Washed Weekly: The Streets Are Saying
Hands on the meat, son.
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Is This THAT Weird?
Ever since the Atkins diet craze of the early 2000s, I’ve filed the notion away that carbs are bad, and thus I’ve been carb aware ever since. Not carb avoidant, but certainly carb aware.
When faced with the option of enjoying a carb with my meal, I simply ask myself, “If I didn’t partake in this delicious carbohydrate, would it negatively affect my overall meal enjoyment to the degree that I wish I had partaken?” If the answer is no, I don’t eat it. Boom. Carb awareness like crazy.
Now, I still eat pasta and pastries and fries and pizza and all that good stuff. I’m not a psychopath about it. I’ll never turn down a dinner invite because the dinner options are carb-heavy. I simply stay vigilant.
On Tuesday’s Circling Back, I shared with the boys that A) a cheeseburger is my favorite piece of shit meal, which basically means that I most like to eat a cheeseburger when I’m feeling like a piece of shit. I then offered up another piece of information on my own accord, one that is sending shockwaves across south Austin, and it was that B) I will sometimes remove one or, less frequently, both buns while eating a cheeseburger.
Here’s the clip:
A top and bottom bun PLUS some fries is carb city, man. It’s heavy, and it’s not good for you. If removing a bun only decreases the enjoyment of the meal by 5%, as it does for me, it’s a good play. It’s worth it. It still rocks.
I lost Dave with the tidbit on how I hold the burger. I think this would have been an easier sell had I refrained from sharing the part about the hands on the meat. But, like, how else would I eat a burger that’s missing the top bun? Could hold it like a tostada? No, that doesn’t make much sense.
Hands on the meat, or the cheese, or bacon like I add on occasion, isn’t ideal and is obviously a bit messier, but it’s nothing a little hand wash after the meal won’t fix. Don’t be so dramatic. You’re already touching the fries!
I know others out there do this, too. The only difference is I have a small-to-midsize platform from which to share my life with everyone.
Let’s move on to subs now.
I know I’m not the only one to peel parts of the bread off and toss them aside as I work my way down a sub sandwich. I’ve SEEN others doing this. The first bite at the end of the sandwich, where there isn’t a high concentration of meat, that’s a weak bite as is. I often peel that bread away at the end before I even begin eating to ensure that first bite is a worthwhile endeavor.
The last bite of the sub? Same thing. That’s not even a real bite. You’re lucky if there’s ANY meat on that part. Right there, at the bookends of the sub, you’re already tossing aside about 12% of the bread totality. Great job. Add in all the little tear aways in the middle, and you’re saving yourself some serious quantifiable carbohydrate intake.
Think about it. If your sub sandwich has about 15 to 20% less bread, does it negatively affect you in any way? Do you even notice it? I doubt it.
Is it THAT weird?
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What I’m Cooking, Drinking, And Watching This Weekend
by Dave
What I’m Cooking
The streets are saying I’ve got the kitchen to myself Saturday evening. You should know by now that that means one thing, and one thing only: I’m eating good. You see, when my wife has plans, and I’m tasked with keeping the boys occupied, fed, and tucked in, I like to reward myself with a meal, prepared by me, for me. It’s genuinely one of my favorite moves on the weekend. As much as I enjoy cooking for the entire outfit, or just my wife and me, the freedom that comes with a solo cook gives me life. I’m on my own timeline and can get wild with it. No spice is off limits, and nothing is too rare. If it sucks, I have no one to blame but myself. Just a man in the arena.
So, what’ll it be? It’s really feeling ribeye. Later this afternoon, I’ll either make a run to HEB or my local meat market to see what catches my eye. If it’s beef, we’re gonna pull it out and salt it, and then let it sit overnight. As is tradition, I’ll pair it with a green vegetable that will be drowned in extra-virgin olive oil, and maybe a sweet potato that’s covered in cinnamon. I’ll release more information as it comes in, but for now, here’s a little taste of previous Dave solo nights:
You like that?
YOU LIKE THAT!
What I’m Drinking
We’ve got a massive sports weekend. More on that below. Traditionally, I’ve always made the call to the beer fridge if I’m locked into the couch for a few hours of the sports. We’re currently stocked up with enough Negra Modelo to make your uncle piss his pants. I’m already shelling out some good coin for my highly discussed solo Saturday meal, so there’s a good chance I keep it simple.
What I’m Watching
Who’s ready for some footy? You can find me chanting “I believe that we will win” as I pace around the living uncomfortably Friday night. The guy who cut my hair this week told me we’d definitely make it out of group play, and frankly, that’s all I needed to hear. I’m ready to relearn USA soccer on the fly like I do every 4 years. Hey, I may even pop over to watch a little Longhorn baseball, so I have something to discuss with Dillon on Monday. Win-win.
Saturday’s going to be interesting. I have no idea what Spurs team shows up in San Antonio. Are they young enough to forget the most catastrophic meltdown in NBA Finals history? I believe they are, but that doesn’t mean I think they’ll extend the series. I have no idea if this goes back to MSG, but I don’t think they’ll go out sad without a fight. Gun to my head…yeah, we’re going back to The Garden. The Association wants it that way, and therefore, it will happen that way. As for Sunday, we’ll check in on that back nine at the Canadian Open and roll right into an equally fun NHL Finals that I hope people are tuning into. Have a good one.
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Still can’t believe that guy who was in “The Rookie” goes hands on the meat. How’s he supposed to throw a baseball after that?
Dave always gets me fired the hell up for the weekend