It seems that Wendy's brings out a fish sandwich around Lent every year. Usually, it is not very good. Just your average fast food fish sandwich. This year, they claim to have a premium (aka expensive) fish sandwich. Coated with panko bread crumbs, it certainly looked good on TV.
So, today, the Mrs. stopped at Wendy's on her way home from work.
She brought me a fish sandwich, a baked potato, and a small salad.
The first thing noted is that the fish portion looks substantial. It appears to be bigger than the McDonald's Filet o'Fish sandwich, and at least as big as the BK Big Fish.
One huge difference, though, is the bun is more appropriate. The sandwich delivers a lot of fish per bite. It comes with a piece of lettuce and tartar sauce.
Along with my 2 sides, it was a decent dinner, and priced about 6 bucks. ($4 for the sandwich)
It wasn't the best fish I've ever eaten, but it was the best fish sandwich of the Big Three.
The Mrs. and I both rated it a 7 out of 10.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Amy's Burrito's
Tonight, Mrs. made me a couple burritos for dinner.
The directions on the package are for baking in the oven, or making it in the microwave. Mrs. just made it on the stovetop. It cooked pretty quickly, though, she did start out by putting them in the fridge to defrost this morning, and using a nonstick pan, it took about 15 minutes on each side on low heat. As they were nearly finished, she covered them with some salsa, and heated them for a few minutes more.
What I got was the equivalent of what some Mexican restaurants call a "wet burrito."
I had the cheddar cheese and a non dairy one. It was hard to tell which was which as the cheddar one wasn't particularly cheesy. But it was darn good. It had a nice balance of flavors, and wasn't overly stuffed with beans or rice. But, after two of them, I was very full. We sometimes go to Baja Fresh, and this tasted nearly as good as anything we ever got there, and absolutely kicked the crap out of anything from the Bell.
Price wise, it wasn't bad considering that everything is made with organic ingredients. We paid 2 bucks each on sale at Stop and Shop.
The burritos are relatively low cal (under 300 each) and less than 3 gm. of fat. The sodium level is not too bad either, at less than 600 mg.
The burrito is not very spicy, but that can be corrected with some Tabasco. It has all the good qualities of fast food, but with none of the bad ones.
The directions on the package are for baking in the oven, or making it in the microwave. Mrs. just made it on the stovetop. It cooked pretty quickly, though, she did start out by putting them in the fridge to defrost this morning, and using a nonstick pan, it took about 15 minutes on each side on low heat. As they were nearly finished, she covered them with some salsa, and heated them for a few minutes more.
What I got was the equivalent of what some Mexican restaurants call a "wet burrito."
I had the cheddar cheese and a non dairy one. It was hard to tell which was which as the cheddar one wasn't particularly cheesy. But it was darn good. It had a nice balance of flavors, and wasn't overly stuffed with beans or rice. But, after two of them, I was very full. We sometimes go to Baja Fresh, and this tasted nearly as good as anything we ever got there, and absolutely kicked the crap out of anything from the Bell.
Price wise, it wasn't bad considering that everything is made with organic ingredients. We paid 2 bucks each on sale at Stop and Shop.
The burritos are relatively low cal (under 300 each) and less than 3 gm. of fat. The sodium level is not too bad either, at less than 600 mg.
The burrito is not very spicy, but that can be corrected with some Tabasco. It has all the good qualities of fast food, but with none of the bad ones.
Monday, February 9, 2009
5 Dollar Foot Long
I am such a huge fan of Subway's 5 Dollar Foot Long subs. It is a realy good deal for a sub that is, well, ok. I'm in NJ, the home of some of the greatest sub shops in the world, so a chain sub just isn't going to ever be considered really good. But, here's where the sub excels. It is a measured portion, and will fill one up for 5 bucks with food that is ok quality. Calorie wise, the turkey foot long, my favorite, comes in at about 650 calories. It has fiber from the whole grain bread I get it on, and the vegetables it comes loaded with such as lettuce, cucumbers, pickles, tomato, onions, and peppers. A large sandwich from MickeyD's or the King comes in at around 800 calories, and is loaded with fat.
