Tag Archives: fast food

Calorie ignorance is NOT bliss

Posted on July 17, 2014 by tischcaylor

I took the kids to Dairy Queen yesterday to celebrate turning in their 4-H projects, and since I was all hot and sweaty from running intervals with my sister, decided what the heck: I’d order a small Oreo blizzard with … Continue reading →

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My new ‘Big Mac’

Posted on May 29, 2014 by tischcaylor

I officially edited Big Macs out of my diet back in November 2011 (along with all other fast-food sandwiches with “He-Man”-style names like Whopper and Quarter Pounder.) “As a former tom boy, I can appreciate the urge to enjoy equal … Continue reading →

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Satisfied without Satisfries

Posted on October 9, 2013 by tischcaylor

I found myself in a Burger King the other day, seeking a restroom and hot coffee after getting soaked at Ben’s cross country meet, when I found myself wondering if I should try those new “Satisfries.” Nah, I decided — … Continue reading →

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The Little Caesar’s Principle

Posted on July 24, 2013 by tischcaylor

Technically the Little Caesar’s Principle is a budgetary term, as in, “Little Caesar’s completely ruined Papa John’s pizza for me. Even though I like Papa John’s better, now that I know I can get a decent $5 takeout pizza, I … Continue reading →

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Hands-free Whopper Holder strikes a nerve

Posted on June 4, 2013 by tischcaylor

“Ok, here’s your next column topic,” said Brad at work Monday. “Burger King’s come out with a Whopper Holder, so you can eat your burger without having to use your hands. It’s like the laziest fast food ever!” Happily, it … Continue reading →

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The Big Mac gender gap

Posted on November 6, 2012 by tischcaylor

I finally got a chance to see “Portion-Size Me,” by sitting in on Marcia Crawford’s nutrition class at IPFW last Thursday. As expected, based on what I’d heard about the video made by nutrition professor James Painter of Eastern Illinois … Continue reading →

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