I posted this in my RV mileage thread in General Questions. But I thought the more sophisticated foodies in these parts might also be interested. I am from the south, land of biscuits and gravy and I’d never heard of or seen one of these things. Anyhow here it is:
Yeah, personally I am a bit embarassed about that myself…We decided to take pictures and we were a bit afraid the folks in this middle of nowhere country “store” would take offense. But they were proud of it and even opened it up so we could see the magical inner workings. I told them I thought there would be like Kebler elves in there with a tiny stove tops and pots slaving away, but alas it just a kinda like a giant hospital IV bag except filled with sausage gravy. Some mysteries are better left unsolved I guess…
Anyhow, if you must know more, do an internet search for Bob Evans gravy dispenser. You can get one magical dispenser AND 4 cases of IV gravy for under $600. Apparently the Bob Evans company IS east of the Mississippi but I don’t know how southern it is. I just know I’ve never seen one of those contraptions down south. Then again I don’t get out much fast/junk/convience store food wise.
If I do win the lottery I will say I’ll buy one of these babies before I buy an expresso machine.
I am NOT going to let my husband know about this product. Last time we were in a hotel, there was a breakfast buffet. Bill was delighted to find that it included biscuits and gravy. For the rest of our stay, he made sure to get up during breakfast, even if he intended to go right back to our room and sleep til noon.
Here’s a cheaper ($8), but sadly non-functioning option: the Fridge Upgrade Magnet. Not only does it (not) dispense gravy, but there are (fake) buttons for nacho cheese and chicken wings too!
You ain’t from around these here parts, are you, son? Around here, biscuits (plural) and gravy IS considered a standard breakfast, for those of rural upbringing. B&G can also be a part of breakfast. Not a particularly HEALTHY part, but then, some people eat a donut and drink some coffee and consider that breakfast, too.
If you think about it, the Bob Evans “meal” it may actually BE a proper meal calorie wise. Like you said, not particularly healthy (and then again not that bad if done in moderation). Given Americans distorted ideas of what portions should be these days, the irony of the unhealthy B&G being an example of what a healthy portion is may have finally arrived.
Does the pope poop in the woods?
Now I’m jonesin’ for some buscuits and gravy. Now should I wait for my vacation in North Carolina in a few weeks, or should I go find some now?
We had seen a few of these isolated guys along the highway east of here the day or two before. The bigger part of the group descended upon this middle of nowhere country store/gas station about the time we did. Here is their link:
Thes guys and gals from around the world bicycle race across America from west coast to east coast. This isn’t even a staged event like the Tour de France. The clock starts at the begining and stops when they cross the line. The typically get across the country in a week give or take. I could probably barely stand to DRIVE that far that fast. What makes the race even more interesting is there is NO big prize (I assume you do get a nice ribbon or silver cup or fridge magnet or sumptin).
One local thought I was with the race, wanting my autograph. I told him “no, I’m the crazy guy in the middle of the desert with two canoes strapped on top of my car”
One race team bought out the stores total supply of moonpies. Didn’t see anyone buying gravy though.
How isn’t it? I’m a midwestern gal but my mom and her parents are from West Virginia, and biscuits and gravy are a traditional Southern breakfast. With milk to drink.
Unless you only meant to imply that one biscuit isn’t enough?
