Before you go any further, make sure you have read the first half of the Road Trip.
Ok, so I last left off with Brett and arriving in Salt Lake City. The next day we set out for Las Vegas, NV.
Taylor Takes a Taste » What I take will make you hungry
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I will admit it, I am a sucker for cupcakes. I am not sure what it is about them that fascinates me so much. They are a perfect size for a single serving dessert and quite possibly my favorite food to shoot. This being said, you can probably guess what happened when I saw Sugarland in Chapel Hill.  August 2, 2010 - 11:49 am
When I was a teenager, I would get up on Sunday morning bright and early to watch “Breakfast at Wimbledon,” as the men’s finals would be played. It was always exciting. Sure wish I had a cupcake like this, though, while I was cheering on my fave players.  August 2, 2010 - 3:39 pm
I love the photos! Nice shop!  August 4, 2010 - 11:53 pm
I’m a student at UNC Chapel Hill and Sugarland’s cupcakes are always just excellent!  August 9, 2010 - 11:28 pm
Found your food blog when I was browsing Taste Spotting. Your awesome pictures of Sugarland’s cupcakes caught my eye! Coincidence was that I’m in Raleigh-Durham this week!  August 9, 2010 - 11:59 pm
Karen, That is so awesome! I am so glad that I was able to help you find some delicious eats! Thanks for your comment and I am glad you had so much fun!  August 26, 2010 - 2:41 pm
[...] sucker for cupcakes. (You might remember past cupcakes in Boulder, Austin, Austin again, Knoxville, Chapel Hill, and Columbia) So naturally upon seeing Butter Cream, I had to [...] September 22, 2010 - 4:24 pm
[...] to this date still might be my favorite cupcake. I have eaten quite a few cupcakes (Columbia, Chapel Hill, Austin, Austin again, Fort Collins, Boulder, Madison, Knoxville) and this is the one I compare [...] March 11, 2011 - 11:44 am
[...] A Wimbledon inspired cupcake at Sugarland in Chapel Hill, NC [...] March 25, 2011 - 3:30 pm
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In my research of where to eat in Chapel Hill, there was one place that did not need any. You are looking at it. This is the chicken cheddar biscuit from Time Out. This dish had quite the reputation. Did it live up to it?  August 1, 2010 - 12:11 pm
Oh so yummy!  August 4, 2010 - 11:59 pm
The chicken and cheddar biscuit! A classic. I think that is one of the first things I got when I was a freshman at UNC searching for late night meals. In one word: heavenly. August 5, 2010 - 12:49 am
I had the biscuit for lunch, I can’t imagine how amazing it would be late night, I would definitely get in trouble with eating too many of them.  August 10, 2010 - 9:46 am
We used to wait in lines that wound around Granville to get them at 3am when the bars closed. There used to be this old black guy named Billy who worked there. He is gone now but is a legend. He would bang this old broom on the ceiling and yell at all the drunk kids. They actually have tshirts that say “chicken and cheese”. I’m hungry just thinking about it.  October 17, 2010 - 10:19 pm
How could a place that’s a Chapel Hill institution misspell Tar Heel? On their sign it says “Tarheel Favorite.” Anyone from NC can tell you that Tar Heel is two words. Always.  October 27, 2010 - 2:19 pm
OMG! i remember billy! and, speaking of going there around 3am. you could also order a bag of bones. that’s right – a bag of chicken bones. for the near-penniless among us following a night out drinking, a 10 cent (i think that’s what they charged in the mid-80s) bag of bones with a little meat left on ‘em was just the ticket. ahhhhh. September 16, 2011 - 8:42 pm
[...] whom attended wedding. the after party was at a dive bar in chapel hill and then we went out for fried chicken cheddar biscuits at 3am. if your ever in chapel hill you have to have stop in at time out and indulge. she loves the [...]
What you see in Red is the distance that Brett and I have traveled on our road trip. We arrived in Salt Lake City today, so I thought I would give you a summary of the trip so far.  July 29, 2010 - 1:56 am
I am so impressed with your mileage so far, Taylor… I barely made it VA to Colorado in under a week! And that was without the coma-inducing meals…  July 29, 2010 - 8:44 am
Looks like a great tour through the western states so far. I’m looking forward to the food photos from the various places along the way. Making a college tour through the southeast anytime? I could give you some great tips for Gainesville, Florida – home of the Florida Gators!  July 29, 2010 - 2:31 pm
i am so excited you are coming to berkeley! I have lived in the bay area for years and am now a grad student at the berkeley campus. please allow me to give some recommendations of my personal favorites (they include some oakland stops too, but they are worth it) Dim sum – Joy Luck on 8th St. in Oakland, it is extremely cheap and incredibly delicious Fried Chicken Sandwich – Bakesale Betty’s in Oakland. This is quite famous and well worth a trip. Also get the lemon ice drink. Pizza – Cheeseboard Collective on Shattuck, several blocks north of University and roughly across from Chez Panise. They serve one type of pizza only every day and it is always vegetarian and delicious. For some less gourmet but very, very “Berkeley”, go to Blondie’s Pizza on Telegraph. They have had a rivalry with Fat Slice, across the street, for decades. But trust me, they are way better. In terms of where student’s eat. There is an area on Durrant just east of Telegraph that is known as the Asian Ghetto of the south side of campus. It has every kind of Asian food imaginable, plus 2 great falafel places, a donut place, and Gypsy’s — amazing, super cheap Italian. Breakfast – Bette’s Ocean View Diner, I think it is on 4th st. They are always crowded but it is worth the wait. Try the Huevos Rancheros. Indian – Vik’s Chaat Corner is very famous, I have yet to make it over there but I have heard nothing but rave reviews. I believe it is on 4th St, south of University. Hot Dogs – Top Dog is an institution here. Go to the one on Durrant, I believe it is near Bowdich. They are delicious. Dont forget to explore College Ave. near Ashby…there are lots of great places down there and it is extremely fun to walk around. In terms of other things that might interest you, there is an area called Albany Bulb — it is a bulb shaped area of land that jutts out into the bay in North/West Berkeley. As….unpleasant as this might sound, it is a former landfill which has been transformed by artists. It is a mecca for “found art” type stuff and beautiful structures which you might enjoy photographing. It is now used primarily as a dog park, but I always take visitors there when they have a few days in town — views of the bay are spectacular as well. If you need a tour guide or more suggestions, let me know!! I love your blog and your amazing photos.  July 29, 2010 - 4:06 pm
