The best thing that has come from moving to the Midwest has got to be the discovery of REALLY fattening food. Who knew how good things tasted once deep fried? Living in Green Bay for a year introduced us to some of the better things in life...deep fried cheese curds, deep fried cheese sticks, soft pretzel sticks with cheese sauce, Max and Erma's (best restaurant in the world)...home of cheesy tortilla soup, butterburgers and frozen custard. Yes, the big blue billboard flashing the flavor of the day is not only a convenience to those of us who wait around for Just Drummy Day and Chocolate Cookie Dough Day, it is also a traffic hazard for those of us who will swerve across 3 lanes of traffic on an icy drawbridge at dangerous speeds to get there as soon as those magic words appear on the horizon. And no, I'm not thinking about the fact that everyone in Green Bay is fat for a reason...I'm thinking, "Culvers?! How do I get that creamy goodness in me?!" and I dig into my glove box for my extra "Team Scoopie" tokens.
There is a Culvers in Branson, Missouri.
Aaron's mom is here for the week, so Aaron and I (with completely selfish agendas of our own, mind you) decided Lynda might enjoy a day trip to see the sights in Branson. It's about a 2 hour drive, so we packed up the kids yesterday and headed out. First Stop, Culvers!
Can you believe that excitement?
More good news? There are THREE Culvers within 9 miles of Dallas Texas! We're headed for Dallas on Friday for a wedding and I'm thinkin' we'll be taking a detour for some "oreo overload" baby!
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Ok, so, this blog has made we want to go where I never felt a desire to go before. How about we come out for a visit (when I can travel long distances again) and you introduce me to this wonderful custard place. I'm already addicted to the frozen custard at Coneys, but I'm sure this stuff is better. By the way, we both think the picture of Quincy is totally cute.
We once went to branson while i was pregnant with Quincy just so i could have a butterburger. It truly is a tragedy that you are so far away.
Wait..aren't you in utah? Ok aside from cafe rio (the obvious good food choice for our utah visits) you also have Brookside!
I know it sounds weird, but TRUST me on this...I don't know much but i DO know food. go to Springdale and at the third light off the main street turn LEFT.(or just ask a local for directions to the conoco...springdale isn't that big) Go 3 blocks and you will see a Conoco Gas station with a Brookside short order cafe. Actually i think jen (butler) and I might have taken Dave there once our freshman year. He wouldn't listen to us and ordered mexican food (huge mistake)
Anyway, they have THE BEST grilled ham and cheese sandwich you WILL EVER EAT. Get that, an order of fries, ranch, fry sauce and a large cherry 7-up (trust me on that one, too) It's HEAVEN! Oh, get some napkins too, because it's greasy...which is why it's heaven.
You mean Springville? I don't know where Springdale is... but I'll have to pass on trying the sandwich - can't eat wheat. Dave says he remembers going to Springville with you guys once, but can't remember what happened. He also says he still likes Mexican food, so it couldn't have been that bad. We'll have to go try it out (I'm totally addicted to fries) and I'll make Dave get the sandwich this time.
thank goodness for people like Meg!
I really miss you...please come back from the darkside...please!
I agree with "food issues" thank goodness for people like Meg. Oh and shut up skinny jeans, you had your day now its time for good food and elastic waist bands.
YAY, finally someone sees our true value...hip hip (hips) hooray!
Meg you sre soooooooo funny! reading this made me miss something i have never had and THAT is a strange feeling. you need to email this to Culvers, i bet it would get you a free butterburger...and we ALL know you loooove free stuff!!
I am DROOLING reading this. Everything. The post, the pics, the comments. Please feel free to do food reviews each week. And the Utah directions were nice!
hey man! who put that?! 10 years and 2 kids later...my skinny jeans still fit baby!
kristen-yeah it is springville...there is a springdale here in AR and I was thinking about that when i gave directions. SERIOUSLY..BEST grilled ham and cheese EVER.
Aaron and I were talking about our genetic makeup the other night and I decided that i really don't mind if i do get fat someday...just as long as i know it was worth it.
fun fun meg. Hailee still remembers when we took all the girls to Branson and went to culvers. We're hooked. Glad to know there are a few in Dalls.
hey i don't mind working overtime, when she goes on these weird eating binges it gives me something to do.
not on my watch baby!! you WILL wear your skinny jeans till the day you die! metabolism is working overtime to make sure you stay thin so go easy on her.
weird? what do you mean by weird?
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