Ode to Sonic & In 'N Out - Page 2

Sistermadly · #1 10-13-2005, 02:25 PM

Now, Waffle House is something I can get behind! They have the best grits. Yum.

lauralaylin · #2 10-13-2005, 04:45 PM

I can't get used to grits. Probably because I only have them at Waffle House twice a year, but the consistancy is too weird for me. Of course, I now eat tofu all the time, so I'm sure if I ever move to the south (hopefully in the next two years), I'll get used to them. I'm totally in love with the hash browns though: scattered, smothered, covered, and diced. And the waffles with pecans too (although I always forget which was I'm supposed to pronounce pecans down there!).

Sistermadly · #3 10-13-2005, 07:16 PM

The thing to remember about Grits is that they're just an excuse to eat butter and salt.

Also, some people like to put sugar and milk in them (BLEAH!) but my favorite way to eat them is with bacon crumbles and some scrambled eggs with a little black pepper sprinkled on the top.

*drool*

Oh, and my family (from Georgia) all says "pe-CAWHN", but MisterMadly's family (from Saskatchewan, Canada) all say "pe-CAN". But I've known some people who say "PEE-can" or "PEE-cawhn". Who cares what the right way is - just enjoy some good (and not too gooey) pecan pie!

bruinaphi · #4 10-14-2005, 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by lauralaylin
I must say this thread has been very interesting to me. I've never seen a Sonic, never even heard of In and Out, but on my drive to FL next week, I will look for both. Maybe I'll even skip one of my many Waffle House meals to try one if they are off 95.

In 'N Out is only in California (did you know there's one in Redding now, very exciting for I-5 drivers), Arizona and Nevada.

Sistermadly · #5 10-14-2005, 12:39 AM

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Originally posted by bruinaphi
In 'N Out is only in California (did you know there's one in Redding now, very exciting for I-5 drivers), Arizona and Nevada.

My favorite place to eat in Redding (heck, along the I-5 corridor in Northern Cal) is the Black Bear Cafe. YUM!

lauralaylin · #6 10-14-2005, 06:07 AM

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Originally posted by bruinaphi
In 'N Out is only in California (did you know there's one in Redding now, very exciting for I-5 drivers), Arizona and Nevada.

Ok, that makes sense then. I've never been farther west than Chicago!

a CA in CA · #7 10-14-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally posted by bruinaphi
In 'N Out is only in California

Just like grits are only in the south, and frankly that's where they should stay. How can anyone talk about In 'N Out and grits in the same thread? That's sacrilege.

Sistermadly · #8 10-14-2005, 04:59 PM

You've just never had good grits.

midwesterngirl · #9 10-14-2005, 05:01 PM

I can't believe this thread has been viewed 2731 times. I never knew Sonic was so interesting.

bruinaphi · #10 10-16-2005, 03:25 AM

I think that's a false count based on the extension thread, which it started as a part of and took the count from when they were split.

Just a theory though.

midwesterngirl · #11 10-16-2005, 07:20 AM

I'm sure you're right.

I was just giving them a hard time.

Are griits the same thing as cream of wheat?

Sistermadly · #12 10-16-2005, 12:16 PM

NOOOOOOOOOO! Cream of Wheat - BLECH! Grits are made from corn and have a more coarse texture than Cream of Cat Sick, I mean Cream of Wheat.

If you've ever eaten polenta, you've eaten grits. Polenta is just grits that have cooled.

midwesterngirl · #13 10-16-2005, 12:32 PM

Didn't mean to offend! Didn't know you were so touchy about your grits.

I'm an instant oatmeal kind of gal myself. (variety pack or cinnamon roll)

valkyrie · #14 10-18-2005, 01:35 AM

I love polenta. A lot. I've only had cheese grits -- the ones at Wishbone in Chicago are DIVINE.

I've never had cream of wheat, but I'm kind of afraid of it. However, I do love TOFU, which I'm sure will horrify everyone.

Sistermadly · #15 10-18-2005, 09:16 AM

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Originally posted by valkyrie
However, I do love TOFU, which I'm sure will horrify everyone.

Hippie.