't say they had anything good beyond their basic glazed donut. But people who had never heard of Krispy Kreme bought into the hype, and it was a novelty for a while. Then it quietly vanished from the Canadian landscape. The emperor had no clothes.

As for Tim Hortons, the coffee and donuts are good, and it's usually convenient to go there while driving, and the service is fast. But again, nothing exceptional. What Tim Hortons has really mastered are the arts of corporate branding and building customer loyalty. This is why a donut chain that has been around since the mid-60s suddenly exploded in the last 20 years or so. They got better at selling themselves.

[Jack]

Same thing happened with Krispy Kreme here.  There's some local donut place that everybody's been going to for 50 years.  Krispy Kreme came to town and after a week or so, the novelty wore off and I never heard of them again. 

[Mr. DS]

See I personally love Krispy Kreme but...as Andy C and Jack mentioned...they were out of business here within a year.  WTF!!???

[BTM]

See I personally love Krispy Kreme but...as Andy C and Jack mentioned...they were out of business here within a year.  WTF!!???

Was this during the whole "low carb" dieting fad?  I'm told that really hurt the Krispy Kreme business (among others.)