Fortunately for all of you we, Sarah and Katrina, are the group’s final bloggers. Since we have spent the entire trip fantasizing about all the food that would be available to us when we get home and have been food vacuum cleaners for those of us who are lighter eaters , we thought it would be appropriate to spend the last blog sharing our fantasies with all of you. So we now present to you SARAH AND KATRINA’S FABULOUS LIST OF FOOD!!!
1. Philly Cheese Steak- This is no ordinary cheese steak. This is the sandwich that has been making mouths water for three months at the mere thought of its delicious cheesey goodness. The beef arranged so beautifully within the toasted hoagie bun is cooked to perfection alongside sweet grilled onions. The melted mozzarella lining the bread melds beautifully with all the flavors. To truly experience the glory of this culinary masterpiece, however, one must drench it with the slightly spicy but oh so delicious melted queso that comes with the chips that you enjoy while you hungrily await your sandwich. Together, these flavors combine to create the thing my dreams are made of.
2. Magic Pancakes- They are created at Katrina’s house every Sunday morning. They are the combination of all things good in this world into one delicious breakfast. They begin with simple banana pancakes. However, once you remove the golden brown pancakes, full of sweet bananas from the skillet, the magic begins. Melted chocolate chips are drizzled generously over the fluffy pancakes, followed by a large helping of creamy melted peanut butter, a staple for any pancake dish. The meal is not complete without a large glass of cold milk. All part of a balanced breakfast.
3. BBQ Sandwich from TEXAS- Its been a long trip for a Texan without BBQ. Which is why no list would be complete without a nice, big, juicy chopped beef sandwich. The first decision you have to make is what type of bread you want filled with the delicous goodness that is to come. If you are experienced in these things, you will most certainly select the thick cheesy jalepeno bread with just enough kick to keep it interesting. Then you load it up with tender chopped beef. Do you want BBQ sauce? of course you do. That’s a silly question. Drench it. Next you order a side of creamy potatoe salad. When you get to your table, you will probably want to dive right in to your sandwich, but patience is a virtue. First, take some of your potatoe salad and add it to your sandwich. Now, it is ready. You may look ridiculous, since you won’t be able to fit the fat, flavorful sandwich into your mouth, but don’t worry what other people think. The looks you are getting are strictly from jealousy.
4. Elbow Room Mac n’ Cheese- It is meant to serve five. Katrina claims to be able to down it alone. I believe her. The deep bowl of pasta nearly overflows with fat pasta tubes literally drenched with cheese. It is the kind of mac n’ cheese where after every bite you are left with cheese dripping down your smiling face. The best part of this gooey delicacy is the salty layer of crunchy bread crumbs baked not only on top of the heaping bowl of pasta, but also layered within. Every new layer of bread crumbs you reach is a crunchy surprise adding texture and excitement to an already explosive dish.
5. Shrimp Po Boy- It begins with a fresh and flaky french baquette, cut down the middle. Inside, it is filled with fresh, crisp lettuce and fat, succulent fried shrimp. The shrimp is golden brown and fresh out of the gulf. To make this sandwich really pop you need ample amounts of tartar and cocktail sauce. Before you devour this dish, lightly drizzle a fresh cut lemon or lime over the shrimp. Thick cut onions, deep fried and delicious, sit on the side. The batter surrounding each sweet onion is salty and greasy in the best of ways. When dipped in ketchup, these onion rings truly come to life. The combination of deep fried shrimp with the deep fried onion rings creates a meal that leaves you ready for a nap, no matter what time of day.
6. Cheeseburger- It is a simple food, classic if you will. Best enjoyed after a light appetizer of one dozen juicy BBQ chicken wings, the cheeseburger is arguably the greatest American creation. We prefer a traditional burger. A thick juicy patty resting on top of the lightly toasted bun is the star of this dish. However, it would be nothing without a generous helping of cheddar cheese, slightly melted, crisp onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. The key to a good burger is to have the perfect balance of hot meat and cheese and cool, refreshing veggies. It is crucial to lather the bun with both ketchup and mustard for the perfect flavor combination, preferably dipping each individual bite in an extra helping of ketchup. No burger is complete without a soda and fries. The root beer is served in a short, fat mug that still has the frost from the freezer clinging to its exterior. The carbonation dances up to your nose with each sip of the icey drink. On the side, thick cut fries so hot they are nearly steaming await you. The interior of each fry is soft but the exterior is slightly crisp and salty.
You’re Welcome.
Katrina and Sarah
