Feasting on Asphalt (Road Eats)

These days, if you’re looking for something to eat, you don’t have to go far.  But sometimes you do have to go, and maybe not-so-surprisingly, some of the best ready-to-eat hot food may be found in places that are required for “going” (unless you are Elon Musk).  

That would be gas stations, by the way. Perhaps even truck stops.  They don’t just sell fuel for your vehicle, anymore.  In fact, some may be more famous for their high octane fuel for the body.  And we’re not just talking about Buc-ee’s, because we don’t have one in Mississippi, yet - though that is certainly a good option if where you’re going sends you by one of those.  In The Guys’ neck of the woods, it might be the fried chicken and jo-jo potatoes (aka tater logs, or potato wedges for you fancy-talking folk) in the station across the street from the Guys of a Certain Age World Headquarters and State-of-the-Art Broadcast Studio.  

In this episode, the chatter in your earbuds is liable to tickle your tastebuds, as they talk about their favorite gas station food, what to look for if you really want the good stuff, and how to make a Koolickle.  Regional specials and a little history are also included, free of charge!