Ketchup!

[Gpsma]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

[Shipping up to Boston]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Is this centric to just ketchup or all condiments including salt and pepper?

[retiredguy123]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.
Habit

[JOERILLA]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

There are 100's of clubs and tons of activities in The Villages...but I suppose concerning yourself with what others put on their food is a great use of your retirement time as well! :blahblahblah:

[Rapscallion St Croix]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

I think it would be more accurate to say we shouldn't be eating foods that need ketchup.

[asianthree]

:There are 100's of clubs and tons of activities in The Villages...but I suppose concerning yourself with what others put on their food is a great use of your retirement time as well! :blahblahblah:
:clap2::clap2::clap2:

Who watches people eat. That’s creepy

[Gpsma]

There are 100's of clubs and tons of activities in The Villages...but I suppose concerning yourself with what others put on their food is a great use of your retirement time as well! :blahblahblah:

Good use of my retirement time is eating in the five star restaurants here.

[Gpsma]

:
:clap2::clap2::clap2:

Who watches people eat. That’s creepy

If you get out of your house and dine with others..u cant help but see how they eat

[Gpsma]

[QUOTE=asianthree;2309576]:
:clap2::clap2::clap2:

Who watches people eat. That’s creepy[/QUOTE

[Jayhawk]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

No one over the age of 10 should tell anyone how to season their food.

Must be a slow day around the Ponderosa.

[Shipping up to Boston]

No one over the age of 10 should tell anyone how to season their food.

Must be a slow day around the Ponderosa.

Are there still Ponderosa restaurants in the US?

[Joe V.]

Good use of my retirement time is eating in the five star restaurants here.


Name 1.

[Dusty_Star]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Why be concerned about it?

[asianthree]

Good use of my retirement time is eating in the five star restaurants here.

FIVE STAR restaurants here? There must a Sheldon sign attached

[asianthree]

If you get out of your house and dine with others..u cant help but see how they eat

Actually have zero need to watch others or make strangers feel uncomfortable staring at them.

Then again our dining partners always have stimulating conversation worth giving full attention

[Taltarzac725]

Love ketchup!

[manaboutown]

I especially enjoy Heinz ketchup on french fries having first tried putting ketchup on them while in high school. I enjoy it on hamburgers and an occasional hot dog but never put it or A1 sauce on a steak which many people do.

From Charlie Munger:

CM: "It was very interesting. It's something about the flavor of ketchup on a goddamn fried potato that people aren't really willing to change brands over. They want Heinz. And so we could raise the price of Heinz. Pretty much any, but you try to raise the Kraft cheese and everything goes into rebellion, including the final customer, the housewife. They don't care that much about whether the cheese is Kraft or not."

[shut the front door]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Why is it any of your business what anyone else decides to eat? Why don't you worry about yourself instead of berating total strangers who have done nothing to you?

[Gpsma]

Im not telling people what to eat…its just pukey disgusting watching grown adults using a condiment made for children.

And lets not talk about those that dip pizza in ranch dressing.

[shut the front door]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Im not telling people what to eat…its just pukey disgusting watching grown adults using a condiment made for children.

And lets not talk about those that dip pizza in ranch dressing.

Actually your very first sentence is telling adults what they should not eat.
Frankly, I can't believe anyone would actually go to dinner with you and suffer thru that attitude.

[Stu from NYC]

Fries without ketchup? How barbaric.

Next thing we will be told no ketchup on burgers. Where is this world coming too?

[Topspinmo]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

If it bothers you don’t look:22yikes: we have choices…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ElyKOrDxUM



Tomatoes matter. :mmmm:

[Topspinmo]

Good use of my retirement time is eating in the five star restaurants here.


So I see you have little time…:spoken:

[Marathon Man]

Im not telling people what to eat…its just pukey disgusting watching grown adults using a condiment made for children.

And lets not talk about those that dip pizza in ranch dressing.

I agree. Watching others eat while sitting in a restaurant is quite disgusting and very creepy.

[Topspinmo]

Im not telling people what to eat…its just pukey disgusting watching grown adults using a condiment made for children.

And lets not talk about those that dip pizza in ranch dressing.


It disgusts me to see someone put sugar on grapefruit. :icon_twisted: But, I don’t have to rant tell the world.

[Stu from NYC]

It disgusts me to see someone put sugar on grapefruit. :icon_twisted: But, I don’t have to rant tell the world.

A good grapefruit does not need sugar but often a bit of sugar does make it better.

[Stu from NYC]

And lets not talk about those that dip pizza in ranch dressing.

You have been told not to talk about dipping pizza so please stop that.

[Kenswing]

How miserable must one’s life be to post about what other people eat?

[retiredguy123]

Fries without ketchup? How barbaric.

Next thing we will be told no ketchup on burgers. Where is this world coming too?
Have you tried malt vinegar on fries?

[mtdjed]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Is it the sugar or vinegar that bothers you? What would you recommend as a substitute for cocktail sauce for shrimp?

[fdpaq0580]

Good use of my retirement time is eating in the five star restaurants here.

ROTFLMAO! 5 star? Right! 🤣🤨😂

[fdpaq0580]

Love ketchup!

Eww! Not me. I like catsup! 😉

[fdpaq0580]

Have you tried malt vinegar on fries?

Try gravy and cheese, eh.😀

[fdpaq0580]

I especially enjoy Heinz ketchup on french fries having first tried putting ketchup on them while in high school. I enjoy it on hamburgers and an occasional hot dog but never put it or A1 sauce on a steak which many people do.

From Charlie Munger:

CM: "It was very interesting. It's something about the flavor of ketchup on a goddamn fried potato that people aren't really willing to change brands over. They want Heinz. And so we could raise the price of Heinz. Pretty much any, but you try to raise the Kraft cheese and everything goes into rebellion, including the final customer, the housewife. They don't care that much about whether the cheese is Kraft or not."

Hunts catsup! Thats the stuff!

[fdpaq0580]

Fries without ketchup? How barbaric.

Next thing we will be told no ketchup on burgers. Where is this world coming too?

Tartar sauce with fries is good, too.

[fdpaq0580]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Oh, piffle! 🤨

[PhilG]

Call the FDA food police!

[bobeaston]

I take ALL of my advice from people who say "Nobody should...." or " I don't see why everyone doesn't..." :rolleyes:

Why the need to control others?

[Warcats]

Good use of my retirement time is eating in the five star restaurants here.

