Oxymoron...According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word is a combination of words that have opposite or very different meanings. What does this have to do with food? It doesn't deal with a lot but, one can certainly joke about the moronic undertone food can play off. Take for example, the grilled cheese sandwich. Many of us grew up with the comforting feeling of receiving a grilled cheese sandwich after a long day after school. All of one's cares simply fade after the salty taste of cheese and butter are married together in white bread. Flavors are enhanced when one decides to use sweet Hawaiian bread over simple white bread. At one point your life changes and you are informed that you can't have too many grilled cheese sandwiches anymore. You're getting fat, you're blood pressure is high, not enough fiber in your diet, etc...etc. One of the suggestions instead of eating white bread is to eat whole grain bread. Instead of Kraft American cheese, eat some low fat content white cheese and let's not even think of butter anymore. And then, a friend comes over and offers you a whole grain grilled reduced fat mozzarella cheese sandwich. You're eyes squint over the realization of loopholes that occurred.
Despite, I'd like to introduce you to the All-American cheese burger. Here you have your typical all beef patty with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, topped with a sesame seed bun and fries, but not french fries (or freedom fries at one point)... sweet potato fries.
Nutritionists hail over the benefits of sweet potatoes over regular spuds. The color is an indication, rich in beta carotene (good for the eyes) and the obvious texture compared to regular spuds indicate high in fiber. But, who cares about all that mumbo-jumbo when all you can think about is sinking you're teeth into all this juicy, greasy deliciousness. To top it off, you seasoned your fries with cinnamon-sugar mix. In the end however, I should give credit to the integrity of the ingredients, even if they're paired with unhealthy excess. Although we see here, obvious heart stopping grease, it's nice to see the vegetables aiding in an effort to metabolize one's indulgences in taste and the need for energy. In that I'm content with the happy balance and happy gastronomic experience, not to mention all this being home-made.
Happy munchies and have a great day, y'all.
