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Although I was intrigued today by an article in the WSJ from Mike Edleson and Andy Puzder, I will not share my views about ESG investing. Is it moral or amoral? Sensible? Profitable? Suffice it to say, one can make a reasonable case for or against ESG investing depending upon measurement criteria, objectives and definitions.
I will however express my views about another equally polarizing topic: foods and beverages! I won't equivocate on that topic. Here's a tasty sample of seven culinary flashpoints that are suitable for socially-acceptable debates.
Pizza & Hot Dogs
Possibly America's favorite food, I must have thin crust pizza with cracker crisp qualities and zesty toppings (toppings is a whole topic for another post). To my friends in Chicago; please forgive me, but what you call "Deep Dish Pizza" is actually a satisfying tomato casserole with too much dough. However, Chicago can lay claim to the finest hot dogs (and I agree, no ketchup on a dog allowed). For store bought beef frankfurters; I'm partial to Hebrew National brand.
Bacon
Make mine crisp. This iconic cut of meat from the hog's belly should not be served limp, chewy, or with visible fat globules.
Coke vs. Pepsi
Talk about polarizing debates! Cola devotees might never patronize both giant beverage makers, but I do. Diet Pepsi is not only wildly superior to Diet Coke, but I find Diet Coke almost undrinkable. Regarding Coke Zero vs Pepsi Zero -- I'll give Coke the edge.
Gluten
Follow your Doctor's or Nutritionist's advice. Gluten doesn't affect me.
Peanuts
When did this onslaught of Peanut allergies begin? Why did it begin? I love these little legumes and Virginia Peanuts are the best I've found. Please do not serve me the un-salted type and consider serving Peanuts really cold. That chill factor is something I learned from a dear friend with a serious taste for chocolate covered Peanuts.
Charcoal and Smokers vs. Gas Grilling
For purposes of taste comparison -- there is no comparison. Charcoal is best. I sometimes hear the argument about the speed of Gas Grilling, to which I normally respond, "What's your hurry?" The same principle applies to smokers vs. gas grills -- smoking is well worth the wait.
Orange Juice
There are few things in this life I find as gratifying as a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice. Unfortunately, every substitute for the fresh variety I have found distasteful. Take McDonald's, I've long believed that their orange juice is the worst-tasting item on the breakfast whole menu.
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