Foods you should eat, a lot
No Fries in ’09 — #9: The simple panini
April 3, 2009 Leave a Comment
You don’t need a fancy panini press to make the famous flat Italian sandwich that’s been sweeping every restaurant, frozen food section and Food Network show over the last few years. I use a George Foreman Grill. Every college student has one. It’s cheap. It works. You need good bread, firm tomatoes and fresh mozzarella [...]
No Fries in ’09 — #8: Have a frickin salad!
March 18, 2009 Leave a Comment
The most under-rated french fry substitute has to be the simple garden salad. Think about it: yes, it’s the polar opposite of french fries. You hardly ever think “hey, I can really go for a super size salad right about now.” And how bout them cucumbers? Don’t discount the sheer value here, however. A salad [...]
The American tomato famine?
June 11, 2008 Leave a Comment
Want a McDonald’s hamburger? No sliced tomatoes for you. How about a Panera Bread Frontega Chicken Sandwich? Hope you like chicken and bread. Wherever you go for lunch, don’t even ask for the summery favorite tomato and fresh mozzarella Capri salad. Tomatoes have been pulled off shelves and menus nationwide after the Food and Drug [...]