Foods that sound great but disappoint?

dbmata

sjaplo wrote: »

A good creme brulee is heaven in a shallow bowl. I had a beautiful one in Michael Smith's restaurant in Halifax years ago. Served with fruit compotes on the side.

Also I was at a restaurant once and the "chef" tried to convince me it was supposed to be "runny". No, no it isn't.

Oh hell naw, no it's not one bit! What a pogue.

FatFreeFrolicking

Quest bars
Cottage cheese with fresh fruit
Bacon wrapped chicken
McDicks french fries
All fish except salmon

Alluminati

FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »

Quest bars
Cottage cheese with fresh fruit
Bacon wrapped chicken
McDicks french fries
All fish except salmon

I'm scared of the name McDicks

FatFreeFrolicking

OdesAngel wrote: »

FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »

Quest bars
Cottage cheese with fresh fruit
Bacon wrapped chicken
McDicks french fries
All fish except salmon

I'm scared of the name McDicks

Hahaha sorry. That's what I call Mcdonalds

dbmata

Oh, sounds great but totally disappointed?

Nathan Myrhvold's recipe for a "modernist" pastry cream. It never set!

Pupslice

cheap "chocolate" that's more sugar/corn syrup than actual chocolate. looks and smells wonderful but then...everything goes wrong, lol.

GingerbreadCandy

Most colourful options from Dunkin Doughnuts…

I keep expecting there to be some sort of filling, but it's just coloured sugar on a doughnut.

beamie2687

MarziPanda95 wrote: »

To me... oreos. I never understood the hype. It's just biscuit and a bit of frosting? How is that any better than a custard cream or a chocolate bourbon? I was so excited to finally try an oreo (only got them here in the UK in the last few years) and I was so disappointed
Also, I agree on oatmeal. Bleugh. But I do love dragon fruit. Some can be a bit bland, but there are some that are really sweet - luck of the draw, really. I also agree on pizza. I didn't like pizza at all as a kid! Now I kinda like it, but not as much as everyone else seems to and I'd rather spend my calories on things I like more.

Yes to the Oreo! I'm American and I just can't stand them. It seems like they'd be lovely but they're totally devoid of flavor and the consistency is so weird! Like, why would cream be so solid in the middle?

I do like oatmeal, but rarely. I typically make instant oatmeal (I know) and I try to find the high fiber cinnamon flavor to ensure I am filled up. I add some chunky peanut butter for texture and fresh bananas. My big issue is that I really need a significant amount of protein for breakfast so I don't eat my own arm off by 10am.

Recently I've been finding that I prefer smaller batch, higher quality items (how snobby). For example, I like cheddar, but I'd rather have good, aged Vermont white cheddar than shredded kraft. Or I like fresh, homemade pasta more than boxed. I'd rather have a smaller amount of good food than a decent amount of lower quality food.

Lexicpt

Tofu Shiritaki noodles.

beamie2687

rbfdac wrote: »

Coffee mate brand (I think) pumpkin spice coffee creamer- was not nearly pumpkin-y or sweet enough!

Dannon Light n Fit strawberry cheesecake Greek yogurt- did not taste like cheesecake at all. so disappointing, but I should have known better!

I also think we could be twins! I don't like yogurt at all, greek or regular. But more importantly, I don't like pumpkin. I keep trying but on my list are: pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin spice anything, pumpkin beer, pumpkin coffee. I do eat my dad's pumpkin pie, but I wasn't int the mood this year for it so I didn't have any. I recently purchased some pumpkin soup from Trader Joes, so we'll see if it breaks my streak.

allie_00p

The new Jif Whips - I got the S'mores kind and it was not nearly as glorious as expected

cbhutton

Cinnabon.
Times when I've decided to indulge myself, I regretted it!
Oatmeal. I could eat it all day. With maple, coconut, walnut, cinnamon, blueberries.
Also love Greek yogurt.
Funny how things differ for people!

dbmata

Never regret cinnabon. It's what angels are made of. Delicious angels.

AllOutof_Bubblegum

Cauliflower pizza.

Oh, wait, that doesn't sound great, it actually sounds like *kitten*.

