Epic Portions

Author: John

  • Taco Bell Shrimp Tacos?

    Let me start by saying that I love Taco Bell.  There’s just something about it.  In my eyes, it is by far the superior choice for fast food.  A grilled stuffed burrito with extra baja sauce and a chicken quesadilla was my go to breakfast/lunch/dinner for years.  In high school and the early years of college, there was nothing better than 2 A.M. trips to Taco Bell.  They even flew me to their test kitchen to educate me about their company and menu.

    Taco Bell does a great job at mixing up their menu.  The classics will always be there, like the Mexican pizza, but there’s usually a new “test” item that sometimes makes the menu if the people buy enough of it.  This strategy has brought us such deliciousness at the Volcano menu and the Crunchwrap.  Great success.  The only thing about this is usually it’s just multiple items using some new sauce or similar concepts.  It can get redundant.

    Upon browsing my favorite food blogs this morning, I noticed that WIBIA broke a world exclusive.  Taco Bell is now offering shrimp tacos for $2.49.  These tacos contain 6 marinated shrimp, lettuce, pico and a ranch based sauce.  Observe:

    Picture was thieved away from WIBIA
    Picture was thieved away from WIBIA

    Seriously, Taco Bell?  Shrimp?  You can’t just take two delicious things and combine them.  It doesn’t work that way.  Mashed potatoes and peanut butter do not go together.  Neither do cookies and gravy.  Then again, for some reason I want to try both of those combinations.  Back to business, this is a terrible idea.  I have no desire to ever try this.  Taco Bell and seafood just don’t mix.  Remember those stories of Taco Bell using grade D meet, which has lower standards than animal food?  I’ve been able to put that behind me.  Seafood?  Just can’t do it.

    This is by far the worst idea Taco Bell has EVER had.  I am unable to find any information regarding this new menu item, but it appears to only be a regional thing.  Kudos to WIBIA for the find.

  • I’m Baaaaaack / Chocolate Cake

    I was able to secure  a new power cord for the laptop, which shouldn’t have been much of an issue since I work at the largest electronics chain in the country, so I am officially back.  I’m sure you missed me, and I apologize for any tears shed during my absence.  Sometimes time apart is the best thing.  It will only make our relationship grow stronger.

    During my absence, I had the privilege of eating Domino’s new Chocolate Lava Crunch Cake. While I usually steer completely clear of deserts from pizza joints, these things are pretty legit.  If you’re a rich chocolate fan, I’m telling you.. You just might like these things.  In fact, I guarantee it.  I was a little hesitant to believe that chocolate “lava” pours out the center but it really does.  Crazy.

    dominoscake

    In honor of these delicious cakes and yours truly having computer access once again, I am giving $15 Dominos gift cards to the first two people who can tell me where the first Domino’s pizza was located.  No strings attached.

    A little hint: My father actually used to work there.

    Good luck!

    PS. I will also send you a $100 gift card if you can personally replicate The Chocolate McGriddle Crunch Cake, and prove to me that you ate it.  A McDonalds sausage, egg, and cheese McGriddle sandwiched between two Dominos Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes.  Observe….

    mcgriddlecakes

  • Technical Problems

    I swear I haven’t just been lazy the last week.  I have been without computer for the last few days and have been unable to really do anything outside of what can be displayed on my Blackberry.  Should have this problem resolved shortly so I continue hating on certain foods, wrapping stuff in bacon, and taking high resolution pictures of random Taco Bell menu items.

    I hope you are enjoying Todd’s recent posts.  That kid gets to travel places that I can only dream of, so he should have some great content to offer in the future.

    Check back soon!