“5” ??? wrong place maybe a couple of 4s lots of 3s some 2s

[LoisR]

I use it on meats, eggs, pasta, potatoes, rice, etc.
I'm 5'9" and weigh 131 lbs. My cholesterol and lipids are lower than normal as is my blood pressure.
How does that compare to your average Villager?

[Nana2Teddy]

Im not telling people what to eat…its just pukey disgusting watching grown adults using a condiment made for children.

And lets not talk about those that dip pizza in ranch dressing.
Oh wow, I was with you on the catsup (ketchup) only because I don’t like catsup, lol, but it’s really crossing the line coming after my pizza with ranch dressing. Now you’ve lost me! 😉😂

[golfing eagles]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

2 questions:

***In that case, what do you have against kids under 10?

***Is it appropriate to "slather" ketchup on "halal"?

[DBChris]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Let's go to dinner, I'll buy you a rack of ribs. Or breakfast and I'll buy you some bacon.

[golfing eagles]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Let's go to dinner, I'll buy you a rack of ribs. Or breakfast and I'll buy you some bacon.

That was unnecessary. The same could be said about fish on Fridays or foregoing some food during Lent, or mixing meat and dairy. The OP is entitled to have food preferences, and some dietary prohibitions are more deeply seeded. Would anyone expect our Hindu friends to chow down on filet mignon?

[TeresaE]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.
Talk about a first world problem. There are millions of people in this world who don’t know where their next meal is coming from and you’re complaining publicly about ketchup? Just be thankful for what you have and shut up.

[Susan1717]

I only buy sugar free ketchup.

[La lamy]

OP must have a serious lack of serotonin to be bothered about ketchup consumption. Reminds me of a grumpy old man that told me I shouldn't be wearing pig tails at my age.
Let's remember a very wise song by The Beatles: "Let it Be"!!!

[70 Challenger]

You must have no life to worry about what other people put on their food. Sad

[PersonOfInterest]

A lot of the food that is served in the Villages needs Ketchup.

[Ele201]

Actually ketchup is great! It goes perfectly with French Fries. And a bit on burgers works too. I always have ketchup and mustard in my cupboard!!

[Randall55]

Let's go to dinner, I'll buy you a rack of ribs. Or breakfast and I'll buy you some bacon.Nope! If you are over the age of 10, you cannot eat ribs without making other diners disgusted. Barbecue sauce is flavored ketchup. Ketchup is flavored tomato sauce. Does this mean I can't eat pasta and pizza in front of other diners? What about tomato soup?

[ouicestmoi]

Well, aren't you just the ketchup connoisseur? It's like you've unlocked the secret to culinary sophistication by banishing the red nectar from your dining table. Who needs flavor enhancements when you've got such refined taste buds, right? Let's just hope the ketchup lovers don't catch wind of your elitist stance or there might be a condiment coup on the horizon! 🍅😁😅

[MandoMan]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

In the U.S., French fries should be eaten with ketchup. In the U.K., chips should have salt and vinegar on them, and there should be no ketchup in sight. In other places, fries are served with gravy, cheese curds, or mayonnaise. Ketchup may not be especially healthy, but it’s as healthy as most desserts or sodas. It improves the flavor of many foods, just as does a great many sauces. Too much meet tastes a lot like cardboard, and sauce helps. Even expensive steakhouses put butter on their steaks.

[SeaCros]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinegar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

This must be a joke or a person that has way too much free time to be so concerned with what others do with their food. Not sure if their food or the ketchup was/is bothering you so why be so concerned?

[Bay Kid]

Meatloaf needs ketchup.

[Shipping up to Boston]

OP must have a serious lack of serotonin to be bothered about ketchup consumption. Reminds me of a grumpy old man that told me I shouldn't be wearing pig tails at my age.
Let's remember a very wise song by The Beatles: "Let it Be"!!!

No ketchup?...No pig tails? We’ve lost our way! ;)

[HORNET]

Matter of freedom to do whatever one wants to do!

[HORNET]

Start a club

[Shipping up to Boston]

My Kraft Heinz (KHC) stock has flatlined at 34.84 since this thread started. Back to frozen concentrated orange juice and pork bellies. Sell Mortimer!

[JRcorvette]

Sounding like more government control idea? No 32oz soda’s either. Hey sugar is very bad for you but freedom of choice needs to remain in America. Education is best.

[Annie66]

Love ketchup!

We consider it gourmet meat sauce.

[airstreamingypsy]

I'll eat ketchup whenever on whatever I want. I'm not one to worry about what people eat, but I was fascinated once in a lunch place in Indiana. The waitress brought the man four slices of white bread stacked on a plate, and some butter. He buttered the top piece completely, then picked up the glass sugar pourer pottle and proceeded to pour sugar all over he buttered bread, folded it and ate it. Then did that three more times. I was mesmerized. I will say, it looked delicious.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

I asked AI for a definitive description of ketchup usage.

Ketchup, you are the perfect condiment that elevates any meal to the next level. Your rich, tangy flavor pairs perfectly with so many foods, from burgers and fries to eggs and grilled cheese. You bring a burst of flavor and brightness to every dish you touch, making it impossible to imagine a world without you. Thank you for being such a versatile and delicious addition to our meals. You truly are the king of condiments!

[Birdrm]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

I'm sorry but their ain't no way I am eating my fries without ketchup!

[Lea N]

Have you tried malt vinegar on fries?

This is delicious!! I first had this as a teen at a little fish & chips restaurant back int CT. French fries are good no matter what, to me anyway. Plain no seasoning at all, with salt, with lots of ketchup, with mayo and as you said malt vinegar, which goes great combined with ketchup.

[Lea N]

Tartar sauce with fries is good, too.

Yes it is.

[Rougeg]

Pizza and blue cheese dressing ... yum!!

[Vermilion Villager]

There are 100's of clubs and tons of activities in The Villages...but I suppose concerning yourself with what others put on their food is a great use of your retirement time as well! :blahblahblah:
Beat me to it!!!!:posting:

[Vermilion Villager]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.
Please tell me you don't go up to people in restaurants and say this....:throwtomatoes:

[WingedFoot78]

Five pages of comments about condiments! People get a life!

[Regorp]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Meatloaf,Hot Dogs, Hamburger are all enhanced by a big squirt of ketchup!!

[fdpaq0580]

That was unnecessary. The same could be said about fish on Fridays or foregoing some food during Lent, or mixing meat and dairy. The OP is entitled to have food preferences, and some dietary prohibitions are more deeply seeded. Would anyone expect our Hindu friends to chow down on filet mignon?

