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God, I love anchovies too! I've only had them fresh once....at Mario Batali's Babbo in NYC. They were heavenly. But from my local Italian market I buy them in oil in a resealable glass jar. I rinse off the salt and oil, and pop those little beauties in my mouth. Unbelievable. They get such a bad rap for such a tasty morsel. Why is that?

Hellmans definately. I've made my own and it's not the same. And I can't believe all of you Miracle Whip snobs! For me there is no substitute for Miracle Whip on a Jersey tomato sandwich laden with salt and MW on white bread in the dead of summer. It's king! Other wierd ways I like mayo....bacon dipped in it (gross sounding, I know...but yummy), fries dipped in it........gosh, you'd never know that I'm not overweight!!

I like the Zweigle's (from Rochester, NY) Pop Open Texas Hot Frankfurters. They're amazing...and I've experimented with a lot of dogs, including Usingers. I like them either grilled or broiled, on a buttered New England style bun. Around my parts in Western, NJ, the only place I can find both this dog and the buns are at my church.......Wegmans. Ahhhhhhh.........

Yes. Gumbo wouldn't be the same without it.

Okay. Definately Stouffer's Mac & Cheese. Baked about 20 minutes beyond the called for time so the top and bottom has that great brown crusty stuff. Mmmmm... Hot Pockets Chicken & Broccoli Pot Pie pockets. And I'm just saying this one for the ease and relative nutrition to feed my kids quickly when I need to or don't feel like cooking.

Yeah...what's with the ketchup haters? You can't beat piping hot fries dipped into cold Heinz ketchup!! Also good: malt vinegar brown gravy beef drippings from the steak which accompanies the fries better yet, fries on a burger!! A-1 Frank's hot sauce And finally...the most embarassing admission. When I take my kids to Chuck E. Cheese (horrendous!!) they serve their fries with ranch dressing. The fries are NOT very good, but with the dressing they're not bad!!!

There's another location in Watchung on Rt. 22 West. I've been there twice and have really liked it both times!! It's true that everything is fresh. At this location, at least, the kitchen is right out in the open where the patrons can see their food being cooked. They also have a salsa bar with 6 or so different types (red, verde, hot, mild, etc.). I, too, found their chips to lack a little flavor, but their salsas are quite good. I get their fish tacos which were great in my opinion. The best part about it is the flavors linger in my burps for the next several hours.....prolonging my enjoyment of the flavors. Give them a try if you're looking for something quick and good.

Oh my gosh! You people are my soulmates!!!! My first answer is absolutely SLIM JIMS!!!! Can't get enough of 'em! Spaghettios w/ Meatballs Big Macs anchovies Buffalo wings Frank's Hot sauce (on anything) Crispy skin off of a roast chicken Salty fatty crust on a standing rib roast beef marrow from Osso Buco Stale Peeps Stale pretzel rods YUM!!!!

John, No, unfortunately I can't find Usinger's here in NJ. I order them like you. Such a shame, and I can't understand why Trader Joe's will carry the Brats but not the dogs. Makes no sense to me! After your description, I want to try Best's again. I made them myself by just grilling them on the grill, and I did find them pretty tasteless. Certainly doesn't fit your description, so I'm curious to try them again.

I'm newly turned onto the beauty of our all-American friend the hot dog. I've been frequenting many stands lately (thanks to the advice of hollyeats.com....thanks Holly!) and experimenting with different brands at home. I'm curious as to what your favorite brand is and how you like the dog and bun prepared (boiled, fried, grilled, etc.). Right now I'm into a grilled Usinger on a buttered grilled roll. Had 2 for lunch today. Mmmmm... Also, I was told that Best's was a good brand to try. I live here in NJ and was fortunate to pick up a pack recently and found them kinda tasteless personally.

Maytag for me too. Boring yes, but very true. So crisp and bursting with flavor!!

Yep...what a great little brew pub. The food is good too! The Fish 'n chips are great.

I've had good luck with Salsa ExpressThey have just about any hot sauce imaginable. Good luck!

Oooh yeah. We're all on the same page here with burned, crispy stuff: The crispy skin off of a roasted chicken... The brown drippings from a roasted chicken... The crispy crust of a perfectly roasted rib roast... The burnt cheese from ANYTHING..... Green potato chips...... Absolutely the semi-popped kernels from popcorn.... YUM!!!

I agree with almost everything you're all saying. Reggiano Buffalo Mozz. Fresh Herbs Good knives Freshly cut meat fresh fish good wine Thank God I have a Wegman's close by!!!