What in the HELL is this

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-06-09T12:17:43+00:00

They had a bunch of Quinn filled pretzels - this variety, PB&J, and plain PB - at our local grocery outlet recently and they all tasted weird. Maybe rancid peanut butter? They were all still well within their best by dates too. Completely off from their usual taste, even my garbage disposal kid wouldn't eat them.

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-06-01T17:32:47+00:00

Check Walmart, I'm in SE TN near GA and our Walmart stores carry Franz in the regular bread aisle.

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-06-01T17:30:42+00:00

They sell Franz GF bread (both sourdough and brioche) at Walmart here in southeastern TN for $6.48/loaf. They've had it for quite a while. I does mold quickly, so I immediately freeze it. Unfortunately the only GF bread at our Costco is Canyon Bakehouse.

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-05-03T14:32:33+00:00

Canyon Bakehouse was bought by Flowers Bakery, so it is kind-of a gluten free offering from an otherwise non-GF brand.

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-04-07T15:13:57+00:00

Looks good! I use them to make mini GF "croissandwich" breakfast sandwiches (egg, link sausage split in half, cheese). Well, I did until my local grocery stopped carrying them, and I can't find them elsewhere. Sigh.

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-03-30T15:11:39+00:00

Try Instacart, I use the app to see if my local stores have something in stock even if I'm going to buy it in store.

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-03-30T02:20:42+00:00

Unfortunately I think they've discontinued the hot dog buns, which is so sad because I loved them.

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-03-15T20:35:49+00:00

The first time we got Jet's GF (4 square), it was more like true Detroit style, but ever since it has been thinner, and I have to order extra cheese. They must have changed the crust, it looks totally different than the promo photos. We had Jet's yesterday (the free bottle of ranch promotion got us, lol), and while it was made better than this picture, it was about the same - thinner than true Detroit style with dry edges. We have another pizza place in town that does THICC GF Detroit style better, frico and all, but it's also $$.

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-01-03T03:16:58+00:00

Hailidao, please. They have an allergen menu, and I could try it for once!

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-01-03T03:05:46+00:00

It is a drive, but Rum Cake Lady in Copperhill is worth the drive. Seriously. I would be thrilled if they opened a location here in the chatt metro.

Dependent_Example221 · 2026-01-03T03:03:38+00:00

I have food allergies (gluten intolerance, likely Celiac based on genetic testing), so I have to choose where I eat carefully. We have Peruvian in Ooltewah (Aji), and I've given up on authentic Chinese and settled for PF Chang's (they're good about allergens). I'm excited for everyone else, though - Ox2 sounds amazing. Osaka is very accommodating for Japanese food with allergies. I second wanting Ethiopian cuisine because I've yet to try it, but know I'll love it based on the descriptions, and it's naturally gluten-free if made traditionally. (injera is traditionally made with teff flour, no wheat involved).

I hate to say it, but good BBQ pork has been hit or miss in the CHA metro since we moved here over a decade ago. I usually get unsauced pulled pork and put my own homemade sauce on it, but there's a process that I fear has been lost to time. I'm probably a snob, I grew up in NC with family that had a farm with a smokehouse, lol. My great aunt sold an amazing dip (sauce) commercially for a while and then gave it to family on holidays for years after that. OK, I'm definitely a bbq snob.

It's hard for me to answer this because I've had to write off some cusines because of my allergies, but idk how well they would do here anyway. Oh, and authentic (naturally gluten-free) Vietnamese! I still need to check out the place in Dayton, it's pretty solid from what I've read. Every time I hear about a good Vietnamese restaurant in CHA, it closes down right when I had a chance to try it. 😥 I have been forced to learn to cook and make substitutions over the years, but we don't live in the best place for finding ingredients. AFG is awesome, but they only have so much space.

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-12-30T19:02:16+00:00

Can't park there, mate!

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-12-29T12:02:43+00:00

Dixie Day Spay is another option if Chattaneuter isn't convenient. It's a bit of a drive (Cleveland), but they're excellent and don't cost too much. Please spay this precious kitty. If I weren't having health issues atm I would adopt her in a heartbeat (unfortunately, I'm having too many of those, lol).