I’m not sure if you are driving back the same way you came, but if you do, you have to stop and eat in a little town called Sinclar in Wyoming. It’s about 10 miles east of Rawlins. There is a (very) small mexican restaurant called Su Casa. They have the best green chile I’ve ever had. Their salsa is one of a kind. Get a stuffed sopapilla or a burrito smothered w/ green chile. For dessert, try the cherry or apple topped ice cream served with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips. I live in Laramie & drive and hour & a half just to eat there. You could also go to the historic Wolf Hotel in Saratoga, Wyoming. They have very good prime rib, but the deep fried mushrooms are why I love it. While in Saratoga, stop at the public hot pools for a long soak. They’re free & oh so relaxing if you’ve been stuck in a car all day. I hope the people of Laramie (& the rest of Wyoming) treated you well. It was pretty cool looking at your blog & seeing photos of things I see everyday & don’t notice. Oh & while you’re in California, Nevada, or Utah, try to find an In n Out Burger. The. Bestl Burger. Ever!  July 29, 2010 - 5:18 pm
Ha! This is awesome! Looks like a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see/hear about Iowa City. Its my alma mater and I know a lot of good places there!  July 29, 2010 - 10:53 pm
w00t w00t! Pasadena!! Check out Colorado Blvd and the Norton Simon Muesum!! Oh, and if you’re up for something exotic check out a place called Luigi Ortega’s!!!! It’s on Colorado Blvd and Bonnie (across the street from my school, Pasadena City College)  July 31, 2010 - 12:37 pm
We traveled I-80 a few weeks ago on our way back from the East Coast and saw the Little America billboards. I am glad you took photos because we didn’t stop. We were in a hurry to make it to Laramie where we stayed overnight.  July 31, 2010 - 1:31 pm
If its not to late.. check out Tonys pizza in ventura.. ( just north of SB). I Used to eat here everyday when i was in college! July 31, 2010 - 1:34 pm
OOps im sorry its south of SB. =) your road trip looks like to much fun! August 4, 2010 - 1:17 am
[...] Before you go any further, make sure you have read the first half of the Road Trip. [...] August 12, 2010 - 5:15 pm
[...] Iowa City for that matter? Well I have. This is the first of the dishes that Brett and I had on our western road trip. I had been to the University of Iowa before for swimming, but we would just go to Olive Garden to [...] August 16, 2010 - 10:14 am
[...] second stop on my western trip was Lincoln, NE. I had never been to Lincoln before, but was very excited to see what kind of food [...] August 17, 2010 - 1:32 pm
[...] continuing with the Western Road Trip, I am now bringing you what Brett and I ate for dinner in Lincoln. Earlier, I showed you the [...]  August 19, 2010 - 1:16 am
Just found your blog and I love all your gorgeous pictures and your stance on cupcakes. My water polo team goes from Denver to Salt Lake City every fall and our stop for 50 cent cones is always a FIASCO! SO glad its allure wasn’t lost on you, hope fully you didn’t have to go see the “24 hour mechanic”… August 27, 2010 - 8:22 am
[...] and I spent the second night of our Western Road Trip in Fort Collins. Earlier this year, I was in Boulder and discovered several hidden gems that [...] September 29, 2010 - 1:44 pm
[...] my Western Road Trip with Brett, I took a trip up to Berkeley,CA. The first place I want to share with you is Ici. Ici [...]
I would not usually order a BLT, but I was told that in Chapel Hill, Merritt’s Store and Grill is famous for their BLTs. Whenever I hear of a place being “famous” for a certain dish, I become very curious. The only way to cure this curiosity is to try their dish. I would not usually order a BLT, but being in Chapel Hill, I had to check it out.  July 28, 2010 - 7:37 am
I’m so bummed that I didn’t know you were passing through Chapel Hill! Jeez – I leave Wisconsin and you visit Madison, I move to Chapel Hill but am so out of the loop I don’t realize you came through until you start posting about it! Thanks for all the tips about my new home! I can already tell I’m going to love this city July 28, 2010 - 8:58 am
Hey Caitlin, I live in Charlotte so I was in the Chapel Hill/Durham/Raleigh area at the beginning of July. I am glad you are enjoying Chapel Hill. It is a great town! I still have a few more places to post about so I hope you enjoy them! - Taylor  July 28, 2010 - 11:39 am
I cannot tell you how much I love Merritt’s! It took me 2 years of living in Chapel Hill to find the place, but since then it’s been a summer favorite for these BLTs. They’ve actually re-organized and cleaned up the store in the past few months, adding all the cute tables and umbrellas. Previously you had the option of sitting on the worn benches outside the store or at the 2 picnic tables behind the parking lot and suffering the mosquitoes. All worth it of course, that sandwich will haunt my dreams as I’m moving to NYC this weekend. I’ll definitely be picking one up for the road while driving the moving truck out of town on Saturday morning.  July 28, 2010 - 1:11 pm
Hey Taylor, I had no idea you live in Charlotte! I live in Charlotte too and Yes! I totally agree with you about the best BLT ever  July 29, 2010 - 12:30 pm
I love Merritt’s there food is awesome. Hope you find more good food along your trip across America.  July 30, 2010 - 1:09 pm
Man, I have passed by this place SO many times and I never stopped. In fact, I’ve giggled at the fact that they say they make a famous BLT. Guess I should stop giggling and stop in a try it for myself sometime!  August 5, 2010 - 10:28 am
The Blt’s are THE greatest. The people that own the store are genuine, always helpful & kind. Don’t leave Chapel HIll without an Orangeade & BLt! I’ve heard some subtle changes are on the way……..Don’t worry , the menu will be the same! October 8, 2010 - 5:16 pm
[...] is a Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado sandwich. I had an amazing BLT in Chapel Hill, but out here on the west coast people love their avocado! I am not complaining, I love [...]  May 28, 2011 - 12:37 am
The egg salad is fabulous, too! And the owners ARE wonderful people!!  June 10, 2011 - 10:34 pm
Merrits is in Carrboro, NC for the record.  July 6, 2011 - 6:03 pm
Actually, Merritts Store and Grill is at 1009 S Columbia Street in Chapel Hill!
