Memorial Day

"I ate like a quarter of a huge watermelon in like 5 minutes. And then went back to my room. And everyone was like, 'Where'd you go?' I was like, 'Oh, yeah. I threw up.'" - NilaWelcome to the latest See Food Diet Podcast with hosts Bob, and Kate, and special guest Nila. This episode comes with a major announcement: this Memorial Day installment is the Season One finale, as the podcast is taking a summer break until mid-to-late July !Host Matt is away, busy coaching baseball. While they're on hiatus, they suggest revisiting older episodes or perhaps inviting them over for a meal.The week's personal eats were mostly routine, but Bob gave a glowing review to delicious #Qdoba carnitas, praising their lack of fat. This sparked a discussion about other meats like Chipotle's limited-edition carne asada and the frustration of food getting stuck in your teeth, citing barbacoa, birria, and pot roast.A recent excursion to the picturesque but pricey and self-checkout-based Copia Farms led to unique purchases, including frozen roast, duck eggs, and kefir. Bob found unexpected joy in peanut butter chocolate chip cookies despite others' less enthusiastic reviews, while contemplating, but ultimately passing on, an $18 pint of ice cream. Copia is also a source for great pickle sauerkraut.Other food highlights included shout outs to Native Cold Pressed for their amazing Pineapple Upside Down Cake protein balls, a favorite despite general protein bar dislike. They also sampled delicious Wagu Brasola from Foris, described as a peppery, beefy alternative to prosciutto, and praised a tasty Caprese sausage. The hosts lamented the disappearance of their favorite sourdough bread from Littleton's.The episode featured some memorable taste tests. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups with Jelly (strawberry and grape) were deemed a failure, offering minimal flavor impact and tasting artificially. The consensus? Stick to a Native protein ball or a real PB&J. Various Kit Kat flavors received criticism for a waxy texture. The highlight (or lowlight) was the Fresh Fizz organic Date Cola, which evoked descriptions like smoke, frankincense, myrrh, or "first Christmas soda".The conversation then dove deep into cookout and BBQ food. Top choices included hot dogs and brats. Sides like baked beans, potato salad, and macaroni salad were popular picks. Strong opinions were shared on mayo-based pasta salads. Desired cookout items included fruits, dips, chips, cheese cubes, and avocado salsa. Desserts sparked debate, from fruit pizza (loved by Bob, hated by Kate) to Rice Krispies treats and Texas sheet cake. Nila's upcoming graduation party prompted a discussion on giant party subs, though her party will feature Qdoba catering and Walmart cake instead.They briefly touched on summer-only treats like Rainbow Twizzlers and a past incident of overeating watermelon in Norway. A quick note on the recent Eurovision contest highlighted potential political voting. Germany received praise for currywurst, contrasting sharply with the discussion of disgusting-looking Footy Scran (British stadium food) seen on TikTok.Follow the podcast on social media for updates on their Season Two return this summer. Until then, remember the motto: "if you see food, eat it"!