The financial burden of extra Ranch

Living in a hip, young part of a city's urban core generally means the tastiest and trendiest flavors are just minutes away. 

The problem posed here is how much is too much? The general consensus is that when ordering an entree typically served alongside The Condiment, that accompanying first cup is always free. Doesn't matter if it's homemade or distributed, that initial milky slam session needs to be on the house, forever, period. A second helping is understandably costly to the restaurant, so any freebies after the first side are considered exceptional service.

Items for which Ranch needs to supplement without exception:

Wings

Carrots/Celery

Tendies

All others including: french fries, pizza, and Philly cheesesteak should come with that first cup pro bono, but it's not unheard of spending an extra 75c to make sure a decent meal can be had.

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The Official State Sandwich of Florida

I have a confession: I don't put Publix Ranch on my Publix Chicken Tender subs.

Whatever milky substance that's is in that squirt bottle (suspect Ken's steakhouse) clashes pitifully with the amazing Texas Pete buffalo hot sauce.  Perhaps it's the sogginess of this Ranch on the crisp Publix white sub bread, but the author does not think the Condiment belongs on the PubChxSub. I'll bravely say that this situation is one of few occasions where bare mayo is an acceptable substitute.

My personal preference for the official Florida state sub is different than most. I've been asked many times before the secret to the perfect Publix Tendie sub, so here are the special instructions to a slop-free, sog-free meal:

1. Visit the official Are Publix Chicken Tender Subs On Sale website to confirm the glorious sub is on sale this week. I prefer to withhold carb spikes for special occasions such as these. Sometimes it can take months, but the wait is worth it.
2. Use the Publix deli online ordering system to minimize wait times and enjoy the sense of superiority knowing you'll be enjoying your fried tendies a good 10-15 minutes before the unemployed people wasting their lives away in lines.
3. Make sure to wash it down with empty liquid calories like the blackberry lemonade or Virgil's Root Beer.

RR

Ranch Anthem?

Many Ranch fans listen to country music and don't particularly care for hip hop music. This song crosses over genre boundaries, creating the ultimate mash up. Thinking about mash ups reminds me of mashed potatoes, and also salty steak fries, which go great with delicious Ranch dressing.

Dill

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