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[Bauglir]

Protip: Parsnips are typically sold covered in wax. You will either need to peel them, boil them briefly to get the wax to melt off, or be okay with what paraffin does to the texture of your meals (which is vaguely similar to butter with no nutrition or taste). Took me a while to figure out what the hell was going on >______>

What? I could literally go to a grocery store right now and buy a cartload of non-wax-coated parsnips. I could also eat them with the skins on in much the same was as carrots or potatoes or yams or whatever. Where do you live that treats vegetables like cheese?

Apparently the Midwest is weird about this? Good to know.

[Sappho]

Parsnips are delicious. I use them all the time. Also, parsley root is delicious. I bought it by accident the first time because I thought it was a parsnip. Turns out, parsley root is a hugely popular vegetable in this part of the world. Mmmmm.

As for sweet potatoes, I have but one thing to say: Sweet Potato Fries.

Regarding dripping grease, I wouldn't have a problem with it except for the fact that the amount of grease is directly proportional to the speed with which I must run to the toilet after eating (or even before I finish my meal, if it's super-greasy).

[Neonivek]

Also, fries don't have to be greasy. Either bake them or deep fry them at 325 or higher, and they shouldn't be greasy at all.

They tend to be soggy around here... but that is because the person who cooks them piles them...

[scrdest]

I don't really like grease. Or any fats not mixed with other stuff. It's not about the taste, it's about the feeling on my palate as something fat touches it, especially if it's semi-solid, like butter or mayo.

@Sappho - it's only natural - fat is the biological equivalent of Drano in large enough quantities.

[timferius]

I'm on the 'dripping grease depends on the food' train. Some things are meant to (bacon) and some things aren't (pizza).

[scrdest]

I'm on the 'dripping grease depends on the food' train. Some things are meant to (bacon) and some things aren't (pizza).

But bacon is the best when you turn it into a delicious meaty chip!

[Bauglir]

If my pizza doesn't drip grease, something's wrong with it.

[RedKing]

Regarding dripping grease, I wouldn't have a problem with it except for the fact that the amount of grease is directly proportional to the speed with which I must run to the toilet after eating (or even before I finish my meal, if it's super-greasy).

Grease: Natural Teflon-coating for your intestinal tract.


Also, sweet potato fries are good as long as they're not overcooked.

[timferius]

If my pizza doesn't drip grease, something's wrong with it.

Ugh, nothing worse than soggy pizza crust.

[Bauglir]

If my pizza doesn't drip grease, something's wrong with it.

Ugh, nothing worse than soggy pizza crust.

Dry, crispy pizza crust. Checkmate.

[Sirus]

If my pizza doesn't drip grease, something's wrong with it.

Ugh, nothing worse than soggy pizza crust.

Dry, crispy pizza crust. Checkmate.

I'd much rather have this than soggy crust.

[timferius]

If my pizza doesn't drip grease, something's wrong with it.

Ugh, nothing worse than soggy pizza crust.

Dry, crispy pizza crust. Checkmate.

I'd much rather have this than soggy crust.

Ya, it could be burnt black and I'd still be happier with it.

[RedKing]

If my pizza doesn't drip grease, something's wrong with it.

Ugh, nothing worse than soggy pizza crust.

Dry, crispy pizza crust. Checkmate.

You mean St. Louis-style pizza? Actually, there are several regional styles that use a cracker-like crust.

[Bauglir]

Monsters, all of you.

Mind you, I don't actually like the crust soggy. Typically what you get is grease pooled on top of the cheese or on toppings (such as pepperoni), which runs off in the process of eating. But the crust had best be chewy and soft, that's for sure.

[Neonivek]

I am just wondering

Since when I was younger I didn't mind grease that much.

But now I have a sensitive stomach for it. I don't even like the dripping grease from baked chicken when you start removing the skin.

Yet a lot of food has a lot of grease and I am unsure if how I am feeling now is more normal... or less.