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'Wich of the Week: Philippe's French Dip
While I was down in Los Angeles for the PopSugar Tech Party, I couldn't pass up a trip to Phillipe the Original, the downtown LA institution that invented the French Dip. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Phillipe's (as it's known to locals) offers everything you'd want from a historic restaurant, including old-timey signage, 10-cent coffee, and a sandwich whose construction has been honed over decades to perfection.
Typically, a French Dip sandwich involves hot roast beef served on a French roll with a side of au jus, a gravy whose name amusingly translates to "with juice."
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'Wich of the Week: Spanish Monte Cristo
I'm not much of a Monte Cristo fan. The classic sandwich straddles breakfast and lunch by placing ham, turkey, and cheese between two slices of French toast. The entire thing is topped with powdered sugar and jam resulting in a dish that to me, is messy and too sweet.
'Wich of the Week: Monte Cristo
If there were any doubts about my intense love for sandwiches, this post should put them to rest, because I consumed this Monte Cristo at Canter's Deli in Los Angeles a mere three hours after eating an enormous French Dip at Philippe's. Hey, I was only in town for a few days, and there were many iconic sandwiches to be consumed!
Like the French Dip, the Monte Cristo was invented in Southern California.
Trans Fat D-List
In lieu of the recent events surrounding trans fats, eDiets.com has created a list of foods that you may commonly eat that contain some of the dreaded trans fat.
Breads and baking products
Biscuits made from mix
Biscuits/rolls made from refrigerated dough
Coating mixes for fish, meat and poultry
Stuffing mixes
Taco shells
White and wheat flour breads
Breakfast foods
Cinnamon buns
Danishes
Doughnuts
Muffins
Pastries/bakery items with frosting
Toaster tarts/strudels
Candy
Caramels
Chocolates
Fruit chews
Seasonal candy
Taffy-like candy
There's more, so read more
Arby's Breakdown
Sometimes you may have Arby's on the brain...roast beef can be hard to resist. For those days when you're feeling like making a stop, check out this nutritional breakdown before acting on that impulse.
MealCaloriesFat (g)Sodium (mg)Carbs (g)Sugar (g)
Arby's Melt30212921365
Beef'n Cheddar Sandwich445211274448
Regular Roast Beef Sandwich32014953345
Chicken Fillet Sandwich - Grilled41417913367
Chicken Salad w/ Pecans Wrap638381199483
French Dip Sandwich445211274448
Classic Italian Toasted Sub951542777715
Chicken Club Salad (no dressing)487251220313
Santa Fe Salad w/ Grilled Chicken (no dressing)2839521218
Roast Turkey & Swiss Sandwich7253017887517
Now I know that Arby's is famous for its shakes, sauces and fries so to see the breakdown on those menu items, read more
Cut Calories and Live Longer?
If you're looking to dip into the Fountain of Youth, cutting some calories daily just might help. Calorie restriction has long been proven to slow down the aging process in mice and rats, and researchers at Saint Louis University decided to test this theory on a human population.
In a year-long study, subjects who eliminated 300 to 500 calories from their diet a day showed a decrease in the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3).
Dairy Queen Breakdown
I think Dairy Queen's tag line is Do Something Different because they want us to go against the healthy eating and just blow it all at their fine establishment. Don't get me wrong, I had my fair share of Blizzards in college however after learning the nutritional information, I am not sure a Blizzard will ever cross these lips again. So next time you're doing something different, make sure you go informed with this nutritional breakdown.
5 Superfast, Supereasy, Low-Cal Desserts
A healthy dessert almost sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it? However it can be done, so here are five yummy but healthy (and easy, might I add) dessert ideas from FitnessMagazine.com:
Come Party With Me: Travel Party - Menu II
I've already got a portion of the menu planned for this week's travel party - where the theme takes itself from five countries. The Mexican, Japanese, and Russian rooms will have delicious savory nibbles, dips, and tasty appetizers for guest to enjoy while they mingle. For an element of surprise, create an English cheese tasting platter for the British room.
No Fail Impromptu Party Menu
I ended up throwing an impromptu dinner party last Wednesday. Instead of panicking, I took a deep breath, came up with an easy, manageable menu, and wrote out a grocery list. If you ever find yourself on the hosting end of an impromptu dinner party, be sure to check out my no fail planning tips.
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