@hchavers@JT954 aww man now i gotta have grits. There a bag of yeller grits in the cupboard calling to me. Who does butter, and who does cheese? I’m either, but feeling cheese today.
@hchavers@PocketBrain I always mix the grits with the eggs so the yolk replaces butter. I’m not against butter, but salt and pepper is all I really need.
@UncleVinny that looks good! I’m impressed you keep sourdough starter. Someone gave me some once but I killed it, sadly. Good job!
We usually go the just-add-water Krusteaz route anyways. but my hubby always uses sparkling water because he claims it makes them fluffier.
@cenots
If they’re made with milk, you could be lactose intolerant and would have digestive issues after. They have pills to take when eating such things which help.
My wife has an odd way of making pancakes where she uses oil which makes the perimeter crispy. Throw some peanut butter and syrup on there and it’s the bomb.
If I’m making them, then waffles. (I have this awesome double sided Belgian waffle maker) If I’m not making them, then I probably prefer pancakes but I can’t make/flip pancakes to save my life.
Anyone want to help me choose what to have for brunch today?
Options are:
Huevos Rancheros - my go-to favorite, but I’m thinking it’s time to try something different.
Eggs Benedict - another favorite. Depending where I go, I can choose from classic style w/ ham, smoked salmon or smoked short-rib hash w/ jalepeno hollandaise.
Chicken & Waffles - this is what I’m leaning towards only because I’ve never had it before, but it doesn’t sound all that exciting to me. I’d rather have eggs, tbh.
(Also, I know the server at this place and she’ll give me free drinks and conversation.)
Wildcard! - suggest a dish and, if it sounds good and I can find it, I’ll get it!
Not into pancakes. They can be delicious, but cake is a dessert, not a meal!
This poll will expire around 2:00 east coast time… if I don’t get out of the house by then, I risk getting shut-out of brunch.
@DennisG2014 I’d go with chicken and waffles. But there’s no mystery there. I’m pretty sure it’s literally fried chicken. And waffles. Or they messed up
It’s 2:15 and I still gotta feed the kitties and take a shower.
I am at great risk of missing brunch!
I think I will go to the chicken & waffles place, if I can make it in time, but I think I’ll probably get the eggs bennie there - standard style w/ ham, but also w/ jalapeño hollandaise.
Yeah, it’s fried chicken w/ some kinda fancy sounding maple syrup.
This place does everything up a little fancy, so I’m sure the chicken will be delish, but I’m not sure I can accept a sunday brunch w/ out eggs.
Anyway, now it’s 2:17 and the cats are getting impatient!
I’ll take some food-porn pics wherever I end up and post them later.
@DennisG2014@unksol yes, pretty straight forward but can be screwed up, like anything else. I’ve had it with a chipotle sauce and maple syrup. Sounds weird, but very good.
@IWUJackson@moonhat If you’re in the Boston area, I’ll share the location.
As for how I scored the free drinks - regularly sitting at the bar for Sunday brunch and finding a friendly bartender to chat up and tip well does the trick!
(I actually stick mostly to iced tea, but I’ve gotten the occasional comped mimosa. Once had to refuse an unasked for but delivered 2nd mimosa because I had to be able to drive home!)
@IWUJackson@moonhat@ybmuG@Unksol
I made it!
They were really busy and were still seating and serving when I left, so I guess the 3:00 end-of-brunch is flexible when there’s enough business.
Got the eggs bennie - delicious, but not as much food as I like to have at brunch - I like to leave stuffed!
This place specializes in fried chicken and I’ve never had it, so I ordered a 2 piece meal to go that I’ll heat up for dinner.
As you can see, the eggs are kinda tiny, which is why I left not sufficiently stuffed.
This place is attached to a gourmet charcuterie, so they cure all their own meats; that’s “shoulder ham” and jalapeño hollandaise, it was tasty.
I’ve never been able to post 2 different pictures to one post, so fried chicken porn to follow…
Tonight’s dinner…
2 piece dark w/ biscuit and 2 sauces; honey butter and garlic parmesan. No idea what the 3rd container is (butter for the biscuit, maybe).
