Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food. It's one of those fulfilling meals that makes me feel like a different person afterward. Whether it's the juicy, tender meat or the fried, crispy skin, fried chicken definitely kicks ass. I'm marveling at fried chicken now because I went to Hattie's Shack this weekend.
I hadn't eaten for 4 hours. I had just played a tennis match, and felt like I was sitting forever watching the rest of my team play. I bought a pop tart to munch on, but that didn't last long because I had to pay taxes to all the guys on the team. Because everyone else was just as hungry, we needed a substantial meal. We decided to go to Hattie's Shack, an annex of the famous southern cuisine, Hattie's Restaurant. The result: an outrageously delicious fried chicken sandwich, with cajun coleslaw on a toasted kaiser roll. It was the best meal of the semester, hands down. And I've had my fair share of fried chicken. Over winter break, I had fried chicken from Michelle Bernstein's restaurant in Florida. Bernstein received the James Beard award for best chef in the Southern U.S. Her fried chicken was superb, but I'd be just as happy getting a fried chicken sandwich from Hattie's. Drive over to Wilton to grab this unreal sandwich; you won't regret it.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Omelette Day
To say the least, d hall slacks on breakfast. D hall definitely doesn't view breakfast as "the most important meal of the day," like I do. The main problem is the eggs. The eggs come from a carton, and they taste like it. The hash browns consist of mostly oil and crisp, than actual potato. There's veggie bacon almost every day rather than actual bacon. And the coffee tastes like water. One morning, when I was rattled by the terrible spread, I noticed my buddy, D-Muscle, enjoying a beautiful, Mexican omelette. I realized what I'd been missing out on, and that I didn't have to deal with this garbage. He found the secret to avoiding the spread every morning. D-Muscle uses the stove, which provides all the necessary ingredients, to whip up this outrageous omelette.
Since that day, D-Muscle and I inaugurated Omelette Day, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We both have class until 11, and then we meet at d hall. D-Muscle uses about 8 egg whites, and 3 yokes, which makes one, huge omelette that takes up the whole, 2-person stove. I'll grab the salsa, onions, and ham, while he scrambles the eggs. And while he cooks the masterpiece, I'll take care of the toast. Just like that, we'll be eating that baby, while others are eating their powdered eggs. Omelette Day saves breakfast.
Since that day, D-Muscle and I inaugurated Omelette Day, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We both have class until 11, and then we meet at d hall. D-Muscle uses about 8 egg whites, and 3 yokes, which makes one, huge omelette that takes up the whole, 2-person stove. I'll grab the salsa, onions, and ham, while he scrambles the eggs. And while he cooks the masterpiece, I'll take care of the toast. Just like that, we'll be eating that baby, while others are eating their powdered eggs. Omelette Day saves breakfast.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Eat Big to Get Big
"You gotta eat big to get big!" says my trainer, D-muscle. During the off season for tennis, I have taken up weightlifting. Not only will it help me with tennis, but it will hopefully pay dividends on the beach in Cali during spring break. I started lifting a few times a week, right after tennis season ended. However, I recently told my buddy about it, who happens to be a huge and passionate weightlifter. I told him my workout plan and he has made major changes to it. But more importantly, he advises me to change my diet. Eating right is essential to getting jacked. This means eating veggies; D-muscle says to eat two salads a day if I am serious about it. Is it worth it? I'm that guy who eats mozzarella sticks, shakes, and steaks, and stays skinny. I also happen to eat as little veggies as possible, unless my mom forces it down my throat.
Surprisingly, I have been taking D-muscle's suggestion on eating healthier. D hall was serving cobb salads the other day, and I grabbed one and enjoyed it. I know what you're probably thinking, how healthy are cobb salads? Yes, cobbs, which have chicken, bacon, and egg, aren't the most nutritious salads, but it's a start. I'll get to red sail and spinach down the road. But right now, I'm going to stick to cobbs and icebergs. There's nothing like a good iceberg; the fresh lettuce smothered with blue cheese dressing can't be beat. It's going to be hard going from those bad boys to a house salad with balsamic vinaigrette. But I'll get there! Does this mean I'm just going to eat healthy food? Hell no. You'll still see me over at late night eating sliders, fries and grilled cheeses. And you'll definitely see me posting the the not-so-healthy food I'm crushing on here.
Surprisingly, I have been taking D-muscle's suggestion on eating healthier. D hall was serving cobb salads the other day, and I grabbed one and enjoyed it. I know what you're probably thinking, how healthy are cobb salads? Yes, cobbs, which have chicken, bacon, and egg, aren't the most nutritious salads, but it's a start. I'll get to red sail and spinach down the road. But right now, I'm going to stick to cobbs and icebergs. There's nothing like a good iceberg; the fresh lettuce smothered with blue cheese dressing can't be beat. It's going to be hard going from those bad boys to a house salad with balsamic vinaigrette. But I'll get there! Does this mean I'm just going to eat healthy food? Hell no. You'll still see me over at late night eating sliders, fries and grilled cheeses. And you'll definitely see me posting the the not-so-healthy food I'm crushing on here.
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