Yes! If they ever got a taste of it. Heck! I'd eat human meat if it wasn't so salty and porkie. Or so I've been told. (Ahem. That wa close.) 🙄

[ernpertuc]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Just look away! Since when do you decide what others do?

[Shipping up to Boston]

Yes! If they ever got a taste of it. Heck! I'd eat human meat if it wasn't so salty and porkie. Or so I've been told. (Ahem. That wa close.) 🙄

Jeffrey Dahmer has checked in! ;)

[Chamo]

This comment goes with his age. Both useless to others. How about just minding your own business and let people enjoy what they want. SMFH

[golfing eagles]

Five pages of comments about condiments! People get a life!

More accurately---5 pages of comments INCLUDING YOURS! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Chee-Chee]

What does everyone have against ketchup? Why not mustard just as much sugar just as much additives mayonnaise just as bad for you barbecue sauce which is just ketchup with a lot of sugar. It goes down to taste I like ketchup on my hotdogs. Some people think this is just as bad as eating thick crust pizza.

[Joe C.]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Who says that ketchup is made for kids? Ketchup is the most popular and the greatest food condiment ever concocted.

[PugMom]

I think it would be more accurate to say we shouldn't be eating foods that need ketchup.

there goes my steak dinner! :shocked:

[Dusty_Star]

What does everyone have against ketchup? Why not mustard just as much sugar just as much additives mayonnaise just as bad for you barbecue sauce which is just ketchup with a lot of sugar. It goes down to taste I like ketchup on my hotdogs. Some people think this is just as bad as eating thick crust pizza.

Mustard has sugar????? Not the kind I buy. I guess if you get honey mustard, you might get some honey. But whether that is real honey is an open question.

[Robojo]

Since nothing is as it really seems any more, Perhaps the poster had other motivation. Perhaps the poster wanted everyone to see that they eat in 5 star restaurants and that they want halal.

But if you think there are truly any 5 star restaurants here then should we really listen to the rant about ketchup? Hahahaha...nope.

[Proveone]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.
Really! This is what you think is beneficial to post? Wow!

[PugMom]

if viewed as a tongue-in-cheek, this thread is amusing ;), and if i think of 5 star, chop house comes to mind.

[Randall55]

This is delicious!! I first had this as a teen at a little fish & chips restaurant back int CT. French fries are good no matter what, to me anyway. Plain no seasoning at all, with salt, with lots of ketchup, with mayo and as you said malt vinegar, which goes great combined with ketchup.I hope the OP never witnesses your eating habits in a restaurant. Mixing mayo and malt vinegar with ketchup BEFORE tasting the food? Your table must be full of condiments throughout your meal. Blasphemy!

[Dusty_Star]

Since nothing is as it really seems any more, Perhaps the poster had other motivation. Perhaps the poster wanted everyone to see that they eat in 5 star restaurants and that they want halal.

But if you think there are truly any 5 star restaurants here then should we really listen to the rant about ketchup? Hahahaha...nope.

Perceptive.

My take is that is is just to generate controversy. Maybe vent a little grumpiness too.

Probably enjoys ketchup on their Pop-Tarts.

[Taltarzac725]

if viewed as a tongue-in-cheek, this thread is amusing ;), and if i think of 5 star, chop house comes to mind.


I would not put ketchup on my Omaha Steak filet mignon but almost anything else goes.

[PurePeach]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

In their opinion, whatever they’re eating needs it. Opinions are like a******s, everyone has one. :spoken:

[Randall55]

Since nothing is as it really seems any more, Perhaps the poster had other motivation. Perhaps the poster wanted everyone to see that they eat in 5 star restaurants and that they want halal.

But if you think there are truly any 5 star restaurants here then should we really listen to the rant about ketchup? Hahahaha...nope.Reading through this thread, it appears 5 star restaurants in the Villages are any that serve ketchup. Michelin star for those that serve additional condiments for do-it-yourself mixing. We are a group who know what we like!

[Shipping up to Boston]

Since nothing is as it really seems any more, Perhaps the poster had other motivation. Perhaps the poster wanted everyone to see that they eat in 5 star restaurants and that they want halal.

But if you think there are truly any 5 star restaurants here then should we really listen to the rant about ketchup? Hahahaha...nope.

Or perhaps the OP, he or she, is just trolling. Unheard of on a forum! Or if you look at the verbiage, maybe it's a grandchild that found an open window!

[Number 10 GI]

Ketchup was the only thing that made my mother's cooking palatable.

[Marmaduke]

Im not telling people what to eat…its just pukey disgusting watching grown adults using a condiment made for children.

And lets not talk about those that dip pizza in ranch dressing.
I am from Pittsburgh, Heinz USA
WE Like Heinz Ketchup.

We love Acronyms~
M.Y.O.B.

[Villagesgal]

Let people eat what they want and like. This original post was just odd. Mind your own business or others will mind yours and you won't like that result. What next? People should only eat what you eat? Live and let live.

[Two Bills]

I was once banned from a very pretentious restaurant for asking for HP Brown Sauce.
Chef/Cook came out and gave me lecture on blending herbs and spices that compliment the meal.
I said that's exactly why I wanted the brown sauce, there was no flavor.
Still, I got a free starter out of it, when they chucked me out! :shrug:

[Girlcopper]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.
You’re wasting your time watching what other people do? Get a life!

[MrFlorida]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Thanks, but no thanks....

[Dusty_Star]

I was once banned from a very pretentious restaurant for asking for HP Brown Sauce.
Chef/Cook came out and gave me lecture on blending herbs and spices that compliment the meal.
I said that's exactly why I wanted the brown sauce, there was no flavor.
Still, I got a free starter out of it, when they chucked me out! :shrug:


:1rotfl:

[michgary]

If you do not eat two times more mustard than ketchup,, you are not a strong man or woman.

[Freeda]

Switching to one of the sugar free, low - or no - sodium versions is a good idea.

[fdpaq0580]

If you do not eat two times more mustard than ketchup,, you are not a strong man or woman.

Tabasco Scorpion Sauce! Now THAT is tasty! 🥵🥵🥵

[fdpaq0580]

I am from Pittsburgh, Heinz USA
WE Like Heinz Ketchup.

We love Acronyms~
M.Y.O.B.

PITTSBURGH? That explains it. 🙃

[Achilles]

There is a five star restaurant here? Which restaurant(s) here would be rated as five star by anyone?

