For Your Culinary 'Pleasure' part 2

I have made it back from the front lines, and with only a few hours to go before this campaign ends it seems that we will win the day.

I created part 1 of this list of American 'treats' earlier http://russellpbrowning.blogspot.com/2008/08/for-your-culinary-pleasure-snack-food.html

Here is part 2:

11. Angel Food Cake
I ended the previous post with this lead-in, and it didn't disappoint. A cross between sponge cake and meringue, a sweet tooth delight.

12. Taco Bell
From the mexican fast food chain. They sell cheap tacos ($0.89ea), which, while hardly brimming with options (you get beef, lettuce and cheese), are surprisingly tasty.

13. In and Out Burger
Another fast food chain, in the California region only. If you read the menu, you will see only 5 things*:
-Burger (beef)
-Slightly larger burger (same ingredients as above)
-Slightly even larger burger (as above)
-Fries
-Soft drink
Given the lack of choice, you would think they would be pretty special. Think again. Think a cross between a fat fried pattie from Burger King and the swept up remains of a Wendy's bun with lettuce; throw in the worst fries ever. Voila.

14. A slice of Cheese pizza
Taking pizza to a whole new level of minimalism (except the portion), the cheese pizza has only one topping - cheese. This may not scream 'tasty'; but much like Taco Bell, it's cheap and what you pay for isn't too bad. I'd add pepperoni for a bit more flavour though.

15. Philly Cheese Steak
Steak coneseuirs will be disapointed, as this is basically a steak and cheese hot roll (or sub), don't expect them to ask if you want it medium-rare either. It's tasty enough, but the cheese is runny and horribly processed (what I wouldn't do for a slice of Edam). Which brings me to...

16. Cheese Whizz
"Cheese What?" might be a better name, due to it's complete indifference to anything resembling actual cheese. First of all it sprays from a can (like dairy whip cream), and second it is orange. If you like your cheese not at all then this is for you.

17. NYC Hotdog
From a roadside stand even. $3 gets you one with everything (cue zen joke), which is reasonably tasty. The portion size is on the small size though so I felt a bit cheated.

18. Soft Pretzel
Also available in roadside stand versions. $3 gets you a large pretzel and enough salt to fill the pacific ocean. Avoid unless you adore salt with everything, or are looking to have a heart attack.

19. Bagels
This high-carb donut wannabe, available with every variety of cream cheese filling imaginable. A fresh one is very nice, and very filling. However this almost doesn't qualify Bagels are readily available in New Zealand.

20. Crispy Creme
If bagels are not for you then donuts have all the sugar you need. The Crispy Creme glazed donut (without a hole) is very nice as a dessert; unfortunately American's haven't figured out the right time to eat them, so the are available any time from breakfast. The glaze will melt in the sun, so eat it quickly.

I hope you can now go out yourselves, knowledgeable of the dangers ahead.

End Transmission

* There is actually a secret menu for those in the know. But it doesn't have 'added flavour' on it.