Dear Readers, Today I am in Madison,WI. Well I was supposed to arrive two days ago, but storms in Chicago canceled my flight, so I arrived a day late. Anyway, I made it here. The reason for the visit is that this morning I am beginning a western road with my old college roommate and teammate Brett. We will be traveling to: Lincoln, NE Fort Collins, CO Salt Lake City, UT Las Vegas, NV Santa Barbara, CA and ending in Pasadena, CA. I can not wait to see what food I discover along the way. I would love any food suggestions that you could give me on the way. This is not my first time driving across the country. Almost a year ago exactly I drove the opposite direction and went from Santa Barbara, CA to Charlotte, NC. Here is a video summary of it. Thanks for your help! - Taylor  July 26, 2010 - 12:09 pm
My husband and I lived in Salt Lake City for over 7 years, but now live in Austin, TX. There are two restaurants we miss the most: Granato’s Deli (1391 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT – (801) 486-5643) and Tony Caputo’s Deli (314 West 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT – (801) 531-8669). We also miss Crown Burger, but you may have already tried it. Safe journey!  July 26, 2010 - 12:28 pm
make sure you have a Nielsen’s frozen custard in Utah.  July 27, 2010 - 12:38 am
I live in Santa Barbara. Go hit Lillys Tacos. Small cash only kind of place. It is fun, cheap and tasty. If you need any help in SB let me know.  July 27, 2010 - 11:41 am
For Vegas – slightly off the strip – awesome Thai food! http://www.krungsiamvegas.com/  July 28, 2010 - 2:25 pm
Los Angeles…. Yang Chow for Slippery Shrimp, Fillipe’s for the original French dip, Langer’s for the best pastrami ever (I say that even being from NY)  July 28, 2010 - 9:18 pm
While in Salt Lake City – I second the Nielsen’s frozen custard suggestion. A friend from high school’s dad owns it and their concretes are to die for! If you like sushi, try Takashi on Market Street. For the best mexican food you may possibly have – Red Iguana on No. Temple is worth the wait! A cool bar scene is The Bayou on State Street. And you can’t go wrong with the local brews from Squatters or Red Rock.
Since 1923, Sutton’s Drug Store has been serving great food and filling your prescriptions. It used to be that all drug stores did both. Today at a drug store, you can pick up groceries or frozen meals, but you will not find a freshly made BLT, burger, or hot dog. Sutton’s, located on Franklin street, is a Chapel Hill institution and has been serving up great food drinks to UNC students for decades. View full post »  July 26, 2010 - 3:52 pm
There is a drugstore, White’s Pharmacy, in Sitka, Alaska that has a soda fountain. As in, milkshakes, and July 26, 2010 - 3:53 pm
(My last comment got cut off… grrr.) There is a drugstore, White’s Pharmacy, in Sitka, Alaska that has a soda fountain. As in, milkshakes and coke floats. I always thought it was so random, but fun.  July 31, 2010 - 2:16 am
America is amazing. The UK has nothing like this. Our pharmacies do your prescriptions and sell over the counter meds/make up/pregnancy tests etc. but none of them do food! August 1, 2010 - 4:27 pm
Thanks for the comment Sarah. Not all of our pharmacies do, they used to, this is a very unique one that still does. August 5, 2010 - 12:05 am
My favorite things at Sutton’s are the hamburgers and milkshakes. Can’t decide which I like more. I’ve never tried their orangeade! Looks like I’ll need to put that on my list of things to do August 5, 2010 - 12:48 am
Hey Sarah, I will have to try the burger and milkshake next time, definitely try the orangeade it is awesome! October 27, 2010 - 2:23 pm
i ran a ‘tab’ at sutton’s while in college. there was a hysterically funny gal that worked behind the counter whom we called “too late” because we once tried to order a handmade milkshake but were ‘too late’ – i guess she was shutting down the machine for the day. i always went with the same friend – paige (aka “little rage”) latham – and i always got a chili cheeseburger, crinkle fries and cherry coke. so many good memories. such simple, honest food and a great time eating it. i love that sutton’s is still around!  February 5, 2011 - 12:15 pm
There is a drug store in Statesville that still has a grill and a pharmacy, called first RX. March 11, 2011 - 11:40 am
[...] This isn’t Orangeade’s first time on the blog. Last summer, when I was eating my way through Chapel Hill, NC, I had a delicious cup of it at Sutton’s. [...]  May 24, 2011 - 8:18 am
I was craving this exact meal this morning and looking for a place to find it for lunch in Austin. I searched “hot dog fresh orangeade” and found your post on Sutton’s, the inspiration for my nostalgic cravings. Thanks for the reminder!
