33 Food Experiences to Add to Your Bucket List
Food is super important: it helps us live and we live for it. We center our social events on food, our memories are based on food , and it makes us feel better . There are rarely people who dont enjoy eating food , so it makes sense to try as many different foods as possible before you die. Here are some food-related activities youve gotta add to your bucket list. Go big or go home, amirite?
1. AfternoonTea with Friends
Photo courtesy of Table 28
Afternoon tea is a rite of passage. Tea sandwiches mixed with delicious pastries and flavorful tea is the only proper way to spend an afternoon. If youre short on cash, you can do it yourself .
2. Eating Fondue
Photo courtesy of My Name Is Yeh
Fonduehas changed many lives. And why wouldnt it? Its a delicious pot of melted goodness (commonly in the form of cheese or chocolate, but not always) with amazing sides to dip in it. If youve already had fondue, try another type (smores fondue?) .
3. TryingChipotle
Photo by Heather Harris
After eating Chipotle, youll never go back to another fast food chain again (in fact, you might even get addicted to Chipotle ).Before your head to your nearest Chipotle, read up on some #LifeHacks to upgrade your Chipotle experience . So rush to Chipotle. Yourlife will be changed .
4.Going Vegan For A Week
Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Supper
Beyonce is vegan , so why shouldnt you go vegan ?It helps you feel healthy, it reduces your carbon footprint, and there are tons of other benefits . Try it for a week and continue your normal diet or stayvegan .
5. Going Out For Bottomless Brunch
Photo by Becca Buchanan
Brunch is the most important meal of the day , and bottomless brunch is the best type of brunch you can get. Sure, you can hack your dining hall , but that doesnt compare to the ~*real bottomless brunch experience*~. Head to a brunch place near you with your brunch bestie .And when youre done relive those memories through #SpoonFeed and throw your own bangin brunch .
6. GoTo An Edible Museum
Photocourtesy of Kickstarter
In 2019 , youll be able to have your cakeand eatat too it at a museum. The Museum of Food and Drink is opening in New York, and is one of first food museums in America, featuring interactive exhibits. Even if you dont live in New York, its worth the trip.
7.Eat Only Ice Cream For An Entire Day
Photo by Amanda Shulman
What better way to show your love for ice cream, probably the best dessert ever, than eating it for an entire day . Try spicing it up with fruit or some cool toppings. Mix in some savory ice cream when youve lost your sweet tooth and make it out of bananas when youre starting to feel sick.
8. Eat At a Food Truck
Photo by Tiare Brown
You can get almost anything from a food truck. Track some food trucks using an app or go to a food truck festival. Once you find a truck, itll all be worth it.
9.GoFruit-Picking
Photo by Maggie Gorman
There are plenty of reasons to go fruit picking , lots of fruit picking guides and tons of fruit picking farms near you .So, if you havent done this yet, grab a few friends and some cash and get ready to pick some fruit.
10. DIYCheese
Photo courtesy ofSknska Matupplevelser
You cant be a true #CheeseLover without making your own. You can use this 3-ingredient recipe to make homemade cheese in 30 minutes. When youve finished, make some grilled cheese or a nice bowl of ram n cheese .
11. Eat Sushi
Photo by Eva Chen
California rolls dont count . Conquer your fear of eating sushi and go get some at a sushi place near you. Hey, you might even meet a celebrity there.
12. Eat Samples at Costco For Lunch
Photo courtesy of GalleryHip
Costco samples are basically a free sampling party. Find a friend with a Costco membership and get sampling.
13. Try A Quirky Hybrid Food
Photo by Katya Simkhovich
Why wouldnt you want two of your favorite foods combined in one? Try the iconic #cronut or some lesser known hybrid foods .
14. Try Raw Oysters
Photo by Delissa Handoko
Dont freak out raw oysters are actually pretty good . But if youre not ready, settle for some fried, charbroiled, and even candied oysters . So, get on it the world is your oyster.
15. Eat Authentic Ethiopian Food
Photo by Julie Mirliss
Get messy and start eating with your hands: Ethiopian food is sure toimpress everyone . Step out of your comfort zone and into your nearest Ethiopian restaurant.
16. Have Dim Sum
Photo courtesy of Abroadable
Eat some dim sum, but before you go, dont be a dummy and learn how to navigate the dim sum menu .
17. Bite Into Your First Macaron
Photo by Kenneth Camara
Youve seen macarons all over Instagram. Its time to try them yourself with help from this handy guide to macarons .If macarons arent near you, order some off the internet .
