What did you eat today?
September 15th, 2026 at 1:03:18 AM
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Back on the Hardee's side of the line, I was able to get a double mushroom & swiss burger. It was not encumbered with slippery lettuce or a burger diaper, and I'm pretty sure I watched the kitchen plucking burger patties from a warming tray.
The batter on the onion rings is also a different style.
The batter on the onion rings is also a different style.
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 16th, 2026 at 4:44:31 PM
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Quote: DieterBack on the Hardee's side of the line, I was able to get a double mushroom & swiss burger. It was not encumbered with slippery lettuce or a burger diaper, and I'm pretty sure I watched the kitchen plucking burger patties from a warming tray.
The batter on the onion rings is also a different style.
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I never really thought about it. Where is the line? I ate a good amount of Hardee's as a child and a fair amount of Carl's Jr. in Vegas.
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September 16th, 2026 at 5:01:50 PM
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Quote: DRichQuote: DieterBack on the Hardee's side of the line, I was able to get a double mushroom & swiss burger. It was not encumbered with slippery lettuce or a burger diaper, and I'm pretty sure I watched the kitchen plucking burger patties from a warming tray.
The batter on the onion rings is also a different style.
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I never really thought about it. Where is the line? I ate a good amount of Hardee's as a child and a fair amount of Carl's Jr. in Vegas.
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For our purposes, Montana has Hardee's, and Idaho has Carl's Jr.
I believe I've also seen the same demarcation used for Red Burrito and Green Burrito, CKE's "mex" flavored restaurants.
As I understand, the Best Foods - Hellmann's line is a bit farther east - officially "The Rockies", but I believe there is some leeway... some stores near the cusp apparently stock both.
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 16th, 2026 at 5:11:33 PM
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I was six or seven when I found out we'd be moving from North Carolina to Washington State. When my Mom asked why I was so upset, I told her, " Hellman's Mayonnaise " was known as the best food west of the Rockies, and I hated it.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 16th, 2026 at 5:12:49 PM
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Quote: DieterQuote: DRichQuote: DieterBack on the Hardee's side of the line, I was able to get a double mushroom & swiss burger. It was not encumbered with slippery lettuce or a burger diaper, and I'm pretty sure I watched the kitchen plucking burger patties from a warming tray.
The batter on the onion rings is also a different style.
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I never really thought about it. Where is the line? I ate a good amount of Hardee's as a child and a fair amount of Carl's Jr. in Vegas.
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For our purposes, Montana has Hardee's, and Idaho has Carl's Jr.
I believe I've also seen the same demarcation used for Red Burrito and Green Burrito, CKE's "mex" flavored restaurants.
As I understand, the Best Foods - Hellmann's line is a bit farther east - officially "The Rockies", but I believe there is some leeway... some stores near the cusp apparently stock both.
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A shop in Bisbee sells Hellmann's for the transplanted New Yorkers.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 16th, 2026 at 9:56:07 PM
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Hellman's Mayonnaise - Food of the Gods
The more you eat it, the sooner you'll meet them.
The more you eat it, the sooner you'll meet them.
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
September 16th, 2026 at 11:46:54 PM
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Quote: gordonm888Hellman's Mayonnaise - Food of the Gods
The more you eat it, the sooner you'll meet them.
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Mayonnaises, salad dressings, sour creams, things like that in general will have me retching in a second.
September 17th, 2026 at 5:53:54 AM
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Quote: gordonm888Hellman's Mayonnaise - Food of the Gods
The more you eat it, the sooner you'll meet them.
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Hey Gordon I was always a hellmans fan but now I like Dukes better. Which is from your area I believe
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September 17th, 2026 at 7:04:01 AM
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I’m putting ‘rye bread dip’ on my healthier 15 grain bread
At dinner/conference at expensive steakhouse last night.
4 choices. Filet mignon. Poached salmon. Chicken Oscar. Grilled pork chop.
In a first for me, I got the pork chop. It was charred perfectly and covered in a sweetish chunky sauce. I loved it.
