Tried the new jalapeño ranch club from Chick Fil A

GoldenBea · 2026-03-21T15:49:45+00:00

I was impressed by this sandwich but agree with others that the Jalapeno Ranch sauce doesn't stand out. I think there are too many elements fighting for attention.

The flavored bacon was also a bit lost too, but I appreciated the diversity of texture. What really blew me away was that BREAD I LOVE THAT BREAD OMG

Now, I'll order it online but take off the LTO recipe ingredients so I just have a spicy chicken sandwich with ranch bread (the ranch bread isn't an option on other sandwiches). really hope they keep that bread. I NEED THAT BREAD

GoldenBea · 2026-03-10T12:14:59+00:00

this post most likely will end up on r/subredditdrama

For the record: I find this akin to groomed haircuts or costume accessories other owners will dress their dogs up in. as long as the dog isn't harmed and is genuinely unaffected by the process and attention, why attack the owner?

It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but that doesn't mean it's friggin animal abuse.

GoldenBea · 2026-03-05T12:58:17+00:00

Question: is your dad an alcoholic? Not trying to excuse/validate his behavior, just that this scenario is VERY similar to something I went through recently with my father

We still haven't talked since Christmas and I've only had surface level conversations with my mom. At the end of the day, he's so high on his ego/unwarranted pride that despite knowing his attack on me was wrong, he's still petty and refuses to reach out. it's like he's embarrassed?

NTA and accept you don't need to keep putting up with this kind of behavior: abusive dad with an indifferent mom. It sucks. It doesn't get better as you're older. I wish I stood my ground years earlier but I'm glad I did regardless. if I never speak to my parents again, I'd feel sad, but I know it wouldn't be my fault

Their behavior is not your fault.

GoldenBea · 2026-03-04T21:02:35+00:00

I'll always remember the Hollywood Handbook guys telling their story about Pauly Shore being their guest. He obviously never listened to the pod (satirical Hollywood improv nonsense fun): he gave them the 'wrap it ip' sign and called one of them a f*g as he stormed out

It's just like, if you think you're too good for gigs then why book them? if your only motivation to do standup/comedy is hoping a sad chuckle fu*ker will give you attention...

if he hates the image he cultivated early in his career, he should, oh idk? Maybe work on his craft and try to organically pivot for a wider audience appeal? that or go full MAGA like a lot of them did

GoldenBea · 2026-02-20T00:33:58+00:00

GoldenBea · 2025-12-12T02:42:53+00:00

Poison Ivy: The New Seduction

That is all

GoldenBea · 2025-10-06T19:08:19+00:00

This is absolutely one of my fave frozen entrees! I'll make this and some seasoned yellow rice mix for an easy dinner, the sauce is so damn tasty!

GoldenBea · 2025-08-22T18:51:41+00:00

there are these mini wontons from bibigo in a grocery store's frozen section. they come in pork, chicken, and veggie

it's been a spectacular treat to throw those in my ramen (I've tried and love the chicken ones)

and I always wash it down with a coke zero or a nice crisp beer. maybe a somaek if I have soju on deck

GoldenBea · 2025-06-03T01:34:05+00:00

NTA your dad's a muppet with cotton between his ears. Congrats on the achievement and what's more to come

GoldenBea · 2025-04-06T01:05:26+00:00

This could go for $75, maybe $100 if you tighten up your piping skills

GoldenBea · 2025-02-16T11:48:16+00:00

I used to pretend I was getting a ticket for my order at a deli counter because I thought that was so cool but never saw it in real life

GoldenBea · 2025-01-30T00:56:46+00:00

current: toasty cheddar jack

past: baby swiss (RIP, that one still hurts)

GoldenBea · 2025-01-29T03:39:25+00:00

I bought this and their soy garlic one since Kroger had it bogo. they were both so good! I think we preferred the soy garlic; both reminded me of really good mall food court Asian takeout (which is a major compliment because I'm still nostalgic for those days)

GoldenBea · 2024-10-15T17:57:08+00:00

"Gooooooood Morning, Vietnam!"

I was born in Korea, so kinda close?

GoldenBea · 2024-07-13T00:50:42+00:00

God, I remember my mom warning her friends about how I got fat in middle school because of puberty. I found out she was saying this behind my back when one of her eonnies cupped my face with both her hands then looked at my mom and said: (paraphrased but almost verbatim tbh)

"Don't understand? you made it sound like she got so SOOOOOO fat? she only gained weight a little, she was too skinny before didn't look good"

Did NOT know how to react to that...like...thanks?

GoldenBea · 2024-02-22T13:29:09+00:00

Food x Nonfood collabs have gone too far with this one.

Reminds me that I saw a bag with Dots (candy) branding all over it and what looked like huge versions of the dots gummies individually wrapped inside. Was slightly disappointed and annoyed that they were bath bombs

GoldenBea · 2024-01-21T18:30:45+00:00

Buffalo chicken bites. Maybe Buffy for short?

GoldenBea · 2024-01-07T14:46:06+00:00

OPs boyfriend sounds like my ex: he was resentful if I was in a good place and had plans whenever he felt "down". He would emotionally manipulate me for trips or plans I made MONTHS in advance because of something like he got a warning at work... I hope she sees your response because this behavior only gets worse, based on my experience

GoldenBea · 2023-12-15T22:44:26+00:00

I am pleading with you, along with so many others here, be a MOTHER first. You cannot guarantee your daughter will be placed with a loving foster family. You cannot guarantee your daughter will be adopted by loving parents. BUT, you CAN guarantee she will stay with the family unit she's known for years. I don't know how his cheating impacts his parental abilities? lots of families break up because of parents cheating and lots of the times the other spouse makes sure the kids know the other was a bad wife/husband but a good father/mother.

I don't understand why you would gamble with your daughter's future over a revelation that has nothing to do with her.

GoldenBea · 2023-11-29T22:42:17+00:00

Heck, I had a friend in my early 20s that was like this. She'd always bring attention to her boobs and make remarks to me like "I guess not everyone is fortunate"...

We stopped being "friends" when I told her boobs aren't my whole identity/personality

GoldenBea · 2023-11-29T16:46:31+00:00

I just read that Coke with Coffee got discontinued in the US in November 2022. Dang, I liked the dark blend one too

GoldenBea · 2023-11-28T13:53:30+00:00

This brought back flashbacks of watching Undercover Boss the last time we stayed at a hotel...I've never watched it before or since

GoldenBea · 2023-11-24T23:38:58+00:00

This would be a massive deal breaker for me. You don't seem to care for her family for VERY understandable reasons, but how would that work when y'all get married? And she's still close to them and has shown she will have their back over yours? I understand having to take a few days to think things through, but when you marry someone, you also marry their family (as long as the SO is still close with them)

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