What are some of your unpopular opinions about food?
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pancakerunner wrote: »I think bell peppers are gross they taste like watery soap
I feel like it is a hit or miss with bell peppers. Around here, if I get fresh ones from the farmers market, they are really delicious and sweet. If I buy from the store they are sometimes bitter and not very good. (most of the time)0 -
Adding to my previous comment, my cousin's husband's method of eating bell peppers looked somewhat like this:
https://www.gifdeliverynetwork.com/actualcriminalhusky
I could do that and be happy.2 -
Stevia isn’t a natural sweetener.0
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kingscrown wrote: »Stevia isn’t a natural sweetener.
Why do you think this?1 -
Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »kingscrown wrote: »Stevia isn’t a natural sweetener.
Why do you think this?
It is a natural sweetener, that is UNNATURALLY processed. But natural nonetheless.2 -
chris89topher wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »I think bell peppers are gross they taste like watery soap
It's like you've plunged a knife into my soul with those words. I can eat the crap out of some peppers. Love them!
I quite enjoy bell peppers (of all varieties), but I admit my eyes nearly bugged out of my head when my cousin's husband asked me one day, "Do you know how to eat a bell pepper?" and then took a whole green bell pepper (stem in tact and all) and bit into it like one typically would bite into an apple.
I like mini sweet peppers... especially grilled. And I guess I like bell peppers in fajitas and on nachos, etc. But i do not like RAW bell peppers. Like, as a sanck with hummus, etc.1 -
pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »kingscrown wrote: »Stevia isn’t a natural sweetener.
Why do you think this?
It is a natural sweetener, that is UNNATURALLY processed. But natural nonetheless.
I am sorry to bother -- I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on the topic of artificial/processed vs. unprocessed sweeteners. I use the (unfortunately) processed white stevia powders on occasion, but I've been wanting to find an unprocessed noncaloric sweetener - I'm just uncertain 1) if such a thing exists and, if it does, 2) what that would be and where I could find it.
This thread prompted me to resume my search, and I found this product on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EGL5RM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Do you know if this is a natural unprocessed form of stevia?
Additionally, if anyone knows of any unprocessed noncaloric sweeteners, could you please point me in the right direction?
Thank you in advance. Keep thriving.
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »Candy apples are gross and hard to eat. I have a small mouth and can’t eat apples unless they are cut up anyways lol.
So agree with this. I don't like eating non chopped up apples, and have always hated candy apples (although I don't think that's been an issue since I was in girl scouts).2 -
Count me down as a candy apple hater.2
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pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »kingscrown wrote: »Stevia isn’t a natural sweetener.
Why do you think this?
It is a natural sweetener, that is UNNATURALLY processed. But natural nonetheless.
I am sorry to bother -- I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on the topic of artificial/processed vs. unprocessed sweeteners. I use the (unfortunately) processed white stevia powders on occasion, but I've been wanting to find an unprocessed noncaloric sweetener - I'm just uncertain 1) if such a thing exists and, if it does, 2) what that would be and where I could find it.
This thread prompted me to resume my search, and I found this product on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EGL5RM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Do you know if this is a natural unprocessed form of stevia?
Additionally, if anyone knows of any unprocessed noncaloric sweeteners, could you please point me in the right direction?
Thank you in advance. Keep thriving.
Stevia, to my knowledge, grows in leaf form. That looks like a powder, so it has absolutely undergone some form of processing.
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I don't think I've ever had a candy apple...they've never looked good to me. But caramel apples! Yes, please, although they should be cut up for easy eating.
My unpopular caramel apple opinion is there should not be anything other than caramel on it. I will tolerate chopped peanuts. A big "NO" to the ones that are covered in various candies, chocolate sauces, crushed cookies, all that crap. Just keep it simple...a good, crisp apple and soft caramel.4 -
these are good tho3 -
janejellyroll wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »kingscrown wrote: »Stevia isn’t a natural sweetener.
Why do you think this?
It is a natural sweetener, that is UNNATURALLY processed. But natural nonetheless.
I am sorry to bother -- I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on the topic of artificial/processed vs. unprocessed sweeteners. I use the (unfortunately) processed white stevia powders on occasion, but I've been wanting to find an unprocessed noncaloric sweetener - I'm just uncertain 1) if such a thing exists and, if it does, 2) what that would be and where I could find it.
This thread prompted me to resume my search, and I found this product on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EGL5RM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Do you know if this is a natural unprocessed form of stevia?