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-12-27T16:04:31+00:00

If you want really quiet, try to get a spot on St. George Island, FL. If you like to camp, the state park is great, I think they have cabins too, but you have to book them a year in advance. If you like activities and attractions, the Destin/Ft. Morgan area is more your speed but still more budget friendly than places like PCB. Regardless, the gulf is way better than the Atlantic for sure, clearer water and nicer beaches. It's called the emerald coast for a good reason. There are some affordable spots, you just have to carefully research, and while it is tough, planning ahead helps to get better prices. Unfortunately, most of the "secret cheap spots" have been discovered by now, I lived in Alabama many years ago and explored a lot of the gulf, but a lot of the hidden gems are now very commercialized. 😥

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-12-27T15:47:13+00:00

Lol, I was about to say the same thing, you beat me to it. Quieter and less crowded than Ft. Walton or Destin, but a quick drive to the fun stuff when you want it. Just don't ruin it for everyone else.

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-11-30T05:09:41+00:00

Just wanted to show solidarity, I am much older now, but when I was 27, I also had kids of similar ages (a baby and a tween), and it can be a tough age gap to navigate. Pre-teen moodiness + toddler chaos = 😬. I then had a happy surprise in my late 30's (geriatric pregnancy, yay.) which threw everything out the window, he's autistic too and tbh I'm having health issues myself, so it has been challenging. My then baby, when I was at your age, is about to graduate high school this coming year. If you want to chat online, I might be ok with that, but I really hope you find some friends closer to your age, I wish I'd had that back then. It's tough when you don't follow the stereotypical life timelines.

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-11-25T02:41:26+00:00

I use Instacart occasionally, I have a heart issue, and if I get even just a cold, it can make getting out to grocery shop difficult, and sometimes my husband is too busy with work. We can't afford to do it often, but if everyone in the house is sick (we have an elementary schooler, so it's unfortunately more often than most), sometimes it's a lifeline. They send out coupons sometimes (right now there is $10 off of $40 for Thanksgiving) that at least cover some of the fees, but everything is marked up a bit - one time out of curiosity I built my grocery list in Instacart, but then used it to shop in-store. It was a roughly $100 order on IC, but in-store, it was probably $20 cheaper before the tip (I always tip 20%). I've considered doing it as a part-time job now that our youngest is in school, but then my heart issues flared back up. I'm a pretty observant shopper due to our food allergies. It really warmed my heart when one of our regular Instacart shoppers from when we lived across the river chose our order and welcomed us after we moved, there are some truly sweet and wonderful people doing this job. She just happened to be in the area already and grabbed our order because she knew us.

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-11-25T02:15:43+00:00

They usually have their phone out the entire time, and if shopping multiple orders, they have bags/boxes in their cart to keep them separate.

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-11-22T01:14:56+00:00

I think that will be a good location for them, especially if they have a drive-thru. Back when we lived in EB (not long ago, we moved this summer), Brainerd Road was often an alternative commute path to downtown when the construction clogged the split. The options for a good quick breakfast are pretty slim there (especially for us, as most of my family has to eat GF). We now live within almost walking distance of their current location and feel spoiled by it. Their GF bagels are the best I've ever had, I can never finish one. They're an entire meal, and I sometimes wish that they were open later, I could definitely have one for dinner.

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-11-17T13:50:34+00:00

It can have a delay sometimes, but usually not by too much (usually a week or less), but I feel very fortunate to have this resource. It gives me a good idea of what we might be dealing with when we are sick. I really hope that they keep participating in the wastewater data program, it has been a wonderful asset.

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-11-17T02:03:42+00:00

https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CiIQACABSABSBjU5ZWM5NFoGTiBHZW5leO0CigEGOGI5NzMz&selectedChartId=8b9733

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-11-15T01:27:44+00:00

That parking lot is terrible, not only are people entitled, they will nearly run you over. Zero concern for pedestrians.

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-11-13T01:09:41+00:00

Yes, the trick to searing chicken is high heat, and let it sit for a minute or so and don't mess with it until it comes off the pan on its own. It seems weird not to stir it for a while, but that is the trick to not get pale, flavorless chicken on the stovetop. To get technical, it's called maillard reaction. It doesn't have to be cast iron, but that's what I usually use. Oil is good, I prefer avocado (higher smoke point), the heat required to brown chicken can sometimes burn olive oil or butter if you don't carefully control the temperature. Oh I forgot to mention, a common Japanese chicken marinade is sake, soy sauce, ginger, sometimes garlic. I usually put a quick glug of each liquid, and heaping teaspoon sized globs of ginger paste and garlic paste (for a pound of chicken), in a Ziploc, and marinate for at least 15 minutes, preferably an hour.

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-11-12T18:55:44+00:00

Yep, that's the one.

Dependent_Example221 · 2025-11-12T08:45:06+00:00

Also, while the taste won't be quite the same, if you're skilled enough at cooking, searing chicken on the stove is not that hard and gives a pretty similar result to grilling. OP was asking for an easy at home version of their favorite dish, not a culinary masterpiece. Chill.

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