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Breakfast Nachos

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We all know that nachos make a great snack, lunch, and even dinner.  But what about breakfast?  Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day.  If this meal is so important, then why can’t we eat one of our most favorite foods?  Personally, I’m tired of cereal and fruit.  I want nachos!

Behold the breakfast nacho!

Mr. Breakfast, of mrbreakfast.com, has a recipe which will let us nacho cheese lovers each nachos for three meals a day.  Now I’m not saying that we should be eating nachos three times a day, but I’m sure we all really really like the idea.

Two MIT Students, Cheese, and a Dream

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A reader recently sent in this picture and suggested we write a story about it. Not content with simply commenting on a photo, we were compelled to venture to the source. We wanted to find the person responsible for such a glorious handcrafted piece of cheesy machinery. Our search lead us to Chris Vogt and Schuyler Senft-Grupp – two Electrical Engineering and Environmental Engineering alums from MIT. Chris gives Schuyler credit for coming up with the idea after watching the movie Talladega Nights and recounts that, after it was suggested, they were both “on a mission from the Nacho Gods” to create “the beast.”

The next four hours were spent at Home Depot looking for supplies. 4 gallons of water, 6 feet of copper tube, 1 plumbers torch, 4 hose clamps, 4 plastic bowls, 1 aluminum water heater drip pan, 1 emergency drill pump, 1 power drill, various PVC bits, some string, 2 heating plates, a wooden spoon, several bags of chips, and 6 gallons of cheese later, they were ready to begin. If you think this is beginning to sound like a MasterCard commercial, you’re absolutely right. Because after 6 hours over 3 days, what these two visionaries created was “priceless.”

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Carnivores Also Eat Nachos

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This weekend I made a trip to Valley Fair, the local mall.  For those of you who are not familiar with this mall, Valley Fair has always had a decent food court.  Their offerings include a wide variety of foods from around the world.

Being a steak-and-potatoes kind of guy, I decided to order from the Steak Escape.  This turned out to be my best decision of the day.

After ordering my food, I walked down to the pickup area where I was greeted by a nacho machine!  I snapped a photo for us to drool on.

Since it’s almost guaranteed that Steak Escape does market research to find out what types of food their customers are interested in, we can conclude one thing: steak eaters love nacho cheese.  Now that we know they offer the cheesy nectar, our next task is to find out if Steak Escape will add nacho cheese to any item on the menu.

The Valley Fair food court just gained a bunch points in our book, since it is now a place that can fulfill our nacho cheese fix.

Nachos Bring Families Together

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I’m sure we can all agree that nachos, on a personal level, can turn a bad day into a good one. But do nachos have the power to reach more than just the individual? Can nachos bring people together? Richard Tait believes just that. In an article he’s written for ModernMom titled “Minutes to Memories: The Science of Nachos“, Richard shares his experience and explains how nachos have “transform an often stress-filled moment — making dinner — into a family sport.”

First of all. Dude, Richard, seriously… I appreciate the article and everything, but ModernMom? In your defense, I guess the ModernDad Web site pales in comparison.

Aaanywho! Richard confesses that “eight years ago, if you told [him] happiness could be found in a messy mound of nachos, [he] would have smiled politely and looked for the nearest exit. Bliss in a pile of tortilla chips, melted cheese, sour cream, tomatoes and onions? Unlikely.” But now, every Sunday night, Nacho Night, he and his family make nachos, laugh, talk, and connect.

Conclusion: Let’s send some nachos to Iraq.

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Spicy Asian Defeats Gooey Nacho

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RedrobinRed Robin Gourmet Burgers recently held a contest to give kids the opportunity to create their own unique gourmet burgers. More than 16,000 kids, 10 and under, from across the country submitted a burger creation and a 100-word statement describing why their burger deserved to be America’s next gourmet burger.

The nacho loving community was pulling for Caressa Morris from Portland, OR, to rise as champion. Caressa’s Ooey Gooey Nacho Burger was a favorite and a finalist among three others. However, when the dust settled, Adrianna Montgomery’s Spicy Asian Burger beat out the rest and was the grand prize winner of “The Next Gourmet Burger Kids Contest.”

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Jesus Christ Nachostar!

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JesusThere are people that believe Jesus is in all of us. And while those spiritual words are profound, workers at The Stadium Club in Jacksonville may as well be preaching, “Jesus is inside this nacho pan.”

The Local 6 News Station reported on the story back in December of 2005 and learned that the nacho pan was discovered by one of the cooks who says he went to empty the pan that night and saw Jesus looking back at him. As for how the image was created? The scientific reason behind it is because of mineral deposits in the water.

So is this simply a coincidence, or has Jesus blessed this sports bar & grille with his presence? We may never know, but a spokesman for the Stadium Club says they will not continue to use the pan. Probably a smart move. A-men!

Dolls Love Nachos Too

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Doll_nachosIf Barbie was real, what would one of her favorite foods be?

One doll-house accessory manufacturer believes the answer is nachos and we agree 100%!  To back up their claim, this company has even designed a miniature nacho cheese set!

To any of you nacho cheese lovers that have children who play with dolls, this is a must have accessory! 