Additionally, if anyone knows of any unprocessed noncaloric sweeteners, could you please point me in the right direction?
Thank you in advance. Keep thriving.
Stevia, to my knowledge, grows in leaf form. That looks like a powder, so it has absolutely undergone some form of processing.
Thank you for replying!! And, you are so correct (as an aside, I've homegrown stevia in the past, and yes; it does grow in leaf form).
I am so sorry; I need to be cognizant when using generic terms such as "processed", especially when it comes to the food and diet industry.
When I say "unprocessed" I mean void of ingredients and additives beyond the product in its whole form.
In the case of stevia, that of course means stevia as an ingredient and nothing else. So, from my understanding, the only thing that makes the stevia product I mentioned in my previous post is that the stevia leaf is ground to a powder form -- there are no chemicals or other ingredients added in the manufacturing process.
I don't mean to ask you to do more research and I definitely don't expect you to -- please forgive me for asking all these questions! I just want to be sure I'm not misunderstanding what I'm reading about the product from their website.
Thank you, again.0 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »I don't think I've ever had a candy apple...they've never looked good to me. But caramel apples! Yes, please, although they should be cut up for easy eating.
My unpopular caramel apple opinion is there should not be anything other than caramel on it. I will tolerate chopped peanuts. A big "NO" to the ones that are covered in various candies, chocolate sauces, crushed cookies, all that crap. Just keep it simple...a good, crisp apple and soft caramel.
Candy apples are gross. Carmel apples are one of my favorite fall treats. I love mine with peanuts because of the sweet and salty combination, but I agree with you when it comes to all the other toppings. Big NO! Covers up the delicious apple flavor! There needs to be a balance.0 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »I don't think I've ever had a candy apple...they've never looked good to me. But caramel apples! Yes, please, although they should be cut up for easy eating.
My unpopular caramel apple opinion is there should not be anything other than caramel on it. I will tolerate chopped peanuts. A big "NO" to the ones that are covered in various candies, chocolate sauces, crushed cookies, all that crap. Just keep it simple...a good, crisp apple and soft caramel.
Candy apples are gross. Carmel apples are one of my favorite fall treats. I love mine with peanuts because of the sweet and salty combination, but I agree with you when it comes to all the other toppings. Big NO! Covers up the delicious apple flavor! There needs to be a balance.
I don't think I've ever had a candy apple or realized they were different from caramel apples. When I was talking about candy apples above, I meant caramel, which we used to have occasionally at school around Halloween or at girl scout events. I don't think I've had one as an adult, but they fall in my "food that seems unpleasant because messy or difficult to eat" category.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »kingscrown wrote: »Stevia isn’t a natural sweetener.
Why do you think this?
It is a natural sweetener, that is UNNATURALLY processed. But natural nonetheless.
I am sorry to bother -- I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on the topic of artificial/processed vs. unprocessed sweeteners. I use the (unfortunately) processed white stevia powders on occasion, but I've been wanting to find an unprocessed noncaloric sweetener - I'm just uncertain 1) if such a thing exists and, if it does, 2) what that would be and where I could find it.
This thread prompted me to resume my search, and I found this product on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EGL5RM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Do you know if this is a natural unprocessed form of stevia?
Additionally, if anyone knows of any unprocessed noncaloric sweeteners, could you please point me in the right direction?
Thank you in advance. Keep thriving.
Stevia, to my knowledge, grows in leaf form. That looks like a powder, so it has absolutely undergone some form of processing.
Thank you for replying!! And, you are so correct (as an aside, I've homegrown stevia in the past, and yes; it does grow in leaf form).
I am so sorry; I need to be cognizant when using generic terms such as "processed", especially when it comes to the food and diet industry.
When I say "unprocessed" I mean void of ingredients and additives beyond the product in its whole form.
In the case of stevia, that of course means stevia as an ingredient and nothing else. So, from my understanding, the only thing that makes the stevia product I mentioned in my previous post is that the stevia leaf is ground to a powder form -- there are no chemicals or other ingredients added in the manufacturing process.
I don't mean to ask you to do more research and I definitely don't expect you to -- please forgive me for asking all these questions! I just want to be sure I'm not misunderstanding what I'm reading about the product from their website.
Thank you, again.
The product page says that it has no ingredients other than Stevia, so if you're using "unprocessed" to mean "single ingredient sweetener," then it appears this product would qualify.2 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »I don't think I've ever had a candy apple...they've never looked good to me. But caramel apples! Yes, please, although they should be cut up for easy eating.
