archermoo Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore I've been to Gilroy several times' date=' but not for the Garlic Festival.[/quote'] I've been through Gilroy, but that's because it is between home and Monterey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore You went to see the cup flipper at Casa de Fruta' date=' right? That's why I went.[/quote'] Nope. Back in the early 1970s one set of grandparents lived further up the Santa Clara Valley, and you had to go through Gilroy to get to where they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore You went to see the cup flipper at Casa de Fruta' date=' right? That's why I went.[/quote'] I saw him in the 70s. iirc, he didn't retire until not that long ago. (Which could be 15 years I suppose) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore [ATTACH=CONFIG]36936[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]36937[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]36938[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSgt Baloo Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore [ATTACH=CONFIG]36768[/ATTACH] Your Sandwich appears to be somewhat underdone. [ATTACH=CONFIG]36936[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]36937[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]36938[/ATTACH] You just reminded me of The Gallery of Regrettable Food, a repository of horrendous food art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore You just reminded me of The Gallery of Regrettable Food' date=' a repository of horrendous food art.[/quote'] Eh, I don't think the photographer of the middle picture had art in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSgt Baloo Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Eh' date=' I don't think the photographer of the middle picture had art in mind.[/quote'] I'm old enough to remember seeing cookbook illustrations just like that. Back then, people didn't understand that they may just as well have captioned the picture with something like: "See this? We lived through the depression and thus find anything masquerading as food to be appetizing, even if it resembles fresh spew!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore I'm old enough to remember seeing cookbook illustrations just like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore I'm old enough to remember seeing cookbook illustrations just like that. Back then' date=' people didn't understand that they may just as well have captioned the picture with something like: "See this? We lived through the depression and thus find anything masquerading as food to be appetizing, even if it resembles fresh spew!"[/quote'] I have a Banana cookbook from the early 50s by the United Fruit company. Some of the photos in that are hilarious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Cooking Channel is showing the ol' 70's show "The Galloping Gourmet". There's a bit of interesting whiplash given today's health-conscious mindset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore The Chicago-style hot dog looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore You learn something every day. I never heard of these: Angels on horseback Devils on horseback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Oh, I love Angels on Horseback. Oysters AND bacon? Sign me up! And then there's the Hangtown Fry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escafarc Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Not food but in the Bacon category I do wonder what the free toy is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Pink's Hot Dogs Menu Scroll down to the POLI-BACON CHILI CHEESEBURGER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Pink's Hot Dogs Menu Scroll down to the POLI-BACON CHILI CHEESEBURGER Or better yet: THREE DOG NIGHT 3 hot dogs, wrapped in a giant tortilla, 3 slices of cheese, 3 slices of bacon, chili & onions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Or better yet: THREE DOG NIGHT 3 hot dogs, wrapped in a giant tortilla, 3 slices of cheese, 3 slices of bacon, chili & onions Oh, that sounds good ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Confoundo Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Or better yet: THREE DOG NIGHT 3 hot dogs, wrapped in a giant tortilla, 3 slices of cheese, 3 slices of bacon, chili & onions I've never had that one, but if you want something similar, not too far away from the original Pink's location is the Oki Dog stand, where you can get this taste treat: That's two hot dogs, pastrami, chili and cheese, all wrapped in a tortilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore :: is horrified :: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSword Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Or better yet: THREE DOG NIGHT 3 hot dogs, wrapped in a giant tortilla, 3 slices of cheese, 3 slices of bacon, chili & onions Why does everything have to include bacon now? I mean its a simple way to add flavor, but perhaps the superchefs could, I don't innovate something. In the meanwhile I have perfected the request of "no bacon." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore :: is horrified :: Well, you can't fault their honesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore We're planning on going here tonight for dessert: The Original Chocolate Bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Mackinder Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Or better yet: THREE DOG NIGHT 3 hot dogs, wrapped in a giant tortilla, 3 slices of cheese, 3 slices of bacon, chili & onions Ye ghods. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore :: is horrified :: If only there were one of these places near me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archermoo Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Ye ghods. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Leave off the onions and it sounds pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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