Nutrition, Wumpette Style

[WillyWump]

ALERT!

I keep getting random pics of subways and street signs, along with an ocaasional "drinking" and "just ordered General Tso's" from Missp. It appears she is out on the town. Lord help them in Philly.

[Jeff G]

ALERT!

I keep getting random pics of subways and street signs, along with an ocaasional "drinking" and "just ordered General Tso's" from Missp. It appears she is out on the town. Lord help them in Philly.

I got a message about the Gens Chicken too  .

[Miss Philicia]

... a girl's gotta throw down sometimes

ps: Wumpella can now go back to masturbating about Clive Bundy

[WillyWump]

... a girl's gotta throw down sometimes

[Miss Philicia]

CLUTCH THE PEARLS! TACO BELL IS GOING UPSCALE!

Taco Bell plans to test a new fast-casual restaurant in Huntington Beach called U.S. Taco Co. and Urban Tap Room, slated to open in the next couple of months. Like Taco Bell, there will be tacos on the menu, but that's about as similar as the two concepts get. 

The menu at U.S. Taco Co. features fancier, fusion-style tacos, but don't expect to see any Doritos shells. There's a spin on the Philly cheesesteak with a "Brotherly Love" taco made with a flour tortilla, carne asada steak, grilled peppers and onions, roasted poblano queso, cotija cheese and cilantro and a Southern "Winner Winner" taco with a flour tortilla, home-style crispy chicken, "SOB" Southern gravy, roasted corn pico de gallo, jalapeno and cilantro.

“A year ago, we conducted an extensive study on our consumer segmentation and identified a separate consumer group that simply was not going to visit quick service restaurants, at all," Jeff Jenkins, Taco Bell senior brand manager, said in a statement. "The result is U.S. Taco, a new concept sit-down restaurant that offers the best fusion of American-inspired flavors in tacos, fries and shakes for that emerging demographic of edgy foodies looking for a unique dining experience.”

[mitch777]

CLUTCH THE PEARLS! TACO BELL IS GOING UPSCALE!



“A year ago, we conducted an extensive study on our consumer segmentation and identified a separate consumer group that simply was not going to visit quick service restaurants, at all," Jeff Jenkins, Taco Bell senior brand manager, said in a statement."

Did they really need an extensive survey? lol.

I've had my fair share of fast food but only have eaten at TB 3 times in my life. Twice more than necessary.
This actually looks pretty good. I would give them another shot but doubt Connecticut will be seeing this new concept any time soon.

[Miss Philicia]

I've had my fair share of fast food but only have eaten at TB 3 times in my life. Twice more than necessary.

I've only gone once, and that was only to humor my grandmother when I took her out for a day of shopping.

[mecch]

a new concept sit-down restaurant that offers the best fusion of American-inspired flavors in tacos, fries and shakes for that emerging demographic of edgy foodies looking for a unique dining experience

Because when edgy foodies look for new concept fusion, they look to fries and shakes at Taco Bell.... 

[Jeff G]

I love me some Krystal's hamburgers ... They are the same exact product as White Castle on have a whole another appeal than most fast food items, they really satisfy sometimes  .

OH ... Captian D's fast seafood is doing real plates and people are all excited about it ... I just don't get it .

[mitch777]

a new concept sit-down restaurant that offers the best fusion of American-inspired flavors in tacos, fries and shakes for that emerging demographic of edgy foodies looking for a unique dining experience

Because when edgy foodies look for new concept fusion, they look to fries and shakes at Taco Bell.... 

It was their expensive extensive research I tell you. lol.

[WillyWump]

CLUTCH THE PEARLS! TACO BELL IS GOING UPSCALE!

Are they gonna make me dress up for this? I prefer eating Taco Bell while wearing a wifebeater and running shorts with one nad hanging out.

[Miss Philicia]

Captain D's is so white trash.

[Theyer]

I love me some Krystal's hamburgers ... They are the same exact product as White Castle on have a whole another appeal than most fast food items, they really satisfy sometimes  .

OH ... Captian D's fast seafood is doing real plates and people are all excited about it ... I just don't get it .

