Trainman-2 Posted September 14, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The photo above is of Biscuits & Gravy at the Chicken Pantry Restaurant in Bunnell, FL. This is one of hundreds (perhaps thousands) of ways to prepare real Southern Biscuits & Gravy. Unfortunately, the Royal Caribbean way does not even come close. Note in the photo that the gravy is thick and can be eaten with a fork. Also note the large size and number of the sausage chunks. The Biscuits & Gravy I had recently on the Vision of the Seas was more like soup than gravy and I really had to look to find tiny bits of sausage. Come on Royal, you can do better if you want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted September 14, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The photo above is of Biscuits & Gravy at the Chicken Pantry Restaurant in Bunnell, FL. This is one of hundreds (perhaps thousands) of ways to prepare real Southern Biscuits & Gravy. Unfortunately, the Royal Caribbean way does not even come close. Note in the photo that the gravy is thick and can be eaten with a fork. Also note the large size and number of the sausage chunks. The Biscuits & Gravy I had recently on the Vision of the Seas was more like soup than gravy and I really had to look to find tiny bits of sausage. Come on Royal, you can do better if you want to! Looks gross. maybe RCL makes it more healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted September 14, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Oh yes, that is real southern biscuits and gravy. I wanted to lick the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thwatcher100 Posted September 14, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Sorry, but that looks rotten......i wouldn't be impressed if i got handed that, the sauce is way too thick ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted September 14, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Made me feel ill just looking at that :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkrosesdeb Posted September 14, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 14, 2014 trainman, I thought you ate the gravy and biscuits every day on your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newparents Posted September 14, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Oh my goodness, that looks like someone has vomited on a plate :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted September 14, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 14, 2014 wouldn't you love to see the nutritional data for that grub Heart Attack to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle V Posted September 14, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The photo above is of Biscuits & Gravy at the Chicken Pantry Restaurant in Bunnell, FL. This is one of hundreds (perhaps thousands) of ways to prepare real Southern Biscuits & Gravy. Unfortunately, the Royal Caribbean way does not even come close. Note in the photo that the gravy is thick and can be eaten with a fork. Also note the large size and number of the sausage chunks. The Biscuits & Gravy I had recently on the Vision of the Seas was more like soup than gravy and I really had to look to find tiny bits of sausage. Come on Royal, you can do better if you want to! That looks absolutely delicious. I can feel my arteries clogging just looking at it. But dang, I'd love some right now. Really, if they are going to attempt a traditonal dish like this, they should do it right, (cholesterol and all) or stick to making oatmeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dappledumpling Posted September 14, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Looks gross. maybe RCL makes it more healthy Sausage gravy and healthy are 2 words that should never been in the same sentence. It's thicker than I make mine but looks delicious to this southern boy. I have seen people eating some pretty funky things all over this country and in other countries. Our differences is what makes travel more interesting Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted September 14, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Never seen anything like that in my life....I am almost speechless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted September 14, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 14, 2014 A reason to bring back the ranch steak, we now have a topping:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prc Posted September 14, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Day-um. That looks like an EXCELLENT way to start the morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted September 14, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 14, 2014 It looks gross and lets not talk about healthy eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiecookie Posted September 14, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Each to their own people ! But not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypo Posted September 14, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Don't knock it if you haven't tried it. Genuine sausage gravy over fresh biscuits is a great southern food. Heck, here in Arkansas they even make chocolate gravy to put on your biscuits. For all of you from NY, you are to close to the poutan eating neighbors to your north.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieq Posted September 14, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Looks very healthy......not. Must one eat a whole plate of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted September 14, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 14, 2014 That looks like about 2000 calories right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roe2ship Posted September 14, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Sorry....but that looks horrible.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted September 14, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 14, 2014 According to my husband, two adult sons, step-father, and MIL, it tastes wonderful. Personally, I won't eat the stuff, because I cannot stand milk gravy. According to the family (their words; not mine) I make the BEST biscuits and gravy they've ever tasted. S-Dad grew up on a farm in NB MIL grew up in rural MO My husband has tried b&g everywhere he goes I have to make it by smell, and I don't add any meat chunks to it. The roux is made with bacon grease (not a lot; just enough to kick up the taste). Also, lots of pepper counter balances the bland flour taste. Biscuit? Just the ginormous canned ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted September 14, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) Thanks for sharing Trainman - looks good. Bet you never thought this would evolve like a smoking thread with all kinds of negative comments:rolleyes: Cruisecritic never changes.......(The RCCL section anyway) Edited September 14, 2014 by bouhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 14, 2014 Author #22 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Here is a photo of one of my breakfasts last week on the Vision. Note that the gravy is very thin, almost soupy, and has run all over the plate. The RCI gravy varied day by day on how thick it was. But it was good! It had a slight sweet taste to it but almost no meat in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWbytheSEA Posted September 14, 2014 #23 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Love it... when you have had it made the right way, soupy, watery variations just don't cut it.. Like eating a Philly cheesesteak in Minnesota or a Maryland crab cake in Arizona.. Sometimes they lose something in the translation. You don't have to be a southern chef to make biscuits and gravy.. But you do have to to have had it before and it least know what it should taste like,look like and what consistency it is.. They're version isn't even close.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted September 14, 2014 Author #24 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thanks for sharing Trainman - looks good. Bet you never thought this would evolve like a smoking thread with all kinds of negative comments:rolleyes: Cruisecritic never changes.......(The RCCL section anyway) Variety is the spice of life! Not every cruiser likes everything! I think all of the whining and moaning we have about food is really that it is cooked the RCI way, not the way we like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesbeara Posted September 14, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Looks like like Biscuits & Gravy bliss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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