Tag Archives: McDonalds

Reviewing McDonald’s new condiments

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

McDonald’s has recently introduced two condiments, Mambo sauce and Sweet and Spicy Jam. Although the advertising suggests you should try them one at a time, there is nothing to prevent you from adding 2 of each to your mobile order … Continue reading →

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My grape jelly secret

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

Actually I have two grape jelly secrets. The first is that it is a surprising ingredient in our Mystery Mayo, the doenjang dressing in Koreatown A Cookbook and in this collection which aptly describes it as “bright, lightly colored and … Continue reading →

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Big Mac fail

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Emboldened by the interest in our In-N-Out experience, we did another burger test. The McDonald’s app had a deal to buy one Big Mac, get one free. We ordered one standard and the second customized with extra onions, extra pickles … Continue reading →

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The yin and yang of In-N-Out

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

On my frequent return trips to San Francisco, I have a routine. The night I arrive (or sometimes the next night, if the trip out has been too long and strenuous) I go to the same In-N-Out and order the … Continue reading →

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Hacking the secret McDonald’s menu through online ordering

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Fast food places are promoting their online ordering, through a browser or a proprietary app. Nothing wrong with that. And I’ve discovered that you can hack the online ordering system to create a secret McDonald’s menu which would be difficult … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Korean Chicken Nuggets

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

McDonald’s has been running a special on Chicken McNuggets through its app and a few boxes (20 for $4.99) have passed through my home recently. I tried them reheated, and they’re not bad. So it occurred to me to do … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with fast food burgers? The lettuce, that’s what!

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

I have been holed up after foot surgery which for some reason has given me an unnatural desire for fast food burgers. With a bit of scheming I was able to procure the Dave’s Single shown above. It’s not bad, thanks … Continue reading →

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The real problem with fast food today

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Walk into most any fast food establishment, approach the counter to order, and what do you see? Typically a bank of dispensing stations with the actual food preparation nowhere in sight. I think separating the kitchen from the people who serve … Continue reading →

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