AllOutof_Bubblegum

Francl27 wrote: »

And Greek yogurt with protein powder. Tried it after people said it tasted like chocolate pudding. Clearly those people have never had good chocolate pudding.

They do actually make an instant protein pudding that is friggin delicious, though.
The chocolate flavor is best, IMO.


http://www.netrition.com/body_nutrition_magic_pudding_powder.html

Francl27

AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »

Francl27 wrote: »

And Greek yogurt with protein powder. Tried it after people said it tasted like chocolate pudding. Clearly those people have never had good chocolate pudding.

They do actually make an instant protein pudding that is friggin delicious, though.
The chocolate flavor is best, IMO.


http://www.netrition.com/body_nutrition_magic_pudding_powder.html

Oh now I'm curious...

abbeyjones1994

beamie2687 wrote: »

MarziPanda95 wrote: »

To me... oreos. I never understood the hype. It's just biscuit and a bit of frosting? How is that any better than a custard cream or a chocolate bourbon? I was so excited to finally try an oreo (only got them here in the UK in the last few years) and I was so disappointed
Also, I agree on oatmeal. Bleugh. But I do love dragon fruit. Some can be a bit bland, but there are some that are really sweet - luck of the draw, really. I also agree on pizza. I didn't like pizza at all as a kid! Now I kinda like it, but not as much as everyone else seems to and I'd rather spend my calories on things I like more.

Yes to the Oreo! I'm American and I just can't stand them. It seems like they'd be lovely but they're totally devoid of flavor and the consistency is so weird! Like, why would cream be so solid in the middle?

I do like oatmeal, but rarely. I typically make instant oatmeal (I know) and I try to find the high fiber cinnamon flavor to ensure I am filled up. I add some chunky peanut butter for texture and fresh bananas. My big issue is that I really need a significant amount of protein for breakfast so I don't eat my own arm off by 10am.

Recently I've been finding that I prefer smaller batch, higher quality items (how snobby). For example, I like cheddar, but I'd rather have good, aged Vermont white cheddar than shredded kraft. Or I like fresh, homemade pasta more than boxed. I'd rather have a smaller amount of good food than a decent amount of lower quality food.

I agree with the Oreos and the smaller amounts of high quality items; actually I kind of think those go hand-in-hand. I would rather spend my calories on one delicious cookie than a few Oreos.

I'm so sad for all the oatmeal hate though--I eat it every morning for breakfast, made with almond milk, strawberries, and cinnamon. And I look forward to it every single time.

AllOutof_Bubblegum

dbmata wrote: »

Never regret cinnabon. It's what angels are made of. Delicious angels.

Are you familiar with The Blerch? 'Cause that's what Cinnabon's angels would look like.

3laine75

Twinkies. I've seen them in films and TV since I was a child and was so excited to finally have one, not disgusting, just disappointing

Francl27

abbeyjones1994 wrote: »

beamie2687 wrote: »

MarziPanda95 wrote: »

To me... oreos. I never understood the hype. It's just biscuit and a bit of frosting? How is that any better than a custard cream or a chocolate bourbon? I was so excited to finally try an oreo (only got them here in the UK in the last few years) and I was so disappointed
Also, I agree on oatmeal. Bleugh. But I do love dragon fruit. Some can be a bit bland, but there are some that are really sweet - luck of the draw, really. I also agree on pizza. I didn't like pizza at all as a kid! Now I kinda like it, but not as much as everyone else seems to and I'd rather spend my calories on things I like more.

Yes to the Oreo! I'm American and I just can't stand them. It seems like they'd be lovely but they're totally devoid of flavor and the consistency is so weird! Like, why would cream be so solid in the middle?

I do like oatmeal, but rarely. I typically make instant oatmeal (I know) and I try to find the high fiber cinnamon flavor to ensure I am filled up. I add some chunky peanut butter for texture and fresh bananas. My big issue is that I really need a significant amount of protein for breakfast so I don't eat my own arm off by 10am.

Recently I've been finding that I prefer smaller batch, higher quality items (how snobby). For example, I like cheddar, but I'd rather have good, aged Vermont white cheddar than shredded kraft. Or I like fresh, homemade pasta more than boxed. I'd rather have a smaller amount of good food than a decent amount of lower quality food.

