(WARNING: audience participation requested)
I'm a bit of a couch potato. Always have been and probably always will be, although I don't feel as guilty now that I actually exercise. It's not that I don't like to get out and about, but for me, relaxation is plopping down on the sectional, feet propped up on the ottoman, watching the high-def big screen...ideally with a beer or cocktail (and pizza) in hand.
Although Jenn and I have about 391 channels at our disposal, one channel reigns supreme.
Wait for it....
Wait for it....
Yep, the Food Network...and if you didn't get the foreshadowing, then you obviously don't watch this:
Food Network probably makes up close to 50% of our TV viewing, which is curious for a couple of reasons. First, because I typically handle the remote, meaning that I'm not watching under duress from Jenn. And before you start thinking about how much of a control freak I am, here's how it works in Casa de Jesus: I handle the remote when I am home and Jenn handles it when I am not home. Considering that I can either be home or not home, this means that we each handle the remote 50% of the time. So there.
Secondly, I probably wouldn't eat 75% of the food that gets made on the various shows. I have a rather limited palate and classify myself as a "meat and potatoes...and Italian and Quiznos" kind of guy. I don't like seafood, many vegetables, lamb, some pork, most anything considered fusion, and Democrats. However, I enjoy watching the best of the best at work. Plus, in HD pretty much anything, even frogs legs looks delicious.
(Note: I am pretty sure Jenn is hotter for Giada than I am, so I feel no guilt linking to her photo.)
Sometimes, when watching Rachel Ray make a 17-course dinner in under 30 minutes, I'll think of the hypothetical "what would I have if I had only one meal left on earth?" question. Even being the picky eater that I am, it's a tough choice:
A visit to the middle of nowhere for outstanding ribs? Stay local for the best veal saltimbocca that money can buy? A trip to Antonio's for ridiculously yummy pizza? Or, the best comfort food of all time?
If you know me at all, then you know the answer is none of the above. If I had one meal left on earth, it would be a hunk of manly beef (stop snickering Stacey). Specifically, the Del Frisco's Double Eagle - a 26 ounce, bone-in strip steak that is as close to heaven as I am ever going to come (Jenn putting in a good word will not help). Add a serving of mac and cheese, and I will go a happy man.
And now it's your turn. If you had one meal left, what would it be? I would ask everyone who reads this to leave a comment. There is no wrong answer...if you would choose to have a can of chunky soup, well then, fine. You're a bit odd, but then again, you're not the one whose last meal would cost $150. Feel free to mix and match: i.e., a Big Mac and pepperoni pizza.
I'm asking for comments for two reasons. First, it's a fun topic and will be interesting to see the diversity in people's tastes. Secondly, it will help me start to get an idea of how many suckers, um, I mean friends, actually waste their time reading this blog.
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Look forward to reading the responses. As for me, I am off to find my favorite candy bar.
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Chicken and Stuffing....or any chinese buffet....this one is a hard one....
ReplyDeletePrime Aged filet cooked medium rare – either served bordelaise atop garden fresh tomatoes (must be locally grown – hey, I am trying to be a localvore) with crumbled blue cheese and crispy fired onions perched on top... OR the filet served simply with bernaise. Grilled asparagus and maybe some pattypan and mashed potatoes...
ReplyDeleteThen again, I could also go with lobster. Simply steamed served with just about anything (butter is a given in my world) and I am a happy chick!
A good bottle of red wine with the steak or a killer bottle of champagne with the lobster to round out this decadent meal would be ideal.
Ok – now I am starving!!
giada is a hot. but, my personal favorite (or maybe I should say flay-vorite...I'm so cheesy) is Bobby Flay. I have a serious crush on him. Maybe some day he'll come to my house for a throw down. I could so take him. If I wanted to.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I can pick one meal. That is really hard. Much like Jon, I would probably go for some manly beef. I love steak--even though I don't eat it very often. I don't even need the really fancy kind that Jon eats. I would also want butter. Lots of butter. And wine. And maybe a beer too. Probably bread (just a conduit for more butter). Cheese is necessary. A really good chocolate dessert. something from finale maybe.
My meal would have to be eaten outside on a deck. In like 75 degrees. So nice.
So many options...such a tough call. Now, I"m second guessing myself. Maybe I should have went with tuna. Damn.
Forget the meal, I'm gonna focus on Bobby Flay instead.
Hmm..I think I'm a simpler person than you fancy, schmancy people. Steak is nice, but Im thinking I can achieve my goals with far better value than an overpriced cow.