What are "real plates" and what are they using now make believe plates ? A trough ? Miss P links are very helpful in these threads to the population who are not American , I do not expect you to do it Jeff  enough work MODing the thing just credit where its due.
I remember Miss p saying that he has a stash off White Castle are they Gourmet Burgers ?
I do love all this detail. Now the anti -bees are finished appetite has returned and I would enjoy a good blue cheese burger NOW.

[Jeff G]

What are "real plates" and what are they using now make believe plates ? A trough ? Miss P links are very helpful in these threads to the population who are not American , I do not expect you to do it Jeff  enough work MODing the thing just credit where its due.
I remember Miss p saying that he has a stash off White Castle are they Gourmet Burgers ?
I do love all this detail. Now the anti -bees are finished appetite has returned and I would enjoy a good blue cheese burger NOW.

I meant they are no longer using paper plates for people who dine in .

White Castle are one of the oldest chain burgers with a unique small square bun and a sliver of ground beef with holes in it to grill onions in while the beef cooks . They are served with a single pickle slice and mustard on them .

[Dan0]

In my neck of the woods, they were referred to as 'Gut Bombs' or 'Slyders'...both anatomically correct. One term's origin was immediately self-evident. The other became so about 8 hours later. They're addictive. Of course, to keep up with the times they've now bastardized the brand with mini-chicken and mini-fish versions. When they come out with the mini-vegan I will stop going.

[mitch777]

So, my home made sauerkraut turned out scrumptious! We had it last night with corned beef and potato salad. It had more crunch than the canned/jarred version.
I'm sure you were all wondering. lol.

ps- it's high on the list for foods containing probiotics. 

[Miss Philicia]

Miss P used to live 800 feet (~0.2 mi or a 4 minute walk) from a White Castle) in Brooklyn for five years, and then the five years before that I was 0.4 mi/8 min walk from another one.

I've eaten a lot of White Castle.

Filthy no longer has them so I have to resort to buying them in the frozen food section and pairing them with the requisite crinkle cut frozen fries.

[mecch]

Ramps shramps.  Its spring, the late crop of radicchio. Here's a vote for one of the first foodie veges I remember, circa mid '80s.

[wolfter]

I had pizza today, 2 pieces actually.  And get this; it was from a gas station.   

[Miss Philicia]

I had pizza today, 2 pieces actually.  And get this; it was from a gas station.   

This is what you need so that you can eat more than cucumbers.

[WillyWump]

I had gas station chicken wings the other day. They were pretty fresh, prolly only 3 days old.

[Miss Philicia]

After receiving my 1450 cd4 count at my doctor's office this afternoon I went to Cheu Noodle Bar and had THE MOST DELICIOUS beef dumplings in chili oil and their renowned black garlic wings and they were definitely as good as I'd read about.

Divine.



note: picture quality kind of sucked due to flash/low lighting

[mecch]

mmm yummy. Im jealous! 

[Theyer]

me too 1450 , blimey.

[mecch]

I'm jealous of the access to delicious (and presumably affordable) asian food. 

OK the cd4s are impressive as well.

[WillyWump]

It looks mahhhvelous!

and your Cd4's are nice, but weren't they just at 1700? Are you dying?

[Jeff G]

Miss P's cd4 count took a dive after a batch of bad ramps . 

[mecch]

CD4s ramped down rather than up? 

[Miss Philicia]

I also had precipitous dip in my cd4% to 53.7% and a monstrous (and quite troubling) viral load rebound/explosion of "40".

I'm going to the emergency room if I get a paper cut tonight. Maybe they'll give me some muscle relaxers and oxy.

ps: I BLAME THE MEDS!

[mecch]

If you really watched that Lohan show, blame it for the life-force that has been sucked out of you.

[Jeff G]

I also had precipitous dip in my cd4% to 53.7% and a monstrous (and quite troubling) viral load rebound/explosion of "40".

I'm going to the emergency room if I get a paper cut tonight. Maybe they'll give me some muscle relaxers and oxy.

ps: I BLAME THE MEDS!

I pray that you recover but I'm calling first dibs on all your stuff OK ?

[WillyWump]

I pray that you recover but I'm calling first dibs on all your stuff OK ?

You better back off hoe, I'm getting his album collection.

[Jeff G]

You better back off hoe, I'm getting his album collection.

You have the memory's of the love yall shared and all that sexting yall do .... and that's all you gonna get .