The biggest difference is I can eat a large andwich from the burger places, and won't be satisfied. The sub can be two meals for me, or it is enough to share with the Mrs.
As far as taste, the Subway sandwich is ok. I like that it uses fresh ingredients, and a wide assortment of vegetables. Five bucks is a very fair price for a very decent sandwich.
They do offer many different choices for the special price, but I go with the turkey because it is the least processed.
On a 1-10 scale, I'd give the Subway sandwich a very solid 8 for value and quality.
The biggest difference is I can eat a large andwich from the burger places, and won't be satisfied. The sub can be two meals for me, or it is enough to share with the Mrs.
As far as taste, the Subway sandwich is ok. I like that it uses fresh ingredients, and a wide assortment of vegetables. Five bucks is a very fair price for a very decent sandwich.
They do offer many different choices for the special price, but I go with the turkey because it is the least processed.
On a 1-10 scale, I'd give the Subway sandwich a very solid 8 for value and quality.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Burger King Angry Whopper taste test
Ok, this burger is not anywhere on my list of healthy choices. It is probably around 900-1000 calories, and most of that is fat. But, I live dangerously.
Anyway, I've read that the burge is too hot (spicy) and the commercials also indicate it is painfully hot.
It has sliced jalapenos, jack cheese, and hot (spicy) onions.
Ok, first off, I like eating hot things. Not crazy hot, like habaneros, but I often will kick up things with jalapenos, and always sprinkle hot pepper on my pasta. I like putting Frank's Red Hot sauce on most things. On a 1-10 scale, I'd put Frank's at a 2. When I buy jarred salsa, I usually get mild because that is what the Mrs prefers, and she winds up adding jalapenos to it. Go figure.
The burger is not that hot. It's ok. I've had one for dinner a couple times, and once it was mild as could be, and the second it was much spicier. I counted 8 jalapeno slices the second time, but didn't notice how many the first. I doubt there were that many, though.
My final rating?
If you like your food hot and spicy, it is a nice change of pace. Don't expect it to be painfully hot, because it's not. If a bell pepper is your idea of eating spicy food, then don't even think of trying this. I'd rate the burger a 2 on the heat/spiciness scale.
Anyway, I've read that the burge is too hot (spicy) and the commercials also indicate it is painfully hot.
It has sliced jalapenos, jack cheese, and hot (spicy) onions.
Ok, first off, I like eating hot things. Not crazy hot, like habaneros, but I often will kick up things with jalapenos, and always sprinkle hot pepper on my pasta. I like putting Frank's Red Hot sauce on most things. On a 1-10 scale, I'd put Frank's at a 2. When I buy jarred salsa, I usually get mild because that is what the Mrs prefers, and she winds up adding jalapenos to it. Go figure.
The burger is not that hot. It's ok. I've had one for dinner a couple times, and once it was mild as could be, and the second it was much spicier. I counted 8 jalapeno slices the second time, but didn't notice how many the first. I doubt there were that many, though.
My final rating?
If you like your food hot and spicy, it is a nice change of pace. Don't expect it to be painfully hot, because it's not. If a bell pepper is your idea of eating spicy food, then don't even think of trying this. I'd rate the burger a 2 on the heat/spiciness scale.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
My breakfast recipe
The official diabetic breakfast is oatmeal.
There are qite a few reasons for this. Perhaps the best is that is is metabalized slowly, which is best for diabetics. The second, of course, is the fiber, which is beneficial for everyone. And it turns out that the best reason of all to have oatmeal for a diabetic is that it tastes great with cinnamon. This spice has been shown to help regulate sugar in diabetics.
I don't eat the quick oats that everyone sticks in the microwave. I prefer McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
This takes a while to cook (30 minutes or more) so what I do is make a double batch (8 servings) so I only need to make it every week or so.
In the morning, I ladle out a portion, add a raw egg, sprinkle on some cinnamon, and heat it up until the egg is cooked.
