Ah - the scent we crave

[G R 'Scott' Cundiff]

I can just smell it now - a White Castle scented candle....

http://dailycaller.com/2010/05/06/candles-offer-a-whiff-of-white-castles-burgers/

[Norayr Hajian]

I'm not sure if it's supposed to satisfy a craving or create a craving. When they make a "Caribou Roast" scented candle or maybe "Wild Salmon Broiling" I might give it a try... particularly if I ever go to sell our house. Forget the smell of baked bread.

[Jim Chabot]

I can just smell it now - a White Castle scented candle....

http://dailycaller.com/2010/05/06/candles-offer-a-whiff-of-white-castles-burgers/

I'm in Florida for the weekend to visit my parents. First place I visited on my way from the airport was the Krystal hamburger stand on Hillborough Ave. in Tampa! The only little tiny hamburgers we have up north are Burger King sliders, they just aren't the same thing!

[Gina Stevenson]

Not sure how far up north you're talking about, Jim, but White Castle's rather far north ... first had a couple of them in Michigan ... might have even had three! Can't remember. All I know is that when someone was going to get some (from work), they asked "how many" I wanted. "How MANY!?" I exclaimed. "I've never eaten more than one hamburger at once in my LIFE!" Then they went on to explain that they really were tiny, that they weren't just exaggerating when they said they were tiny. ;)

[Jim Franklin]

My favorite scent is a mint field at sunrise. Something about the sun hitting the dew drops seems to enhance the whole experience. Not as many mint fields around here as there used to be about 20 or more years ago.

[Jim Chabot]

Not sure how far up north you're talking about, Jim, but White Castle's rather far north ... first had a couple of them in Michigan ... might have even had three! Can't remember. All I know is that when someone was going to get some (from work), they asked "how many" I wanted. "How MANY!?" I exclaimed. "I've never eaten more than one hamburger at once in my LIFE!" Then they went on to explain that they really were tiny, that they weren't just exaggerating when they said they were tiny. ;)

Oops, maybe I should have said Northeast? I'm in Massachusetts and Maine, I just checked their website in case there was good news, but it looks like the closest White Castle to here is in NYC.

[Jon Twitchell]

Oops, maybe I should have said Northeast? I'm in Massachusetts and Maine, I just checked their website in case there was good news, but it looks like the closest White Castle to here is in NYC.

You can go to Sam's Club and buy big boxes of frozen WhiteCastle burgers. I suppose it's probably not the same experience... but never having had any, I wouldn't know.

[Jeremy D. Scott]

You can go to Sam's Club and buy big boxes of frozen WhiteCastle burgers. I suppose it's probably not the same experience... but never having had any, I wouldn't know.

Or you can go find an old sponge and pour some grease over it.

Either way...same thing.

[Sue Pyles]

Yankee Brand Candle.........."Home Sweet Home"

[G R 'Scott' Cundiff]

There's a Krystals in north Houston, an hour + drive for me. Alas, no White Castles within 600 miles or more. The frozen ones just don't make it. I grew up eating White Castles, first in Indianapolis and then in Louisville and think they're hands down the best hamburger in the world. I admit though, that, these days, I only eat them for lunch and then in moderation. Otherwise, well, it makes for a long night.

[Jeremy D. Scott]

There's a Krystals in north Houston, an hour + drive for me. Alas, no White Castles within 600 miles or more. The frozen ones just don't make it. I grew up eating White Castles, first in Indianapolis and then in Louisville and think they're hands down the best hamburger in the world. I admit though, that, these days, I only eat them for lunch and then in moderation. Otherwise, well, it makes for a long night.

I actually do like the taste. My sponge comment was more along the lines of describing the nutritional value.

I'm sure that Dad will chime in at some point to the thread. He & Mom will make a detour for a White Castle if it's within 1000 miles of their route. :biggrin:

[G R 'Scott' Cundiff]

I actually do like the taste. My sponge comment was more along the lines of describing the nutritional value.

I'm sure that Dad will chime in at some point to the thread. He & Mom will make a detour for a White Castle if it's within 1000 miles of their route. :biggrin:

Your dad is a fine man with good taste. You'll go far if you follow in his footsteps.

The burgers, by the way, aren't really any more greasy than other fried burgers, however, the buns are steamed on top of the meat which makes them moist and causes some people to think the burger is greasy.

Years ago when we'd have family get togethers in Indy they always included a trip to White Castle. My California sister, especially, misses the little burgers!

[Gina Stevenson]

Or you can go find an old sponge and pour some grease over it.

Either way...same thing.

Well, I don't think I ever had a repeat experience with White Castle after that first one. Seems what I recall, other than their size/grease, was that the onions seemed to not be as crispy/fresh as it seems onions should be ... as if they'd been chopped up a long time before being used.

Interesting when reading how some go far for a White Castle ... maybe I'm picky. The place I did like when out in California was the IN'n'OUT place ... seemed things were fresh/crispy, and the fries were fresh (not frozen) potatoes ... best way to eat those not-all-that-great-for-you food, as they taste so different when made with fresh taters! ;) Now, the tho't of that place does make me hungry ... just never got "into" White Castles.

[Jim Chabot]

I actually do like the taste. My sponge comment was more along the lines of describing the nutritional value.

I'm sure that Dad will chime in at some point to the thread. He & Mom will make a detour for a White Castle if it's within 1000 miles of their route. :biggrin:

I agree with Scott, your dad is a wise man! There is just something within some of us that requires the trip to wherever the local "cult classic" fast food establishment is on a trip. Whenever I'm in the south, I have to eat at least once at a Waffle House. It's not the cleanliness, it's not the exceptional friendly service, and it's not the overwhelming desire to eat good tasting quality food. It's just required, it's some kind of inner being thing.

[Susan Unger]

Well, I don't think I ever had a repeat experience with White Castle after that first one. Seems what I recall, other than their size/grease, was that the onions seemed to not be as crispy/fresh as it seems onions should be ... as if they'd been chopped up a long time before being used.

Interesting when reading how some go far for a White Castle ... maybe I'm picky. The place I did like when out in California was the IN'n'OUT place ... seemed things were fresh/crispy, and the fries were fresh (not frozen) potatoes ... best way to eat those not-all-that-great-for-you food, as they taste so different when made with fresh taters! ;) Now, the tho't of that place does make me hungry ... just never got "into" White Castles.

My aunt and cousins in San Diego just love In and Out. I did't see what the hoopla was all about. But then, I'd take them over a White Castle anyday [dunks as things come flying at her].

[Gina Stevenson]

My aunt and cousins in San Diego just love In and Out. I did't see what the hoopla was all about. But then, I'd take them over a White Castle anyday [dunks as things come flying at her].

Ducking right along with ya ... at least the White Castles can't pack as big of a wallop (strange, that's the spelling the checker liked ... no red underline; tho't it had an "H" in it!) when they toss them as the more normal-sized In'n'Outs. ;)