When I think of meatloaf, the first thought that comes to mind is Will Ferrel’s character of Chaz Reinhold in “Wedding Crashers” He is quite insistent on his mom bringing him meatloaf. I have had meatloaf a few times in my life, but it was not a staple of my family’s meals. I have no “mother’s meatloaf” standard that many Americans may have. This being said, I did not know what to expect when I ordered the meatloaf sandwich at Sandwhich in Chapel Hill.  July 23, 2010 - 6:54 pm
I love Sandwhich! So glad to see it posted here/featured on FoodGawker. Always a wonderful experience.  July 24, 2010 - 10:27 pm
Do they ship to Phoenix? Wish my computer came with taste buds, looks yummy. August 4, 2010 - 11:57 pm
I just ate at Sandwhich tonight for dinner! They serve some sandwiches and also some other dishes for dinner… I got their mac and cheese which is so rich and delicious! August 5, 2010 - 12:50 am
Wow based upon how good their meatloaf was I can not imagine how awesome their mac and cheese would be! I will have to try that next time I go. July 21, 2011 - 6:04 am
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 July 21, 2010 - 9:38 am
I’m a new fan to your site. July 21, 2010 - 9:56 am
Thanks Trudy! I am glad you liked the post. I appreciate the comment.  July 21, 2010 - 11:19 am
growing up in kansas city ive always been a fan of brisket and Gates BBQ’s famous sauces. But this post (and the mouth-watering photos) has intrigued me to get my butt to South Carolina and test out this crazy yellow mustard-base BBQ concoction.  July 21, 2010 - 2:45 pm
Fantastic, well explained about the sauces  July 21, 2010 - 3:39 pm
This is just sexy talk Taylor. And you are making me very hungry. Pulled pork is my husband’s most food in the world. I have been to Bessinger’s a time or two in my day. (I went to CofC) The only thing that I like more than Bessinger’s is Melvin’s in Mount Pleasant. The best hangover food in the world, the only problem is that they are closed on Sunday. Your blog makes me miss the South and I love it.  July 21, 2010 - 5:30 pm
Bessinger’s is on the way to the oyster place you know ….might have to get me a Little Joe tomorrow Thanks for staying with us Taylor! I had a blast and you are the perfect house guest! Come back anytime my friend!  July 22, 2010 - 4:50 am
omg, i just died and went to heaven after seeing these photos. i am so hungry now!!!  July 22, 2010 - 10:52 am
I love your blog. I love what you are doing here…please keep doing it. The pictures are amazing, great posts and I am so excited to see where you are going next. Love it!!  July 22, 2010 - 6:25 pm
Have you ever had a Carolina Burger with an onion ring, chili, and coleslaw on it. Man, this post made me want one so badly. July 23, 2010 - 12:57 am
Thanks for the comments everyone, Adrianna, I have had one, I need to get one on the blog!  July 24, 2010 - 1:13 pm
Hey I have visited your blog for the first time and it’s just fantastic…I just had a meal but looking at these photos just make me hungry. I spend my last semester in college working on a project about NC BBQ for my documentary photography class. I was only able to tryout couple places of the Triangle area, and I really regret that after seeing what I missed to explore more (although this one’s at SC). Anyway, next time when you’re in Chapel Hill, try Allen & Son’s BBQ (not the one at Pittsboro). It’s one of the best barbecue I’ve ever tried. July 31, 2010 - 2:23 am
That’s crazy! August 31, 2010 - 5:07 pm
[...] battered. With this style the focus was on the onions and the light seasoning of the batter. In Charleston, I had an onion ring the size of a doughnut. All the attention was on the batter leaving you barely [...]  September 18, 2010 - 10:37 am
Hi, I live in Charleston, SC and have been to Bessenger’s many times over the years. Joe was the father and Thomas who owns the one you have pictures of is one of his sons as is Melvin’s in Mt. Pleasant and Maurice’s in Columbia, SC. They used to be called Piggy Park and at that time was a drive in type place. I remember as a just driving teen going to Piggy Park to see who all was there. It was a hang out for all the cool cars and young folks out on Date Night in Charleston.  February 14, 2012 - 4:07 pm
Lived in Charleston in the late 1960s. Went to Piggy Park drive in all the time. Onion rings were the best. however the pork sandwich I remember was more tomato based and would run down you hands as you ate it. Sure brings back good memories.  August 18, 2012 - 10:59 pm
Grew up eating Piggy Park food. Stan in his post above forgot about Robert Bessenger, another of Joe’s sons and owner of Robert’s in North Charleston. They also serve the original mustard based bbq pull pork and enormous onion rings made famous by Piggy Park. My mother was a carhop at Piggy Park on Rutledge and then Dorchester roads and later became a cook at Robert’s when he was located at Rivers and Remount, so I had plenty of opportunity to enjoy the food there. They also made a killer cheeseburgers. Always was a hard decision between a bbq sandwich or cheeseburger basket, but always with a side order of onion rings. One, just was never enough. Man how I miss those days.
