I'm headed to BK this morning to destroy their breakfast menu. Expect a review.
I just have to figure out the hours.
Expect something soon!
-Joe the Foodie
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
No Fast Food June: Mission Accomplished
I couldn't bring myself to write any in depth articles during the last half of the month. They would have been very boring. I would rather have no traffic, than traffic who was bored with my month of No Fast Food.
But, I must say, on the Thirtieth day of June in the year of two thousand and eleven, I am proud to say that my mission is accomplished! One month without purchasing fast food is over today.
I will celebrate by going to Pike Place Market in Seattle, and order fast food.
One of my biggest problems with having no fast food this month: It's nearly impossible in this day an age for young (or geriatric?) professionals who are not home, to avoid fast food. Not all of your time is available to eat food cooked. And not all time and effort can be afforded to fix two or three meals in a day to be taken to be eaten.
Fast Food is an excellent and cheaper solution in today's world. The days of "Bring a lunchbox" are mere reminders of Elementary School where mom insisted she pack your lunch.
If I recall, my home-made lunches, despite their "healthy" illusion, were always bland and unsatisfying. You always wanted that Pizza the kid across the table had. Or the Happy Meal the Special Needs kids always got to have from McDonald's.
Damn those children! I wanted a burger and nuggets and fries! Not a lame potato salad sandwich and a Tupperware container full of mixed veggies. Lame. Even the PB&J sandwiches were often undesired and unpalletable once the bread got soggy enough later in the day.
Those traumatizing and unappetizing days of home-packed lunches were a constant reminder of my restraints this month. Sure, I could go out and buy a burger from McDonalds... or I could stay home and fix a large meal with twice to three times the calories, fat, sodium, what have you, that has nowhere near the vitamin and mineral content of the McDonalds Burger.
But I love fast food too much to not eat it.
Do I feel healthier after a month without it? Not really. I don't feel any different really. One can consume fast food and still be healthy. It's the moderation that most typical American's have a problem with.
So; I'm starting today off with a bang! Fast Food!
Either Saturday or Sunday, I'm aiming to start my challenges again for the Value Menu, and hopefully I'll get some good food this time around.
Well, that's it! I'm back from my two week Hiatus.
See you later today!
- Joe the Foodie
But, I must say, on the Thirtieth day of June in the year of two thousand and eleven, I am proud to say that my mission is accomplished! One month without purchasing fast food is over today.
I will celebrate by going to Pike Place Market in Seattle, and order fast food.
One of my biggest problems with having no fast food this month: It's nearly impossible in this day an age for young (or geriatric?) professionals who are not home, to avoid fast food. Not all of your time is available to eat food cooked. And not all time and effort can be afforded to fix two or three meals in a day to be taken to be eaten.
Fast Food is an excellent and cheaper solution in today's world. The days of "Bring a lunchbox" are mere reminders of Elementary School where mom insisted she pack your lunch.
If I recall, my home-made lunches, despite their "healthy" illusion, were always bland and unsatisfying. You always wanted that Pizza the kid across the table had. Or the Happy Meal the Special Needs kids always got to have from McDonald's.
Damn those children! I wanted a burger and nuggets and fries! Not a lame potato salad sandwich and a Tupperware container full of mixed veggies. Lame. Even the PB&J sandwiches were often undesired and unpalletable once the bread got soggy enough later in the day.
Those traumatizing and unappetizing days of home-packed lunches were a constant reminder of my restraints this month. Sure, I could go out and buy a burger from McDonalds... or I could stay home and fix a large meal with twice to three times the calories, fat, sodium, what have you, that has nowhere near the vitamin and mineral content of the McDonalds Burger.
But I love fast food too much to not eat it.
Do I feel healthier after a month without it? Not really. I don't feel any different really. One can consume fast food and still be healthy. It's the moderation that most typical American's have a problem with.
So; I'm starting today off with a bang! Fast Food!
Either Saturday or Sunday, I'm aiming to start my challenges again for the Value Menu, and hopefully I'll get some good food this time around.
Well, that's it! I'm back from my two week Hiatus.