The food in most Villages restaurants is mediocre at best and ketchup, or condiment of choice, is reasonable to use to make the food palatable.

:icon_hungry:

[MollyJo]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

You.Do.You.

[mtlee024]

Good use of my retirement time is eating in the five star restaurants here.

There are no 5 star resturants here are in the surrounding area of TV. There is one, in my openion only, in Ocala.

[George Page]

I stopped using ketchup when I saw restaurant staff topping off the Heinz ketchup bottles from a big bladder of ketchup. How long do you think the ketchup in the bottom of the bottle has been there? As a sidenote, I recently saw them doing just that at Johnny Rockets!

[SallyB]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.
why care

[margaretmattson]

I stopped using ketchup when I saw restaurant staff topping off the Heinz ketchup bottles from a big bladder of ketchup. How long do you think the ketchup in the bottom of the bottle has been there? As a sidenote, I recently saw them doing just that at Johnny Rockets!I noticed this in other restaurants. Wait staff just fill without emptying and cleaning. Salad dressings are the worst! I often see hardened glop all over the tops of the containers in the wait stations. I love ketchup, but packets please!

[LeRoySmith]

Opinions are like a******s, everyone has one. :spoken:

Opinions are like a******s, everyone has one and everyone's (except mine) stinks!

Fixed it for ya

[LeRoySmith]

ketchup saved my marriage!

I think those silly french folks use mayo on their fries, for me nothing is better than Chili's fries dipped in their salsa, yummy

[Topspinmo]

A good grapefruit does not need sugar but often a bit of sugar does make it better.

Salt makes it better:Screen_of_Death: IMO of course…

[Topspinmo]

Meatloaf,Hot Dogs, Hamburger are all enhanced by a big squirt of ketchup!!

There was study whether you was northerner or southerner of what put on hot dog. Ketchup Or mustard. I came from ac/DC state so I use both :shocked:

[Bill Dozer]

If you are eating HALAL maybe you should try ketchupNo one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

[Dusty_Star]

It disgusts me to see someone put sugar on grapefruit. :icon_twisted: But, I don’t have to rant tell the world.

How about a drizzle of honey? That's bad too?

[FastAndCurious]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.
So many posts on here by folks who try to control what others do. It's impossible.
I think they have a pill for that.

Speaking of Ketchup, I had an uncle once that was the only person I ever knew that would bring a bottle of ketchup to chinese restaurant!

[Gpsma]

If you are eating HALAL maybe you should try ketchup

Ketchup is Haram on Halal!

[golfing eagles]

Ketchup is Haram on Halal!

For real???? Doesn't seem like tomato, vinegar and corn syrup should be forbidden on any dietary laws

[manaboutown]

Ketchup is Haram on Halal!

Since it is considered haram to put ketchup on halal camel steak or mutton, would it be acceptable to use Grey Poupon mustard thereon in lieu of ketchup?

[Professor]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Because it tastes good. Who appointed anyone as the ketchup police anyway? Get a life!

[Gpsma]

Since it is considered haram to put ketchup on halal camel steak or mutton, would it be acceptable to use Grey Poupon mustard thereon in lieu of ketchup?


Mustard may be Haram…best to avoid it. Only sauces on Halal chicken and rice are white sauce and hot sauce.

[samquiros]

I like ketchup.

[Indydealmaker]

Contrarian ****-stirring.

[manaboutown]

I am wondering that what if I find myself in a country that is dietarily halal so I can get no bacon or other pork; it has a significant Hindu population so I can get no beef yet I am dying for a hamburger. OK, I find a halal cafe that serves camelburgers. What type of condiments might be available if ketchup and mustard are not?

[Topspinmo]

If you do not eat two times more mustard than ketchup,, you are not a strong man or woman.

No your Southerner :faint:

[Gpsma]

I am wondering that what if I find myself in a country that is dietarily halal so I can get no bacon or other pork; it has a significant Hindu population so I can get no beef yet I am dying for a hamburger. OK, I find a halal cafe that serves camelburgers. What type of condiments might be available if ketchup and mustard are not?

White sauce and hot sauce..it is halal

[Stu from NYC]

White sauce and hot sauce..it is halal

mixed together?

[Lea N]

I hope the OP never witnesses your eating habits in a restaurant. Mixing mayo and malt vinegar with ketchup BEFORE tasting the food? Your table must be full of condiments throughout your meal. Blasphemy!

:smiley: When I met my husband he told me that when he was growing up his family put grape jelly on grilled cheese sandwiches. I was shocked, and disgusted and said "This is how people from PA eat?" Then I tried it, after all how could I knock it without trying it, right? It IS delicious. Before you roll your eyes think cheese Danish. This is what it tastes like. I changed from having it with grape jelly to strawberry preserves. I bet it would be good with apple preserves too but haven't tried it. And I'll admit there have been times I've dipped a grilled cheese sandwich in mayo.

[Furnier]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

You’re not from Pittsburgh, I can tell.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Im not telling people what to eat…its just pukey disgusting watching grown adults using a condiment made for children.

And lets not talk about those that dip pizza in ranch dressing.

I don't like the smell of ketchup, but I have no phobia or special loathing for it. I'm right with you on the pizza-dipping nightmare. In fact I'm a bit perplexed by the obsession with ranch dressing. People down here dip their buffalo wings in the stuff. And if you ask for blue cheese dressing for your hot wings, they charge extra, or just add blue cheese crumbles to their ranch dressing, or both. And some restaurants "feature" ranch dressing as the condiment for ALL their sandwiches. That stuff is just nasty. Ranch dressing's only saving grace is that it isn't Miracle Whip.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I am wondering that what if I find myself in a country that is dietarily halal so I can get no bacon or other pork; it has a significant Hindu population so I can get no beef yet I am dying for a hamburger. OK, I find a halal cafe that serves camelburgers. What type of condiments might be available if ketchup and mustard are not?

First off, you wouldn't eat a camel meat. That's kinda like eating horse meat.

You'd probably have a falafel, or a black bean pattie in a pita pocket, with plenty of tahini, or hummus if you want something more pasty than tahini. You might have lamb, with tahini, tziziki, or mint leaves. Or roast eggplant with zaatar in a creamy yogurt sauce with other veggies over rice.

SO many amazing awesome choices for halal dining. And don't forget the Halavah with pistachios for dessert.

[manaboutown]

First off, you wouldn't eat a camel meat. That's kinda like eating horse meat.