 July 19, 2010 - 9:39 am
Count me in! I’d love to try my hand at home canning!  July 19, 2010 - 11:05 am
Now all thats missing is your recipe for peach salsa  July 19, 2010 - 11:09 am
I’d love to try canning on my own! Looks like a fun and delicious activity.  July 19, 2010 - 11:28 am
I would love to start canning!  July 19, 2010 - 12:00 pm
I have always been scared of canning too, but always wanted to try it!!! July 19, 2010 - 12:11 pm
I would love one. I have been wanting to try for some time now.  July 19, 2010 - 1:02 pm
I’ve always wanted to learn how to can (I even bought 2 dozen Ball jars) but have always been scared to try. I’d be interested in that peach salsa recipe too!  July 19, 2010 - 1:07 pm
Always love reading your post and would love to try to can my own salsa!  July 19, 2010 - 1:13 pm
I love to garden and cook. We are going to have so many tomatoes soon we will never be able to use them all but I am totally intimidated by the idea of canning. I guess this would be a great way to get me going.  July 19, 2010 - 1:27 pm
Would be a great way of preserving green mango too! Would love to try it  July 19, 2010 - 1:28 pm
I would love to own this – I am thinking of putting up a wonderful corn relish! YUM  July 19, 2010 - 2:09 pm
I want to win-but more importantly-I want to go to their next sponsored lunch!  July 19, 2010 - 2:22 pm
Canning would be fun to try!  July 19, 2010 - 2:50 pm
I’ve been wanting to try this but have been intimidated as well so the fact that they make a “discovery kit” has me really excited …come on, random number generator!!  July 19, 2010 - 2:55 pm
beautiful photos as always!! Ive been meaning to try my on canning for a while, peach salsa sounds like a perfect excuse to start!  July 19, 2010 - 3:37 pm
I have been canning for years, but I’m getting more and more into it! I would love to win this…………. thanks July 19, 2010 - 3:45 pm
Taylor – I’ve heard that you have to cook salsa before canning it, otherwise the acidity isn’t there to make it safe for canning. Can you please post the recipe and processing instructions or link to them? Thank you!  July 19, 2010 - 6:52 pm
I’ve always wanted to try canning. My husband would like me to make pickles. I’d like to try jams and salsa July 19, 2010 - 7:15 pm
I am scared of canning. Maybe if I win this I will get over my fear.  July 19, 2010 - 8:28 pm
I would love one of these kits! I make a roasted tomato salsa that is too die for and we’ve been trying to figure out how we can preserve it so we have some to eat this winter. I love the idea of peach salsa!  July 19, 2010 - 9:28 pm
Count me in for the giveaway. I have way too much squash coming out of our garden this year.  July 20, 2010 - 12:16 am
I’ve tried freezer jam before, but never actual canning. This kit looks like a good way to start (as does the peach salsa…)  July 20, 2010 - 9:27 am
Not quite sure what I’d can quite yet, but definitely interested in learning how. July 20, 2010 - 10:59 am
Thank you everyone who has entered so far, I am in Charleston currently and did not have the recipe with me when I wrote it, I will add the recipe when I return! Thanks again for all of your entries!  July 20, 2010 - 11:03 am
Taylor, your salsa looks delicious! I would love to can some of my mango salsa-or the good old tomato-based salsa I’ve been making with fresh ingredients from the market lately. Maybe we could trade a jar then too. I’d love to learn how to can though so I can make those flavors last all winter long!  July 20, 2010 - 11:04 am
Ohmigod, that canning rack is brilliant! I want it, count me in for the giveaway!  July 20, 2010 - 11:05 am
Canning….one of those things I would love to do but never seem to have time. Someday….someday…..  July 20, 2010 - 11:05 am
I’ve been meaning to try my hand at canning for some time now. It’s taken a few years for me to get over the fear of messing it up, and I think this kit just might be the final push I need!  July 20, 2010 - 11:06 am
I’ve always meant to learn about canning and would love to give it a try using this kit. Thanks for the inspiration!  July 20, 2010 - 11:19 am
I’ve been planning on canning for the first time this year but I keep chickening out  July 20, 2010 - 11:28 am
I have lots of tomatoes from my garden ripening. Would love to can some!  July 20, 2010 - 11:36 am
Would love to learn and cann fruits…This will be a real treat…  July 20, 2010 - 11:39 am
Canning is something I am determined to master this year, and this kit seems like a great start! Thank you for the giveaway!  July 20, 2010 - 11:42 am
Canning is on my bucket list! Thanks for the givewaway. July 20, 2010 - 11:43 am
Canning is on my bucket list. Sorry if this is a duplicate post – it isn’t showing up and I got an error msg.  July 20, 2010 - 12:05 pm
Nice. I’d love to have that kit. Especially the rack thingy.  July 20, 2010 - 12:23 pm
I put canning on my list of things to try this year because I have always been intimidated by it!! I would love to have the kit to start my canning adventure!!  July 20, 2010 - 12:41 pm
I am intrigued by canning but beyond one batch of preserves I haven’t done much with it due to a lack of supplies and knowledge.  July 20, 2010 - 12:43 pm
I’ve always wanted to try canning but was afraid to go and buy all the stuff in case it didn’t work out. I love anything “Peach”!!  July 20, 2010 - 1:20 pm
I would love this! I usually don’t go for giveaways but I really would love to get more involved with canning. Thanks!  July 20, 2010 - 2:54 pm
We’ve been canning like crazy. Love it! Lots of preserves put up and now onto tomatoes. The salsa sounds fantabulous! Maybe that will be up next ; )  July 20, 2010 - 3:41 pm
What a handy way to start canning! My new garden is giving me lots of ideas, seems this would be a great place to start!  July 20, 2010 - 4:03 pm
