May
05
2012

Comfort Food

Pete's Chicken Nuggets

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Here in Phoenix, I don't have a lot of options for comfort food. Admittedly, I do alright. Hell, it's the South West. Among other things, we have some of the best Mexican food options around. It's one of the many things I love about living in the Valley Of The Sun.

But there are times I can't deny the intense craving for a good ol' meat pie, or a sausage roll. I've had a few times recently where I would have I've wanted nothing more than to devour one - or a dozen. But I'm shit out of luck when that sort of craving hits, unless Katie makes them (which requires time, ingredients and preparation - none of which play well with out of the blue cravings).

And don't get me started on pizza. This country's obsession with pepperoni. The whole "Canadian Ham" thing. And Hawaiian pizza? It might be named after the 50th state, but I don't think there is a type of pizza Americans embrace less. I will never understand that. Not only because it is the superior pizza topping choice, the irony is palpable. As far as I'm concerned, while America prides itself on pizza, this country is kidding itself. A pizza from Gino's local joint in Melbourne, small ham slices, pineapple by the plenty and not a sign of peperoni - now that's a pizza!

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With all that said, god bless Pete's Fish & Chips. Sure, I still do get cravings for Aussie fish & chips. Y'know what I'm talking about. What's more Australian that tucking that warm sack of deep fried potatoes wrapped in white butcher people under your arm on a Sunday afternoon? Walking home, and unwrapping that Sunday lunch which cost $5, but is more food than any two people could eat in one sitting. I don't think I've come across anything in the US that closely resembles that experience. And while Pete's chips are delicious, even they are closer to American fries than good ol' Aussie "chips".

But their chicken nuggets - that's a whole 'nothing story. Right from the first bite, it's like you've instantly been transported to the southern hemisphere. I might not have a lot of options for comfort food, but Pete's chicken nuggets can single handedly make it all okay. Really, these things are to die for.

None of this is actually news to me. I've known the wonders of Pete's since 2006. But that didn't change my absolute delight when we stopped off at Pete's for lunch today.

Bless you Pete - you've been serving the Valley since 1947; and keeping this Aussie a little more sane since 2009.
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