First there was therainbow bagel.
Thenmermaid toastmade a brief splash.
Its all very pretty, but I need a palate cleanser.
I almost bought them, but then I remembered the jelly sandal-inflicted blisters of my youth and reconsidered.)
(Actually, I would totally drink a Poison Tree Frog Frappuccino.
Someone kindly get on that.)
Those dishes are usually the most delicious.
Theres also a level of preciousness with these rainbow-infused delicacies that doesnt sit right with me.
I think thats my main issue with this rainbow/unicorn/mermaid trend.
Its not really about thefood, but the optics.
Its all marketingvery good marketing, but marketing still.
These things add color, texture,andflavor.
Ive also heard that berries make beautiful beverages.
Biscuits and Gravy:Make biscuits however you like making biscuits.
Im not a biscuit prescriptivist, but I like these easy and tastydrop biscuits from Serious Eats.
For the sausage gravy, keep it as simple as possible, and let the sausage shine.
If you start with good sausage, youll only need two other ingredients: flour and milk.
Post a photo and dare people to comment on the aesthetics of it all.
Remove it from the bag, pat it dry, and give a quick sear in some browned butter.
Serve with apple sauce for extra beige.
Preheat your oven to 425F.
Sprinkle on a good bit of salt and toss to coat.
Spread everything out on a sheet pan and get it in the oven.
Let the roots roast until theyre soft in the center and browned and crispy on the edges.
(Little burnt bits are desirable.)
Stir continuously until the eggs form very small curds.
Theyll be much creamier than your usual scrambled eggs.
Fried Chicken:Go to Popeyes.
Order the dark meat.
Get red beans and rice as your side.
If you find yourself getting over-saturated with color and need reliefstat, just melt some cheese on something.
Melted cheese solves a variety of problems.
