The Hungover Gourmet

07/24/2025

The Egg McMuffin is on my McDonald's Mount Rushmore so I had to try the Spicy version. Love the sauce and dug the swap of a sausage patty for the Canadian Bacon. I think you can get it with the original meat, but why not live on the edge? Small quibble: they should have used Pepperjack Cheese. Solid B+

07/23/2025

My daughter picked these up for me on a recent visit to the Japanese super store here in Towson (Ebisu Mini Japan) that took over the old Urban Outfitters. First, these Japanese Lay's Finger Licking Braised Pork Flavor are legit delicious. A little sweet, a little savory, totally addictive. Second, why don't Pringles comes in a nice little crisp sleeve that fits inside the can and makes for easy retrieval? We are clearly losing the snack crisp arms race, people.

07/16/2025

I couldn't help myself, even though I know better. Had to stop at ALDI for some rolls and decided to take a quick stroll past the freezer case. Sure enough I saw these, took a picture of them in the case, and then grabbed a box, despite knowing I was going to hate myself. These aren't very good. I tried to talk myself into them kinda tasting like a cheesesteak but was shot down by my wife's most skeptical look. At least they're cheap (about 50 cents per spring roll).

07/16/2025

Buck Owens and I wish you the juiciest of National Hot Dog Days!

Buck Owens - Hot Dog

07/10/2025

You never know what you'll find in your local Baltimore area library. Looks like a delicious read that's gonna make me hungry ... and homesick! Look for a review in the upcoming issue of The Hungover Gourmet.

07/09/2025

Stopped at ALDI USA for a couple things and spotted these. We just finished the awesome Blueberry Shortcake my wife made for the Fourth, so I couldn't pass these up.

07/02/2025

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07/01/2025

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06/17/2025

How am I just finding out about this? Have my fellow Poles been holding out on me?!

This egg salad is quite popular in Poland as a sandwich filling; instead of mayonnaise it is made with cream cheese, onion, and butter.

06/17/2025

Well this is shocking news!

Anne Burrell — the beloved chef known for her trademark spiky platinum hair, larger-than-life personality and culinary expertise — died on the morning of Tuesday, June 17 at her home in Brooklyn, New York. She was 55.

06/17/2025

Doritos, ya got me again! I have it on good authority that these are the tastiest limited time Doritos on your local grocers shelves. Gonna take a mighty chip to take down my beloved Hot Mustard, but we shall see!

06/12/2025

They're back! Imagine your favorite tortilla chip had a torrid affair with a mustard packet from your beloved Chinese takeaway and they had a kid. These chips would be that kid. Just the right sinus-clearing amount of spice makes these the perfect chip for snacking ... or crumbling atop some beef & broccoli.