What’s For Lunch?
Posted by ryan / Monday, March 28th, 2011
Social networking sites give everyone their own micro blog that can be disseminated easily. Many take the opportunity to share their locations, opinions, and preferred entertainment. Some update more than others, especially those with smart phones. As an aspiring journalist, I utilize the forum often to discuss current events. It may be one of my most habitual activities, but I wouldn’t go so far as to call it an addiction.
It’s not uncommon for my friends and acquaintances to upload pictures and descriptions of what they’re eating at the moment. I haven’t done this before, but there’s something about these posts that intrigues me. The meals are anything but generic. Their own creations can arouse hunger and awe at the same time. Other websites like the now defunct This Is Why You’re Fat were devoted to this practice. Eccentric foodies turn their inspiration into reality without any regard for portioning or nutrition. It’s a celebration of excess, stereotypical America at its finest!
While trying to make up my mind this afternoon, I decided to come up with something a little different to eat. I didn’t have much to work with but made the most of what was available.
So without further ado, I give you what I had for lunch today. I call them “Cordon Club Nuggets”. The perfect appetizer for your next get together!
I started with Tyson chicken nuggets, putting them in the broiler for no more than twenty minutes (ten on each side). I thought about stopping there, but sauce wasn’t going to be enough for me this time. That’s when I went back into the fridge, looking for something to improve upon the tried and true method. As you can see, they’re topped with oven roasted turkey breast, crispy bacon, and an assortment of melted cheeses. After arranging them in such a way, I added honey mustard and ketchup in the middle for good measure.
In order to balance out the meal, I prepared a fruit salad consisting of strawberries, grapes, and peaches. I was thoroughly satisfied afterward to say the least! Notice the longing look of jealousy from my dog in the back? He was more of a persistent beggar than usual.
I’ve had more creative ideas in the past though, and I’m sure I’ll have more in the future. Given the overriding theme of this blog, Gut Checkers may be the first ones to know about them.
-Ryan Robertson
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