Bills game tonight. Chicken wings of course. Wifey and I are incompatible. She gets mild. I get HOT.
At dinner/conference at expensive steakhouse last night.
4 choices. Filet mignon. Poached salmon. Chicken Oscar. Grilled pork chop.
In a first for me, I got the pork chop. It was charred perfectly and covered in a sweetish chunky sauce. I loved it.
Bills game tonight. Chicken wings of course. Wifey and I are incompatible. She gets mild. I get HOT.
September 17th, 2026 at 7:12:45 AM
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Quote: HunterhillQuote: gordonm888Hellman's Mayonnaise - Food of the Gods
The more you eat it, the sooner you'll meet them.
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Hey Gordon I was always a hellmans fan but now I like Dukes better. Which is from your area I believe
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I feel this may be a prelude to an accusatory "Who made this potato salad?"
Now I have an urge to watch What's up, Tiger Lily? to see if I can suss out the recipe for the world's greatest egg salad. I do have my doubts, since they suggest that substituting Miracle Whip is possible...
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 17th, 2026 at 9:40:57 AM
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Living down south now, people will fight you if you do not agree that Duke's mayo is the best.
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September 17th, 2026 at 1:43:36 PM
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My wife can really tell the difference between mayo brands, and has favorites. I'm just happy to have mayo and not miracle whip ........................ but not even sure that stuff is so bad as all that, grew up on it
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
September 17th, 2026 at 2:05:47 PM
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Burger King recently introduced a creamier mayo that melds together with the BBQ sauce I add. I'm not a fan of mayo and have never bought a jar.
I do use aioli sauce, which seems to be spicy mayo.
I do use aioli sauce, which seems to be spicy mayo.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 17th, 2026 at 3:30:52 PM
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Quote: billryanBurger King recently introduced a creamier mayo that melds together with the BBQ sauce I add. I'm not a fan of mayo and have never bought a jar.
I do use aioli sauce, which seems to be spicy mayo.
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Burger King with creamy mayonnaise and BBQ sauce? Great for the diet.
September 17th, 2026 at 3:48:51 PM
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Quote: KevinAAQuote: billryanBurger King recently introduced a creamier mayo that melds together with the BBQ sauce I add. I'm not a fan of mayo and have never bought a jar.
I do use aioli sauce, which seems to be spicy mayo.
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Burger King with creamy mayonnaise and BBQ sauce? Great for the diet.
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It's not a diet; it's a lifestyle, and an occasional Whopper is perfectly acceptable. I eat on a 14-day cycle that includes one Burger King breakfast and a Whopper/onion ring dinner. As I recently had to buy a new bathing suit because the old one was falling off, I'd say things are working fine.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 17th, 2026 at 5:34:16 PM
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Quote: billryanQuote: KevinAAQuote: billryanBurger King recently introduced a creamier mayo that melds together with the BBQ sauce I add. I'm not a fan of mayo and have never bought a jar.
I do use aioli sauce, which seems to be spicy mayo.
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Burger King with creamy mayonnaise and BBQ sauce? Great for the diet.
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It's not a diet; it's a lifestyle, and an occasional Whopper is perfectly acceptable. I eat on a 14-day cycle that includes one Burger King breakfast and a Whopper/onion ring dinner. As I recently had to buy a new bathing suit because the old one was falling off, I'd say things are working fine.
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Why not try the 4000 Calorie a Day diet, the one that includes Taco Bell twice a month. You're on that old fashioned 3000 calorie diet, I hear the 4000 calorie will have you looking like Clark Gable in a couple of weeks. LOL!
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 17th, 2026 at 7:15:04 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: billryanQuote: KevinAAQuote: billryanBurger King recently introduced a creamier mayo that melds together with the BBQ sauce I add. I'm not a fan of mayo and have never bought a jar.
I do use aioli sauce, which seems to be spicy mayo.
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Burger King with creamy mayonnaise and BBQ sauce? Great for the diet.
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It's not a diet; it's a lifestyle, and an occasional Whopper is perfectly acceptable. I eat on a 14-day cycle that includes one Burger King breakfast and a Whopper/onion ring dinner. As I recently had to buy a new bathing suit because the old one was falling off, I'd say things are working fine.