See you later today!
- Joe the Foodie
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Day 15: No Fast Food June
Holy crap, has it been two weeks already?
Alright, I did have someone buy me fast food once, but that was it. I figured in a cheat day just to keep myself sane.
I haven't really had withdrawals. I've been eating fruits and veggies and lean meats at home. I'm pretty fortunate to have the ability to be home for dinner.
Drinking a lot of water/gatorade as well.
We haven't purchased Soda or anything like that for quite some time. I'm pretty proud of myself.
Well, that's it for the update on my no fast food month. Halfway done already.
July I'm totally eating Fast Food though, just very sparse in my consumption.
-Joe the Healthier Foodie
Alright, I did have someone buy me fast food once, but that was it. I figured in a cheat day just to keep myself sane.
I haven't really had withdrawals. I've been eating fruits and veggies and lean meats at home. I'm pretty fortunate to have the ability to be home for dinner.
Drinking a lot of water/gatorade as well.
We haven't purchased Soda or anything like that for quite some time. I'm pretty proud of myself.
Well, that's it for the update on my no fast food month. Halfway done already.
July I'm totally eating Fast Food though, just very sparse in my consumption.
-Joe the Healthier Foodie
Friday, June 10, 2011
Healthy US Coupons: Quiznos!
Quizno's has had some of the best Sub's I've ever had from a sub place.
Quizno's is a fast growing highly gourmet Sub Sandwich franchise that has had some interesting marketing over the years.
Today, I've gathered a few coupons I'm sure you would appreciate!
It's a large PNG, just be sure to click it and print it. Good until the 10th of July in the US Only!
Also, here's the very first commercial I heard and saw for Quizno's:
Quizno's is a fast growing highly gourmet Sub Sandwich franchise that has had some interesting marketing over the years.
Today, I've gathered a few coupons I'm sure you would appreciate!
It's a large PNG, just be sure to click it and print it. Good until the 10th of July in the US Only!
Also, here's the very first commercial I heard and saw for Quizno's:
Sponge Monkeys.... So weird.
-Joe the Sponge Monkey Foodie
UK Fast Food: a MAJOR coupon!
Alright; so through my research today, I have found that the United Kingdom has some extremely boring and sparse fast food locations. Sure sure, you have McDonalds but those of you who are in the Greater London Metropolitan area would probably benefit more than those living in North Ireland, North England and Scotland.
So; here you are for Fankie & Benny's at 20% off of your regular order!
http://www.frankieandbennys.com/offerimages/FB-June-July-Offer-20OFF.pdf
It's a PDF so make sure you have Adobe Acrobat and just print it off and fill it out! The voucher and or coupon (whatever you want to call it) is good until June 30th.
Help me out guys! You international readers have to know of some close-by Fast Food restaurants near you! I may be able to help you out and look for some coupons!
My research skills are strong.
Any requests would be appreciated! Leave them in the comments!
-Joe the BARGAIN HUNTING Foodie
So; here you are for Fankie & Benny's at 20% off of your regular order!
http://www.frankieandbennys.com/offerimages/FB-June-July-Offer-20OFF.pdf
It's a PDF so make sure you have Adobe Acrobat and just print it off and fill it out! The voucher and or coupon (whatever you want to call it) is good until June 30th.
Help me out guys! You international readers have to know of some close-by Fast Food restaurants near you! I may be able to help you out and look for some coupons!
My research skills are strong.
Any requests would be appreciated! Leave them in the comments!
-Joe the BARGAIN HUNTING Foodie
200 Followers! Achievement Unlocked!
Yeaaaahh! 200 followers, and I will celebrate by reviewing some whitecastle frozen sliders later today.
As per requests for fast food coupons in other countries, I need my international viewers to give me suggestions of where you want coupons from. Major chains please for my non USA and Canadian residents.
Thanks!
-Joe the Foodie
As per requests for fast food coupons in other countries, I need my international viewers to give me suggestions of where you want coupons from. Major chains please for my non USA and Canadian residents.
Thanks!
-Joe the Foodie
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