INVASION OF THE NACHO CHEESE FRIES

Yes, they had a 7-Layer Burrito and I bought one too but always a fan of new Menu items to try I was drawn to the plastic backlit advertisement placard on display boasting Nacho Fries Supreme.

Being a fan of The Bells Nachos Supreme and it being a mainstay of most visits when I can find a local Taco Bell which facilitates the need for a visit in the first place I figured how bad could it be, replace Tortilla Chips with French Fries,... so I placed an order.

Yes, it was the middle of my work day as I was bouncing around the five boroughs but approaching 5th avenue a small miniature bull terrier appeared before me blocking my path and uttered the phrase "Yo Quiero Taco Bell" reminding me a local Bell establishment was just around the bend.

Yes, I was also quite Hungry at this point in my day (spelled starving) but this only played a small part in the Tastiness of these Fries. This being a stand alone Taco Bell they were not borrowing KFC or Arby's French Fries so I guess these were Taco Bell Fries and nothing special about them, the average straight cut Fried Spud stick but powdered lightly with Nacho Cheese dust. Why don't they sell this magic dust on its own in the Spice aisle in the supermarket ? well High Sodium Risk might be a reason but it certainly worked and set the Fry apart in this manner.

Not exactly correct on the "Supreme" level as my order was topped with Beef, Beans, Sour Cream, Cheese Sauce and Diced Tomato omitting the Scallion bits.

I would like to see the device utilized to Dice the Tomatoes. 

They do appear uniform in shape and rather small in size making extra work for the human hand to achieve such a feat or maybe they just grow them Diced.

All in all as can be expected from such a Snack and my plastic dish was completed in about two minutes time. Lets hope they keep it on the Menu.

And for only two and a half dollars, a fair bargain rate for 14th street in Manhattan.

Facade Approachment.

7/11 - THEY DO DONUTS RIGHT

Sean has told me of the wonderments contained within (and without) the 7/11 Nutter Butter Donut (actually a Crueller in shape and a Long John in the fact that it has filling which I suppose differentiates it as such) and after another conversation about this I kept it tucked away in my mind to check a local establishment. 

Being at work in an unknown neighborhood in Queens I joked that I would not run into a location. On my way back to the train I spied across an eight lane highway the familiar green and red banded logo of a 7/11 and I knew what I had to do.

Entering the store I quickly spotted the Donut kiosk and went to it with a purposeful stride.

There it was, the hopper in which the Nutter Butter Donuts were on offer and it was empty. Disappointed I glanced around at the other cakes on display and decided not to purchase one but taking a farewell second glance noticed one (1) Peanut Buttery concoction left in the back of its shelf and happily purchased for just under two bucks.

Amongst the greatest Donuts ever it was. 

7/11 produces a Krispy Kreme quality Donut so the Dough was not Sugar Sweet but had the right amount of "pull" (to borrow a Sean term), barely discernible chocolate Glaze but this was for a reason and a Tasty one, the Peanut Butter filling was just right, not too sweet, not too Peanut Buttery and best of all Not Paltry in its capacity and filled from end to end. The best bite to me was right near the halfway point just under the Cookie Top where most of the Cream had migrated to and speaking of the Cookie Top, yes it is the industry standard Nutter Butter Cookie but its being in close proximity of the Donut and Icing and being stored in the moist vacuum of the Donut display interior was slightly softened and minimized massive Crumbage. A Superior Donut and as I plan on further trips to grab one in my travels it will be difficult to try other varieties on offer.

And here is a variety that pales in comparison next to the Nutter Butter Donut.

The classic Boston Cream.

There is actually nothing making the 7/11 version inferior to any other, it is just not superior. Boston Cream only in a few Bites of the Donut but that is usually the case always with any brand. As usual the Cake is nice and Doughy and you actually have to Chew it a bit which is certainly a good thing.

Peanut Butter Things

While speaking to Sean (texting) I was sent a photo of a 7-11 Nutter Butter Donut and became very interested towards hunting one down and also relayed a few of my Peanut Butter Snacks that I have on hand at the moment back to him.

Being a fan of All Things Peanut Butter and also trying new Peanut Butter items it was decided this needs a current entry.

Pictured above are variations of the Peanut Butter Cookie.

Nutter Butter is a long standby and I have loved them since I can recall. Oreo Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is a variation on Oreo Peanut Butter and a favorite, hope they keep making them and the package is not labelled "Limited Edition" so my wish might be fulfilled so long as sales are good.

Oreo Peanut Butter Pie is a Graham Cracker based Cookie with half Chocolate/half Peanut Butter Creme in the center.

Peanut Butter Twinkies and Ding Dongs respectively.

An example of the fact that if you put the word Peanut Butter in the title and ingredients I am more than willing to give it a try.

The 7/11 Nutter Butter Long John. 

Hard to beat in the entire World of Donuts.

An odd concoction but is just right on the Flavor scale.

Meaning "it tastes just like it says on the label".

The CVS brand of Peanut Butter Cookie.

If you did not tell me it was a Peanut Butter Cookie I would pin it out as just a Chocolate Chip Cookie.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

PANSTEAK CAKE-UMM'S LAST STAND

Friday Night 3 a.m.

Sometime in the latter half of the decade we shall call the 1980s.

There was almost certainly Bread in the basement kitchen to be had (and I do stress Almost) but his Munchie addled mind had brighter ideas and decided to substitute Frozen Toaster Pancakes as opposed to Slices of white Bread.

This seemed a brilliant idea at the time.

It Was Not.

For decades when odd Food creations have been brought up in conversation I would chime in with my recollection of once having Steak-Umm with Cheese on Toaster Pancakes which were wistfully followed by fond yet slightly insane Culinary memories so decades later I decided to recreate this spirited concoction.

My memories did not serve me well. Yes, it was edible but clumsy on the Palate would be too kind of an observation. Well, at least I tried (again).

Photographed clearly on a paper plate to enhance the classiness of the dish. 

I am quite averse to paper plates having plenty of dishes in the house but my hand is forced to utilize the "picnic" mentality and Eat at a Barbecue in my own home for most of the time.

Expectations were so high for the Steak-Umm Pancake thingy that I began preparing a second one before Eating the first.

The Ingredients were put away and had the Pancakes proper for the second round.