@DennisG2014@IWUJackson@moonhat@unksol Looks delicious! Had more of a dinner for lunch, so I have a feeling we’ll be doing breakfast for dinner! I might just make some biscuits…
So, the rest of the story is that my bartender friend used to work next door, at the charcuterie, where I get the huevos rancheros.
She moved next door to the fried chicken place when they opened it this summer.
Final verdict is that the charcuterie’s brunch menu is much better, so I may have to abandon this bartender and try to make friends with a new one back at the charcuterie…
@tinamarie1974 it’s hard to tell, but that’s one cake that starts out about 12" across, rolled around cannoli cream, and then cut in half. Enough for two. Their “regular” cakes run off the edge of the plate. Come to Rochester and we’ll go. BTW - I’m still waiting on the pizza…
Blueberry pancakes are awesome. If not, waffles with strawberry sauce. (Actually I prefer just mashed strawberries in juice.) But I’m surprised French toast didn’t make the list. Good French toast beats all! A good omelette is up there. Maybe I’m just hungry…
@IWUJackson since every time it snows people rush for bread/milk/eggs I can only assume there is some pandemic of bad french toast. Literally none of those are normally needed ingredients
I do chaffles and chaffle bowls now. Keeps me goin strong if ya get ma drift
Usually make a chaffle bowl and throw some whole milk yogurt and berries in it an eat the whole thing.
@cranky1950@DennisG2014 Ha ha. I ordered a Dash Mini Waffle maker and just now made my first batch of chaffles. I really, really need to snap out of my winter doldrums and get back into low carb living. Thanks cranky!
@cranky1950@DennisG2014@tinamarie1974 No, they are cheesy. I didn’t use any salt or seasonings for this very first batch. I think I’ll add in some bacon crumbles or some kind of savory seasonings next time.
They’re very easy to make. That picture is literally the first ones I ever made!
@cranky1950@DennisG2014@tinamarie1974 I do have a Hamilton Beach Breakfast sandwich maker in a box somewhere since I moved I’ll have to go make an effort and find it.
Bloody Mary.
@shahnm Bloody Caesar, even better.
I’m with Waffle House on this one: Friends don’t let friends eat pancakes.
@lljk
I choose sausage and/or bacon. Always insist on grits.
@JT954 @lljk I can’t tell Grits from Creme of Wheat anywhere but the South, so the location affects my breakfast choices.
@hchavers Then you haven’t lived until you tried yellow grits:
@lljk neither…get some loaded hashbrown…triple down…your toppings are your business
@hchavers @JT954 aww man now i gotta have grits. There a bag of yeller grits in the cupboard calling to me. Who does butter, and who does cheese? I’m either, but feeling cheese today.
@hchavers @JT954 @PocketBrain generally when eating something disgusting cheese does help
@hchavers @JT954 @PocketBrain I’ve never had grits but this talk is sure making me want to try some!
@hchavers @JT954 @moonhat @PocketBrain shrimp and grits, that’s where it’s at!
@IWUJackson Or fried fish and grits. Catfish, ideally.
@JT954 @moonhat @PocketBrain how much do you like Grits French twin Risotto?
@hchavers @JT954 @PocketBrain risotto is delicious! Is it kind of similar?
@hchavers @PocketBrain I always mix the grits with the eggs so the yolk replaces butter. I’m not against butter, but salt and pepper is all I really need.
Depends, which are you buying?
@phendrick If Meh is buying breakfast, then let’s hope we won’t be eating octopus.
@lljk @phendrick or meh brand corned beef
@lljk @phendrick i expected that sentence to end with Candy Corn
Homemade pecan waffles & real maple syrup.
Blueberry pancakes are a close second…
Do you have peanut butter? No, then give me a Nutella and banana filled crepe.
@hchavers who is going to NOT have peanut butter. But have Nutella???
@unksol when is the last time you had breakfast in Europe?
I made sourdough pancakes again this morning. I’m kinda getting the hang of it.
@UncleVinny please explain this.
@moonhat this slightly-irritating lady will explain all:
@UncleVinny that looks good! I’m impressed you keep sourdough starter. Someone gave me some once but I killed it, sadly. Good job!
We usually go the just-add-water Krusteaz route anyways. but my hubby always uses sparkling water because he claims it makes them fluffier.
Blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes
I’d take French toast before either of them, but waffles if those are my only 2 choices.
@iluvmingos yes! I wondered where the option for French toast was.
Both make me I’ll. Not sure why. Omelettes all the way.
@cenots
If they’re made with milk, you could be lactose intolerant and would have digestive issues after. They have pills to take when eating such things which help.
@bookerttt @cenots or gluten may be the culprit.
My wife has an odd way of making pancakes where she uses oil which makes the perimeter crispy. Throw some peanut butter and syrup on there and it’s the bomb.
Waffles need to have a crisp. No softies. Pancakes can be soft. Either way they get warm, chunky fruit sauce. No syrup. Yeah, I said it.
@katbyter soft waffles are so sad. Ruins everything
@katbyter @moonhat nah. Soft thin waffles are great for on the go. Put some preserves on them and fold them up like a taco.
Belgian (sugar bomb) waffles are superb. You’ll probably have to make your own.
Pancakes made with Central Milling’s Organic 6-Grain Pancake & Waffle Mix. Best 'cakes EVAR!!!
OK… Now I have to go make some!!
If I’m making them, then waffles. (I have this awesome double sided Belgian waffle maker) If I’m not making them, then I probably prefer pancakes but I can’t make/flip pancakes to save my life.
Both, but if I have to choose, pancakes.
@unksol Ron Swanson rocks
@unksol Ron Swanson for President!
@moonhat he definitely woods.
Depends on what’s in them and who’s cooking.
Anyone want to help me choose what to have for brunch today?
Options are:
Huevos Rancheros - my go-to favorite, but I’m thinking it’s time to try something different.
Eggs Benedict - another favorite. Depending where I go, I can choose from classic style w/ ham, smoked salmon or smoked short-rib hash w/ jalepeno hollandaise.
Chicken & Waffles - this is what I’m leaning towards only because I’ve never had it before, but it doesn’t sound all that exciting to me. I’d rather have eggs, tbh.
(Also, I know the server at this place and she’ll give me free drinks and conversation.)
Wildcard! - suggest a dish and, if it sounds good and I can find it, I’ll get it!
Not into pancakes. They can be delicious, but cake is a dessert, not a meal!
This poll will expire around 2:00 east coast time… if I don’t get out of the house by then, I risk getting shut-out of brunch.
@DennisG2014 corned beef hash (homemade, not that mush from a can) and eggs
@DennisG2014 I always suggest whatever gets you free drinks. Even if it tastes bad, you won’t care after enough drinks!
@DennisG2014 I’d go with chicken and waffles. But there’s no mystery there. I’m pretty sure it’s literally fried chicken. And waffles. Or they messed up
@DennisG2014 @IWUJackson where does one find free drinks with brunch? I’m in regardless
It’s 2:15 and I still gotta feed the kitties and take a shower.
I am at great risk of missing brunch!
I think I will go to the chicken & waffles place, if I can make it in time, but I think I’ll probably get the eggs bennie there - standard style w/ ham, but also w/ jalapeño hollandaise.
Yeah, it’s fried chicken w/ some kinda fancy sounding maple syrup.
This place does everything up a little fancy, so I’m sure the chicken will be delish, but I’m not sure I can accept a sunday brunch w/ out eggs.
Anyway, now it’s 2:17 and the cats are getting impatient!
I’ll take some food-porn pics wherever I end up and post them later.
Thanks for playing!
@DennisG2014 @unksol yes, pretty straight forward but can be screwed up, like anything else. I’ve had it with a chipotle sauce and maple syrup. Sounds weird, but very good.
@IWUJackson @moonhat If you’re in the Boston area, I’ll share the location.
As for how I scored the free drinks - regularly sitting at the bar for Sunday brunch and finding a friendly bartender to chat up and tip well does the trick!
(I actually stick mostly to iced tea, but I’ve gotten the occasional comped mimosa. Once had to refuse an unasked for but delivered 2nd mimosa because I had to be able to drive home!)
Ack! Now it’s 2:22! I gotta run!
@IWUJackson @moonhat @ybmuG @Unksol
I made it!
They were really busy and were still seating and serving when I left, so I guess the 3:00 end-of-brunch is flexible when there’s enough business.
