If it was my assertion I found plant based meat substitutes odd or unnecessary, I apologize. I spoke only for myself. In my opinion there are so many marvelous vegetables out there to keep our tummies and taste buds satisfied. Tonight is mushrooms Bourguignon. And please understand that odd or unnecessary to me means in no way, shape, or form that plant based meat substitutes are not tasty or appreciated by others.
I must say that one of the things I both enjoy and scrutinize is that last bite of a burger. The meat or substitute are gone. There may or may not be a clinging bit of cheese. How do just the bun and toppings measure up? Would they be tasty by themselves. Usually it’s a yes.
It is the same for me. Plant based meat is unnecessary for me. It was only 1 month ago that I have finally tried a Beyond Burger. I don’t hate it, but I have no urge to order it any time soon. However, I am not a vegetarian, so I can eat vegetables when I want and eat meat when I wish. I agree that there are many wonderful vegetables out there, but that probably is not enough to convince most people to become vegetarians. The Vegetarian Resource Group identified 3.3% of US population as full time vegetarians, and Gallup identified 5%. I recognize there is a market for plant base meat and most likely for people who try to eliminate/reduce true meat consumption.
I think you and I both agree that on a personal level, the plant based meat is unnecessary for us, and we both know some other people find these plant based meat to be helpful for them.
Anymore, that’s fast food to me: local producers who make convenient foods. Food trucks are a big deal, here. BBQboy has a point. Trucks beat the hell otta the chains.
Stopped by CFA today and tried this. If you like sweet, spicy, pimento cheese with crispy chicken, this one is for you. Very good. Not sure if it worth $7.42 but whatever.
I enjoyed an A & W Teen Burger (bacon cheeseburger, I asked them to hold the ketchup) today, with their limited time Passionfruit and Mango Icer (fruit drink ). https://web.aw.ca/en/our-menu/burgers/teen-burger
Both good.
I think I liked my Teen Burger more than my most recent Wendy’s cheeseburger.
~$13.69 CAD inc tax, for the Teen Burger and drink. I think the Teen Burger cost $8.49 CAD before tax, so a little more than a bacon cheeseburger at Wendy’s or a Quarter Pounder with Cheese at McDonald’s in this part of Canada.
I’ve ordered a Quarter Pounder w/cheese Deluxe; they have to make it to order so I wait. It’s really pretty good. Certainly above average for a chain around here. (adds lettuce, tomatoes, and I think mayo to the regular quarter pounder with cheese).
You mean ask In n Out to make the fries extra crips? I did not know that. Yeah, initially, I thought In n out fries are weird because I am so used to other fries from McDonald and Burger King, but after a few times, In n Out fries grew on me, and I appreciate that texture and have a more noticeable potato taste.
I like in-n-out burgers because (in order of importance):
The bun is soft on the outer surface and truly crisp on the inner surface
The veggies are cool and crisp (and yes to raw onions)
The meat is small. Yes, occasionally I want a burger that’s mostly salad and not much burger.
In general I like 5 guys burgers better but they’re not located very near to me and they’re overpriced.
Regarding French fries, 5 guys fries might be the best French fries of any chain restaurant. IMHO, In-n-out fries have always been a sore spot. Even at their peak they taste a bit dry and mealy. I will ask for them crispy.
Light well for me is the sweet spot. IMO, well done fries at In-n-Out are like those shoe string potatoes in a can: a little too crispy for my taste. I have to make sure I ee-nun-ci-ate when ordering light well fries, though, because one time the cashier thought I said “light”, and they were limp and greasy and barely cooked.