Canning always reminds me of cooking with my grandma. I wish I would have learned more about it then, but I would love to be able to start and recreate some of her recipes!  July 20, 2010 - 4:56 pm
I love canning, it has been a summer ritual in my family since I can remember. I do some canning for my job too… but I use a combi oven with full steam to seal the jars. However, at home I do it the old fashioned way. I have a few young interns in my kitchen that are starting to pick up canning… I’d love to win this for them!  July 20, 2010 - 5:40 pm
I just found your site, and it is gorgeous an wonderful. We have a huge garden. I don’t can — my husband cans! Right now he is canning peppers, yes pickled peppers. You can imagine how much fun it would be for me to win a canning kit to give him! Thanks for such wonderful eye candy!  July 20, 2010 - 8:07 pm
I watched my mom home canning old fashion way every autumn, getting ready for cold winter days of eastern Europe. Old fashion way doens’t appeal to me, but i would love to try this way.  July 20, 2010 - 8:51 pm
I know an even easier way to do it…. Have my mom can for me! She would like to be counted in for your selection  July 20, 2010 - 10:00 pm
Count me in; thanks for hosting July 21, 2010 - 11:24 am
i bought 12 ball jars last year in attempts of testing my skills at canning, but alas I’ve resorted to your same use and make cocktails in them, store coffee and leftover foods. would love to try and use them for their intended purpose.. and maybe a cocktail here or there as well  July 21, 2010 - 11:48 am
lovely, lovely photos! sounds like fun!  July 21, 2010 - 12:10 pm
I am SO glad I came over and read your blog!  July 21, 2010 - 1:58 pm
What a great site! Canning is wonderful and I’d love to win this kit.  July 21, 2010 - 2:52 pm
i’d love to can my own jam at home! and i’m trying to convince my mum to can tomatoes from their garden so i can eat them out of season! wonderful!  July 21, 2010 - 3:11 pm
I love canning. I canned my first pickles last year after my grandma’s recipe. Unfortunately, i didn’t trust that 8 cups of sugar could dissolve in 2 cups of vinegar and increased the vinegar, making the pickles much too sour. So this year I need to try again! A kit would be great since I have to bribe a friend with pickles to use her set.  July 21, 2010 - 3:20 pm
Enter me please! I’d love to try canning.  July 21, 2010 - 3:26 pm
I’ve never canned before. It seems so scary, but you make it look do-able.  July 21, 2010 - 3:28 pm
I would love to make jam at home. But I’m minus the cans to make them with.  July 21, 2010 - 3:45 pm
How fun! Canning is one of those tasks that it seems is most successful when passed down. As a city girl it’s always intimidated me, but I do plan to try it some day!  July 21, 2010 - 3:50 pm
Dont stop at peaches now, you will be hooked on canning! Im glad attending the event was inspiring to you! Beautiful photos too!! btw, random but you wouldnt happen to be related to the Mathis’s in Carthage, MS would you?  July 21, 2010 - 3:55 pm
I am so looking forward to taking the plunge and try canning this summer! You made it look so easy!  July 21, 2010 - 4:07 pm
I have a ton of zucchini and tomatoes I need to learn to can. My fear is that I am going to open it up to find I didn’t can it right (eww!!).  July 21, 2010 - 4:10 pm
I’ve always wanted to try canning…but have been too scared to try! Thanks for the inspiration  July 21, 2010 - 4:17 pm
I’ve also always been intimidated by canning. But I would love to replicate my grandma’s canned peaches!  July 21, 2010 - 4:21 pm
my first time visiting your blog — found my way here from foodgawker.com i’ve bookmarked you — great photos and writing. and i’ve always wanted to try canning but have been intimidated.  July 21, 2010 - 4:28 pm
Would love to try this – looks delicious!  July 21, 2010 - 4:34 pm
Wow, canning; a lost art. My mom used to do tons of it each year: fruit, tomatoes, jellies. I should go to Farmer’s Market and give canning a try.  July 21, 2010 - 4:41 pm
ooh..love the mason jars myself….love to own the kit and try some canning….  July 21, 2010 - 4:49 pm
I’ve been meaning to get more canning supplies to take advance of peach season. I love your photos btw!  July 21, 2010 - 5:18 pm
I love canning and that green basket looks amazing! I can’t wait to give that a try!  July 21, 2010 - 5:57 pm
Peaches have been my stone fruit to experiment with this summer….I would love this kit!!!!!!  July 21, 2010 - 5:57 pm
what a neat idea! I’ll have to try it!  July 21, 2010 - 6:02 pm
New visitor to your site – the photography is gorgeous and I, too, am going to go on a canning adventure with some friends this weekend. Thanks so much for the giveaway!  July 21, 2010 - 6:07 pm
I have been trying to gather information about canning because it seems a bit confusing (and dangerous if you’re not sanitary). But this canning kit looks easy to use! Thanks for the info! I’d love to win!  July 21, 2010 - 6:22 pm
Sounds fantastic. I’ve been wanting to learn how to can for a long time. I don’t have enough time for a class but I could definitely handle a kit.  July 21, 2010 - 6:59 pm
Oh boy! I’ve been wanting to start canning for so long but haven’t known where to start! Winning this kit would be lovely!  July 21, 2010 - 7:12 pm
Oh my gosh! This would be AMAZING. I’ve been wanting to can for so long and I’ve just been so afraid. This would be amaazzinnggg!!!  July 21, 2010 - 7:38 pm
Nice post and what a great beginner’s kit!  July 21, 2010 - 7:39 pm
This looks amazing! I was just thinking the other day how I wanted to learn how to can and this really inspires me to give it a try.  July 21, 2010 - 8:19 pm
I have been wanting to start canning… thanks for taking some of the intimidation out of it for me.  July 21, 2010 - 8:22 pm