By the looks of her waist, Barbie is dying of starvation.  Please help Barbie live by feeding her a nice plate of nachos!

Via eBay

Recipe: “In a Pinch” Nacho Cheese

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From time to time I find myself in a situation where I crave the melted goodness that is nacho cheese, but my supplies are totally dry and the grocery store is closed or I’ve had one too many glasses of wine to drive.

When faced with utterly desperate moments like this, I often turn to the following recipe which I’ve dubbed “In a Pink Nacho Cheese.”

This recipe is based on some simple ingredients found in most homes.

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Dog Bites Shark

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SanjosedogLast night I watched the exciting NHL match-up between the home-ice San Jose Sharks against their Pacific Division rivals, The Ducks. And while the final score was a bit disappointing (2-3), there was one thing that made my trip to The Tank all worthwhile — The San Jose Sharks Hotdog.

The SJ Dog is a site to behold and a taste to savor. This is the 8th game I’ve gone to so far this season, and I think I’ve eaten a SJ Dog at six of those eight games. It’s become a game night staple. And by taking a look at the picture I’m sure you can see why. This foot long dog is first covered in all-beef chili, sprinkled with finely chopped white onion, drenched in nacho cheese, and topped with a bit of sour cream for good measure. This hot dog is pure heaven.

The vote is in, and my score is as follows:

Taste: 9/10
Presentation: 4/5
Total: 13/15

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And the Winner is…

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NachoawardThe Academy Awards were on last night and many people walked away winners with a gold Oscar clutched in their hand and tucked under their arm. But the true big winner last night was ILoveNachoCheese.com. Because of visitors like you, our humble little site was able to claw its way up over 500 different Food & Drink Blogs on TopBlogSites.com into the TOP 10!

And just like the Academy Awards, this occasion deserves a speech:

First and foremost we need to thank you the reader. It’s our fellow nacho loving community that’s helping to keep this site alive with cheesy content. And of course you probably would’ve never found us if it hadn’t been for the following blogs that picked up on our site, wrote about us, and helped spread the good word. So a big thanks goes out to:

SlashFood.com
Skoopy.com
littlerockblog.com
Daily Foolishness
DoubleViking.com
Across-The-Board
MyNinjaPlease
BagOfNothing.com
My Life!

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Nacho Cheese Tip #1: Nature’s Food Lubricant

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Medicinal_nacho_cheeseDo you suffer from constant heartburn or indigestion?  Do you find it extremely hard to swallow large amounts of food?  Are you frequently a contestant in food eating contests?  Do you love nacho cheese?  Are you human?

If you’ve answered "yes" to any of the questions above then I have a tip for you: start coating all of your food in nacho cheese.

Coating all of your food in nacho cheese before it is consumed will act as a lubricant to help the food slide into your stomach much faster.  This will help you swallow large amounts food at one time (good for winning food eating contests or if you are a fatty).  Once the food has entered your stomach, the nacho cheese will act as a digestive aid (see: the medicinal uses of nacho cheese). 

Most importantly it will make any food you eat taste like nacho cheese!

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Tasty Subs Nachos

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TastysubsFor the most part, I eat lunch at the company cafeteria. The food is good, it’s subsidized, and they serve nachos at least once a week. But occasionally my co-worker buddies and I will head off campus to the local sports bar Tasty Subs. They’ve got delicious subs, a good selection of beer on tap (I’ll usually get a Fat Tire) and their nachos are damn tasty as well.

Tasty Subs goes for the minimalist approach when building their nacho, which I appreciate. They start off with a good restaurant quality tortilla chip and pour on a generous portion or your traditional nacho cheese sauce. Then they layer on a handful of freshly cut jalapeno peppers and top it off with a ice-cream sized scoop of guacamole.

The vote is in, and my score is as follows:

Taste: 8/10
Presentation: 2/5
Total: 10/15

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Canadians Eat Nachos Too, Eh!

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StrangebrewIt may be hard to believe that people other than overweight Americans eat nachos, but Canada’s Print Measurement Bureau conducted a survey to obtain the snack eating habits of their citizens. One particular question in the survey specifically called out their love (or lack thereof) of nachos. The survey was then indexed by each of Canada’s 10 Provinces.

In order to get the details of the survey, you need to subscribe to PMB (which I’m not about to do). So, while much of the diagram doesn’t make much sense, it is interesting to see a couple of factoids. For instance, while Prince Edward Island has the lowest nacho consumption rate at home, there’s some crazy special event going on there that skyrockets their nacho eating populous. My question is: What in the hell kind of event is it and how can I get invited? Another interesting tidbit is that Manitoba is the overall winner for nacho lovers? Hmmm…the plot thickens.

PMB SURVEY:
Where people have eaten nachos – Indexed by Region.

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How Much Is Too Much?

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HowmuchEverybody loves nachos. And everyone has their particular preference when it comes to nacho cheese. Some prefer their chips to have hot nacho cheese sauce poured on top, while others prefer to grate cheese directly on their chips and bake their nachos until the cheese has a nice crispy edge. But what about nacho toppings? There are definitely many ways to top nachos. The question was raised yesterday during lunch:

Can there ever be too much topped on a nacho?

