|
Originally Posted by LapLap
(Post 10451346)
That's interesting, that's supposed to be the case in Hokkaido too (the Northernmost part of Japan )
I understood it was because the locals kept their home thermostats whacked up throughout most of their snowy winters. Would you say this was the case in Alaska also? We also may enjoy more in the summer due to the contrast of summer vs. winter- but purely speculation! Here are two articles on the matter: http://ezinearticles.com/?Alaskas-Pa...ream&id=214732 http://www.allbusiness.com/north-ame...1069721-1.html |
Originally Posted by sipes23
(Post 10448717)
But what really draws me into the non-US McDonald's is the fried apple pie. It's a taste from my childhood that I can only get overseas. By the way, are the fried apple pies available in the UK?
I had a fried apple pie exactly once when I was growing up (in the US) before they switched to the baked kind. The fried ones taste so much yummier, and I am so excited that they are here. I very very very very rarely go to McDonald's, however. Since I am not a meat-eater, it is easy to avoid (although they do have some kind of a fried veggie burger in Dubai), but the fries are sooooo tasty! |
I love McDonald's and so does my son and neither one of us have a body like Michael Moore. Nowhere near it! Oh wait, we also enjoy a very active lifestyle. Imagine that.
|
Originally Posted by sipes23
(Post 10448717)
But what really draws me into the non-US McDonald's is the fried apple pie. It's a taste from my childhood that I can only get overseas. By the way, are the fried apple pies available in the UK?
|
Originally Posted by PTravel
(Post 10450536)
I'm not only talking about processed chemicals-cum-nutrition, but the fact that McD doesn't even taste good compared to real food. If you want a good hamburger, I know a few places in LA where you can get one. McD isn't one of them, or even close.
|
Originally Posted by missydarlin
(Post 10455628)
You should try a caramel apple empanada from Taco Bell. Deep fried molten lava-y goodness :)
|
Originally Posted by notsosmart
(Post 10447197)
When in the southwest, I eat almost exclusively mexican from road-side vendors. Cheap and delicious, as well as relatively healthy. They don't use any crap, just all fresh ingredients (even if they are not the highest quality). ^ ^
Originally Posted by dougwhitaker13
(Post 10447627)
The key is to remember that fast food, like any other thing that is bad for you, should be taken in moderation.
Originally Posted by CDTraveler
(Post 10451146)
In N Out fries are just plain nasty. Raw in the middle, sort of dough-y, no flavor.
|
I ate my second (and last) Big Mac in 1978. And even then I threw half of it away. I've occasionally eaten their chips (fries) as a fall back when travelling (and utilised their conveniences, the best thing about McDs) but as for anything else, yecchh! I foolishly allowed myself to get talked, a few years ago, into trying some Macca's breakfast. The egg and bacon McMuffin was the single worst thing I had ever tasted. Until I tried a hash brown - which was even worse! Each to their own, and good luck with it, but I simply cannot stomach the stuff.
And to call them 'restaurants' is beyond the pale! |
McDonalds Sucks
|
Originally Posted by swag
(Post 10446440)
Is there really much difference nutritionally between a McDonalds burger and an equivalently sized In-n-Out burger?
With that said I often find myself in places where the choices do not include an in&out. So a plain burger or two will fill the bill.Plus McD's coffee is far superior to in &outs(and Starbucks IMO-but that is just my opinion) |
Originally Posted by notsosmart
(Post 10447197)
When in the southwest, I eat almost exclusively mexican from road-side vendors. Cheap and delicious, as well as relatively healthy. They don't use any crap, just all fresh ingredients (even if they are not the highest quality). ^ ^
Never ever again-regardless of how good it might smell. |
Originally Posted by notsosmart
(Post 10446464)
My first guess would be that the beef is better quality at In-and-Out. The buns too.
One Big Mac can have parts from 300 cows in it. :eek: |
Originally Posted by hlburi
(Post 10459776)
McDonalds Sucks
|
Given a choice, In-N-Out is ALWAYS better than mcd's... but then there is not always a choice. Sometimes McD's can taste downright divine when one has been overseas for a few weeks and had no decent American food in that time. Good luck finding an In-N-Out in China; but the trusty Big Mac is never far away. Stateside, I only eat breakfast at McDs.
|
Back when I was in India, McD & KFC were considered luxuries. people came there for birthdays, special occassions.
|
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 8:19 am. |
This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.