[anniebc]

I pray that you recover but I'm calling first dibs on all your stuff OK ?

I want all his McQueen stuff.....it's vintage you know.   

Aroha
Jan

[Jeff G]

I want all his McQueen stuff.....it's vintage you know.   

Aroha
Jan

I thought McQueen was Gay Day at McDonald's and did not know it was vintage stuff ... I got dibs on that too so back off Missy .   

[wolfter]

I was going to boast about the fat laden broccoli and cauliflower salad I had today, but the imminent demise of a fellow member takes precedence.   

I'm just too upset to Google how many calories this mayonnaise based salad contained. 

[Theyer]

I was going to boast about the fat laden broccoli and cauliflower salad I had today, but the imminent demise of a fellow member takes precedence.   

I'm just too upset to Google how many calories this mayonnaise based salad contained.

Cauli and Broci are you  Mad Sir, side off Beans , curried maybe to follow.

[Theyer]

I thought McQueen was Gay Day at McDonald's and did not know it was vintage stuff ... I got dibs on that too so back off Missy . 

Tis proof indeed off the canny nature off Miss P.  What fills his wardrobe,s will show a better return than many off the Pensions , stock portfolio,s etc .

[Miss Philicia]

linky

***BREAKING***

Eataly Announces Expansion Plans for NYC, DC, Philadelphia, and LA

[Miss Philicia]

SEVENTY-TWO FARMERS MARKETS THIS YEAR

BRING
IT

RAMPS!

[mecch]

The 50 Best Restaurants - for those who enjoy lists of this sort, or restaurants like these:
http://www.theworlds50best.com/list/1-50-winners

Not being a foodie, my most memorable restaurant meals were not at the highest restaurant gastronomiques I've been too. Have had some great meals at the gourmet ones but also some really poisonous ones - anytime the money became an issue or with snobs, or equally awkward, bores.

Whats nice about a truly world class restaurant is that the restaurant itself and the staff and food are always impeccable.  Its the pretentious, trendy, overpriced restaurants that can be horrible because the restaurant itself serves up bad energy.

[Theyer]

SEVENTY-TWO FARMERS MARKETS THIS YEAR

BRING
IT

RAMPS!

Is this happening across the US ? Certainly in the UK there is growth , often what started as a Farm shop is now the foodies destination when in the wilds . There is a Motor way Service Station that receives many visits when off to Scotland.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tebay_services it truly is a diamond in the rough.

[mecch]

More lists:
http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2014/05/05/2014-james-beard-awards-chefs-and-restaurants-winners-are/?hpt=hp_c2

[mecch]

"Do you lead a gluten free diet?" Yes
"What is gluten?" er uh

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/06/gluten-free-people-have-no-idea-what-gluten-is_n_5273980.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

[BT65]

Is this happening across the US ? Certainly in the UK there is growth , often what started as a Farm shop is now the foodies destination when in the wilds . There is a Motor way Service Station that receives many visits when off to Scotland.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tebay_services it truly is a diamond in the rough.

Michael, yes, there are farmer's markets across the US.  We have quite a few where I live, which may be a surprise to some, but there are several farms in this area.  We always get a huge influx of migrant workers later in the summer. 

[mecch]

Yummy Yummy Pizza -- dinner theatre?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MD4BPAp4jo

[Miss Philicia]

Just made the best thai-basil pan-fried shrimp with sautéed scallions, bok choy and chili sauce with jasmine rice.

[Miss Philicia]

This is what happens when Wumpy purchases his frozen cheap shrimp from Walmart.

(this goes to the rest of you that buy shrimp or eat it when you dine out)

Note: Miss P only buys domestic farm raised shrimp from Marvesta in Maryland, two hours south of me. Freshness!

[zach]

spot i stay in florida, i can buy off the boats when they come in at sunset, or even on the way home just pull over at the bridge, there places you can cast a net and come up with five gallons worth of gulf shrimp. six pack of pbr, thats dinner

[Theyer]

Its one off the things I am missing about Orkney, fresh good ingredients, eggs duck and chickens from my neighbour, fish well from 50 % off the island . Home made cakes and sweets . Excellent chickens that have a visible 2mm layer off fat on them , Lobster , crab and I want want some.NOW