The short answer is, “YES.”

But to understand why, there involves some explanation. First of all, let it be known that I lean a bit to the right when it comes to nachos. I like my chips and nacho cheese and that’s about it. If I had to top it with something, I may throw a few jalapeno peppers on there. That’s not to say I haven’t enjoyed nachos with other various toppings. A dollop or guacamole, a spoon full of sour cream, some chopped tomato, ground beef and bean chili, olives…the list goes on.

Honestly, all of those toppings are perfectly acceptable. The problem arises when you combine too many ingredients. At that point it was determined that the nachos will loose their integrity. In the end, it was agreed that two toppings is ideal, three toppings is pushing it, and if you put four or more toppings on your nacho you’re better off just making yourself a taco.

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Humerous + Genious = Nacho Blasters

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There are few heroes out there that contribute to the nacho community as much as the triple-threat team of Dane Boedigheimer, Mitch Rudolph, and Ken Davis. These three friends came together and produced a one-minute commercial spoof on a breakfast cereal product called “Nacho Blasters.”

The video begins with a man faced with spending another morning eating the same ol’ bowl of “Boring-O’s.” That is, until he’s presented with a cheesy alternative.

Unlike other homemade videos that generally suck and are unwatchable, “Nacho Blasters” has three things going for it:

1. It’s short and leaves you wanting more.
2. It’s primary theme is nacho related.
3. It doesn’t suck and is watchable.

Now make yourself some nachos, sit back, relax, and enjoy our feature presentation…

Click here to watch the Nacho Blasters video

Ummm…You’re Joking, Right?

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If there’s one thing I enjoy, it’s trying out new nacho recipes. And then I came across this four-step recipe on Recipedia.us and nearly had a coronary.

Don’t get me wrong, everyone is entitled to their opinion especially when it comes to nachos. Everyone, that is, except Jeff. Apparently, Jeff is a bit retarded when it comes to the most basic ingredient of the nacho. I’m not talking about the tortilla chips (although after reading his recipe I wouldn’t have been surprised if he substituted chips for spinach salad). No, my nacho loving friends, I’m talking about the CHEESE! Dude…Jeff…here’s a little advice if you ever decide to write another nacho recipe:

You need nacho cheese.

Jeff’s nacho recipe is nothing more than chips. I feel bad for even pasting this recipe here on ilovenachocheese.com, but I believe I owe it to you, the reader, to see for yourself what a disgrace this recipe is and warn others to beware.

Jeff’s Nachos:
1. Buy nachos (brand of your choice).
2. Open bag of nachos using scissors in order to avoid lost nachos.
3. Empty contents of bag into a large bowl (this step is optional).
4. Consume nachos, but be careful to not eat the bag – this can lead to choking.

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Make Peace and Eat Nachos

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AllaboutnachosMySpace is a cesspool for miscreant, pedophile, and musician profiles. But dig deep enough and you’ll find some profiles that are absolute gems. One such gem is “All About Nachos.” This profile is home to two girls (Saucee and Peppah) whose mission statement is simple:

“We are here to try out nachos in a variety of locations in Austin and surrounding cities here in Texas. We are looking for taste, sex appeal, aesthetics, and price. The chip is as important as the toppings. Must have excellent salsa and margaritas.”

Their reviews are informative and humerous. In fact, my only complaint is that they don’t include pictures of the nachos they review. If you’re a nacho lover that lives in the Austin area, “All About Nachos” is one MySpace profile worth checking out.

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David’s Nacho Cheese Sunflower Seeds

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Sunflower_seedsWe’ve all spent time cracking open traditional salt-coated sunflower seeds, but have you tried nacho cheese sunflower seeds?

DAVID, the most well-known maker of sunflower seeds has a wide assortment of other flavors, including nacho cheese.  While I am not a fan of the Ranch and Bar-B-Q flavors, I applaud DAVID for taking the leap and serving a nacho cheese flavor as well.

The verdict?  I tried DAVID nacho cheese sunflower seeds and I like them.  One caveat…I have eaten a whole bag of them and I could see how the flavor could be over-powering if not complemented by a nice cold beverage.

50 cc. of Cheese, STAT!

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OrSaying “NO” to drugs is one thing, but saying “NO” to cheese is quite another. And for nacho lovers it’s downright impossible! However, Dr. Neal Barnard, author of “Breaking the Food Seduction“ delves into why people are addicted to various foods.

In Chapter 4 entitled, “Opiates on a Cracker: The Cheese Seduction,” the good Doctor explains that “Cheese is particularly addictive because it contains small amounts of morphine made in the cow’s liver. When the dairy protein breaks apart in the stomach, it releases the opiate molecules.” He goes on to say “[Cheese] has about one-tenth the strength of morphine, and while that may not sound like much, because the foods are so available it’s easy to satisfy a fix.”

While I don’t advocate curbing your daily cheese intake for the sake of “health,” it is interesting to learn and now know why cheese is so damn good. And knowing is half the battle.

GO JOE!!

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