132 - Some foods simple, some foods complex

Anyone who knows me long enough will know that I love to eat. I don't just guzzle everything real quickly, either, or eat just anything at any hour of the day. I have a lot of rules when it comes to food. For example, I never let any sauce, milk, ice-cream or any other substance get left behind on the periphery of my mouth. It saves me from having to wipe it later, and my fellow diners from an unattractive sight.

One of the major eating principles I hold dear to my heart is the differentiation between foods that have to be simple, and foods that have to be more complicated. Take macaroni and cheese for example. The indulgent, mouth-watering cheesiness of the dish is a delight, while the pasta itself fills your stomach. The same works for cheese and biscuits, and cheesecake. There's no need for a side of ham next to your biscuits, or some raspberry coulis drizzled over it. The cheese speaks for itself.

Examples of other foods that stand well on their own:
 - sashimi and sushi (no wasabi or soy sauce),
 - the classic Coca-Cola,
 - vanilla ice-cream (no other flavor),
 - toast and butter,
 - french fries and ketchup,
 - chicken nuggets,
 - tomato soup,

On the other hand, there are other foods that are better the more complex they are. They deserve to have more flavors, more textures, more colors, more ingredients, all mixed together to make it work. Take a sandwich for example. I never order BLT, or tuna and mayonnaise. It's just a bit plain if you ask me. It has to be a club sandwich - with tomatoes, lettuce, egg, bacon, turkey, cheese, mustard, ham, ketchup, mayonnaise, cucumber and a third piece of bread in between the top and bottom slices. That's what a real sandwich is to me.

Examples of other foods that should shoot for the stars:
 - nachos covered in beef, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and melted cheese,
 - fruit salad with at least six different kinds of fruit,
 - steak, with peas, carrots, mashed potatoes and gravy,
 - hotdogs with ketchup, mustard, relish, maybe some mayonnaise, corn, cheese, cole slaw, sauerkraut, onion, lettuce, tomato and chili sauce,
 - a full English breakfast, with eggs, toast, butter, jam, bacon, baked beans, hash browns, fried bread, black pudding, mushrooms, potatoes, sausage, and tea,
 - and the Big Mac, with two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions and three sesame seed buns.

What do you think? Do you agree that tomato soup need not be dressed up? Do you disagree and think that a tuna and mayonnaise sandwich is actually very nice?

56 - Ten Things I Love With The Letter "B".

HektikLyfe, creator of The Silent Podium and Now On Video, has tagged me in a little meme that's similar to my Alphabet Meme before, but this time, it has to begin with B, and it has to be ten things that I love.

I'm assuming we're meant to stray away from anything sexual, or anything that can be suggestive of erogenous zones. It's hard for me, the teenager, but okay, okay. Here's what I came up with:

Bones - The television show, Bones, gave me a fascination with bones and first inspired me to be a forensic science anthropologist. I love learning the names of bones, the etymologies of these names, the structures and the characteristics of different bones and joints, and learning about the way they form, and the ways they can break, and how disorders and fractures can be fixed.

Bowling - I love to bowl, but I haven't been in a couple of years. I really love it because it's in an air-conditioned room, it's fun for the family or your friends, and well, I'm damn good at it.

Beaches - Beaches are my happy places. I can lay on the beach in the rain or sun, at night or in the daytime, summer, fall and spring. (It really is too cold for me in the winter, though.) I actually like sand all over me, seawater in my eyes, hair and ears, and having my skin all sunburnt and peeling.

Bars - Bars and clubs are places that I'm quite familiar with, although I don't go out as much as I want to, mainly because I can't afford to. I'm happy that I've experienced it a fair bit more than my fair share though. I like music that makes you get up and dance. I like dressing up for the night out. And, of course, the drinks don't cause anybody any harm. (Well, yes, they do.)

Broccoli - My favorite vegetable. As a child, I used to pretend I was a giant, and that I was eating trees.

Bananas - One of my favorite fruits. Bananas are unique in that no other fruits are similar to them. Apples are like pairs. Oranges are like grapefruits. Strawberries are also like that, a very weird fruit.

Blindness - This is a book by José Saramago. I think it's a very good book and the movie didn't do it justice. Everyone: purchase this book and read it.

Bicycles - Cycling is like bowling. It's lazy, you just sit back and move your legs. It's easy, it's for the family and the friends, and 'm a natural.

Breakfast - My favorite meal because food for breakfast tends to be tasty and energizing.

Blogs - I can't believe nobody else tagged to do this didn't mention blogging. I think blogs are a wonderful medium for socializing and it's become a big part of my life right now. I love it.

I'm not going to tag anyone, but for sure, tell me if you're going to steal this, I'd love to check it out. :)