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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Roscoe Arbuckle, Apr 11, 2017.

  1. Buck Turgidson

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    Am I? You can go anywhere in Ohio and they'll tell you us Texans don't put enough chocolate, cinnamon and noodles in our stuff.
     
  2. Killatron 2000

    Killatron 2000 Punk Rocket

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    Never been to Ohio. Will have to take your word for it. I guess I am right after all. Or am I? Maybe. Maybe not. This chili talk has me all confused. What were we talking about?
     
  3. Buck Turgidson

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    Lemme go grab a beer and I'm sure I'll remember.

    Skyline Chili, btw. Look it up.
     
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  4. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    At least bean soup is edible. I had to throw that stuff in the trash after a few bites.
     
  5. Buck Turgidson

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    You got farther than I did then, I just looked at it and shook my head, had 1 forkfull, and walked away.
     
  6. eric.81

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    Thank you!

    I'll quote the Deadspin article I posted in my previous post to further echo our point:

    "And really, customizing one's own chili recipe is just fine; so is being proud of it. As a dish that originated with regular people using what they had, chili invites exactly this sort of improvisation. It's unlikely that any ancient Mexican tribesman ever said, "Oh shoot, we have only two poblanos, and the recipe calls for three; looks like we can't have chili tonight!" (and not just because of the overwhelming odds against him having been able to speak English). Chili invites us to tinker, to adjust, to personalize, and if the results taste good, to feel good about that. Where we go too far is the point at which our personal preferences tip over into proclamations of the 'correct' way to make it—where "I don't like tomatoes in my chili" curdles into "Real chili doesn't contain tomatoes, you sonofabitch!"

    Live and let chili, people. Life's too short...
     
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  7. Roscoe Arbuckle

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  8. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    FYI, McDonald's is bringing back their Szechuan sauce for one day only! October 7th! See if one near you is participating at this website. https://buttermilkcrispytenders.com/
     
  9. Buck Turgidson

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    I thought you were reviewing "food"?
     
  10. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    Has to be a chain that is national. Any ideas?
     
  11. Buck Turgidson

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    Waffle House?

    Try Outback or Olive Garden maybe?

    eta: Chili's is terrible, but their Southwestern Eggrolls are on point.
     
  12. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    I'll look into them. I primarily like to try new items, and as much as I love Waffle House, I don't think they've had a new item in 30 years.
     
  13. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    And if y'all would like me to review local food on here I can do that. I'm going to try London Sizzler for the first time tomorrow.
     
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    do you know where one could find a really good club sandwich? asking for a friend. :cool:
     
  16. Roscoe Arbuckle

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  17. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    Just a heads up for anyone who's interested, I'll be on 650 tomorrow morning at 11 with Cleverley Stone to talk about the food scene in Houston. And I'll be bringing bean dip...

    http://houston.cbslocal.com/
     
  18. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    I'm sorry, but this is funny. My title (which is at the bottom) is "former Houston foodie friend."

    I guess I piss people off everywhere. And yet, I'm still here, and I'm still exactly who I've always been.

    The OG troll? perhaps. I just showed how to be a dick online.

     
  19. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    To anyone who knows me on here and thought I wasn't sincere? I literally am on the radio tomorrow with a person that posted that I'm a "former Houston Foodie Friend."

    Sorry, but I love that Cleverley is actually pretty cool, IMO.
     
  20. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    And anyone who says alcohol is a depressant? I think it is in your genes. I agreed to this at 6:00 this morning? Still wide awake.
     

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