18. EatA Crazy Ice Cream Flavor
Photo by Alex Tom
Challenge your taste buds with savory ice cream or wine ice cream . Bonus: eat only ice cream for the day .
19. Eat A Fancy Hot Dog
Photo by Dan Dao
Hot dogs carts are everywhere , and many of them sell fancified hot dogs with onions, chili, and many other favorite toppings. So, head out and try one.
20. Have Soul Food
Photo courtesy of Jason Lam
You got to nourish your soul, and soul food is the best way to do it. Get some grits , chicken and waffles , and sweet tea (make it really sweet). Soul food is best served in the south .
21. Breakfast For Dinner
Photo by Andrea Kang
Find the inner rebel within you and eat breakfast for dinner . Go all out and make the full English breakfast , microwave some oatmeal , or if you want to play it safe, make this savory pancake .
22. Eat At A Movie Theatre
Photo Courtesy of The Sacramento Bee
Go to a dine in theatre near you, or if the closest one to you is 245 miles away (I feel), have a movie night at home and enjoy some movie-food pairings .
23. Experience Molecular Gastronomy
Photocourtesy of The Delicious View
You dont have to like Chemistry to enjoy molecular gastronomy . You can even make these recipes yourself .
24. Participate In A Food Eating Contest
Photo courtesy of NY Daily News
Break out your nicest maternity dress and try competitive eating . Its fun, insane (in a good way), and who wouldnt want to eat 300 hot dogs in a minute? #goals
25. Make Food Art
Photo courtesy of juduoqu.com
Bring out your inner kid and play with your food. Start withsome food art for noobs or pancake art and soon youll be featured in museums across the world . Just dont forget to Instagram it with #SpoonFeed.
26. Eat Southern BBQ
Photo by Rafi Letzter
Get out your blue jeans and get ready to cross the border into the South. If youre from the North, learn a little about BBQ before you go to a Texas steakhouse and order some South Carolina BBQ ribs.
27. Attend a Murder Mystery Dinner
Gifcourtesy of 390 nm
Get your food served with an interactive show and the excitement of murder. Murder mystery parties are like playing clue in real life, and there are tons of resources for beginners .
28. Eat 180 Oysters in One Sitting
Photo Courtesy of Travel Channel
At Acme Oyster House in New Orleans, Louisiana, they have a 15 Dozen Club Challenge, where they challenge people to eat 180 oysters. If youve already had oysters and loved them, then this is a great way to get your oyster fix.
29. Eat The Spiciest Thing On Earth
Photo by Abby Wang
If you think your minty mouthwash is too spicy you might not want to add this to your bucket list (instead, try increasing your spicy food tolerance ). But, if Sriracha is starting to bore you, hit up one of these spicy food hot spots . Just take some precautions .
30. Eat A Sink Full of Ice Cream In Under 30 Minutes
Image courtesy of San Francisco Creamery Co.
If youve already ate only ice cream for a day and didnt get sick of it, you should try this challenge. At San Francisco Creamery , they are offering free ice cream for a year to the person who finishes this sink of ice cream in under 30 minutes.
31. Compete Against Your Friends In A Chubby Bunny Challenge
Gifcourtesy of YouTube
Stuff marshmallows into your mouth and say chubby bunny between each marshmallow you add. Itll finally give you a chance to see how big your mouth is.
32. Go To A Restaurant From Your Favorite TV Show
Photo courtesy of Everett Collection
Did you know the restaurant from Seinfeld is actually located in New York City? Its called Toms Restaurant and its still open today. Unfortunately, some restaurants dont exist in real life , though.
33. Eat 11 Pounds Of Pizza With A Friend In An Hour
Image courtesy of Buyer Campus
Big Pie In The Sky hosts a challenge to eat a whole 11 pound pizza in under an hour. Nothing says friendship like teamwork in eating this huge pizza (and winning).
http://college.usatoday.com/2015/05/24/33-food-experiences-to-add-to-your-bucket-list/
Tags
Who is online
36 visitors
A number of things that I really want to try and some that do not appeal at all
From the exotic (in the view of a country boy) to the pizza (the old stand by) - even a marshmallow counting contest for the foolhardy.
Enjoy and I hope there is at least one idea for everyone to expand their palates
jwc
I am not much for seafood and besides I could not get past the pizza and the sink of ice cream
Thanks for the feedback
A lot of these look like fun!
Thanks for the feedback
jennilee
We have breakfast for dinner quite often, many varieties
Thanks for the feedback
Mission accomplished