Would you like that deep fried?
Sep 21, 2006 | 9:19 am
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Would you like that deep fried?
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedi...,2468752.story
In Pomona, vendors are deep-frying Twinkies, Oreos and all manner of vegetables. Then there is the Krispy Kreme chicken sandwich.
The hungry and the curious follow the greasy, but alluring, scent of batter frying in hot oil to Charlie Boghosian's stand at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona. When they arrive, the menu stops them in their tracks: deep-fried Twinkies, deep-friend Oreos, deep-fried avocados, deep-fried pickles, deep-fried olives and more.
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At 37, Boghosian has become one of the nation's most esteemed and creative practitioners of extreme fair food. In a world of the South Beach Diet, counting carbs and "bad cholesterol," he's part of a wave of vendors who have helped breathe new life into state and county fairs with their artery-clogging culinary oddities.
At the State Fair of Texas known for introducing the first corn dog in 1942 a vendor who won the best taste category last year for his deep-fried peanut butter, jelly and banana sandwiches has stolen headlines again this year for inventing deep-fried Coke.
Other items making the rounds include deep-fried macaroni and cheese, deep-fried spaghetti and deep-fried cosmopolitans a pastry filled with cheesecake and topped with cranberry glaze and a lime wedge. And served on a stick.
But even rival fair food investors admit that no one takes it as seriously as Boghosian, who they say seems to have frying oil in his veins........
In Pomona, vendors are deep-frying Twinkies, Oreos and all manner of vegetables. Then there is the Krispy Kreme chicken sandwich.
The hungry and the curious follow the greasy, but alluring, scent of batter frying in hot oil to Charlie Boghosian's stand at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona. When they arrive, the menu stops them in their tracks: deep-fried Twinkies, deep-friend Oreos, deep-fried avocados, deep-fried pickles, deep-fried olives and more.
<snip>
At 37, Boghosian has become one of the nation's most esteemed and creative practitioners of extreme fair food. In a world of the South Beach Diet, counting carbs and "bad cholesterol," he's part of a wave of vendors who have helped breathe new life into state and county fairs with their artery-clogging culinary oddities.
At the State Fair of Texas known for introducing the first corn dog in 1942 a vendor who won the best taste category last year for his deep-fried peanut butter, jelly and banana sandwiches has stolen headlines again this year for inventing deep-fried Coke.
Other items making the rounds include deep-fried macaroni and cheese, deep-fried spaghetti and deep-fried cosmopolitans a pastry filled with cheesecake and topped with cranberry glaze and a lime wedge. And served on a stick.
But even rival fair food investors admit that no one takes it as seriously as Boghosian, who they say seems to have frying oil in his veins........
Sep 21, 2006 | 9:28 am
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While we were walking along Mulberry Street during the San Gennaro Festival last weekend, we saw several vendors selling "deep fried oreos". I didn't even want to see what that looked like let alone try one. 
Sep 21, 2006 | 9:37 am
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Deep-fried Coke? How does one do that I wonder. 
Surprised no one mentioned deep-fried Snickers. I hear they are the bomb.
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Surprised no one mentioned deep-fried Snickers. I hear they are the bomb.
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William R. Sanders
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Sep 21, 2006 | 9:40 am
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Originally Posted by Analise
While we were walking along Mulberry Street during the San Gennaro Festival last weekend, we saw several vendors selling "deep fried oreos". I didn't even want to see what that looked like let alone try one.
Sep 21, 2006 | 9:56 am
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If you're visiting my part of the country in early March, spend a few hours at the Hoston Livestock Show and Rodeo. They'll deep-fry just about anything for you! And yes, the deep-fried oreo's are pretty tasty 
You can also find pretty much anything served -on-a-stick (including, f.ex. pizza) Good, heart stopping, times!
You can also find pretty much anything served -on-a-stick (including, f.ex. pizza) Good, heart stopping, times!
Sep 21, 2006 | 10:12 am
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There's a new automat on St. Mark's Place called BAMN that apparently sells macaroni and cheese croquettes, which as I understand it is deep-fried batter-coated mac and cheese. The reviews haven't been good.
I have eaten avocado tempura several times while living in Tokyo--yum.
I have eaten avocado tempura several times while living in Tokyo--yum.
Sep 21, 2006 | 10:27 am
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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
Deep-fried Coke? How does one do that I wonder.
Surprised no one mentioned deep-fried Snickers. I hear they are the bomb.
Sincerely,
William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services
[email protected]
Surprised no one mentioned deep-fried Snickers. I hear they are the bomb.
Sincerely,
William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services
[email protected]
Sep 21, 2006 | 11:30 am
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Originally Posted by Calcifer
There's a new automat on St. Mark's Place called BAMN that apparently sells macaroni and cheese croquettes, which as I understand it is deep-fried batter-coated mac and cheese.
http://www.calendarlive.com/dining/c...,7488176.story
Sep 21, 2006 | 11:43 am
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Originally Posted by Craig6z
Here in Los Angeles there is a fairly new upscale BBQ called "Boneyard Bistro", that has gotten thumbs up reviews from the major critics. Their signature side dish is something that I would describe as deep fried macaroni and cheese croquettes. They are incredible. So much so, that I served them last month at a dinner party for ten.
http://www.calendarlive.com/dining/c...,7488176.story
http://www.calendarlive.com/dining/c...,7488176.story
http://www.tgifridays.com/menu/4dollar_apps.htm
Didn't sound really appealing if you ask me... (but I haven't tried it)
Sep 21, 2006 | 11:48 am
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Here in southern WV, some places sell deep-fried subs, where they fry the roll before making it. Too much grease for me, thank you.
Sep 21, 2006 | 12:03 pm
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Deep-fried Mars bar
Sep 21, 2006 | 12:17 pm
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Originally Posted by ghia74
I was eating out 6 months ago and they offered a deep fried Snickers for desert. My wife was grossed out but my friend offered to split it. I could not enjoy my half as I was disgusted with myself as I ate it. My brain overrode my tastebuds in protest of the most unhealthy snack I ever put in my mouth.
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Sep 21, 2006 | 9:19 pm
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There is a place in downtown Vegas that serves deep fried Twinkies. With 8-9 screwdrivers running through my veins, I had the courage to want to try them. Then, I thought about the health risk and punked out.
Then I had another drink.
Then I had another drink.