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Why not try the 4000 Calorie a Day diet, the one that includes Taco Bell twice a month. You're on that old fashioned 3000 calorie diet, I hear the 4000 calorie will have you looking like Clark Gable in a couple of weeks. LOL!
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You know, maybe he should be examined by a doctor, and eat and exercise in a way that this doctor recommends.
I know, seems kind of weak compared to getting medical advice from strangers on the internet, but maybe worth a shot?
September 17th, 2026 at 8:39:14 PM
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Bay scallops, sweet potato fries, and no-sugar-added applesauce. I broiled the scallops instead of frying them, and they didn't turn out very well. Pan-frying sears them and makes them crispier.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 17th, 2026 at 8:43:54 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: billryanQuote: KevinAAQuote: billryanBurger King recently introduced a creamier mayo that melds together with the BBQ sauce I add. I'm not a fan of mayo and have never bought a jar.
I do use aioli sauce, which seems to be spicy mayo.
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Burger King with creamy mayonnaise and BBQ sauce? Great for the diet.
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It's not a diet; it's a lifestyle, and an occasional Whopper is perfectly acceptable. I eat on a 14-day cycle that includes one Burger King breakfast and a Whopper/onion ring dinner. As I recently had to buy a new bathing suit because the old one was falling off, I'd say things are working fine.
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Why not try the 4000 Calorie a Day diet, the one that includes Taco Bell twice a month. You're on that old fashioned 3000 calorie diet, I hear the 4000 calorie will have you looking like Clark Gable in a couple of weeks. LOL!
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How is this not trolling?
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 17th, 2026 at 11:35:43 PM
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Quote: billryanQuote: EvenBob
Why not try the 4000 Calorie a Day diet, the one that includes Taco Bell twice a month. You're on that old fashioned 3000 calorie diet, I hear the 4000 calorie will have you looking like Clark Gable in a couple of weeks. LOL!
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How is this not trolling?
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Indeed; sorry I missed it on the first pass.
7 days, Bob. Knock it off.
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 18th, 2026 at 9:05:45 AM
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A homemade breakfast burrito- two scrambled eggs, one and a half chicken sausage patties, some grilled mushrooms, and a handful of Hatch chiles. I recently learned a Taco Bell trick: I now throw the assembled burrito onto a frying pan and grill it over high heat on both sides. Washed down with an iced coffee with no sugar non-dairy creamer.
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September 18th, 2026 at 9:36:09 AM
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Quote: billryanA homemade breakfast burrito- two scrambled eggs, one and a half chicken sausage patties, some grilled mushrooms, and a handful of Hatch chiles. I recently learned a Taco Bell trick: I now throw the assembled burrito onto a frying pan and grill it over high heat on both sides. Washed down with an iced coffee with no sugar non-dairy creamer.
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I believe either a bit of cheese or a slightly moistened spot under the flap can help hold it closed. A skillet is great (especially if you're cooking everything else in it before the tortilla encapsulation), but if you have a panini press (or "Foreman" style clamshell grill), they do it ridiculously easily.
I was quite delighted to learn that leftover fajita innards, wrapped in a tortilla, whole thing warmed on a clamshell grill, works just fine.
Nothing exciting today; yesterday I had some tuna macaroni "salad". It was not made with Duke's, which is probably good for my arteries, but left my palate somewhat wanting.
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 18th, 2026 at 4:25:32 PM
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Shrimp tempura poke bowl at the neighborhood food hall.
The shrimp, rice, and vegetables are splendid.
