Take a look in the ready meal aisle of any supermarket and
you’ll see just how much Man vs. Food has affected the way we eat. I remember a
time when the “American” section in Sainsbury’s boasted a few fajita kits,
loaded potato skins and spicy chicken wings. Tex-Mex however, has finally
given way to “genuine Mex”, with burritos and quesadillas popping up regularly
in high street chains and though I still have to buy my ancho chillies online,
some supermarkets have started to stock a little more than sachets of taco
seasoning. Drooling over philly cheese steaks dipped in beef juice or groaning
at the thought of a Ruben sandwich has also become more of a reality this past
year. I’ve been given the nickname “burger freak” by my mum recently, as
whenever she gets a text from me, I’m telling her about some new patty I’m
trying. I find it difficult to tear myself away from Gourmet Burger Kitchen and
their blue cheese and bacon burger at the best of times, but having spotted a
friend on Facebook eating out at a restaurant that had “barbecue” in its name;
it felt like a day trip was in order.
