Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[TiggerTrigger]

My unusual combinations:

sweet potato fries dipped in blue cheese dressing,

salt on watermelon (a trick I learned from my dad)

and I actually did make a pizza cake years ago:
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The "sauce" and "cheese" were frosting, the "pepperoni" was cut from fruit roll-ups, the "green peppers" were sour jelly candies, and I can't remember what the "olives" were - maybe some sort of licorice??

Cute!!!! Now you’re speaking my language Sliced licorice is definitely a popular olive imposter if you're not forming fondant or modeling chocolate. The fruit rollups as pepperoni is genius!

I haven’t done much in the way of food imposter cakes, but I’ve done some. I still don't love that steak and the scale and color still bugs me on the sushi. I’m including the fish because that thing is ready to be filleted and broiled!





I also made some mini food (popcorn and pizza) for a slumber party cake.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

French fries on sandwiches and on salads is a very Pittsburgh thing. We have a whole chain of restaurants that are known for it—Primanti’s. They put coleslaw on them too.
1. French fries on salad
2. Anchovies on pizza
3. Apricot jelly to glaze a ham loaf.

I was up in Pittsburgh in early December to take DD15 to a camp at Pitt. I tried Primanti's for the first time! It was interesting. I didn't hate it, but I'm still conflicted

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Love potato chips on sandwiches still do that
Salt in watermelon and cantaloupe

You just reminded me that Tajin and Chamoy on fruit is REALLY big here. There's a place we sometimes play in College Station, TX that has these amazing quart sized container fruit cups (pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, fresh berry mix). The Chamoy and Tajin were so popular that they just added them to the condiments area so that people could apply it generously to their fruit.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Ok the things you people are putting in your cottage cheese is causing me to wonder about y’all

I grew up always putting sliced carrots in mine. It was normal in my family, but now it's got me questioning if it's strange!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Ok the things you people are putting in your cottage cheese is causing me to wonder about y’all

I put "everything bagel seasoning" on mine.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Yes it’s strange

Just kidding !!! To each their own ! It’s like those jello salads they put everything in them !!!

 

[leebee]

>Cantaloupe and vanilla ice cream
>Wearing crocs with dresses. People have enough opinions about crocs, in general; wait until you wear them with dresses! (only shoes that don't kill my misaligned knees/ankles)
>One of my favorite sandwiches: Rare roast beef with cream cheese, ketchup, and onion. How do any of those really go together?

 

[mumto3girls]

I was up in Pittsburgh in early December to take DD15 to a camp at Pitt. I tried Primanti's for the first time! It was interesting. I didn't hate it, but I'm still conflicted

I might have to go into hiding, but I am not a big fan. I like fries on salads, but lots of places here now do that. Their sandwiches though are just too much. Too much meat, too many toppings making the sandwich so big I can’t get my mouth around it. I end up deconstructing it just to eat it and then what was the point of putting it all together? I am fine if other people want to go there when deciding on a place, but wouldn’t pick it myself.

 

[newski_mom]

(Thu, 4/18) - 3 strange combinations you're grateful for

When DH is gone for the evening, the kids and I used to eat Spam sandwiches - spam on toasted bread, then topped with a slice of velveeta, pineapple and brown sugar - so weird, but so good!

Pickle, cheese and mayo sandwich

Potato chips and ketchup (I don't think it's weird, but DH sure does)

 

[TiggerTrigger]

I might have to go into hiding, but I am not a big fan. I like fries on salads, but lots of places here now do that. Their sandwiches though are just too much. Too much meat, too many toppings making the sandwich so big I can’t get my mouth around it. I end up deconstructing it just to eat it and then what was the point of putting it all together? I am fine if other people want to go there when deciding on a place, but wouldn’t pick it myself.

Now I don't feel so bad! I tried taking a bite as is but preferred it deconstructed. It felt like a good environment for watching football.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Ok I draw the line at Spam nope never hate it I don’t care how you fix it ! I’ve never liked it !!
I’ll eat you cottage cheese concoctions first or just add ketchup to everything

 

[Tink-osophy]

Unusual Combinations: -

Pineapple on pizza, definitely!!

Tuna pasta with toasted flaked almonds.

A croissant, filled with scrambled eggs and topped with some bbq sauce.

Peanut butter with Marmite. ........Well, Marmite would probably be weird to y'all anyway. (Even over here, it's known as something you either love or hate). It's salty and savory and sooo good with peanut butter. WARNING: If you ever come across it, proceed with caution and use very sparingly!!

I've been trying to come up with a combination not related to food but, haven't yet.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Scrambled eggs and bar b q sauce - I’m gonna have to try that one I’m intrigued… sounds tasty !
As for your Marmite you can have my share no thank you I’ll stick to just my peanut butter !

 

[SpaceMan5]

Lot's of great responses. Let's us show our weirdness in a fun way, along with a little good natured ribbing along the way.

Pizza with pineapple - always seems to get a bad rap
Fries dipped in a vanilla shake - the sweet and salty combo can't be beat
Pretzels dipped in yogurt - another tasty combo

Honorable mention from the college days - bottom shelf tequila, salt and lime. No one can take that shot without wincing. Am I right?!?!

 

[WDWEPCOT]

We used to eat lemons as kids !! I still remember how sour they were !!!

I must say I’ve really enjoyed today’s topic with the exception of cottage cheese we all have a lot in common !!

Yes pineapple on pizza gets a bad rap it’s very tasty !!! I do love a shrimp pizza every now and then !!!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Fri, 4/19) - 3 things you're grateful for beginning with the letter H

 

[slo]

Happy Friday!

#1 - Heat - My furnace is not working, and you don’t realize how grateful you are for heat until it’s gone. Currently it’s 61 degrees in my house.

#2 - Happiness - I’m always so grateful for the moments that give me pure happiness.

#3 - Hearing - I can’t imagine going through life without being able to hear, which makes me very grateful for my ability to hear well.

 

[Beezle2]

Health - I am a generally healthy person and I am always grateful for that.

Helpers- Being one and knowing others that are, makes me happy.

Hedonism - my level may be different than yours, but doing things that just feel good, like pedicures, massage, feeling the day, all are blissful.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Health - you don’t have a life worth living without decent health

Hearing - you can live without it but I’d sure miss it grateful I have it

Humor - life is much more fun if you find things that are funny !

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Amen to health, hearing, and choosing to be happy. Helping and the blessing I pray of being able to help another and yes ask for help (not always easy for me) is joy and a gift.

Heaven. My faith.

Hot Chocolate, of course.

Harlequin Love Inspired Romance books. I enjoy reading the regular series (I am not into Amish, Historical, or Suspense), only line of these books.