You'd probably have a falafel, or a black bean pattie in a pita pocket, with plenty of tahini, or hummus if you want something more pasty than tahini. You might have lamb, with tahini, tziziki, or mint leaves. Or roast eggplant with zaatar in a creamy yogurt sauce with other veggies over rice.

SO many amazing awesome choices for halal dining. And don't forget the Halavah with pistachios for dessert.

I have eaten horse meat as a child in the US and as an adult in France and found it pretty good. I love lamb, hummus and eggplant but found mutton tough and strong in a Navajo stew. Camel steaks are available at specialty markets although I never tried them.

I am wondering what the OP means by white sauce and hot sauce. There are so many hot sauces out there.

Next Saturday I am going to get some menudo. I enjoy a variety of vittles.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I have eaten horse meat as a child in the US and as an adult in France and found it pretty good. I love lamb, hummus and eggplant but find mutton tough and strong in Navajo stew. Camel steaks are available at specialty markets although I never tried them.

I am wondering what the OP means by white sauce and hot sauce. There are so many hot sauces out there.

Pretty sure white sauce is a yogurt-based sauce, like tzaziki. Hot sauce would be a chili sauce, either red or green.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

I am wondering that what if I find myself in a country that is dietarily halal so I can get no bacon or other pork; it has a significant Hindu population so I can get no beef yet I am dying for a hamburger. OK, I find a halal cafe that serves camelburgers. What type of condiments might be available if ketchup and mustard are not?

I always ate field rations in those places.

[JMintzer]

Have you tried malt vinegar on fries?

A Maryland staple!

[Gpsma]

I don't like the smell of ketchup, but I have no phobia or special loathing for it. I'm right with you on the pizza-dipping nightmare. In fact I'm a bit perplexed by the obsession with ranch dressing. People down here dip their buffalo wings in the stuff. And if you ask for blue cheese dressing for your hot wings, they charge extra, or just add blue cheese crumbles to their ranch dressing, or both. And some restaurants "feature" ranch dressing as the condiment for ALL their sandwiches. That stuff is just nasty. Ranch dressing's only saving grace is that it isn't Miracle Whip.

Ranch dressing, from some article i read recently, is now the number one condiment. Beats out ketchup, mayo and mustard.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Ranch dressing, from some article i read recently, is now the number one condiment. Beats out ketchup, mayo and mustard.

The combination of spices is just so horrible, it makes everything taste like salty, rotting mayonnaise. Nothing against mayo OR buttermilk - but combining the two with garlic, mustard, and salt is just - wrong.

[DonnaNi4os]

Seriously??? This isn’t a real post, right?

[golfing eagles]

Seriously??? This isn’t a real post, right?

136 posts. Looks real to me. Is it serious?---that's another question entirely.

[Two Bills]

Seriously??? This isn’t a real post, right?

Where I am, it's pouring with rain outside, my neck is killing me and the painkillers are not working, our car insurance renewal has doubled in price, and the neighbor has gone out, and their b*****y won't stop barking.
Believe me, a discussion on the merits of Ranch Dressing is very entertaining!

[Joe C.]

OK ..... after reading every post on this blog, I will say that I have eaten camel meat and kangaroo. It was pretty good AND, I didn't need ketchup. But I did have some alcohol with the meal.

[merrymini]

Posts like this are irrelevant to what this site if for. What a waste of time.

[Sandabern]

Are there still Ponderosa restaurants in the US? Yes. Not many, but a few. I drove past one near Kissimmee/Celebration a while back. It appeared pretty busy, but I didn't stop. I don't remember exactly where it was, but in that area somewhere.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Posts like this are irrelevant to what this site if for. What a waste of time.

...and yet, here you are at post 139. Congratulations! You've successfully been mindlessly entertained. Welcome to "the art of enjoying being a human being."

[LeRoySmith]

...and yet, here you are at post 139. Congratulations! You've successfully been mindlessly entertained. Welcome to "the art of enjoying being a human being."

142 now :)

[Topspinmo]

Pretty sure white sauce is a yogurt-based sauce, like tzaziki. Hot sauce would be a chili sauce, either red or green.

Or Tabasco.

[JRcorvette]

Someone needs to start a thread about Mustard or Mayonnaise!

[rochellepfaff]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Why do you care? Does it affect your food? I don't complain about what you put on yours. I hate mustard, yet I don't care if you use it. Why do you care what I put on my food???? Lucky for you that you have nothing more important to worry about.

[Stu from NYC]

Someone needs to start a thread about Mustard or Mayonnaise!

Mayo is used much to often especially with cold cuts.

[golfing eagles]

Mayo is used much to often especially with cold cuts.

Mustard belongs on hot dogs, not ketchup! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Used2u]

[QUOTE=Gpsma;2309495]No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!


Dude, get a life.. There are way better way to use your time. I happen to Love ketchup!

[golfing eagles]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!


Just to clarify---are you stating chronological, mental or emotional age????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[fdpaq0580]

Just to clarify---are you stating chronological, mental or emotional age????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I want my mommy! I want catsup! Mommy is gone, but I can still get catsup. 🙃

[Robojo]

Ketchup is Haram on Halal!

Nobody cares

[Shipping up to Boston]

Nobody cares

Over 48 hours and 152 posts later, I wish I could say your post has merit ;)

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Over 48 hours and 152 posts later, I wish I could say your post has merit ;)

This is child's play compared to the great "Is ketchup a vegetable?" controversy of 1981.

[LonnyP]

Because it tastes good?

[LianneMigiano]

Then DON'T WATCH! MYOB....

[Dusty_Star]

This is child's play compared to the great "Is ketchup a vegetable?" controversy of 1981.

I thought it was a fruit?

[Two Bills]

Posts like this are irrelevant to what this site if for. What a waste of time.

What is this site for, if not a bit of frivolous nonsense.
Certainly not for in depth discussion of current affairs, or a good argument.
That's banned.
Ketchup is permitted. Along with dog poop, roundabouts and golf course complaints.
The knitting circle has it own forum!

[Gpsma]

My original post was meant to elicit serious thoughtful discussion of the worst condiment ever invented.

Im glad to see that many have made serious comments.

Ketchup, as distasteful as it is ,needs to be discussed.

[Two Bills]

My original post was meant to elicit serious thoughtful discussion of the worst condiment ever invented.

Im glad to see that many have made serious comments.

Ketchup, as distasteful as it is ,needs to be discussed.