My unpopular caramel apple opinion is there should not be anything other than caramel on it. I will tolerate chopped peanuts. A big "NO" to the ones that are covered in various candies, chocolate sauces, crushed cookies, all that crap. Just keep it simple...a good, crisp apple and soft caramel.
Candy apples are gross. Carmel apples are one of my favorite fall treats. I love mine with peanuts because of the sweet and salty combination, but I agree with you when it comes to all the other toppings. Big NO! Covers up the delicious apple flavor! There needs to be a balance.
I don't think I've ever had a candy apple or realized they were different from caramel apples. When I was talking about candy apples above, I meant caramel, which we used to have occasionally at school around Halloween or at girl scout events. I don't think I've had one as an adult, but they fall in my "food that seems unpleasant because messy or difficult to eat" category.
Nooo they are very different...candy apples are dipped in a bright red hard candy shell. See photo comparison below. Caramel apples are easy to eat if you cut them up! And then you can share...or not.
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SuzySunshine99 wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »I don't think I've ever had a candy apple...they've never looked good to me. But caramel apples! Yes, please, although they should be cut up for easy eating.
My unpopular caramel apple opinion is there should not be anything other than caramel on it. I will tolerate chopped peanuts. A big "NO" to the ones that are covered in various candies, chocolate sauces, crushed cookies, all that crap. Just keep it simple...a good, crisp apple and soft caramel.
Candy apples are gross. Carmel apples are one of my favorite fall treats. I love mine with peanuts because of the sweet and salty combination, but I agree with you when it comes to all the other toppings. Big NO! Covers up the delicious apple flavor! There needs to be a balance.
I don't think I've ever had a candy apple or realized they were different from caramel apples. When I was talking about candy apples above, I meant caramel, which we used to have occasionally at school around Halloween or at girl scout events. I don't think I've had one as an adult, but they fall in my "food that seems unpleasant because messy or difficult to eat" category.
Nooo they are very different...candy apples are dipped in a bright red hard candy shell. See photo comparison below. Caramel apples are easy to eat if you cut them up! And then you can share...or not.
this is actually news to me... I always thought candy apples were just caramel apples rolled in toppings haha2 -
pancakerunner wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »I don't think I've ever had a candy apple...they've never looked good to me. But caramel apples! Yes, please, although they should be cut up for easy eating.
My unpopular caramel apple opinion is there should not be anything other than caramel on it. I will tolerate chopped peanuts. A big "NO" to the ones that are covered in various candies, chocolate sauces, crushed cookies, all that crap. Just keep it simple...a good, crisp apple and soft caramel.
Candy apples are gross. Carmel apples are one of my favorite fall treats. I love mine with peanuts because of the sweet and salty combination, but I agree with you when it comes to all the other toppings. Big NO! Covers up the delicious apple flavor! There needs to be a balance.
I don't think I've ever had a candy apple or realized they were different from caramel apples. When I was talking about candy apples above, I meant caramel, which we used to have occasionally at school around Halloween or at girl scout events. I don't think I've had one as an adult, but they fall in my "food that seems unpleasant because messy or difficult to eat" category.
Nooo they are very different...candy apples are dipped in a bright red hard candy shell. See photo comparison below. Caramel apples are easy to eat if you cut them up! And then you can share...or not.
this is actually news to me... I always thought candy apples were just caramel apples rolled in toppings haha
I can't believe I actually looked this up...but, apparently, candy apples were first created in 1908, while caramel apples didn't come along until the 1950s.1 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »I don't think I've ever had a candy apple...they've never looked good to me. But caramel apples! Yes, please, although they should be cut up for easy eating.
My unpopular caramel apple opinion is there should not be anything other than caramel on it. I will tolerate chopped peanuts. A big "NO" to the ones that are covered in various candies, chocolate sauces, crushed cookies, all that crap. Just keep it simple...a good, crisp apple and soft caramel.
Candy apples are gross. Carmel apples are one of my favorite fall treats. I love mine with peanuts because of the sweet and salty combination, but I agree with you when it comes to all the other toppings. Big NO! Covers up the delicious apple flavor! There needs to be a balance.
I don't think I've ever had a candy apple or realized they were different from caramel apples. When I was talking about candy apples above, I meant caramel, which we used to have occasionally at school around Halloween or at girl scout events. I don't think I've had one as an adult, but they fall in my "food that seems unpleasant because messy or difficult to eat" category.
