Unpopular opinions

[flannel slut]

Hell yes. Add all 3 with some parsley and olive oil and you’ve got the brine topping of all brine toppings. Stolen from here:

Edit: mods, please feel free to move to the cooking thread. Really is a recipe worth giving a try

[sabergirl]

I love olives and capers, but just can’t hang with the tinned fish.

[Bridger]

@Bridger said in Unpopular opinions:

Disclaimer – this is an unpopular opinion, and I appreciate that trainers are widely worn today.

For those of you who wear trainers with Iron Heart gear (other than shorts), I'm genuinely curious about your perspective. Iron Heart's work is, in my view, incredibly high-quality and aesthetically refined, and personally, I don't see trainers fitting that same aesthetic or quality standard as, say, good boots or traditional shoes. There are so many excellent quality boots and shoes that pair really well.

So, for those who do, what's the appeal or reasoning behind that pairing for you? I'm trying to understand the different style choices.

(And to clarify slightly, I do differentiate between sneakers like Chucks or Old Skools, and more performance-oriented trainers like Air Force Ones or New Balance.)

Just to revisit my unpopular opinion.

I went to see Tropical Fuck Storm in Camden last night. There was a very tall and attractive blond lady wearing a very short skirt, lingerie suspenders and fishnet stockings. All good so far.... BUT she was wearing a pair of trail running trainers!! Why!

[sabergirl]

My guess is comfort and ease of movement

[Bridger]

Gone are the days when comfort was a secondary consideration

[sabergirl]

I also think that the days are gone when women were dressing more for others than for ourselves. Good riddance.

[EdH]

@pechelman said in Unpopular opinions:

Basically I don't discriminate on pizza.

I can't remember who said it, but I've always repeated the line "Pizza is like sex. Bad pizza is still pizza."

[Giles]

@sabergirl said in Unpopular opinions:

but just can’t hang with the tinned fish

Solved.....

[Bridger]

@sabergirl said in Unpopular opinions:

I also think that the days are gone when women were dressing more for others than for ourselves. Good riddance.

Amen. At least in some pockets of society / cultures anyway.

[seawolf]

@flannel-slut I love Matty Mattheson, and this sandwich looks lovely. Since it has anchovies in the relish, I think it belongs here in unpopular opinions. I'm going to try that relish someday. I'm a sucker for anything with capers. The anchovies and olives are a nice touch, but the parsley brings it all together!

[seawolf]

@sabergirl What if the anchovies don't come in a can? I sometimes get marinated white anchovies in the refrigerated section that are bright and acidic. They're fantastic and nothing like your typical salty anchovies.

[sabergirl]

I’m just not into them. I’ve tried to like smelts and anchovy and the whole gamut. Not really a big seafood person in general

[Matt]

I can’t stand celebrity chefs.

[seawolf]

@Matt In general, I agree. Most are obnoxious. Anthony Bourdain and Matty Matheson are a couple of exceptions for me. And Jose Andrès because he's such a good human.

[Matt]

I like AB but even he could get in my nerves from time to time.

[Nick]

@Giles said in Unpopular opinions:

@sabergirl said in Unpopular opinions:

but just can’t hang with the tinned fish

Solved.....

[seawolf]

@Matt Same. He's not perfect. I read his first book Kitchen Confidential when it first came out because there were copies floating around restaurant kitchens all over the place, and it was all anyone was talking about. It was a life-changing book, and impacted me a great deal. I'll forever be a Bourdain fan, flaws and all.

[seawolf]

I also keep a tube of anchovy paste in my fridge. It's great for adding a little umami to a dish, or making a quick Caesar dressing. Fun fact: Caesar Salad is Mexican food.

[SKT]

I only like Guy Fierri

And flavor-town

[seawolf]

@SKT perfect for this thread!