It makes sort of a custard-like dish and tastes pretty good. It has a good amount of protein, plenty of fiber, and enough carbs for good energy to start the day.
BTW, I did want to mention that this isn't one of those paid posts. McCann's isn't paying me. This is what I eat when I'm doing the right thing.
There are qite a few reasons for this. Perhaps the best is that is is metabalized slowly, which is best for diabetics. The second, of course, is the fiber, which is beneficial for everyone. And it turns out that the best reason of all to have oatmeal for a diabetic is that it tastes great with cinnamon. This spice has been shown to help regulate sugar in diabetics.
I don't eat the quick oats that everyone sticks in the microwave. I prefer McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
This takes a while to cook (30 minutes or more) so what I do is make a double batch (8 servings) so I only need to make it every week or so.
In the morning, I ladle out a portion, add a raw egg, sprinkle on some cinnamon, and heat it up until the egg is cooked.
It makes sort of a custard-like dish and tastes pretty good. It has a good amount of protein, plenty of fiber, and enough carbs for good energy to start the day.
BTW, I did want to mention that this isn't one of those paid posts. McCann's isn't paying me. This is what I eat when I'm doing the right thing.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Easy salsa recipe and bonus
My humorblogger buddy Ettarose
was kind enough to share these easy recipes. They sound quick and simple, and the ingredients are controlled, nothing unpronounceable.
Salsa
Three 15 oz. Cans Fumanos brand canned tomatoes with green chilis.
Three large Jalapeno peppers.
Garlic powder 1 tblsp Onion salt 1 tblsp
Salt to taste
I drain the juice from the tomatoes into the blender. I add all spices listed, cut the jalapenos into pieces and blend very well until peppers are very finely chopped. Pour into large bowl. Add one can tomatoes to blender and blend for a couple of seconds, just enough to make the chunks a little smaller. Add each can one at a time and empty into bowl with base liquid. Stir well, add additional spices if necessary and that is it. Very, very good and so easy to make. For a variation I sometimes add a couple of small cans of salad shrimp and green onions.
Gringo Spanish rice
2 pounds hamburger
Salt/pepper to taste
3 tsp chili powder
2 cups minute rice
15 oz can stewed tomatoes
Grated cheddar cheese
Brown two pounds hamburger and drain. Add stewed tomatoes and spices. Add rice and approx. one half can water. Simmer until rice is tender. Top with grated cheddar cheese and cover until cheese is melted.
was kind enough to share these easy recipes. They sound quick and simple, and the ingredients are controlled, nothing unpronounceable.
Salsa
Three 15 oz. Cans Fumanos brand canned tomatoes with green chilis.
Three large Jalapeno peppers.
Garlic powder 1 tblsp Onion salt 1 tblsp
Salt to taste
I drain the juice from the tomatoes into the blender. I add all spices listed, cut the jalapenos into pieces and blend very well until peppers are very finely chopped. Pour into large bowl. Add one can tomatoes to blender and blend for a couple of seconds, just enough to make the chunks a little smaller. Add each can one at a time and empty into bowl with base liquid. Stir well, add additional spices if necessary and that is it. Very, very good and so easy to make. For a variation I sometimes add a couple of small cans of salad shrimp and green onions.
Gringo Spanish rice
2 pounds hamburger
Salt/pepper to taste
3 tsp chili powder
2 cups minute rice
15 oz can stewed tomatoes
Grated cheddar cheese
Brown two pounds hamburger and drain. Add stewed tomatoes and spices. Add rice and approx. one half can water. Simmer until rice is tender. Top with grated cheddar cheese and cover until cheese is melted.
Monday, January 5, 2009
New Attitude
I'm starting to try to find new recipes that multi-task (several different meals from one preparation) and also ones that don't usually store well. For example, in the past, I've made pasta fagioli in a slightly different way so that it may be stored. I'm going to start measuring so my recipes can be shared. Anyone wishing to contribute to this site is welcome to email me to share a favorite food or recipe or any food related stuff.
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