It definitely needs discussion, and let's face it, we haven't even touched on the gender orientation or preferences of the mixed ingredients yet.
I mean, is tomato paste actually comfortable in the presence of garlic?

[Stu from NYC]

It definitely needs discussion, and let's face it, we haven't even touched on the gender orientation or preferences of the mixed ingredients yet.
I mean, is tomato paste actually comfortable in the presence of garlic?

Do people who put vinegar on fried foods have a right to comment on ketchup? Asking for a friend.

[LeRoySmith]

Posts like this are irrelevant to what this site if for. What a waste of time.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that this post proves mini isn't very merry at all......

[Shipping up to Boston]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that this post proves mini isn't very merry at all......

It’s all good. I mean one day we’re expressing our opinions on condiments.......or just last week we were discussing pronouns for drone pilots/operators (kidding). Although most commentary on a forum is germane to the subject matter, some is tongue and cheek. Either way, for me, it’s being spectator to some who get so lathered up and bothered by what is, for the most part, very educational and entertaining!

[Gpsma]

It’s all good. I mean one day we’re expressing our opinions on condiments.......or just last week we were discussing pronouns for drone pilots/operators (kidding). Although most commentary on a forum is germane to the subject matter, some is tongue and cheek. Either way, for me, it’s being spectator to some who get so lathered up and bothered by what is, for the most part, very educational and entertaining!

Im glad this post entertained you…BUT…it is a serious discussion! As important as dog poop and golf course comditions.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Im glad this post entertained you…BUT…it is a serious discussion! As important as dog poop and golf course comditions.

In the words of Sgt. Hulka to his recruit in the movie ‘Stripes’......” lighten up Francis”

[Dusty_Star]

Im not telling people what to eat…its just pukey disgusting watching grown adults using a condiment made for children.

And lets not talk about those that dip pizza in ranch dressing.

I have never dipped pizza into ranch, but now that you have enlightened me, I will give it a try.

[Two Bills]

Do people who put vinegar on fried foods have a right to comment on ketchup? Asking for a friend.

Tell your friend fish and chips is fine, but onion rings are still waiting for a Supreme Court judgement, so only do it in the privacy of their own home.

[Stu from NYC]

Tell your friend fish and chips is fine, but onion rings are still waiting for a Supreme Court judgement, so only do it in the privacy of their own home.

Are you really anti onion rings? Is this an English thing?

If so we had another reason to revolt.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Not just any vinegar. Malt vinegar. And only on fish and chips. Never on onion rings. you shouldn't even salt onion rings. If they're made right, they're perfect exactly as they arrive on the plate.

[ashiecat1954]

Im not telling people what to eat…its just pukey disgusting watching grown adults using a condiment made for children.

And lets not talk about those that dip pizza in ranch dressing.

Maybe you should stay out of restaurants, that way you won't need to worry about what anyone else is or isn't eating.

[Two Bills]

Are you really anti onion rings? Is this an English thing?

If so we had another reason to revolt.

America was finished as far as we were concerned, and labeled a failed state the moment you threw all that tea in the sea.
It wouldn't have been quite so bad if the water had been boiled.
But tea in cold water!!! :ohdear:

[LeRoySmith]

It’s all good. I mean one day we’re expressing our opinions on condiments.......or just last week we were discussing pronouns for drone pilots/operators (kidding). Although most commentary on a forum is germane to the subject matter, some is tongue and cheek. Either way, for me, it’s being spectator to some who get so lathered up and bothered by what is, for the most part, very educational and entertaining!

I'm with you, the first few times I visited TOTV I thought 'what a bunch of grumpy old farts with nothing to do but complain' but in time I started laughing at about half the posts. I must admit about 3/4 of my posts are smarta$$ comments with very little merit other than to entertain me (often at the expense of others). I still hold the opinion that some folks on here must lead a miserable existence but I'm coming to appreciate the the balance with their moments of helpful information, opinions, quips, gripes and smackdowns. I'd like to meet some of the saltier folks to see who they are without a keyboard and to possibly give a few a Fresh One.

[Stu from NYC]

America was finished as far as we were concerned, and labeled a failed state the moment you threw all that tea in the sea.
It wouldn't have been quite so bad if the water had been boiled.
But tea in cold water!!! :ohdear:

So you are also against iced tea? Barbaric I must say.

[JMintzer]

Not just any vinegar. Malt vinegar. And only on fish and chips. Never on onion rings. you shouldn't even salt onion rings. If they're made right, they're perfect exactly as they arrive on the plate.

There's a place near College Park, MD that makes incredible batter dipped onion rings. They sprinkle a bit of "Old Bay" on when they take them out of the fryer...

Quite tasty!

[JMintzer]

So you are also against iced tea? Barbaric I must say.

He must be from the "North" of England...

No self respecting southerner would dare say an unkind word about iced tea...

[retiredguy123]

There's a place near College Park, MD that makes incredible batter dipped onion rings. They sprinkle a bit of "Old Bay" on when they take them out of the fryer...

Quite tasty!
Old Bay seasoning is an excellent spice to keep in the kitchen in a salt shaker. You can use it in soups, vegetable juice, seafood, chicken, fries, and other foods.

[fdpaq0580]

This is child's play compared to the great "Is ketchup a vegetable?" controversy of 1981.

Um, catsup (ketchup) is made from tomatoes, a fruit, not vegetable. Fruit sauce. Jmho

[MorTech]

I think it would be more accurate to say we shouldn't be eating foods that need ketchup.

Word.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Old Bay seasoning is an excellent spice to keep in the kitchen in a salt shaker. You can use it in soups, vegetable juice, seafood, chicken, fries, and other foods.

I keep Old Bay in its original box.

I've never used it. I got it when we moved in, 5 years ago. It's still unopened. I did the same in our house up north. Had a box, because everyone says that no proper kitchen is without one. Had it there over 10 years, then we moved and I tossed it.

[LeRoySmith]

Old Bay seasoning is an excellent spice to keep in the kitchen in a salt shaker. You can use it in soups, vegetable juice, seafood, chicken, fries, and other foods.

We use a lot of old bay but I don't think we've ever put it on seafood and I think the picture on the box is shrimp and crabs (or fish). Anything that goes in a crockpot, stew pot or the oven gets a little, even eggs or mac and cheese, yummy.

[Velvet]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

Welll… actually I like ketchup on some foods. Sometimes the taste compliments the flavor. And it has to be a certain type of ketchup. Each to their own (taste buds).

