Five Guys Burgers and Fries

If you know me, you know I am a burger addict! I crave them almost every day, and could probably eat them three times a day! :) My favorite of all is the infamous bacon cheese burger! My favorite "fast-food" burger in Salt Lake (at this time) is Five Guys Burgers and Fries. I know, I know... they are not loco, but they use Idaho Potatoes, which are dear to my heart and make a MEAN burger, not to mention you get a TON of fries and the have the infamous Utah Fry Sauce! I order the Little Bacon Cheese, with Mayo, Ketchup, Lettuce, Tomato and Pickles. The two things you HAVE to have with burgers is Freshness and Flavor Distribution. Five Guys carries both of these. They come off hot off the grill and their ingredients are fresh and evenly distributed. Bun to meat to pickle and other condiment ratio is next to perfect! WHOLESOME GOODNESS!!! I also love their fry's and fry sauce... you even get to munch on peanuts while you wait, which is never too long. My only quam with Five Guys is the locations in Salt Lake have limited seating and no ambiance. You have to push to get a table (especially in Sandy) and it is really rather loud... but I take it all for the moments to inhale that high quality beef and potatoes! I also might mention, that I only like the burger as I order it... if you order the regular burger (with two patties) and ALL THE WAY- I think you are overhauling the burger concept and killing its potential! Minimize for better flavor! ;) Their menu is limited to burgers and a few hot dogs... but if you like a mean burger... this one hits the jackpot! Go! Try it! And call me when you do... I will never pass a Five Guys Burger! :)

Haagen Dazs Pistachio Ice Cream

I admit my favorite ice cream is Chubby Hubby, this is for sweet and peanut buttery bliss. However, I have recently stumbled across another ice cream, deserving of my blog. Haagen Dazs Pistachio Ice Cream. This slice of heaven has the nutty flavor of small roasted pistachios embedded in sweet, yet slightly buttery vanilla ice cream. It is creamy and incredibly delicious! If you want something sweet, and nutty go for this pint! B&J also make a pistachio ice cream, though I have to give credit to Haagen Dazs!! They broke the mold with this flavor! :)

The Best of Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we should ALL scream for ice cream! But as I believe most would attest not all ice cream is created equal. As soon as I moved away from home, I discovered the wonderful world of really good ice cream! My mother most always purchased generic vanilla... which is actually a disgrace to the ice cream products. It was my older brother that first introduced me to Ben and Jerry, and their wonderful ice cream! My first flavor was Cherry Garcia, one of their most popular flavors, and the second was Phish Food. I fell in love when I found Chubby Hubby in college! I have never looked back... it is nothing but the best of ice cream for me now!
CHUBBY HUBBY ICE CREAM, by Ben and Jerry, is by far my love of life. It is a vanilla ice cream, with ripples of fudge and peanut butter this is accompanied by fudge covered, peanut butter filled pretzels. This ice cream has it all! Sweet, from the fudge and vanilla ice cream, the salty with the pretzels and the peanut butter ripple. I LOVE IT! I usually can save a little and make it last up to three sittings, but if I find a good peanut butter ripple... there is no saving, I will follow that ripple of heaven all the way through the pint! Were are talking about organic, peanut butter that is perfectly smooth and creamy with the best peanut flavor. I am not even a huge peanut butter fan... but if B&J sold the peanut butter... I think I would eat it out of the jar with my fingers... I wouldn't be able to wait for a spoon! Then those crunchy pieces of pretzel! Though you have to be careful NOT to break the fudge seal, or the pretzel nugget inside is a little soft, and not crunchy. (Those are the pretzels I give to my kids, IF I am sharing!) :) If you like sweet and salty, go for Chubby Hubby, it truly is in a league of its own! WHOLESOME GOODNESS!!!! :) OK... I need some right now! :)

GROVES MARKET

So I am filling in for a lot of lost eateries... but one recently discovered are the poorboy sandwiches at Grove's Market, also located close to down town Salt Lake City. This tiny loco market delivers a deli in the back that is fantastic! The bread is soft and delicious and all the meats, cheeses and veggies are fresh! There is nothing facy or "secret" about this eatery, just good quaulity and fresh- which makes the sandwich a must have! The price is also great! You can only get one size of sandwich, which is 7.99, but it can feed THREE! I also like that there deli offers a pretty good hot dog for my kids. The market is really cute and specializes in hot sauces. They are really fun to read through and look at while you are waiting for you maga sandwich! They also have a few picnic tables out front, which are wonderful for lunching on when the weather is nice. I have vowed that Groves is our lunch when going on a picnic, they do a great job and I think it would be cheaper than getting all the stuff on your own! Wholesome Goodness! :)

Moochies- THE BEST PHILLY!

Moochies, located in downtown Salt Lake City, is by far the best Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich! Everything about this wonderful sandwich is perfection. The bun is the perfect combination of soft and crunchy to keep it all together. The meat is fresh and has incredible flavor. There is also a perfect harmony of cheese, meat and the optional veggies. The sandwich comes with onions and american cheese, though you can omit the onion or cheese and/or exchange for provolone. You might also add bell peppers, mushrooms, or lettuce, tomato and mayo. My concauction is for a 6inch with provolone, add mushrooms and bell peppers. They also provide this Jalapenio sauce that brings a bit of heat... so dang good! WHOLESOME GOODNESS! :) Word on the street is the chocolate cake is also to die for, though I have not gone since accepting that challenge. I am sure there will be another post for that! It also needs to be said, that I am a HUGE burger finantic, which you will soon see... MOOCHIES tops most of the burgers. Yes, I would take a Moochies Philly over most of the burgers in the Salt Lake Valley... Moohcies is the bomb! Moochies has other menu items including their infamous meatball sub and other items, but I can't do anything but the philly. I now can also not eat any philly in the valley... it would just be sacriligious! :)
SO if you are downtown Salt Lake, stop in to Moochies, I promise, if you love phillys and meat... you will think you have died and gone to heaven. I have... quite a few times! :) Man... I really need a Moochies Philly RIGHT NOW!!! My mouth is drooling! They need to start an open til midnight drive through! :)

My Wholesome Goodness Begins

Many of you might know me and know that I am what you would call an explorer for perfect flavor distrabution in food. When the flavors of a dish come together in a harmony of flavor in your mouth. Perfect combinations of flavor and texture!!! If you have seen Rattatouie, the way Remy explains this with the fun swirls and classic jazz... that is wholesome goodness! I don't deny that a majority of this exploration comes from finding the perfect burger, as that is my "core", but I love finding good food anywhere, especially from local establishments! THUS- this is my blog- to find and share all the "wholesome goodness" I incounter in this short time on the round ball! Most of these will be located near me in the Salt Lake Valley, but if it is good, I will share anywhere I go! I might from time to time share really good recipes as well... this is for everything... all those great dishes... MY WHOLESOME GOODNESS! :)

Feel free to recommend a resturant or recipe... I am always up for a challenge!