FOOD THREAD VOL. GRUB LIFE

[Beruseruku Desu]

Barrafina on Dean Street. 1 Michelin Spanish (Spain) tapa.

The prawns were ******* delicious.

Sadly the tortilla tasted like nothing and the octopus was way too salty but cooked well. Kinda disappointed as this place has a lot of hype.

With all that said…… Mexican food is better

 

[mplsdunk]

Could have gripped the

 

[spizike231]

Or da

 

[heelsandeers]

Had a flank steak I wasn’t sure what to do with

Makeshift cheesesteaks with mushrooms, onions, jalapeños on potatoes rolls

Not as good as with ribeye obviously but still pretty solid

 

[solewoman]

Had a flank steak I wasn’t sure what to do with

Makeshift cheesesteaks with mushrooms, onions, jalapeños on potatoes rolls

Not as good as with ribeye obviously but still pretty solid

Ruined with the American cheese. Didn’t even melt right

 

[DeadsetAce]

Provolone on steak and cheese preferred for me

 

[heelsandeers]

Ruined with the American cheese. Didn’t even melt right

It was under the broiler for 2 mins

Plenty melted but didn’t wanna overcook steak or burn the bun

Provolone cool too but didn’t have it

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Ruined with the American cheese. Didn’t even melt right

Bully.

 

[heelsandeers]

I realize there is an American cheese is awful constituency out there

It’s cool. They’re wrong when it comes to its use in melts

 

[SC kid]

Dont listen to any melt slander.
Could it have been a better melt?
Sure.
But thats still a decent melt.

 

[jape]

i like american with burgers but still prefer cheddar all day

 

[kdawg]

i like american with burgers but still prefer cheddar all day

No doubt cheddar is a better cheese - but on a burger or grilled cheese it has to be American.

 

[Bronson]

“American cheese is the best cheese for a cheeseburger because it melts without splitting.”

 

[walkingBred]

Dunking these guys in Peanut Butter makes them taste exactly like Reece's Puffs cereal. Not close to it...exactly like it.

Disclaimer: No Teddy Grahams were wasted in the making of this pic.

 

[DeadsetAce]

I realize there is an American cheese is awful constituency out there

It’s cool. They’re wrong when it comes to its use in melts

American cheese is fine on burgers and cheesesteaks IMO. Like you said, for melts on sandwiches it’s good

 

[mplsdunk]

American cheese is good to me.

Like the picture says. It doesn’t break and turn all greasy.

 

[solewoman]

American cheese is just barely cheese lol https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/what-is-american-cheese-should-we-nix-kraft-or-stick-with-it

 

[mplsdunk]

I know

That’s why whenever you make a cheese sauce with real cheese I throw a piece of American cheese in and the chemicals keep it from breaking.

 

[walkingBred]

I guess I'll be have a burger for dinner . Damn you NT!

 

[heelsandeers]

What Is American Cheese, Anyway?

What's in American cheese? There's a lot of hysteria out there about it being "full of chemicals" and "not real cheese." This explainer helps set the record straight by discussing the ingredients, process, and regulations around those melty slices.

www.seriouseats.com

I think Kenji sums it up well

"I enjoy American cheese on an occasional basis—about as often as I eat a hamburger. I figure that whatever small, unknown danger those chemicals might present is dwarfed by the very well-known dangers of eating too much saturated fat, dairy, and meat. "

 

[tupac jordan]

Dunking these guys in Peanut Butter makes them taste exactly like Reece's Puffs cereal. Not close to it...exactly like it.

Disclaimer: No Teddy Grahams were wasted in the making of this pic.

That precision grip! 10/10 form!

 

[lawdog1]

Some Deli’s sell both white and yellow American cheese, that’s real cheese and it’s good. Doesn’t seem artificial like grocery store bought American singles.

 

[DeadsetAce]

The Kraft singles I def can’t **** with. That stuff doesn’t even mold if it’s up on the ceiling for six months in a DC summer. Don’t ask

The deli slices is good for burgers, melts, etc

 

[mplsdunk]

Bongards is good but idk if it’s regional.

 

[Comparison Ford]

Another rotisserie chicken tonight:

Potato gratin with gruyere and caramelized fennel + shallots:

Lil cross section action for the kids at home:

Also made some broccoli rabe with lemon and garlic confit that was OKAY.