Things I Love

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Sexist chocolate tastes so much better !!!

 

[Voorhees27]

I don't normally like the pretentious vibe i get going into a Starbucks or even a Second Cup(though its not a problem) but, compared to my local Tim Hortons its a much better atmosphere.

Getting to the coffee though, i feel Second Cup and Starbucks make stronger and better tasting coffees with a better selection as well(i love Irish Cream,House blend and Christmas blend). McFatties has that premium tasting coffee similar to Second Cup and Starbucks and doesn't taste like chalky salt Tim Hortons. Don't get me wrong, i get Tim Hortons quite a bit but, i feel it is a lesser quality coffee.

Oooooooh, well I didn't realize you like your coffee that strong. Well that explains it then. If you like strong coffee trying taking (just a shot) of tradtional Arabic coffee. It almost looks like oil

Since we're on the topic I do like Second Cup for their frozen hot chocolate. Very tasty.

 

[The Ween]

Sexist chocolate tastes so much better !!!

You'd think they'd want to market it to women since we eat more of it than men do!

It's Nestle, so it's crap anyway.

 

[Bamboota]

I love The Ween.

 

[The Ween]

I love The Ween.

 

[Bamboota]

Stop it....ur making me blush.

 

[Bamboota]

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Oh man....this commerical PWNS!

"What flowers are these?"..."Purple"

Brilliant!
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[Maglor]

rainier cherries

Love eating myself sick on these.

 

[devilof76]

Why are they so pale? I'm used to cherries being more crimson. As such...

Also, I f#$@ing love that color (almost as much as burnt coffee).

 

[Maglor]

I love that color to. All the deep reds and purples.


Your pic is of Bing cherries. My pic is of rainier cherries. Have you ever had them? They are usually only available for 2 weeks or so. If you ever see them in the store, buy 'em no matter the price. They are sweeter and more consistent in texture than bings. Meaning you are less likely to get a mushy one. And I've never had a tasteless rainier

 

[devilof76]

Never had them. Where do they grow?

 

[Maglor]

The United States is the largest Rainier cherry producer, with Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah leading the pack, says David Severn, promotion director for the Northwest Cherry Growers in Yakima, Wash. The cherry is also grown in a few other states, most notably California and New York; and a small number of Rainier cherry orchards can be found in Canada and Chile.

https://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0706/p12s01-lifo.html

Rainier cherries are especially large, sweet cherries developed by researchers at Washington State University. These cherries are highly prized in the Pacific Northwest for their superb flavor, and several nations, including Japan, also import large amounts of Rainier cherries when they are in season. As a general rule, Rainier cherries are more costly than other cherry varieties, but some consumers feel that the added price is worth the superb flavor.

These cherries were bred in 1952 by crossing the well-known Bing variety with the Van cultivar. The result was an unusually large golden to orange cherry with sweet yellow flesh. The pomologists who developed the Rainier cherry named it after Mount Rainier, a landmark in Washington State, and a number of cherry orchards began producing the crop commercially.

Several things distinguish the Rainier cherry from other cherry varieties. The first is the unusual and distinctive color discussed above. Rainiers also have a tender texture which is almost creamy, and their sweetness is much higher than that of ordinary cherries. Many producers wait until their cherries are at the peak of sweetness before picking, so that they can negotiate the best price for them. This can expose farmers to loss, because birds are big fans of the sweet fruit, and they can consume up to a third of a crop.

The window of opportunity for obtaining Rainier cherries is small; they come into season in late June, and vanish by mid-July. These cherries are very flavorful, so they are usually eaten fresh out of hand or included in simple fruit salads. As a general rule, they are too sweet for piemaking, although they can be used in jams and preserves.

When selecting Rainier cherries in the store, look for large specimens which feel reasonably firm. Scars and discolored spots are a sign that the cherry is especially sweet, just the like the sugar scars on watermelons, but avoid cherries which feel mushy, or cherries which appear to be decaying. Rainier cherries can be kept refrigerated for several days before use, and it is a good idea to wash them well before consumption.

Rainier cherries grow in USDA zones five to eight, for gardeners who want to try their hand at growing their own. It is important to space the trees well so that they get plenty of sunlight, and it is critical to prune Rainier cherries each year to ensure maximum sun exposure for individual branches, ensuring that the cherries will fully develop. These cherry trees can also be finicky to grow, so they may require some patience.

https://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-rainier-cherries.htm


It seems like my local stores only have them for a couple weeks, so I buy them immediately when I see them. Don't wait for them to go on sale!

 

[devilof76]

I usually prefer a bit of tartness, but I'll look out for them next year.

 

[Voorhees27]

I'd have to say that I F#$%ing Love all kinds of cherries. My favorite kind of fruit right after Mangos.

 

[devilof76]

Peaches are my favorite. Granny Smith apples are second. Then cherries.

 

[Maglor]

I'd have to say that I F#$%ing Love all kinds of cherries. My favorite kind of fruit right after Mangos.

Me to! Not big on Mangos though.

I usually prefer a bit of tartness, but I'll look out for them next year.

I like tartness to, and rainiers all the time would get old, but as a treat a couple times a year they really are something special.

Peaches are my favorite. Granny Smith apples are second. Then cherries.

My favorite fruits (in no particular order):

Strawberries
Cherries
Apples (in this order): Honey Crisp, Pink Ladies, Fuji, Granny smith.



I F#$%ing Love Honey Crisp apples. If I could only have one food for the rest of my life it might be Honey Crisps.

I love eating them with peanut butter.

 

[devilof76]

The only apples I'm familiar with are Macintosh, Red Delicious, and Granny Smith. There are some yellow ones we get up here, but I'm not a fan. Too soft.

Mangoes are awesome though. Papaya and passionfruit too. Fresh pineapple. Tropical fruit is like dessert.

 

[Maglor]

Macintosh are good too, if they're crisp. Red Delicious are great if you like sawdust.


You should really try and find the ones I mentioned. I would think they have them in Maine.

 

[Voorhees27]

Strawberries up here have sucked as of late so I avoid them but I do love them. A nice crunchy red grape is amazing too.

K. My top 3: Mangos, Cherries, Watermelon.

 

[devilof76]

I'm growing watermelon in my mom's garden right now. Hard to get them big.

Macintosh are good too, if they're crisp. Red Delicious are great if you like sawdust.

I don't get the sawdust remark.

You should really try and find the ones I mentioned. I would think they have them in Maine.

Maybe at the right time of year. The only locally grown stuff we have are Cortlands, Red Delicious, and Mac's.