Just a short note related to my previous post. Does anyone remember Monterrey Jack Doritos? They must've been around in the early 90's and came in a black bag. I remember a big marketing push for them and Jay Leno in commercials for it. Those were dang tasty, or at least I seem to remember them being good. You know what, I think they were called "Jumpin' Jack Cheese" Doritos. They had a black bag and pinkish writing on them.
I'm pretty much down for any Dorito flavor though, so maybe I'm not the best judge.
If you think back, there has been a lot of flavors/variations of major foods launched that have come and gone. Remember Crystal Pepsi? It tasted just like regular Pepsi, but it was clear. New "Coke" was one of the biggest disappointments ever and continues to be a business school case in not appreciating consumer preferences. What is funny is that "Diet Coke" as sold today is based on "New" Coke and not Coca-Cola Classic. Diet Coke sells like crazy, new Coke bombed miserably.
There are a million things that have come and gone. Some which were good, some which were not.
It is also funny to think of the old packaging. McDonalds had a burger that came in a special package where half the bun and the hot burger were on one side and the other half of the bun and lettuce/tomatoe were on the other. This kept the hot stuff hot and the cool stuff from getting soggy.
Who remembers when little Caesars pizzas came in the long card board thing with paper wrapped around them. That thing was so wide, you'd have to lay it across the back seat. The paper on top would soak up some grease from the pizza. Man, those were the days.
I'm beginning to think that my fascination with and nostalgia of food is not a health positive thing. Perhaps, I should wax eloquent of my love for steamed broccoli.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Summer Food
One of my favorite things about summer is the abundance of delicious food (both healthy and unhealthy). Food is a social event. How often do we meet up with friends and family and base the interaction upon a meal of some sort? The use of food as celebration is a tradition thousands of years old and I find this tradition to be at full throttle during the summer months.
What is better than a BBQ? Or food at an open house?
My ideal meal is a grilled hamburger on a lovely sesame seed bun with ketchup, a touch of mustard, and a nice piece of lettuce. Residing on the remainder of my plate would be baked beans and Doritos (preferably Nacho cheese but any kind will suffice). There is something about the combination of ground beef, baked beans, and Doritos that I adore. Maybe I'll make my own casserole out of it.
I also like open houses where I can graze a selection of food such as fried chicken, fruit salad, Doritos, etc and polish it all off with a slice of cake. The nice thing about open houses is that there is no commitment. If you're having a good time, you stay and hang out. Maybe play horse shoes or something. If it is lame, then you make your appearance, grab some food, and break out like a 13 year old's face. This can be easily accomplished through the simple comment of "we've got another open house, one of my wife/husband's cousins graduated." No one will ever question this and you're home free.
I also greatly enjoy grilled chicken. Grilling chicken takes care, the grill must be hot but not too hot. The key to grilling good chicken is moisture, you've got to keep the (skinless, boneless breasts is pretty much all I eat) chicken moist with a frequent brushing of marinade/sauce (Italian dressing is easy and delicious) or by using a spray bottle. Brining the chicken for several hours before grilling is also a great idea.
In addition to the above, I love grilled hot dogs and bratwurst. There is just something great and easy about a hot dog. My silly wife, she won't touch hot dogs. I think she's crazy.
Anyways, I was hungry when I started to write this. But as I've consumed my lunch, my drive for this post has waned. Funny how hunger or thirst affects you like that. Don't grocery shop on an empty stomach...
Keep it real,
Big Steve
What is better than a BBQ? Or food at an open house?
My ideal meal is a grilled hamburger on a lovely sesame seed bun with ketchup, a touch of mustard, and a nice piece of lettuce. Residing on the remainder of my plate would be baked beans and Doritos (preferably Nacho cheese but any kind will suffice). There is something about the combination of ground beef, baked beans, and Doritos that I adore. Maybe I'll make my own casserole out of it.
I also like open houses where I can graze a selection of food such as fried chicken, fruit salad, Doritos, etc and polish it all off with a slice of cake. The nice thing about open houses is that there is no commitment. If you're having a good time, you stay and hang out. Maybe play horse shoes or something. If it is lame, then you make your appearance, grab some food, and break out like a 13 year old's face. This can be easily accomplished through the simple comment of "we've got another open house, one of my wife/husband's cousins graduated." No one will ever question this and you're home free.
I also greatly enjoy grilled chicken. Grilling chicken takes care, the grill must be hot but not too hot. The key to grilling good chicken is moisture, you've got to keep the (skinless, boneless breasts is pretty much all I eat) chicken moist with a frequent brushing of marinade/sauce (Italian dressing is easy and delicious) or by using a spray bottle. Brining the chicken for several hours before grilling is also a great idea.
In addition to the above, I love grilled hot dogs and bratwurst. There is just something great and easy about a hot dog. My silly wife, she won't touch hot dogs. I think she's crazy.
Anyways, I was hungry when I started to write this. But as I've consumed my lunch, my drive for this post has waned. Funny how hunger or thirst affects you like that. Don't grocery shop on an empty stomach...
Keep it real,
Big Steve
Welcome to the world of Steve, I'll be your guide
So I've blogged numerous times before but I feel like I should make it a more reoccurring habit. Therefore, I'm proud to present my new blog, "The Tao of Steve" which I shall fill with numerous musings about my life and the world in which I live. Part introspection, part social criticism, part humor, part drama. I'll bring it all to the blogosphere.
In reality, I'll spend most of my time talking about my new life as a dad, my established life as a husband, and my exciting life as a worker. I will also find time to post links, pictures, videos, etc which may interest me (and only me) for all to enjoy.
I'm going to try to keep this somewhat daily, sometimes you'll be happy to have read it, sometimes you'll be enlightened, and sometimes you'll scorn me for wasting your precious time.
-Big Steve
In reality, I'll spend most of my time talking about my new life as a dad, my established life as a husband, and my exciting life as a worker. I will also find time to post links, pictures, videos, etc which may interest me (and only me) for all to enjoy.
I'm going to try to keep this somewhat daily, sometimes you'll be happy to have read it, sometimes you'll be enlightened, and sometimes you'll scorn me for wasting your precious time.
-Big Steve
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