500 Favorite Foods

[Sarah]

I liked the chocolate filling...YUM

[IggytheBorg]

45. Vella Dry jack cheese. It's Monterey jack, aged and washed w/ cocoa powder & other things. It ends up tasting nothing like chocolate, however. It's got a real depth of flavor; salty, smoky, almost fruity on the aftertaste. You'd never guess Monterey Jack could morph into this. Try this grated on chili or pasta, in lieu of chedar or parmigiano. Or just cut slabs off a wedge & eat 'em w/ crusty artisan bread. The only conceivable drawback to this slice of aged dairy heaven is the high price. But as I always say when it comes to food: you get what you pay for. It's well worth it. You Californians have no idea how lucky you are that it's probably easily available to you; I often have to mail order it. Do yourself the favor if you've never tried this stuff. I PROMISE you you won't regret it.

[BillyG]

46. Frito Pie.

Up front I am going to express my condolences to the international contention of BDR that are currently saying "what in the fuck is a Frito Pie?" Lots of people try to make Frito Pies their own. Fancy cheese. Beautiful presentations. Over the top garnish. No.



This is a Frito Pie. Served in the bag. Covered in Cheese Whiz and onions, and sour cream if desired. If you're at home you can substitute the Cheese Whiz for grated cheese and the bag for a bowl, but that's it. No need to make your super special chili either. Just throw some Wolf Brand on top. BUT! If you do make chili, one bowl of Frito Pie is required, or you're just doing it wrong.

[Ingrid]

I have hear tell of this mythical 'Frito Pie' but never actually seen one or partaken. If I can pass on the onions, I would love to try it.

[Lisa]

Oh, god, Frito Pie is THE BEST!!! Any of you come to NY, I know a BBQ place that has that on their menu - it's awesome!

[BillyG]

You can do Frito Pie without onions, Ingrid. It does not diminish the epicness. And seriously, anyone can make it at home in 5 minutes. Nuke a can of chili, pour Fritos into a bowl, dump it all in and NOM.

[Shit Dickface]

jesus christ man Cheez Whiz?

[BillyG]

You are from Texas, yes? You did eat Frito Pies at little league games right? That was Cheeze Whiz, or possibly Velveeta mang.

[Shit Dickface]

I didn't eat them at LL games, no. My mom always made that shit with cheddar. And now I'm going to have Frito Pie tomorrow for dinner.

[Abraham Smashington]

hahah. I've had taco in a bag but never frito pie. Will have to remedy this situation.

[Lisa]

Well, of course it's better with melted cheddar, but I can see how at something like a little league game they'd have to cut corners with Cheeze Whiz or Velveeta. But you just have to know not to do that at home and use cheddar when it's yours!

[Chris Miller]

47.Baby Back Ribs
Really, it took us to number 47 to get to ribs? Fall off the bone tender, spiced with a dry rub, smoked for 8 hours and slathered with a tangy bbq sauce baby back ribs? Take a bite, close your eyes, slap your momma baby back ribs? Gnaw on a charred bone, lick the sauce off your fingers, realize this is the only appropriate way to die baby back fucking ribs? Yeah, these:

[BillyG]

I didn't eat them at LL games, no. My mom always made that shit with cheddar. And now I'm going to have Frito Pie tomorrow for dinner.

Yea at home cheddar is totally acceptable. Sharp cheddar.

[Nathan]

48. Bushmills Black

Holy dangerous. Nummy. Low burn, good flavor. Everything is wonderful.

[Chris Miller]

49. Deez Nutz
Pistachios, to be precise. I look forward to Christmas every year, because my mom still buys me a huge bag of these roasted, salted little delights. The bag does not last long.