Looks great! I would love to learn to can.  July 21, 2010 - 8:25 pm
That look amazing. It would be so much better to be able to make and store your own foods. Yum  July 21, 2010 - 8:59 pm
I’ve been wanting to try canning for awhile now… This new kit looks really cool!  July 21, 2010 - 9:06 pm
after learning about scary microbes i’ve always been a little afraid of canning…but i guess if i was carefullllll  July 21, 2010 - 9:09 pm
Wow, canning. My mother used to can and made her own wine. You can’t image what a lovely chardonnay style wine you can make with bananas and lemons! Growing up in Germany I saw my Oma and Mama always can and preserve. Bottles of raspberry syrup, canned fruit and veggies, preserved apple cider etc. And the creme de la creme – Rumtopf. Thanks for the giveaway offer.  July 21, 2010 - 9:55 pm
Very cool canning kit!  July 21, 2010 - 10:39 pm
I *so* want to learn how to do this! We have a CSA this year in addition to our garden, and soon I will be swimming in tomatoes! You’ve given me hope that it’s not so impossible … thanks for offering the giveaway!  July 22, 2010 - 2:39 am
I need this! We have a tree full of apricots that need to be put up–and this will be my first time trying to put up preserves! What a great kit!  July 22, 2010 - 8:20 am
Love the peach salsa idea and would love to can some too! Thanks for the giveaway!  July 22, 2010 - 9:51 am
Me, me, me! I would love one! My jam sooo needs this  July 22, 2010 - 10:22 am
I have always been irrationally terrified of canning. Perhaps a simple kit like this could set me on the right track.  July 22, 2010 - 10:31 am
I’ve been wanting to try canning for a while now… Boston winters are so long, it would be great to have a taste of summer in the middle of a blizzard! Enter me, please!  July 22, 2010 - 11:38 am
I’ve tried canning with mixed luck. One of my biggest complaints is that if I don’t make a full canning rack the jars fall over; I think the basket would fix that! And a jar lifter sure would be handy!  July 22, 2010 - 1:30 pm
I have yet to do some canning! I am hoping to try it some day! Looks like you had lots of fun  July 22, 2010 - 1:49 pm
Canning=scary!!! I have wanted to try canning but am DEATHLY afraid of poisoning myself (or friends and family).  July 22, 2010 - 9:56 pm
I’m planning on canning for the first time this summer. Hopefully, tomatoes.  July 22, 2010 - 10:46 pm
I’ve been wanting to try my hand at canning! My old housemate used to be our resident canning person but she got married and moved away. The kit looks like a great way to start.  July 22, 2010 - 11:13 pm
I’ve always wanted to try canning, but the process is so foreign to me! I’m amazed at how easy it all looks! You’ve definitely given me the drive to try it!  July 23, 2010 - 12:14 am
yes please. I have more strawberries than I know what to do with. Canning seems like the way to go.  July 23, 2010 - 10:01 am
Yes, please! There were coupons in the Sunday paper a few weeks ago for the kit and additional jars…I’ve been thinking I should give this lost art a try! Hope I win!  July 23, 2010 - 6:36 pm
I’ve tried canning in the past with less than stellar results. I’d like to give it a shot again. I landed here by way of Foodgawker and I’ve enjoyed looking around your blog!  July 24, 2010 - 6:05 pm
I’d love to be able to can! Especially rhubarb in the spring!
It was only a matter of time before the search for the best food in college towns would land in my home state of North Carolina. Well that time is here. For those of you who do not know, Chapel Hill, NC, is home to the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. I have visited UNC a few times in my life. Usually for football games ( my dad is an alum and my parents met while in law school there) and to compete in swim meets. I could tell it was a unique town, but never really got to see what the food was like. In bringing you where to eat in Chapel Hill, I only thought it made since to start with breakfast.  July 16, 2010 - 11:09 am
Best biscuits in Chapel Hill hand down. And that’s saying a lot. I could have lived off of Sunrise biscuits alone during my time at UNC if my waistline would have allowed. I haven’t thought about SBK in awhile. Thanks for bringing back all those tasty memories!  July 17, 2010 - 5:36 pm
Oh man, and you’re going to have to go back! The bacon egg and cheese is no match for the fried chicken biscuit. They somehow manage to take an irregularly shaped, thick, juicy, beautiful chicken breast and pair it with the perfectly shaped homemade biscuit. It is the most delicious miracle I’ve ever witnessed.  July 21, 2010 - 10:40 pm
My son is a student at UNC. I sent him the link. Sounds great and your pics are terrific.  August 1, 2010 - 2:04 am
living abroad for a year and missing southern/sunrise biscuits already–these pictures made me so hungry! the bacon egg and cheese is my go-to but the chicken biscuit is pretty amazing  August 10, 2010 - 1:51 pm
I was lucky enough to live within spittin’ distance of Sunrise for 18 months or so a couple years back. I still miss it. September 7, 2010 - 1:33 am
[...] sandwich definitely lived up to the big and bad of the restaurants name. I usually eat my breakfast sandwiches on a biscuit, so toasted bread was a nice change. I ate this at about 11:30 in the morning so I was not quite in [...]  March 20, 2011 - 4:23 pm
This is my favorite breakfast in Chapel Hill!! Thanks for sharing your shoot setup. That was really interesting to another photographer! I’ve been known to open up the sun roof and use a piece of white poster board to shoot small things in the car. ha! Can’t wait to more regularly peruse your blog – I just stumbled upon you today. March 20, 2011 - 4:54 pm
Thanks Catie! Glad you liked seeing the setup! I agree Sunrise has amazing breakfast!