[fdpaq0580]

We use a lot of old bay but I don't think we've ever put it on seafood and I think the picture on the box is shrimp and crabs (or fish). Anything that goes in a crockpot, stew pot or the oven gets a little, even eggs or mac and cheese, yummy.

Had it. Prefer a couple dashes of Tabasco to brighten things up a bit. Tabasco scorpion sauce if I'm the only one eating whatever the dish is.

[fdpaq0580]

Not just any vinegar. Malt vinegar. And only on fish and chips. Never on onion rings. you shouldn't even salt onion rings. If they're made right, they're perfect exactly as they arrive on the plate.

Disagree 0n onion rings. Most places don't make them crispy enough. Malt vinegar, even catsup can help make them more palatable.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Not just any vinegar. Malt vinegar. And only on fish and chips. Never on onion rings. you shouldn't even salt onion rings. If they're made right, they're perfect exactly as they arrive on the plate.

Disagree 0n onion rings. Most places don't make them crispy enough. Malt vinegar, even catsup can help make them more palatable.

I stand by my opinion.

[LeRoySmith]

Had it. Prefer a couple dashes of Tabasco to brighten things up a bit. Tabasco scorpion sauce if I'm the only one eating whatever the dish is.

I'm much prefer the green Tabasco.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

But I love ketchup!😢

[Dusty_Star]

America was finished as far as we were concerned, and labeled a failed state the moment you threw all that tea in the sea.
It wouldn't have been quite so bad if the water had been boiled.
But tea in cold water!!! :ohdear:

We love Iced Tea too!!!!

[Two Bills]

We love Iced Tea too!!!!

So you are also against iced tea? Barbaric I must say.

Tea is made with boiling water, drinking it cold is fine, but you cannot steep tea properly to bring out the flavor in cold water, it's, it's....................just not done!
It's like adding ice or water to a good whiskey. :icon_wink:

[Dusty_Star]

Tea is made with boiling water, drinking it cold is fine, but you cannot steep tea properly to bring out the flavor in cold water, it's, it's....................just not done!
It's like adding ice or water to a good whiskey. :icon_wink:

To further horrify you: we frequently make iced tea in COLD water. We get a large jar, fill it with water, & put TEA BAGS in it. Then once steeped we put it in glasses with ice cubes. We call it cold brew & we are foolish enough to believe it not only tastes better, but retains more healthy plant compounds. (Did that sound nice & Californian?)

[Pairadocs]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.


Personal preference (especially here in the south where we're from ) perhaps ?

Why do people put ounce after ounce of "creamer" in their coffee, or multiple spoons of sugar on bowls of already mainly sugar breakfast cereal ?

We use a lot of ketchup, and much prefer the Heintz type with no sugar, all a matter of taste and the habits of the location where one grew up maybe ?

[Pairadocs]

Maybe you should stay out of restaurants, that way you won't need to worry about what anyone else is or isn't eating.

Oh my goodness, surely this person is only spoofing people to have fun on "social media", no one, not even the "most picky" person could possibly care what others put on their food. To be "disgusting" or "sickening" it would have to be some NON food, NON edible put on the food ! We raised in the south folks put ketchup on so many things, but when we lived in Europe we tried the mayo served with FRENCH FRIES, I found it very good actually !

[Pairadocs]

ROTFLMAO! 5 star? Right! 🤣🤨😂

Probably not a good choice of retirement locations for a sophisticated palate, unless golf choices are a much more compelling reason !

[Pairadocs]

It definitely needs discussion, and let's face it, we haven't even touched on the gender orientation or preferences of the mixed ingredients yet.
I mean, is tomato paste actually comfortable in the presence of garlic?

A VERY pressing issue considering the state of world affairs at present, but yes, inquiring minds would like to know, myself among them !

[Velvet]

Word.

Rush! My ALL time favorite music group. Talented, intelligent and high integrity guys. Not that common among progressive rock or heavy metal groups. Nice to see someone else on here who does not mind Geddy’s screeching voice… his own mother had trouble with it.

Back to food. Someone commented on garlic and tomato sauce. I use roasted garlic from my oven in several recipes… when I am not going to socialize later. Garlic gets into your blood and pores and if you eat enough, the smell is very hard to get rid of. But it ramps up your immunity system too. And it’s delicious!

[LeRoySmith]

Can you put ketchup on over easy eggs?

[Shipping up to Boston]

Can you put ketchup on over easy eggs?

Not just perfectly fine...but also delicious with broken yolk

[fdpaq0580]

I stand by my opinion.

As you have every right to do. What a dull world if everyone agreed with everyone else about every thing! Onion rings, imho, should be crispy, hot and not gummy or greasey. Salt, pepper, season to ones personal taste. Condiments may, if one chooses, may include any sauce of one's preference. I personally like ketchup, tartar sauce, most of the various Tabasco flavors, malt vinegar, Wasabi and low sodium soy sauce, among others.

[fdpaq0580]

Can you put ketchup on over easy eggs?

Did that this morning! Fried potatoes, onions, bell pepper. Dropped egg (over very easy) on top. A drizzle of ketchup and a dash or ten of Tabasco (I love Tabasco). Great, easy to fix, way to start your day. 🥵🥵🥵

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

As you have every right to do. What a dull world if everyone agreed with everyone else about every thing! Onion rings, imho, should be crispy, hot and not gummy or greasey. Salt, pepper, season to ones personal taste. Condiments may, if one chooses, may include any sauce of one's preference. I personally like ketchup, tartar sauce, most of the various Tabasco flavors, malt vinegar, Wasabi and low sodium soy sauce, among others.

Crispy, hot, not gummy or greasy, agree 100%. I also like for the batter to be a light batter, not a thick batter. Old-school has your order come in either a "brick" or a "half-brick" and when you pull one ring up from the batch, it starts to crumble, revealing a peek at the soft, translucent onion inside.

Anything you put on it is - well your own preference. But a properly made batch of rings shouldn't "need" any condiment or seasoning at all. It should be able to stand on its own merit.

[fdpaq0580]

Crispy, hot, not gummy or greasy, agree 100%. I also like for the batter to be a light batter, not a thick batter. Old-school has your order come in either a "brick" or a "half-brick" and when you pull one ring up from the batch, it starts to crumble, revealing a peek at the soft, translucent onion inside.

Anything you put on it is - well your own preference. But a properly made batch of rings shouldn't "need" any condiment or seasoning at all. It should be able to stand on its own merit.

