The Secret In-N-Out Burger Menu

In-N-Out Burger has a secret unpublished menu for insiders who are in-the-know.

Next time you're at In-N-Out (i.e. tomorrow . . . or maybe tonight), order a bag of these off-the-menu specials:

"3-by-3" = three meat patties and three slices of cheese.

"4-by-4" = four meat patties and four slices of cheese.

"2-by-4" = two meat patties and four slices of cheese.

*Note: You may get a burger with the exact number of meat patties or cheese slices you want (up to 4x4). Just tell the In-N-Out Burger cashier how many meat patties and how much cheese you want and that is what you'll get! For instance, if you want 4 pieces of meat and 3 pieces of cheese tell them you want a "4-by-3."

"Double Meat" = like a Double Double without cheese.

"3 by Meat" = three meat patties and no cheese.

"Animal Style" = the meat is cooked and fried with mustard and then pickles are added, extra spread and grilled onions are added.

"Animal Style Fries" = fries with cheese, spread, grilled onions and pickles (if you ask for them).

"Protein Style" = for all you low-carbohydrate dieters, this is a burger with no bun (wrapped in lettuce).

"Flying Dutchman" = two meat patties, two slices of melted cheese and nothing else - not even a bun!

Fries "Well-Done" = extra crispy fries . . . even better than the regular!

Fries "Light" = opposite of fries well-done, more raw than most people like 'em

"Grilled Cheese" = no meat, just melted cheese, tomato, lettuce and spread on a bun.

"Veggie Burger" = burger without the patty or cheese. Sometimes we call this the "Wish Burger."

"Neapolitan" Shake = strawberry, vanilla and chocolate mixed together.

The friendly employees of In-N-Out Burger will take your special order without question, if you use the right terminology. The printed receipt will have your special request typed on it just as we said it.

Try it! Your friends will be amazed.

I Went To McDonalds

The school is asking all the first graders to write short stories and are publishing them to share with the other students and staff. I had a chance to see a completed copy of Kirby's 1st short story. It is based on a true story. So here you go...

I Went To McDonalds
by Kirby Hale

Dedicated to my mom, Donna Hale

I went to McDonalds. It was fun because I was going to get a hamburger.

I got into a fight with my brother. I did not get a hamburger.

All my brothers got hamburgers and we went home. Do you know why I did not get a hamburger?

I got into a fight with my brother.

Now, this could have easily been another story called "I Went To 31 Flavors". You just need exchange a few words like McDonalds and hamburger, for 31 Flavors and ice cream.

I was thinking that he will probably take this "published" story to his therapist when he is older. I try to set some boundaries and he likes to push me. Maybe he's beginning to get it, since he did not blame "me" for not getting a hamburger. Let's just hope so.

Missing my Fudge

Seems that I forgot an important part of the holiday this year. FUDGE! I know that we had snow and rain and flooding, but that's no excuse for forgetting this decadent scrumptious holiday goodie.

Now, my only dilemma is "what" kind of fudge am I making. Do I make the Festive Fudge recipe from Borden (with sweet condensed milk) or the Fantasy Fudge from Kraft (with marshmallows). Hum?

Here's a recipe my sister Luann told me about. Maybe I'll try it.

See's Fudge Ingredients
2 cups Pecans chopped
10 each Large marshmallows quartered
1 stick Butter
2 cups Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 small can Evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Coat a platter or dish with butter. Put the first 5 ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Mix the evaporated milk and sugar in a medium sized sauce pan and heat to a low boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling and stirring for 6 minutes. Immediately pour the milk and sugar mixture over the chocolate chip mixture in the bowl and begin mixing. Mix well until all the marshmellows are completely melted. Pour the fudge on to the buttered platter and refrigerate until firm. Lick that spoon! Yum..... After the candy hardens, cut into cubes and serve. Store in the refrigerator.