Got the eggs bennie - delicious, but not as much food as I like to have at brunch - I like to leave stuffed!
This place specializes in fried chicken and I’ve never had it, so I ordered a 2 piece meal to go that I’ll heat up for dinner.
Food porn, as promised (my first!):
Eggs bennie w/ complimentary iced tea:
As you can see, the eggs are kinda tiny, which is why I left not sufficiently stuffed.
This place is attached to a gourmet charcuterie, so they cure all their own meats; that’s “shoulder ham” and jalapeño hollandaise, it was tasty.
I’ve never been able to post 2 different pictures to one post, so fried chicken porn to follow…
Tonight’s dinner…
2 piece dark w/ biscuit and 2 sauces; honey butter and garlic parmesan. No idea what the 3rd container is (butter for the biscuit, maybe).
@DennisG2014 @IWUJackson @moonhat @unksol Looks delicious! Had more of a dinner for lunch, so I have a feeling we’ll be doing breakfast for dinner! I might just make some biscuits…
So, the rest of the story is that my bartender friend used to work next door, at the charcuterie, where I get the huevos rancheros.
She moved next door to the fried chicken place when they opened it this summer.
Final verdict is that the charcuterie’s brunch menu is much better, so I may have to abandon this bartender and try to make friends with a new one back at the charcuterie…
First world brunch problems.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Cannoli “love cakes” at The Original Steve’s diner
@ybmuG uummm I want to try THAT
@tinamarie1974 it’s hard to tell, but that’s one cake that starts out about 12" across, rolled around cannoli cream, and then cut in half. Enough for two. Their “regular” cakes run off the edge of the plate. Come to Rochester and we’ll go. BTW - I’m still waiting on the pizza…
@ybmuG my ride never showed up! I wonder what happened. Oh well, I ended up finishing off the tequila I waited so long lol
Blueberry pancakes are awesome. If not, waffles with strawberry sauce. (Actually I prefer just mashed strawberries in juice.) But I’m surprised French toast didn’t make the list. Good French toast beats all! A good omelette is up there. Maybe I’m just hungry…
@IWUJackson since every time it snows people rush for bread/milk/eggs I can only assume there is some pandemic of bad french toast. Literally none of those are normally needed ingredients
@unksol so true!
Waffles are better than pancakes, but brunch is the worst.
@Limewater
I voted Waffles because I refuse to eat Eggos after having a Waffle House waffle. Belgian Waffles aren’t the same.
But pancakes are good too, although I’m not a fan of Bisquick batter.
@JT954 I use Jiffy mix. Much better for almost fully homemade.
Biscuits and gravy
I do chaffles and chaffle bowls now. Keeps me goin strong if ya get ma drift
Usually make a chaffle bowl and throw some whole milk yogurt and berries in it an eat the whole thing.
@cranky1950 Puts a little lead in the pencil eh?
@therealjrn for what good it does me.
@cranky1950 I had to google what a chaffle is.
Now that I know, I really want one!
@DennisG2014 This is the easiest recipe that doesn’t taste eggy
https://greenandketo.com/easy-keto-chaffle-recipe
@cranky1950 @DennisG2014 Ha ha. I ordered a Dash Mini Waffle maker and just now made my first batch of chaffles. I really, really need to snap out of my winter doldrums and get back into low carb living. Thanks cranky!
@cranky1950 @DennisG2014 @therealjrn how do they taste? Are they waffle-esque?
@cranky1950 @DennisG2014 @tinamarie1974 No, they are cheesy. I didn’t use any salt or seasonings for this very first batch. I think I’ll add in some bacon crumbles or some kind of savory seasonings next time.
They’re very easy to make. That picture is literally the first ones I ever made!
@DennisG2014 @therealjrn @tinamarie1974 If you bought the McMuffin maker when theywere selling them, there’s a 90 sec 4 ingredient keto muffin recipe.
I make them with the Aldi Italian cold cuts thing because I too lazy to heat country ham.
https://thegardeningfoodie.com/4-ingredient-90-second-english-muffin/
@cranky1950 @DennisG2014 @tinamarie1974 I do have a Hamilton Beach Breakfast sandwich maker in a box somewhere since I moved
I’ll have to go make an effort and find it.