I agree with the Oreos and the smaller amounts of high quality items; actually I kind of think those go hand-in-hand. I would rather spend my calories on one delicious cookie than a few Oreos.

I'm so sad for all the oatmeal hate though--I eat it every morning for breakfast, made with almond milk, strawberries, and cinnamon. And I look forward to it every single time.

I've actually found that I love oatmeal but only if I put like 300 calories worth of topping on it... it's pretty sad. I need to try making it with almond milk though... made it with regular milk and it made really no difference at all.

janelleross

Kayra42 wrote: »

Celery sticks, everyone says how great and healthy snack it is but it tastes so disgusting, I literally wasn't able to finish one stick, it's just terrible

This. I cannot stand celery! It has such a bitter, icky flavor. Yuck!

lesliekarp

I wish the following food fads would go away: quinoa & kale. I've really tried to give both a fair shot. Alas, no. They are both underwhelming. Also, pureed cauliflower CANNOT be made into delicious substitutes for the following: pizza crust, mashed potatoes or alfredo sauce. Stop "pinning" these lies, people!

girlwithcurls2

This thread is hilarious. But a Mug Cake? What in the world is that? Cake is cake. And cauliflower pizza??? Only pizza is pizza, people. No wonder you guys are grossed out by these things.

Ang108

lngrunert wrote: »

Count me in as someone else who really wants to love oatmeal but can't no matter what. It's okay as granola or in a cookie, but the texture of cooked oatmeal (and I've tried dozens of kinds and multiple toppings) never tastes like anything but paste to me.

I don't care much for regular oatmeal either, because I don't care for sweet things and hardly ever eat them.. Yet, I ate it as a winter breakfast when I still lived at home in Germany, because supposedly it is good for you.
When I lived and worked in India for 18 month, I learned to cook ( and l-o-v-e-d ) spicy oat meal that is made with all kinds of vegetables. You can google " oatmeal upma " or just plain " upma " ( and replace the cream of wheat, bread or whatever is used as a main ingredient with oatmeal ) and find hundreds of recipes. I now really like oatmeal this way and eat it often as a main meal topped with cilantro and a few drops of lime juice and of course lots of vegetables cooked with the oats.

Ang108

skirch01 wrote: »

Oh, and Golden Milk made with turmeric. I tried to make some the other night, yuck. I will have to find another way to use turmeric, I guess, since it is so good for you.

I take tumeric for years because I have RA and find it is easier ( if one can handle the color ) to just mix it with hot food. Scrambled eggs, all kinds of vegetables, I mix it with plain yogurt, chopped onion and cilantro as a potato topper, in hummus and many other things. Since it doesn't have much of a flavor, but is astringent, it works well with oriental foods also.

Tubbs216

Pupslice wrote: »

cheap "chocolate" that's more sugar/corn syrup than actual chocolate. looks and smells wonderful but then...everything goes wrong, lol.

Agreed. Took me a while to realise why my kids never ate those cute, huge chocolate bunnies my parents bought them from Walmart every Easter. Then I tried one.

Also, skimmed milk. Looks and tastes like someone's just washed out their paintbrushes.

OCTOBERLISA

Peeps.

thenewkayla

Humus. . No taste if you ask me. Oatmeal and yogurt as well I can't eat it is so bland. .

ParanormaLauren

I really wish I could love avocado the way other people do. I feel like my nutritional life would be so much easier.

Texture, taste...it just doesn't work for me.

Francl27

lesliekarp wrote: »

I wish the following food fads would go away: quinoa & kale. I've really tried to give both a fair shot. Alas, no. They are both underwhelming. Also, pureed cauliflower CANNOT be made into delicious substitutes for the following: pizza crust, mashed potatoes or alfredo sauce. Stop "pinning" these lies, people!

I love mashed cauliflower, but yeah, if you're having some expecting it to be similar to mashed potatoes... nope. Same with zucchini or spaghetti squash for pasta. I wish people would just stop mentioning those as 'substitutes'... There's *never* a substitute for the real thing. Just other options.