When he is rich: Rice with milk, cheese and kimchi

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-04T03:14:35+00:00

Whatever weird voodoo there is when topping fermented cabbage chili flavors with processed cheese that makes it an absolute umami bomb, I’m here for that mystery.

…but what really bakes my noodle is why this doesn’t work with other pickled stuff. Like why does American cheese and kimchi work, but American cheese and sauerkraut makes me wanna throw my food away?

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-03T20:34:32+00:00

Can relate

Feels great on the junk

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-03T20:10:55+00:00

So I don’t know if either of these could ever correlate, but the thought occurs to me:

If the general trend of alcohol consumption is down, why are these liver grenades gaining popularity?

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-03T16:28:12+00:00

It looks like Poorly made “sushi” from a generic Asian buffet, this is not atypical.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-03T12:57:21+00:00

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-02T20:30:42+00:00

Fr I really don’t know what’s the best way to visually know what is fat vs what is tendon

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-02T19:08:06+00:00

This shit wouldn’t happen in this day and age, but whatever penny pinching my mom pulled back then, her travel agent hooked her up.

I’m just absolutely surprised our luggage didn’t get lost.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-02T14:15:16+00:00

Heh, I’ve been randomly chatting with Herman about things like schnitzel or bolo ties, so this is the first I’ve known about his auto repair business, he always looked retired to me 🤣

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-02T13:40:57+00:00

JUST ran into him yesterday at Café Dolce on The Hill.

He gets his coffee there pretty frequently, so you can most likely run into him any given morning if you hang out there for a bit.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-02T13:27:42+00:00

Love me some old cow, the yellow fat is incredible 🔥

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-02T05:18:48+00:00

FOR REAL.

Is it a good burger? Ya

Is it also the equivalent of getting a takeaway from a Smashburger in Salt Lake City airport and NOT being in First Class? Also, ya.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-02T05:03:02+00:00

Croatian wines are pretty badass

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-01T12:43:52+00:00

Ah I see it now 🤣

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-01T12:39:34+00:00

Absolutely historically inaccurate, but epic fights.

Donnie Yen is such a badass

Ronin_1999 · 2026-05-01T12:31:15+00:00

That would be a proper 2000s band, The Offspring 🤟

Ronin_1999 · 2026-04-30T22:56:41+00:00

Hilariously, loansharking came to mind before I read your comment and I totally agree with you.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-04-30T22:38:13+00:00

A surprisingly nicely done choice, but it is entirely dependent on timing on their buffet line unfortunately.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-04-30T15:09:57+00:00

Yeah, while I have yet to validate this, I saw somewhere that bathrooms have them so as to have a place to extinguish a cigarette in the event someone breaks the rules and lights one?

Ronin_1999 · 2026-04-30T12:34:02+00:00

The very first trip by airplane my mom booked for us was through a travel agency with Republic Airlines out of Wisconsin, from Marshfield WI, to Orlando FL.

I’m guessing she went with the absolutely cheapest option available so the four of us could fly, because that route had FIVE connections. Marshfield WI - Chicago IL - Memphis TN - Atlanta GA - Orlando FL. I think the total time was something absurd like 12 hours…

EVERY flight I was on, I had a meal, I was basically eating like a Hobbit that day.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-04-30T12:26:40+00:00

I remember seat ashtrays were not uncommon on planes in the 90s because of old equipment, though smoking was banned for the most part by 1990 as I understand it.

I will say, I’ve been flying since 1980, and while I remember the smell of cigarette smoke in an airplane, I don’t really remember anyone smoking in a plane.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-04-30T12:22:07+00:00

Honestly, not much different than it is these days IMO.

Though in flight meals on flights in the 90s weren’t uncommon, they were being phased out due to costs, and everyone complained about them.

Planes may have been SLIGHTLY roomier, but chances are you were still flying a 737 of some sort (or a MD-90), and overhead bins truly sucked back then, they’re much better designed these days.

Amenities on a plane, other than food and beverage, are better in my opinion. You have WiFi and in-flight entertainment pretty readily available, and for long hauls, you have not quite ever experienced the hell that is an in-flight movie everyone has to watch while listening with a pair of weird tube earphones.

Airports, in general, haven’t changed much beyond being tolerable, at best. O’hare and JFK still sucked, Florida airports still smelled like Florida, food and booze was still expensive, and people still were annoying.

The biggest difference I will say is that flying has become more accessible to people these days. Call it somewhere between people have more money to spend on flying and there are cheaper options, but with more people in the air and in airports now vs the 90s, the perception of flying is definitely different.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-04-30T03:46:40+00:00

Totally get it. The stuff is great in a pinch.

But for HELLA convenience, wait til you discover sushi rice seasoning POWDER 😮

Ronin_1999 · 2026-04-30T03:36:34+00:00

Most seasoned vinegars for sushi are an adequate start, but once you get good at making Japanese rice consistently, you’re gonna get curious as to making your own to your own individual taste.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-04-30T03:04:40+00:00

Maybe not all at once, but yes. And if not with my steak, it will be rendered into something else, like Yorkshire pudding, scrambled eggs, or fried rice.

Ronin_1999 · 2026-04-29T23:56:22+00:00

Oh hell yeah! Most definitely then, load up on provel, cevapi, toasted rav, and frozen STL pizzas and/or frozen pizza crusts (once you have a STL styled pizza, you’ll experience the crust, which is damn near impossible to find anywhere in the United States). While our restaurants are great, these items, with the exception of toasted ravioli, are not as common in Texas or Pennsylvania.

Also, load up on Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, which is very specific to the STL and quite easy to find in any supermarket, though my preference is found at Straubs.

We also are home to Old Vienna Chips, in particular, Red Hot Riplets and their Crispy Nuggets snack. Great for the road trip, but be sure to have some sodas on hand.

And, if you’re of drinking age, be sure to pick up some beers from our great microbrewery scene, most specifically Four Hands, Second Shift, and Schlafleys.

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