New Views, New Chews

First off, over a month is far too long to long without a new blog post. Secondly, over the past month we’ve moved, unpacked, got our new ISP setup (sorry Comcast) and of course, bought lots of cheap junk food that we don’t need but would be oh-so-much-fun to write about. In fact, now we’ve even devoted an entire drawer and fridge shelf to our bounty. Plus we’ve got a killer view out of our window of the good ol’ gritty city.

No longer rocking the suburbs.

And we haven’t just been buying food and enjoying our new digs. We’re discussing new formats, features and what we’d like to write about it the future. Personally, I always hesitate to call this a food review blog. I believe the taste, enjoyment and pleasure of pretty much all foods is quite subjective. Until someone (Webster’s dictionary or otherwise) develops a word for the antithesis of a foodie, epicure, bon vivant or gastronome, I generally place myself into a category of people who can eat, enjoy or tolerate pretty much anything (I’d say human garbage disposal, but that doesn’t look professional on a business card).

Our approach is simple. Find discounted food/drink and just write about it – whether a food is foreign, vegan, meant for children, etc. I could care less if a candy has high fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, Splenda or otherwise, but if it has amusing packaging or an insane marketing campaign, you bet I’m gonna write about it. This blog has one mission: finding cheap food, making the most of our 99 cents and having a fun time doing it.

Now to make my point even clearer, I’m putting my eating habits on display for mockery. I present you with:

Eight Reasons You Shouldn’t Rely on Me for Food Reviews (in no particular order)
by Marisa

1. I regularly eat unsweetened baker’s chocolate as a snack. I’m actually gnawing on a piece as I write this now. I wish it was as cheap as Hershey’s. On the other hand, I love Theo Chocolate and try to pick some up when it’s on sale (plus they have a sweet factory tour [no pun intended]).

2. I really can’t tell the difference between fine wine and a five buck bottle. Granted I generally just drink $3 chuck or wine people randomly give me as gifts.

3. I didn’t start eating cheese until recently. I still have this weird thing where I usually won’t eat it unless it’s melted (though that’s slowly changing). I’ll move up from cheese sticks eventually. However, I’m slowly regretting going on the Tillamook Cheese factory tour last year and not trying any of the samples.

4. Apparently the average person doesn’t seem to enjoy the strong aroma of garlic 24/7 or eating bowl after bowl of kimchi.

5. I can’t get enough broccoli – only the bushy tops though. I’m George H.W. Bush’s worst nightmare.

6. I’ll never turn down a chance to eat a heaping spoonful of full-fat cream cheese.

7. Sent me all of your fruitcake. All of it. Please do not toss it (with a catapult or into the garbage) or use it as a doorstop.

8. I’d rather roast a pumpkin and eat its guts than carve a face into one.

9. I generally take my coffee black, whether from Starbucks, a local shop or instant at home. It always needs cinnamon though.

10. I ate a dollar “steak” last night (for science). It was literally purchased at the dollar store. I will say no more.

The plate cost $1.50 as well.

My new friends, Ficin and Bromelain

I think it’s difficult to relay a sense of humor or sarcasm when writing a blog about food. No sooner can you write about how succulent and mouth-watering a warm brown sugar Pop Tart is that someone comments that they’re loaded with trans fat or Pillsbury Toaster Strudels are better. Instead, people should compare it to the fine vintage flavor of a limited edition Gingerbread variety or the seasonal Pumpkin Pie flavor. The world needs more serious Pop Tart related discussions (did you know unfrosted Pop Tarts are vegan?).

So here we stand: in a new city with new opportunity. Instead of the typical “here’s a food, here’s what it tastes like”, there’ll be more photo posts (I’m hoping for video), random musings (because isn’t that what blogging is all about) and the like.

So readers, what do you look for in a blog about food?

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