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Taco Bell sued...not "real" food

jaywbigred

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I don't care what it is, it is freaking delicious and if you order from the Fresco menu, not even that bad for you. Oats and soy aren't exactly the worst things in the world, last I checked.

I also love a White Castle binge 3-4 times a year, usually after a night of drinking or safety meetings.

McDonalds is great for bfast, I probably have it about 6 times a year, but I only have lunch/dinner there maybe twice a year.

Wendy's is great, love the new spicy chicken nuggets. I probably have it once a month.

Burger King I pretty much skip altogether.

I'd rather have 5 Guys or Smashburger over any of the burger places, but Taco Bell is an exception.
 

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I don't care what it is, it is freaking delicious and if you order from the Fresco menu, not even that bad for you. Oats and soy aren't exactly the worst things in the world, last I checked.

I also love a White Castle binge 3-4 times a year, usually after a night of drinking or safety meetings.

McDonalds is great for bfast, I probably have it about 6 times a year, but I only have lunch/dinner there maybe twice a year.

Wendy's is great, love the new spicy chicken nuggets. I probably have it once a month.

Burger King I pretty much skip altogether.

I'd rather have 5 Guys or Smashburger over any of the burger places, but Taco Bell is an exception.
I think BK is way better than McDonalds. We don't have a White Castle around here, Wendy's is just okay. 5 Guys beats them all hands down, but it's not as affordable or convenient for me. Plus I practically have to roll out of there by the time I'm done eating...
 

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I think BK is way better than McDonalds. We don't have a White Castle around here, Wendy's is just okay. 5 Guys beats them all hands down, but it's not as affordable or convenient for me. Plus I practically have to roll out of there by the time I'm done eating...

5 Guys for the win! :spread:
 

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WFT is an anti-dusting agent doing in food. :puke:

Anti-caking agent is probably more likely... keeps the seasoning mix from sticking together before it's used. Often it's silicone-based. Next time you pick up a Taco seasoning mix to use at home, look at the ingredients. There ya go. It's in a lot of food, you just don't think about it. When I used to sell Wildtree Herbs (all natural convenience foods--I know, seems like an oxymoron) that was one of their big selling points--they don't use anti-caking agents. And it shows because their seasoning mixes turn into a big clump if not used relatively quickly.
 

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I think BK is way better than McDonalds. We don't have a White Castle around here, Wendy's is just okay. 5 Guys beats them all hands down, but it's not as affordable or convenient for me. Plus I practically have to roll out of there by the time I'm done eating...


Agreed on the 5 Guys. Good stuff. back in the day wendy's used to be really good. ven the one by wall Street in Manhattan cooked all their burgers fresh. The introduciton of the microwave into the process killed them. Beef fat gets reallly nasty in the nuke...
 

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I don't eat Taco Bell mainly because I'm anti-chain restaurants outside of smaller local chains. I don't understand how chain fast food restaurants even exist in cities.

In Boston there are so many fast food options that are equally as cheap as the national chains that use better ingredients and are far more delicious.

Craving 'Mexican inspired food'? Hit up Boloco or Anna's

Burger and Fries? B.Good, Uburger or the newest and best, Tasty Burger
 

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I'd rather use local places but sometime I need food fast... Fast food...

We got a great Mexican place where i live... Wish i was there now..
 

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I don't eat Taco Bell mainly because I'm anti-chain restaurants outside of smaller local chains. I don't understand how chain fast food restaurants even exist in cities.

In Boston there are so many fast food options that are equally as cheap as the national chains that use better ingredients and are far more delicious.

Craving 'Mexican inspired food'? Hit up Boloco or Anna's

Burger and Fries? B.Good, Uburger or the newest and best, Tasty Burger

What about chicken? These guys are all over the hood.

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There can be no other choice than the Hen House. Worth every penny dodging the crackheads and hookers in Newmarket Square.
 

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I'd rather use local places but sometime I need food fast... Fast food...

We got a great Mexican place where i live... Wish i was there now..

I understand that completely. That is why I was speaking of in the city where other options are plentiful.

I hardly eat out at all anymore anyways. Why bother when I can make something better on my own for a fraction of the cost. Most of my family and friends would rather just have me cook instead of going out. I should start charging a catering fee :)
 

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I understand that completely. That is why I was speaking of in the city where other options are plentiful.

I hardly eat out at all anymore anyways. Why bother when I can make something better on my own for a fraction of the cost. Most of my family and friends would rather just have me cook instead of going out. I should start charging a catering fee :)

I love to cook when I'm home... I hate going out because i travel so much..
 

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Has anyone else had Smashburger yet? I think it beats 5 Guy slightly in terms of burgers, eat-in experience, and milkshakes. 5 Guys regular fries, however, are the best.
 
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