I had a mystery shop job so we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner. Craig had chili that he actually liked for an appetizer, then ribs and fries, and I had half of their smallest ribeye and baked potato, plus a side Cesar salad.
Monday dinner, March 18, 2024?
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blissful
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Purple Rice with collards, seasoned with garlic, onion, smoked paprika powders, AC vinegar, some no salt.
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Korean Purple Rice (Heukmi Bap) -
Korean purple rice was my favorite kind of steamed rice growing up, and still is! It’s steamed rice with a purple color that comes from mixing white rice with black rice. Heukmi bap (í미밥) means black rice in Korean. What I’m making is technically “japgokbap” which is a multigrain rice, but...
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GinnyPNW
Master Chef
What is a Mystery Shop?
I do enjoy Texas Roadhouse. Wish we had one closer than 5 hours away!
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
A freezer meal of spanakopita and egg and lemon soup.
You evaluate and report on cleanliness, service, food, employee actions, etc., without anyone knowing what you are doing at the establishment. Everything from gas stations to very nice hotels.
Sometimes you get paid plus reimbursement for most, if not all, of what you pay for. I'll get reimbursed $50 for this particular job, leaving a balance of $25ish from the check, that also includes a 20% tip. So, we got to have a nice dinner for around $25.
GinnyPNW
Master Chef
Thank you!
Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
We've got a mix rain/snow - Won Ton Mein Deluxe to the rescue!
(file photo `cuz we slurped it all down to fast while it was still hot)
@medtran49 we haven't been to Texas Roadhouse in quite awhile, that may be in order soon
(file photo `cuz we slurped it all down to fast while it was still hot)
@medtran49 we haven't been to Texas Roadhouse in quite awhile, that may be in order soon
GinnyPNW
Master Chef
We're having summer temps here, so BBQ chicken, air-fryer baked potatoes and creamed corn. 
Today we both had a day of brain farts and klutzing. I had really been looking forward to the Danish meal I had planned. I didn't think it was the best time to be cutting up a lot of onions or frying a bunch of bacon.
So, we ordered burrito bowls. We enjoyed those.
So, we ordered burrito bowls. We enjoyed those.
pepperhead212
Executive Chef
And I was trying to imagine a savory type oatmeal cookie, with pork! 
I didn't make any cookies, either. Just some sandwiches, on that rye bread from a couple of days ago, and a salad.
I didn't make any cookies, either. Just some sandwiches, on that rye bread from a couple of days ago, and a salad.
And I was trying to imagine a savory type oatmeal cookie, with pork!
I didn't make any cookies, either. Just some sandwiches, on that rye bread from a couple of days ago, and a salad.
Oatmeal cookies with bacon bits? I'm thinkin' that could be pretty awesome.
CD
Kathleen
Cupcake
We were in Coldfoot Camp for a few days. I'm embarrassed to post a photo of food from this place. Essentially they are a truck stop and feed hungry truckers who will travel from Fairbanks to the Artic Ocean. We would get a pancake - it was ten inches wide. An omelet was likely made with 6 huge eggs. Tater tots ordered and they brought you a large platter of them....essentially a full bag fried crispy so they would still be crispy when cooled. The food was basic truck stop fare, but was hearty and good. Their gumbo was absolutely supreme!
Contrary to popular belief - truckers are finicky eaters. They don't like the food, they'll figure out something else.
My BIL, a trucker, and a cook at home (yup, his wife is the one who can't cook hot dogs). Saturday and Sunday dinners at their house were amazing. There was always fish (I started eating more fish because of him), chicken, a beef, lamb or pork dish, plus 4 or 5 vegies. Friends used to 'drop' by to visit just before supper as they knew they would always get invited to stay and eat. LOL!
Prairie Oyster Soup was one of his favourites. People loved it, until he told them what it was. LOL Most still said they liked it - but wouldn't have it again!
My BIL, a trucker, and a cook at home (yup, his wife is the one who can't cook hot dogs). Saturday and Sunday dinners at their house were amazing. There was always fish (I started eating more fish because of him), chicken, a beef, lamb or pork dish, plus 4 or 5 vegies. Friends used to 'drop' by to visit just before supper as they knew they would always get invited to stay and eat. LOL!
Prairie Oyster Soup was one of his favourites. People loved it, until he told them what it was. LOL Most still said they liked it - but wouldn't have it again!
Aunt Bea
Master Chef
That is surprising to me considering the increased cost of food in Alaska.
How were the prices?
Kathleen
Cupcake
Alaskan costs were definitely higher when eating out. However, in Coldfoot, we felt the costs were very reasonable considering how much food you got. I can eat heartily, but could not finish my meals. We took to sharing a lot. Everything was heaped on platters or served in large bowls.
