Saturday, November 29, 2014

The Beauty of Butter

Today I'd like to talk to you about butter. Yes, butter, that stuff most people avoid because of fat and society's threats. I want to make it clear right now: I LIKE BUTTER. It is an excellent flavoring agent and just can't be replaced by margarine or some other sad thing. Why should you like butter too? It's so versatile and useful. How do I make the tortillas of my quesadillas so browned, crunchy and beautiful? Butter, how does my Alfredo sauce get so creamy and work with the noodles so well? Butter. How do you get your finger out of a ring you misjudged the size of? Butter. Like I said, it's versatile. It makes sandwiches better, buns delightful and crispy. The greatest bun I've had is the onion  bun from The Rack Shack on Robert Street in West St. Paul. Why? Butter. And the fact that it was toasted to give it the right amount of crunch and flavor.

What am I really trying to say here?

STOP being afraid of butter. It's not going to kill you. Sure you're looking to lower cholesterol and keep that waistline still a waistline. A tablespoon of butter is not going to tip you over the edge. If you want good tasting, flavorful food, go with butter. The taste is going to make you forget about the possible (yet unlikely) repercussions. VOTE BUTTER!

Intro

Hey all!
I'm Alex, a senior at Minnesota State University, Mankato. I'm originally from the Twin Cities area, and I plan on going back after graduation this spring. Why create a food blog, you ask? I want to add some new flavor (pun intended) to this world of food blogs. I started blogging back in middle school when blogger wasn't a thing, so I have some (limited) experience. Why food? I love food. Who doesn't? Why sarcasm? I love that too. I want to add my own personal touch to my love of food. I'm here to share with you all some tips, recipes and eating ideas from the perspective of a college student who loves good cooking. I've been cooking since I could reach the counter top and writing even longer than that. Feel free to leave me comments, requests, feedback, jokes, compliments, criticism, etc. Basically whatever you're feeling. Welcome to Food and Sarcasm. Enjoy!