The mayonnaise/oyster sauce drizzle is a bit over the top. About half the sauce would have been right, I think
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 19th, 2026 at 12:31:48 PM
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I'm making a batch of a dish I call "Cheesy Beef," but I'm using ground turkey and plant-based "meat" crumbles. Stir-fry the beef, then add shredded mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese. Add some diced tomato and a few Hatch chiles, and let it simmer for a spell before serving over penne pasta. This dish improves after a day or two in the fridge and after being fried, so I'll only eat a little today.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 19th, 2026 at 12:40:24 PM
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I'm making a batch of a dish I call "Cheesy Beef," but I'm using ground turkey and plant-based "meat" crumbles. Stir-fry the beef, then add shredded mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese. Add some diced tomato and a few Hatch chiles, and let it simmer for a spell before serving over penne pasta. This dish improves after a day or two in the fridge and after being fried, so I'll only eat a little today.Last edited by: billryan on Sep 19, 2026
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September 19th, 2026 at 2:35:21 PM
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I had brisket, burnt ends, and pulled pork for dinner. The brisket was good, the burnt ends were bad, and the pork was average.
You can't know everything, but you can know anything.
September 21st, 2026 at 11:05:36 AM
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These practically have my name on them.
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 21st, 2026 at 12:33:27 PM
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I cooked my first turkey breast yesterday and had a nice tukey/gravy/stuffing and cranberry dinner. I'll have leftover wraps for the next few lunches.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 25th, 2026 at 12:40:44 PM
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Quote: DieterQuote: billryanQuote: EvenBob
Why not try the 4000 Calorie a Day diet, the one that includes Taco Bell twice a month. You're on that old fashioned 3000 calorie diet, I hear the 4000 calorie will have you looking like Clark Gable in a couple of weeks. LOL!
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How is this not trolling?
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Indeed; sorry I missed it on the first pass.
7 days, Bob. Knock it off.
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If you take notice this post is dated the 17th which means you should have put me back yesterday so you owe me a day. And I'm wondering if you really know what trolling means because I wasn't trolling, that's ridiculous.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 25th, 2026 at 1:03:00 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: Dieter
Indeed; sorry I missed it on the first pass.
7 days, Bob. Knock it off.
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If you take notice this post is dated the 17th which means you should have put me back yesterday so you owe me a day. And I'm wondering if you really know what trolling means because I wasn't trolling, that's ridiculous.
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If you'll look just to the right of where it says September 17th, you can see a timestamp of 11:35pm.
24 minutes does not a day make.
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 25th, 2026 at 1:14:42 PM
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Quote: DieterQuote: EvenBobQuote: Dieter
Indeed; sorry I missed it on the first pass.
7 days, Bob. Knock it off.
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If you take notice this post is dated the 17th which means you should have put me back yesterday so you owe me a day. And I'm wondering if you really know what trolling means because I wasn't trolling, that's ridiculous.
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If you'll look just to the right of where it says September 17th, you can see a timestamp of 11:35pm.
24 minutes does not a day make.
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Wow, just wow. 7 day suspension for a longtime member over nothing And even if it was something it should have been three days and not 7 days and you're holding it down to the very minute? I guess I learned my lesson didn't I, and that's to have absolutely no dealings with you either on the forum or off the forum from now on. Why would I.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 25th, 2026 at 1:50:22 PM
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I went old school today- two slices of Swiss cheese on white bread, pan-grilled with margarine. Threw in a small pickle and had a very enjoyable lunch.
Came on here and unexpectedly had some whine with it.
Came on here and unexpectedly had some whine with it.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 25th, 2026 at 2:24:44 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: DieterQuote: EvenBobQuote: Dieter
Indeed; sorry I missed it on the first pass.
7 days, Bob. Knock it off.
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If you take notice this post is dated the 17th which means you should have put me back yesterday so you owe me a day. And I'm wondering if you really know what trolling means because I wasn't trolling, that's ridiculous.
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If you'll look just to the right of where it says September 17th, you can see a timestamp of 11:35pm.
24 minutes does not a day make.
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Wow, just wow. 7 day suspension for a longtime member over nothing And even if it was something it should have been three days and not 7 days and you're holding it down to the very minute? I guess I learned my lesson didn't I, and that's to have absolutely no dealings with you either on the forum or off the forum from now on. Why would I.
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Yeah, I'm a certified Grade A Jerk for not rounding 1/60th up to 1.
That's probably why I don't get invited to the good parties.
May the cards fall in your favor.