Why is it that the combination of turkey, gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce is reserved only for the 4th Thursday of November? Yes, you can eat this combination any day of the year, but traditionally most americans only eat it Thanksgiving and the following week as leftovers. Maybe it is the leftovers that are to blame ? Does eating turkey and stuffing sandwiches for a week require a year to recover from? Not for me. When Ben told me that there was a sandwich place with a Thanksgiving sub, well you can guess what I had to do…  July 14, 2010 - 8:18 am
Well, two of my very favorite things made their way into this blog post July 14, 2010 - 9:50 am
Thanks for the comment Lauren, yes I felt the same way, a margarita in June only makes sense with a Thanksgiving sandwich! Both were delicious  July 14, 2010 - 11:46 am
A perfect meal every time. How can you spend a day in Boulder without a lunch at the Half Fast Subs. I’m going to try the Gobbler with a Megarita next time I’m there!  July 14, 2010 - 11:36 pm
oh, NOM !! I am not a huge turkey fan even ON Turkey Day (I like all the trimmings, tho-) and even to me this looks delicious!! I THOUGHT the sando wrapper said “Gobb”… I love the name MegaRita. I think I shall start calling them by that name, at least the ones we make at OUR house!! thanks for sharing, this place looks fabulous. I have put it on my list for road trippin’  October 11, 2010 - 2:52 pm
Did you remember the rest of your day after a pitcher of the strong island/marg/magenta? haha, I usually don’t. GO BUFFS!  December 19, 2010 - 2:06 pm
the gobbler is amazing… did’t this place used to be called something else though? i lived on the hill ’96 – ’00. |
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Lori @ RecipeGirl - Hi Taylor, I enjoyed reading about your trip, & I look forward to seeing your food post on what you discovered during your journey! My family and I are in the midst of a cross country journey right now… started in San Diego & drove across the country to Savannah, up to Boston, CT, NJ, NY & Niagara Falls. Now we’re on our way back via Chicago (where we are currently) and will go thru South Dakota (Mt. Rushmore), MT, WY (Jackson Hole), then home thru ID and NV before heading into CA again. 8 weeks on the road this summer. 25+ states and it’s been a blast! So much to see in this great country
Prerna - Before moving to Charlotte I lived in San Francisco, CA for several years and driving up to Vegas and Arizona was something we did for a couple of times and I think those are some of the most beautiful drives in the US and your pictures depict that real beautifuly.
Have Fun!
Angela - YES! I’m so glad you got to try some In n’ Out. Looking at those burgers makes me pine for home…
Amy - Mmmmm… you had me with that first picture of in-n-out burger. YUM. And if that wasn’t bad enough you had to throw Las Vegas in, too? Two of my favorite things… in one post… brilliant.
mallory m - You are correct… In-N-Out is the best hamburger ever! those pictures are making me salivate… may just have to head there for a burger at lunch!
looking forward to the rest of your posts from the trip and the food you ate once you’re back to reality
Lindsay - The only thing better than a road trip with a good friend is documenting your gastronomical adventures along the way. Great pictures!
Carla - Holy crap! Are you trying to kill us with a food coma?
Suzanne - I hope you ordered those In-N-Out burgers Animal style! Also, folks here in the great city of Dallas will soon get to add ourselves to the lucky few who have an In-N-Out joint outside of Cali.
*for the record SMU has the greatest tailgate in the South…what we lack on the football field we makeup for on our boulevard.
daisylover - Yes, definitely get those In-N-Out burgers “Animal-style”!!! With the grilled onions, extra sauce and ever-so-slight mustard tang – it is one of my most-loved comforts. Sadly we do not have any In-N-Out locations in Oregon – I have to wait for the once or twice yearly trip to Northern California to satisfy my desires!
BerkeleyMom - Love me some In-n-Out with my sons. They love the fries animal style (with grilled onions and sauce, you eat them with a fork). I prefer mine double fried–if you ask for it, they’ll cook them longer in the fryer so they are extra crispy. Fast, fresh, delicious burgers and they are a company that pays their employees well–that must be one reason why the kids who work there are smiling and nice at every location!!
Taylor tastes a tailgate tour… - [...] that I visit a lot of college towns to discover amazing food ( recently I just got back from a western tour which will include dishes from Colorado State, Cal-Berkeley, Iowa, Nebraska and more. Look for [...]
Ruby - Hi Taylor – I love your road trip shots, especially since I’m daydreaming about our Pacific Coast road trip next summer. Can’t wait! I especially kept coming back to the close-up burger shot, so I’ve featured that as my ‘Weekly Wow!’ for this week. Go on over and take a look:
http://www.tomaytotomaaahto.com/p/weekly-wow.html
By the way, this makes your blog eligible to sport the ‘Weekly Wow!’ badge that you’ll find on my ‘Blogga Bling’ page, if you so choose.
Congratulations!
first half of the great western road trip… - [...] Continue on to the Second half of the road trip… // [...]
katherine - i hope you weren’t driving when you took those road pictures!
i’ve heard a lot of great things about In and Out Burger, but I’ve never been to one. Can’t wait to try a juicy burger one of these days! Looks like you and Brett had a lot of fun. Great post!
Luv It Frozen Custard Las Vegas, Nevada - [...] 2, 2010 · 0 comments After spending the night in Salt Lake City, Brett and I drove to Las Vegas! This was my second trip to Las Vegas this year. I went at the end of March for my old [...]
Neptune’s Net… Malibu, CA - [...] stop for Brett and I on our western road trip is my old home of Santa Barbara! Look for those posts sporadically over the next few weeks. [...]
Crab salad on the Santa Barbara Pier - [...] ,I want to share with you one of the Santa Barbara stops that Brett and I made on our Great Western Road Trip. I used to live in Santa Barbara, and after moving away a year ago I almost forgot how beautiful a [...]
Jung-Ah - oh sad, nm on the Cal recs. looks like you’ve already gone through Cal and Bay Area!
Another defeat and a Tailgate Tour #2 recap » Taylor Takes a Taste - [...] By the way, I didn’t go to Pasadena this year. The picture at the top was from a 2010 Cross Country Trip from Wisconsin to California [...]