Nooo they are very different...candy apples are dipped in a bright red hard candy shell. See photo comparison below. Caramel apples are easy to eat if you cut them up! And then you can share...or not.
this is actually news to me... I always thought candy apples were just caramel apples rolled in toppings haha
I can't believe I actually looked this up...but, apparently, candy apples were first created in 1908, while caramel apples didn't come along until the 1950s.
love the commitment haha0 -
Seafood and cheese do not belong together.
I'm looking at you, lobster mac and cheese....4 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »Seafood and cheese do not belong together.
I'm looking at you, lobster mac and cheese....
I agree!2 -
on the seafood topic, I think fried seafood like calamari and coconut shrimp, etc. is gross. I would rather have plain shrimp and squid like in ceviche0
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SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »I don't think I've ever had a candy apple...they've never looked good to me. But caramel apples! Yes, please, although they should be cut up for easy eating.
My unpopular caramel apple opinion is there should not be anything other than caramel on it. I will tolerate chopped peanuts. A big "NO" to the ones that are covered in various candies, chocolate sauces, crushed cookies, all that crap. Just keep it simple...a good, crisp apple and soft caramel.
Candy apples are gross. Carmel apples are one of my favorite fall treats. I love mine with peanuts because of the sweet and salty combination, but I agree with you when it comes to all the other toppings. Big NO! Covers up the delicious apple flavor! There needs to be a balance.
I don't think I've ever had a candy apple or realized they were different from caramel apples. When I was talking about candy apples above, I meant caramel, which we used to have occasionally at school around Halloween or at girl scout events. I don't think I've had one as an adult, but they fall in my "food that seems unpleasant because messy or difficult to eat" category.
Nooo they are very different...candy apples are dipped in a bright red hard candy shell. See photo comparison below. Caramel apples are easy to eat if you cut them up! And then you can share...or not.
this is actually news to me... I always thought candy apples were just caramel apples rolled in toppings haha
I can't believe I actually looked this up...but, apparently, candy apples were first created in 1908, while caramel apples didn't come along until the 1950s.
Did Kraft create caramel apples like Kelloggs created breakfast? 1 -
pancakerunner wrote: »on the seafood topic, I think fried seafood like calamari and coconut shrimp, etc. is gross. I would rather have plain shrimp and squid like in ceviche
For me, it depends on how it's done. Rubbery frozen seafood with thick, heavy breading is no good. But, fresh shrimp, calamari, or white fish with a light, crispy, panko crust is really good.4 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »I don't think I've ever had a candy apple...they've never looked good to me. But caramel apples! Yes, please, although they should be cut up for easy eating.
My unpopular caramel apple opinion is there should not be anything other than caramel on it. I will tolerate chopped peanuts. A big "NO" to the ones that are covered in various candies, chocolate sauces, crushed cookies, all that crap. Just keep it simple...a good, crisp apple and soft caramel.
Candy apples are gross. Carmel apples are one of my favorite fall treats. I love mine with peanuts because of the sweet and salty combination, but I agree with you when it comes to all the other toppings. Big NO! Covers up the delicious apple flavor! There needs to be a balance.
I don't think I've ever had a candy apple or realized they were different from caramel apples. When I was talking about candy apples above, I meant caramel, which we used to have occasionally at school around Halloween or at girl scout events. I don't think I've had one as an adult, but they fall in my "food that seems unpleasant because messy or difficult to eat" category.
Nooo they are very different...candy apples are dipped in a bright red hard candy shell. See photo comparison below. Caramel apples are easy to eat if you cut them up! And then you can share...or not.
this is actually news to me... I always thought candy apples were just caramel apples rolled in toppings haha
I can't believe I actually looked this up...but, apparently, candy apples were first created in 1908, while caramel apples didn't come along until the 1950s.
Did Kraft create caramel apples like Kelloggs created breakfast?
Apparently, yes, a sales rep from Kraft invented them. Too bad they didn't market them as "part of a complete breakfast". 0 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »Seafood and cheese do not belong together.
I'm looking at you, lobster mac and cheese....
This is a risotto made with seafood and cream and cheese. The other is mussels sprinkled with pecorino. One of the best meals I've ever eaten.5 -
spanish rice > fried rice3
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cauliflower or shirataki "rice" > rice
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pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »kingscrown wrote: »Stevia isn’t a natural sweetener.
Why do you think this?
It is a natural sweetener, that is UNNATURALLY processed. But natural nonetheless.
Wow I thought the white stuff was the natural stuff. I'm very interested to know if anyone has the answer. Green? That is unexpected!0
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