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McD's HQ is right near me; I should check to see if there are any new 'healthy' options. Would love a McCurry!
Happily it is open 24/7, so I can always have the option if I'm drunk or someone has cravings. :) Aloha kaukau! |
Aloha BiziBB!
A McCurry sounds good right about now! |
McDonalds Germany, which according to a guy who works in their German HQ is the national franchise that has the most "special burgers" promotions per year of any country McDonalds is active in worldwide, currently has a "Shrimp Lemon" burger and a burger called the "Beef Sizialiana".
The Shrimp Lemon includes a battered shrimp patty on an herb bun with salad and a special lemon-garlic sauce. The Beef Siziliana has a beef patty with black olives and sun-dried tomatoes worked into the patty on a Ciabatta bun with salad and onions. Pictures here: http://mcdonalds.de/html.php?&nt=Produkte Haven't tried them yet, but I hear the Shrimp Lemon is actually pretty tasty. |
Originally Posted by Points Scrounger
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A few years back I recall partaking of Lamb McKorma with a side of samosas (served in a french fry sack) in the U.K.
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I always love to try the "local" foods through a McDonald's lens, especially since in many countries, everything at McDonald's is considered American food, down to the McAloo Tikka. I think McDonald's didn't do this when they first started expanding internationally, although I went to a McDonald's in Tokyo in 1985, and they had the Filet-o-Fish on the breakfast menu. :)
My favorite so far was probably the McPavlova, which I got in Wellington, NZ in 2000. Very creditable: fresh-tasting crunchy meringue with soft-serve ice cream and a nice tangy passionfruit sauce. |
Originally Posted by ivyspice
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My favorite so far was probably the McPavlova, which I got in Wellington, NZ in 2000. Very creditable: fresh-tasting crunchy meringue with soft-serve ice cream and a nice tangy passionfruit sauce. Just don't get into an Aussie v Kiwi Pavlova debate. ;) |
McDonald's Big (four-0) Mac
The publicity seems to be ratcheting up about the Big Mac's middle-age celebration (:eek:) in the US, particularly in it PA birthplace.
I can't recall home long the chain has been here - maybe 35-40 years? :-:Happy 40th Birthday, Big Macca!:-: I would guess I could count the number I've had in the past year or two on one hand or one finger. It's strictly 3AM snackfood on the way home. :D As the Australian McD HQ is a walk away from my home, I suppose I'll wish it a happy birthday - as I walk or drive past. :p Do you know anyone who made their fortune from big Macs? |
Originally Posted by BiziBB
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Do you know anyone who made their fortune from big Macs?
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Originally Posted by BiziBB
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Do you know anyone who made their fortune from big Macs?
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Originally Posted by Scott in LA
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Steve Jobs probably qualifies as well... :)
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Originally Posted by BiziBB
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The publicity seems to be ratcheting up about the Big Mac's middle-age celebration (:eek:) in the US, particularly in it PA birthplace.
I can't recall home long the chain has been here - maybe 35-40 years? :-:Happy 40th Birthday, Big Macca!:-: I would guess I could count the number I've had in the past year or two on one hand or one finger. It's strictly 3AM snackfood on the way home. :D As the Australian McD HQ is a walk away from my home, I suppose I'll wish it a happy birthday - as I walk or drive past. :p Do you know anyone who made their fortune from big Macs? |
I think the Big Mac has gotten smaller over the years. I hope the trend towards being more health conscious keeps up although some of their items are not at healthy as they make out at least it is a step in the right direction. I prefer Burger King (Hungry Jacks in OZ) but my dietician has forbidden all fast food! Looks like Maccas is three years older than me! Does that make me middle aged?
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Little known Big Mac factoid:
Before inventing the Internet, Albert (Al) A. Gore Jr., then a Junior at Harvard University, yearned for a new late-night munchie that could be made with items readily available in his mini-fridge at Dunster House. A mere cheeseburger was boring so he tinkered with ingredients, added an extra all-beef patty, and separated the two with a slice of wonder bread between the top and bottom hamburger bun. With lettuce, cheese, pickles and onion his creation, which he dubbed the "Big Al", was almost complete, but ketchup wasn't quite cutting the mustard. He needed something to "kick it up a notch." His roommate, future actor and then vegetarian Tommy Lee Jones, suggested he try one of his salad dressings. The addition of russian dressing proved to be just the condiment the "Big Al" needed and soon it was a hit at all the Harvard dorm parties. Unbeknownst to poor Al, a fellow student from Uniontown, PA, developed a fondness for the "Big Al" and when he returned home that summer of '67 longed for the two all-beef patties and special sauce creation. He went to the new hamburger joint in town, McDonald's, and approached the franchise owner Jim Delligatti with his idea to add the "Big Al" to the menu. Jim struck a deal with the youth, offering him free burgers for life if he kept the origin of the recipe to himself. Jim had the local bakery create a unique club style bun and, so as not to be accused of copying the burger made famous at Harvard by Gore, added toasted sesame seeds to the crown and named his creation the "Big Mac." To this day Al Gore Jr. doesn't receive proper credit for the Internet, Big Mac, or for coining the phrase "kick it up a notch!" Read the full story here. |
Originally Posted by COpltASgldPHX
(Post 8338889)
Little known Big Mac factoid:
Before inventing the Internet, Albert (Al) A. Gore Jr., then a Junior at Harvard University, yearned for a new late-night munchie that could be made with items readily available in his mini-fridge at Dunster House. A mere cheeseburger was boring so he tinkered with ingredients, added an extra all-beef patty, and separated the two with a slice of wonder bread between the top and bottom hamburger bun. With lettuce, cheese, pickles and onion his creation, which he dubbed the "Big Al", was almost complete, but ketchup wasn't quite cutting the mustard. He needed something to "kick it up a notch." His roommate, future actor and then vegetarian Tommy Lee Jones, suggested he try one of his salad dressings. The addition of russian dressing proved to be just the condiment the "Big Al" needed and soon it was a hit at all the Harvard dorm parties. Unbeknownst to poor Al, a fellow student from Uniontown, PA, developed a fondness for the "Big Al" and when he returned home that summer of '67 longed for the two all-beef patties and special sauce creation. He went to the new hamburger joint in town, McDonald's, and approached the franchise owner Jim Delligatti with his idea to add the "Big Al" to the menu. Jim struck a deal with the youth, offering him free burgers for life if he kept the origin of the recipe to himself. Jim had the local bakery crate a unique club style bun and, so as not to be accused of copying the burger made famous at Harvard by Gore, added toasted sesame seeds to the crown and named his creation the "Big Mac." To this day Al Gore Jr. doesn't receive proper credit for the Internet, Big Mac, or for coining the phrase "kick it up a notch!" |
Seriously....tongue-in-cheek! :p
The timeline, however, is correct. Al Gore was @ Harvard in 1967 and Jim Delligatti did indeed introduce the Big Mac at his Uniontown, PA McDonald's franchise in the same year. The rest of the story is all speculation on my part. While I'm on the subject, does anyone remember the advertising campaign which celebrated the 20 year anniverasry of the Big Mac? I'll give you a hint. It involved a singing moon and a piano. I found the original on Google/YouTube. Enjoy! :D |
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