You hit the nail on the head! "Properly made! Needs nothing else! But I still have a little adventure left in me, so I like to try new things with my food. Sadly, I'm just to old (and scared) and sensible to try a wing suit.

[CFrance]

Personal preference (especially here in the south where we're from ) perhaps ?

Why do people put ounce after ounce of "creamer" in their coffee, or multiple spoons of sugar on bowls of already mainly sugar breakfast cereal ?

We use a lot of ketchup, and much prefer the Heintz type with no sugar, all a matter of taste and the habits of the location where one grew up maybe ?
Having grown up in Pittsburgh, toured the plant when a brownie scout (back when the insurance companies didn't care), and received a pickle pin to wear on my blouse and a little cup of tomato juice, I will only eat Heinz ketchup. That other kind--is it Hunts?--blech!! Watery. Tasteless.
I don't know why people put ounces of creamer in their coffee, but I confess to having dumped tons of sugar on a bowl Grape Nuts. Not for decades, but yummmm.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Having grown up in Pittsburgh, toured the plant when a brownie scout (back when the insurance companies didn't care), and received a pickle pin to wear on my blouse and a little cup of tomato juice, I will only eat Heinz ketchup. That other kind--is it Hunts?--blech!! Watery. Tasteless.
I don't know why people put ounces of creamer in their coffee, but I confess to having dumped tons of sugar on a bowl Grape Nuts. Not for decades, but yummmm.

Agree. Heinz is a quality product. Hunts is embarrassing

[PoolBrews]

No one over the age of 10 should be using ketchup!

See so many adults slathering it on everything before they even taste their food. Why put on a sugary/vinergar glop on perfectly good tasting food.

That's your opinion. No one over the age of 10 should be making posts like this.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

You hit the nail on the head! "Properly made! Needs nothing else! But I still have a little adventure left in me, so I like to try new things with my food. Sadly, I'm just to old (and scared) and sensible to try a wing suit.

If you have a chance to fly in a balloon and you never have before, take it. Even I, who had a fear of heights, found it to be incredibly relaxing, and thrilling, both at the same time.

[fdpaq0580]

If you have a chance to fly in a balloon and you never have before, take it. Even I, who had a fear of heights, found it to be incredibly relaxing, and thrilling, both at the same time.

I used to be a bit of a daredevil. But that was long ago. Once I would have loved it, but now I doubt I will have the opportunity.

[golfing eagles]

OK, 205 posts about ketchup :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

What do we know so far:

Apparently, it's OK to use it before the age of 10
It's "haram" in certain religions
It belongs on hamburgers and fries, but not hot dogs
The best hot dogs are either Nathans or Sabrett's
Some people like ketchup, others don't
Some people use even stranger condiments on fries
There is a 10 post tangent on "old bay"

I've read and participated in this thread, and I can feel my IQ dropping by the minute

[Gpsma]

OK, 205 posts about ketchup :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

What do we know so far:

Apparently, it's OK to use it before the age of 10
It's "haram" in certain religions
It belongs on hamburgers and fries, but not hot dogs
The best hot dogs are either Nathans or Sabrett's
Some people like ketchup, others don't
Some people use even stranger condiments on fries
There is a 10 post tangent on "old bay"


I've read and participated in this thread, and I can feel my IQ dropping by the minute

Keep reading..perhaps yoube dropping into the negative IQ soon!

[Stu from NYC]

OK, 205 posts about ketchup :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

What do we know so far:

Apparently, it's OK to use it before the age of 10
It's "haram" in certain religions
It belongs on hamburgers and fries, but not hot dogs
The best hot dogs are either Nathans or Sabrett's
Some people like ketchup, others don't
Some people use even stranger condiments on fries
There is a 10 post tangent on "old bay"

I've read and participated in this thread, and I can feel my IQ dropping by the minute

Kosher dogs deserve a mention, not to mention people put all kinds of weird stuff on their dogs.

[Shipping up to Boston]

OK, 205 posts about ketchup :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

What do we know so far:

Apparently, it's OK to use it before the age of 10
It's "haram" in certain religions
It belongs on hamburgers and fries, but not hot dogs
The best hot dogs are either Nathans or Sabrett's
Some people like ketchup, others don't
Some people use even stranger condiments on fries
There is a 10 post tangent on "old bay"

I've read and participated in this thread, and I can feel my IQ dropping by the minute

....and every bite of a hot dog takes 2 weeks off of your life (unscientific) ;)

[LeRoySmith]

I can feel my IQ dropping by the minute

How much further could it possibly go ;)

[fdpaq0580]

Keep reading..perhaps yoube dropping into the negative IQ soon!

Nah! But he's almost down to mine.
Mom bought catsup. I grew up on that. A taste of home. Wife gets what is on sale. Last on sale was Heinz. At a restaurant, you get what they have, even if it is bulk used to refill the Heinz bottle on the table, which some apparently do. Like Coke or Pepsi, you get the cola they have.

[Stu from NYC]

OK, 205 posts about ketchup :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

What do we know so far:

Apparently, it's OK to use it before the age of 10
It's "haram" in certain religions
It belongs on hamburgers and fries, but not hot dogs
The best hot dogs are either Nathans or Sabrett's
Some people like ketchup, others don't
Some people use even stranger condiments on fries
There is a 10 post tangent on "old bay"

I've read and participated in this thread, and I can feel my IQ dropping by the minute

How did hot air balloons get into this thread?

[fdpaq0580]

How did hot air balloons get into this thread?

Now, now! Play nice! We wouldn't want to see you banished.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

How did hot air balloons get into this thread?

Picklesburgh 2023: Second giant pickle balloon coming (https://www.wtae.com/article/picklesburgh-pickle-balloon/44386268)

[kkingston57]

Bet 90% of people use ketchup on three things, french fries, hamburgers and hot dogs

[fdpaq0580]

Bet 90% of people use ketchup on three things, french fries, hamburgers and hot dogs

And onion rings. 😁 I know. That is four things.
Oh! And chicken nuggets. 🫠 Five. Five things!

[Stu from NYC]

And onion rings. 😁 I know. That is four things.
Oh! And chicken nuggets. 🫠 Five. Five things!

No ketchup on nuggets, bbq so much better. If you need to put something on onion rings they are a poor excuse

[MorTech]

Pizza and blue cheese dressing ... yum!!

Word.

[MorTech]

Potatoes are food's food. Sapiens should not be eating potatoes...Not even Sapiens under 10.