ReplyDeleteUp until a few years ago, it used to be a T7 from Taco Bell that would be my last meal, but since they added that KFC Toasted Wrap thing, its tough call if I should add that in or not. Maybe I can just get a Toasted Wrap meal instead (not sure what number it is) with the Chicken Quesadilla on the side and be happy, but since that doesn't come with the large drink, I might have to rule that out. Yeah...forget it; Im ruling that one out. (unless I can sub in the larger drink, then its a contender)
Papa Ginos pizza is always good, and certainly deserves honorable mention, if not top billing in the pizza category, but I have that so much now, Im not sure if it warrants the title of "last meal". The whole pizza topic will take some real deep Jack Handy type thinking, so I'll come back to this...
What kind of death are we talking here? A Firing Range quick death or a slow death by Chinese water torture or something equally time consuming? I think it needs to be asked. It makes a difference you know...If its going to be quick, I can have something that currently gives me heartburn. (which is usually all the good things) If its a slow death, Im going to have to avoid tomato based items simply because the heartburn might get to me before the water droplets do.
Chili's makes a great Chipotle burger, and the fries there are fantastic if you add a bit more pepper. Friendlys has a killer Bacon Cheeseburger that rivals the best of the best of burgers on the planet - The Super Sonic Bacon Double cheeseburger (no tomato (has nothing to do with heartburn, tomatoes are just gross)). Add in fries AND tater tots AND the Route 44 Cherry slush, (because we're doing it MY way) and we might have a winner. You could argue Wendys has a better burger, but since they took the #4 meal away and stuck in that Baconator thing, its hardly worth mentioning any more. In-N-Out has fantastic burgers for sure, but they lose because they dont have slush as a drink option. Ticks me off too. Seriously now, in this day and age, you only have soda to choose from? They need to expand for crying out loud.
Speaking of slush, which makes me think of smoothies, Im now wondering if Jamba Juice constitutes a meal...and would it be satisfying enough to be my last? How hot is this day Im supposed to die? Can I choose a climate controlled situation, or do I get stuck with whatever weather I get dealt on that fateful day?
Does ice cream count? They have a Snickers flavored ice cream that is quite good. If it does count, how much can I have?? Is it a finite or endless supply? How long do I have to eat said meal? Again the temperature makes a difference here, because I dont want this to happen in January or anything. Even ColdStone isnt as good in January as it is in July.
This pizza thing still has me thinking....Can I try a bunch of different pizzas while the guys are loading up their guns, and then decide, or do I need to know going into this what I want to have? You think they have a full catering staff that could help with this, dont you? How else do they handle these types of requests? Unless its in some third world country that Im destined to die, then Im going to go with the catering thing. But lets say it is in a third world country. (because where else do they have firing ranges?) If thats the case, I dont want pizza at all. With all those poor hungry kids with the flies their faces, it makes it hard to really enjoy anything, much less a last meal. Plus Id feel terrible for eating all that food an not sharing. Inevitably I wont eat the whole thing, they'll ask "are you going to eat that" in some strange language, and I'll say "Yeah. I am." (seriously, where do they get the nerve?) But then I'll feel guilty for cheating them out of food when I knew darn well I wasnt going to eat it, and I dont want to feel guilty when I die, unless I actually did what they were accusing me of. Do you state why Im supposed to die? I dont remember.....
If Im faced with death, I seriously have to consider my teeth too. Do I really want to die with steak stuck between my teeth? Im not sure if dairy based products are best either now since those contain contaminants, such as residues of veterinary medicine and bacteria like Salmonella and Listeria. That just doesnt sound good, especially if my body isnt producing any more counteracting agents. This could actually throw off the entire autopsy too I imagine, since the Dr might think I tried to kill myself if the levels of bacteria turn up high. And then these jerks with the guns could get potentially get away, and that would suck. If that happens, someone needs to sue this Dr, because if he cant tell that the death was from a bullet wound, he should have his license revoked.
Im going to have to give this more thought...
I'm a simple girl who likes simple things. Last meal - hot dogs, potato salad and beer. It would be great.
ReplyDeleteMaybe then I could die by peacefully falling asleep with my food coma in a hammock. Yeah, that's the way to go...versus like...being eaten by ants.
Chicken parm, cabernet, cheescake. And scene.
ReplyDeleteIced Coffee from Dunkin Donuts and toast...toast with jelly...toast with cinnamon and sugar...and lots of butter...I love toast.
ReplyDeleteCheap date, I know!
Although tater tots from Sonic make me very happy - for two reasons actually. First, who doesn't love tater tots? And second, it means I can call Mark S. and say "I'm at Sonic and you're not!"