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Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 02:21 AM Jan 2012

In your opinion, what is the perfect snack? Sweet? Savory?


My latest food-fad is a toasted English muffin with about half of an avocado spread on it (no butter) and some sea salt sprinkled on the avocado.

Believe me, it is divine.

I have had this for breakfast almost every day of the last month and am not even close to being tired of it. So, I guess not so much a snack, but it could be ...

What do you like, if you're craving something between meals?
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In your opinion, what is the perfect snack? Sweet? Savory? (Original Post) Flaxbee Jan 2012 OP
CHOCOLATE Angry Dragon Jan 2012 #1
I'm one of those strange individuals who really doesn't get excited about chocolate, Flaxbee Jan 2012 #3
Yes, definitely chocolate. RebelOne Jan 2012 #23
BACON cliffordu Jan 2012 #2
Have you tried sprinkling a little garlic powder on that? Duer 157099 Jan 2012 #4
no, I haven't. I do like garlic... Flaxbee Jan 2012 #13
That sounds tasty! What brand of avocado spread do you use? pacalo Jan 2012 #5
I make this... i_sometimes Jan 2012 #12
that sounds really good - I love eggs (only if the chickens are treated well though ... Flaxbee Jan 2012 #16
I know, my eggs come from my i_sometimes Jan 2012 #20
just mashed whole Haas avocados ... Flaxbee Jan 2012 #14
i love english muffins fizzgig Jan 2012 #6
I know, they're wonderful. I have to search high and low for ones that don't cost $4/bag, though Flaxbee Jan 2012 #17
i love thomas' fizzgig Jan 2012 #25
A banana with some peanut butter smeared on it... WCGreen Jan 2012 #7
mmm. peanut butter. Good stuff. Have you tried it with almond butter? Flaxbee Jan 2012 #18
Sounds good.... WCGreen Jan 2012 #28
Popcorn! Callalily Jan 2012 #8
Real popcorn... MicaelS Jan 2012 #15
Oh definately! Callalily Jan 2012 #21
Applewood smoked dulse. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #9
Depends on my tastes at the moment. racaulk Jan 2012 #10
Jalepeno kettle fried potato chips... hunter Jan 2012 #11
I'm a sucker for potato chips. n/t Hotler Jan 2012 #19
Depends on my mood sakabatou Jan 2012 #22
Flake Rambis Jan 2012 #24
NUTS! trof Jan 2012 #26
Beer. nt Dead_Parrot Jan 2012 #27

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
3. I'm one of those strange individuals who really doesn't get excited about chocolate,
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 02:34 AM
Jan 2012

except for once a month or so

But really - I don't care for just 'chocolate'. It has to be something incredible, or else I just don't care.

Duer 157099

(17,742 posts)
4. Have you tried sprinkling a little garlic powder on that?
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 03:09 AM
Jan 2012

If you think it is divine now, just wait. That is, if you like garlic.

pacalo

(24,721 posts)
5. That sounds tasty! What brand of avocado spread do you use?
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 03:30 AM
Jan 2012

I've had some misses when it comes to buying avocado spreads for my 7-layer taco dips.

 

i_sometimes

(201 posts)
12. I make this...
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 01:35 PM
Jan 2012

4 avocado's, two hard boiled eggs, chopped, a 1/4 cup chopped onions, a dash or three of lemon pepper, a bit of lemon zest.
Awesome.
I will smear that on anything but oatmeal and my daughter will eat it right out of the bowl.

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
16. that sounds really good - I love eggs (only if the chickens are treated well though ...
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 01:40 PM
Jan 2012

and that's hard to verify).

Many of the things I love I won't eat anymore because there is no guarantee the animals were treated well and slaughtered humanely.

BUT - if I can get local eggs, or find some of the eggs that are branded as coming from decently-treated hens, I'd be all over that recipe.

 

i_sometimes

(201 posts)
20. I know, my eggs come from my
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 02:15 PM
Jan 2012

backyard chickens. I keep four of the girls and get 2 eggs a day this time of year. I let them run wild and eat whatever though I do feed them to stimulate egg production. I learned this recipe in El Salvador, they told me they add eggs to make to avocado go further, especially in bad years when avocado production is down.

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
14. just mashed whole Haas avocados ...
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 01:38 PM
Jan 2012

or if they're in the store, the "slimcado" which is also a "Florida avocado" - a little bigger, a little less creamy (lower in fat and calories) but IMO, just as good.

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
6. i love english muffins
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 03:34 AM
Jan 2012

i love them on their own or as sandwich delivery vehicles. they are the perfect size for me.

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
17. I know, they're wonderful. I have to search high and low for ones that don't cost $4/bag, though
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 01:41 PM
Jan 2012

Didn't they used to be about $2 for 6? My local grocery store now has them at $3.99. Pisses me off big-time, and Thomas' are my favorite.

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
25. i love thomas'
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 07:19 PM
Jan 2012

i only buy them on sale, but i'd say that's as, if not more, often than not. i think i paid $2.49 for my last bag.

Callalily

(14,885 posts)
21. Oh definately!
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 02:42 PM
Jan 2012

I still use an old stainless steel pot that belonged to my mom! It's the best popcorn EVER! And a little drizzle of real butter is a nice touch too.

racaulk

(11,550 posts)
10. Depends on my tastes at the moment.
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 12:40 PM
Jan 2012

Whenever I have a craving, it is for something specific, and it can be something that is savory or sweet. Bacon and chocolate are both weaknesses of mine, and the combination of the two can be just...just...

hunter

(38,264 posts)
11. Jalepeno kettle fried potato chips...
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 01:25 PM
Jan 2012

Some people smoke cigarettes.

Some people drink rum.

Potato chips are my poison.

trof

(54,255 posts)
26. NUTS!
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 07:47 PM
Jan 2012

I LOVE nuts.
Any kind.
Peanuts, almonds (Smokehouse!), cashews, walnuts, roasted PECANS!, whatever.
I can sit and munch nuts until they make me sick.

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