Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evolving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
❓ Question of the Day ❓
Food - we all love it, and we are actually required to eat it to stay alive. What foods do you like?
What is your go to food?
What is your favorite restaurant?
What is your favorite food to cook at home?
What is your favorite fast food?
What is the most expensive restaurant you’ve been to?
You can still get that California double cheeseburger at Carl’s Jr. for under four dollars. Well at least here in Arizona. I always ask them to put it through the broiler twice. They think I’m crazy, but I like it when it’s crunchy on the edges. It’s a 50-50 chance that they actually do it though.
Before I had my endoscopy last week, and had my esophagus stretched out, I was having to drink a lot of shakes. I couldn’t swallow food. Anywhere you go now a chocolate shake is five bucks. Except for… McDonald’s or In-N-Out Burger.
I just started buying ice cream and milk and making it myself.
Edit: since my procedure, I can eat again. It’s great to be able to swallow food!
😂😂😂 Categorically.
Go To Food:
EVERY DAY - I start my day out with the following: Fresh Berries, 2 Bacons, Toast, and coffee
Favorite Restaurant:
A New restaurant called Cooper’s Hawk. We love this place! It is high-end, however, it’s worth every penny. They also have a wine club, and if you’re part of the wine club, you can have your wine brought to the table with your dinner. No extra charge. I get the Mahi-Mahi. Portions are huge so you get two meals out of it.
Favorite Food to Cook at Home:
Thanksgiving dinner. I love it so much… We make it at least two or three times a year. I make meals for the freezer and take them pet sitting. I love, love, love my turkey dinners when I’m pet sitting.
Favorite Fast Food: I’m not a big fast food fan, but anything Mexican. I love getting an enchilada with beans on the side. Chips and guacamole are a must! Also like street tacos… w/lime.
Most Expensive Restaurant:
Flemmings Prime Steakhouse This is the best steakhouse in Arizona. I would say it’s even better than Ruth’s Chris The steaks are top-notch, they don’t rush you, and if you go in for a birthday party, they’ll give you a $25 gift card to come back and free dessert. We haven’t been in a long time though, and I can’t imagine what they’re charging for a steak in the Biden economy.