Re: Popeye’s Fried Chicken
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:14 pm
[mention]mickey[/mention] I'm glad to know they're still around. Maybe I'll come across one again one of these days.
They were around South Texas for a couple of years. I thought they would have staying power, but unfortunately not. Your time frame seems about right.
A lot of times I thinks this is true for a lot of foods. BBQ has been mentioned and seafood as well. My favorite Japanese Food is a very small place. The main secret there is that the owner loves food, and wants to sell very good food to others. Small place, easy to control what comes in and what goes out.
I think this is the secret for all of them.fullonshred wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:38 pmThe main secret there is that the owner loves food, and wants to sell very good food to others. Small place, easy to control what comes in and what goes out.
I'm hungry nowMattFireblade wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:49 pm I like Popeye's chicken, but I can't stand their sides or biscuits, same with all of the fried chicken chain places though, honestly. There's a restaurant about an hour from me called The Eagle though, and their fried chicken and horseradish mashed potatoes are what dreams are made of.
Green stuff has always been more challenging for me than anything else, as I've always looked at is as non-scrumptious filler that needs to be seasoned with something to make it palatable, and I don't eat like a rabbit, but I've gotten better. Fruit is great, no issues there. Nothing beats a ripe pear, or citrus and blueberries/strawberries are awesome.LancerTheGreat wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 5:42 am The absolute best "fast food" fried chicken I've ever had came from a local place in Lexington, KY. It's called Grimes's Fast Food Restaurant, and if you're ever in the area I would heavily suggest stopping by there, I personally would recommend the spicy chicken, but not if your *ahem* "sensitive" to spicy food.
That said I try to eat more green stuff and fruit than anything else.
As you’re in a very interesting culinary region, please talk to me about your experiences with Durian FruitTonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:10 amYou'd gain a ton just walking around the streets of Bangkok. Thais love their fried stuff...and then they stuff themselves with white rice to tip it off....usually not many vegetables in the typical diet.
Count me in with most westerners!Bubba Zanetti wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:56 pm
As you’re in a very interesting culinary region, please talk to me about your experiences with Durian Fruit
I’ve had it a few times, it’s complex to say the least...
Most Westerners can’t even stomach the smell
It's an unpleasant odor for sure, the first time I smelled it I was reminded of hot urine on a cold sweaty armpit with someone aggressively farting in close proximity.mickey wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:01 pmCount me in with most westerners!Bubba Zanetti wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:56 pm
As you’re in a very interesting culinary region, please talk to me about your experiences with Durian Fruit
I’ve had it a few times, it’s complex to say the least...
Most Westerners can’t even stomach the smell
Sort of a cross between a decaying carcus and buzzard shit mixed together.![]()
It is difficult to describe in the English language.Bubba Zanetti wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:07 pmIt's an unpleasant odor for sure, the first time I smelled it I was reminded of hot urine on a cold sweaty armpit with someone aggressively farting in close proximity.mickey wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:01 pmCount me in with most westerners!Bubba Zanetti wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:56 pm
As you’re in a very interesting culinary region, please talk to me about your experiences with Durian Fruit
I’ve had it a few times, it’s complex to say the least...
Most Westerners can’t even stomach the smell
Sort of a cross between a decaying carcus and buzzard shit mixed together.![]()
EXACTLY.mickey wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:10 pmIt is difficult to describe in the English language.Bubba Zanetti wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:07 pmIt's an unpleasant odor for sure, the first time I smelled it I was reminded of hot urine on a cold sweaty armpit with someone aggressively farting in close proximity.
Perhaps that particular durian was in the least offensive odor stage of its ripening cycle? It can be so pungent that it peels paint of walls. Apparently it’s against the law to open and prepare one in public in Singapore in open spaces, so as to not bother tourists!Kirobhan wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:41 pm My co-worker brought a durian in once, cut it up, and proceeded to walk the halls with the fruit to offer for people to try. To me it was a pungent smell but not really offensive. I guess I was one of the lucky ones though as many others were seriously pissed.
My first thought was that perhaps [mention]Kirobhan[/mention] had a cold or hayfever or something similar?Bubba Zanetti wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:56 pmPerhaps that particular durian was in the least offensive odor stage of its ripening cycle? It can be so pungent that it peels paint of walls. Apparently it’s against the law to open and prepare one in public in Singapore in open spaces, so as to not bother tourists!Kirobhan wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:41 pm My co-worker brought a durian in once, cut it up, and proceeded to walk the halls with the fruit to offer for people to try. To me it was a pungent smell but not really offensive. I guess I was one of the lucky ones though as many others were seriously pissed.![]()
Just doing my part! Are you going to get some durian fruit?fullonshred wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:47 pm I just got done with Breast #1 and half the Tater Wedges. Mighty good chicken. Passed on the slaw this time as it is now "extra". Thanks to @Bubba Zanetti for starting this thread and getting me pointed in that direction.
Not if I can help it!Bubba Zanetti wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:52 pmJust doing my part! Are you going to get some durian fruit?fullonshred wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:47 pm I just got done with Breast #1 and half the Tater Wedges. Mighty good chicken. Passed on the slaw this time as it is now "extra". Thanks to @Bubba Zanetti for starting this thread and getting me pointed in that direction.![]()
Durian is something much loved by Thais...even little kids go nuts for it. I can take it or leave it but it is a treat when fresh and chilled. Custardy and sweet...the smell of a chilled durian is not nearly as bad as one might imagine. In season, there are trucks driven straight from the farm selling on most street corners and always available in supermarkets too. Most Thais eat way too much as it has a very high saturated fat and calorie content. I limit to a treat when GF brings some home...but my real favorite is MangoSteen....I can eat a Kilo (2.2 lbs) without missing a beat.Bubba Zanetti wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:56 pmAs you’re in a very interesting culinary region, please talk to me about your experiences with Durian FruitTonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:10 amYou'd gain a ton just walking around the streets of Bangkok. Thais love their fried stuff...and then they stuff themselves with white rice to tip it off....usually not many vegetables in the typical diet.
I’ve had it a few times, it’s complex to say the least...
Most Westerners can’t even stomach the smell
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