Satisfy Your Tummy ( and cravings!)

I have been wanting the most random foods, probably because I just ate a diet of fruits, veggies, wheat bread, soy milk, and water. And dessert, I have yogurt. Of course, eating healthy is good for us, but sometimes, we have to satisfy your cravings. Here are some of my favorite junk food. By the way, I am not encouraging unhealthy eating :).

Savory:

Animal Style Fries from In-N-Out Burger: The last time I went to In-N-Out was probably last summer, and animal style fries is my favorite thing on the menu. It is pretty much French fries topped with cheese and their spread. To say the least, the better version of the chili cheese fries.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Pickles: Before you say anything, try it first. It is not the healthiest food nor the unhealthiest, but there is something about the warmth and gooeisness that brings me back to my childhood. And the pickles? I just like pickles.

Toasted Bread with Vegemite: Vegemite is very salty and is an acquired taste. You just have to get used to it. This is so yummy to me, but don't fret if you don't like it.

Basko Udang with Bihun: Just your typical Indonesian shrimp ball with noodles. This is easy to eat, and I rather have this than chicken noodle soup, especially on a cold or sick day. Not really unhealthy, it is just comforting.

Fish and Chips: I used to live by the sea, and my uncle was a fisherman. Usually, he will bake the fish he caught that he coated with fried onions from a can, and he would also bake some potatoes into fries. This was probably my favorite meal as a kid living in the sea.

Gumbo with Dirty Rice: This is so yummy and flavorful. The best gumbo I ever had was probably when I got lost, there was a cafe right in the middle if the street. They gave me a huge bowl of gumbo with rice. Gumbo, if you don't know what it is, is a popular Cajun soup.

Mashed Potatoes with Gravy: Not the most complicated dish out there, but it is very easy eat. I just love mashed potatoes with gravy.

Sweet:

Root Beer Float: Vanilla ice cream with root bear, doesn't get any better than that unless you have your own personal soda jerk.

Banana Bread: My mom used to make this whenever we had overly ripe bananas. Sounds disgusting, but it tastes so good. It is a warm treat that makes any stomach happy. My mom usually adds chocolate chips and walnuts.

Neapolitan Shake: Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry milkshake. Very sweet and careful, you might get a brain freeze.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: My friend's mother makes these all the time during parties and get-togethers. Some people even stuff their bags and purses with these cookies. By the end of the day, they are all gone. I don't even believe my friend ever had a cool cookie.

New York Cheesecake: No toppings, no syrups, just plain cheesecake. It is so creamy and dense, and I get mine from my local bakery which usually gives me free figs on the side.

Pastry Cream: It is so easy to make, and I can probably eat buckets of this stuff. Yes, it is that good. But, don't eat too much, because I had to learn my lesson the hard way (my jeans wouldn't fit)

Well, I hope I didn't cause your taste buds to linger in all different directions. :)
Anyway, happy eating.

With Love,

Violet Sar Bleu

P.S. We only part to meet again.