Boy does being sick suck! I canceled classes today and actually slept for hours. I needed it but I still feel like crap. Throat, head, chills, fever, you name it.
So what do I do bundled on my couch? I watch the Food Network of course!
Now I love Paula Dean as much as the next ‘wanna be home cook’ but today I saw her do something, well, insane is the only world I can think it. Imagine this (but DON’T get any ideas now) an 8 oz burger (not even lean) topped with a fried egg, 2 slices of bacon and, get this, 2 glazed donuts used as the bun. COME ON! I mean I love being creative in the kitchen as much as the next guy but that is just ridiculous! Don’t believe me? I found the write up on her web site. It’s called the Lady’s Brunch Burger.
Now, I kind of see the evil genius in this idea but with all the health issues and weight problems isn’t this just going a bit too far. I mean the burger she made on that show was over 1,200 calories. And it wasn’t the only dish for the event, she also made cheese laden grits, and, get this, a “light” yogurt parfait.
I also read an article in Prevention yesterday about how average restaurant dishes are actually around 4 portions! And to make it worse our mentality is that, that’s a good thing. Like we are getting more for our money or something.
When will we realize we need to be more aware. Many of us go through life wondering why we have a weight problem when we skip breakfast, eat lunch out and then order dinner in. We think we are only eating 3 meals a day. What we don’t realize is the lunch at the local burger joint probably had enough calories for 3 people and then we topped it off with 2-3 slices of pizza for dinner each with more then 2 ounces of cheese. Not to mentioned the calorie laden soft drinks, coffees and snack we mindless munch on in the office.
Sorry I didn’t mean to get preachy, but watching Paula make that sandwich reminded me about how I used to eat. I was that person who wondered why it was so hard.
All I know is, just like Paula, I like to feed people. It’s the way I show them I care. But, unlike her, I want to feed them good healthy food that nourishes their body not burgers on glazed donuts.
Sorry Paula, I still love you but please ease up on the “stick of butter”.
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Feel Better….I didn’t feel well yesterday myself that I didn’t even make it on to blog :(
hope things are well…
That sounds completely disgusting, but unfortunately a lot of her other fattening stuff (ok, not the stuff mentioned in the comments above, but some other things) is very appealing to me. When I’m cooking I have to fight the urge to add the butter, etc. I had to train myself that love = not killing my husband (as opposed to love = feeding him yummy things that may not be healthy).
Hope you’re feeling better.
I saw that episode the other day.. I couldnt even imagine eating that.. Yuck.. And she thought it was the greatest meal ever.. Why in the world would anyone want to eat a hamburger on glazed donuts?!?! I love Paula Deen though =]
All I want to know is what’s Paula and Michael Gruber’s cholesterol like???
I just wanted to let y’all know, Paula did not invent this burger. It is often called a “Luther Burger” (after Luther Vandros), and has been a staple at many Soul Food eateries for a while now. I have yet to meet one person who has tried a bite of one who didn’t like it.
Yes, it is not something you eat everyday, and most people cannot finish an entire one themselves (like a Monte Cristo). I will split one with my husband, and be quite sated on that 15 point “splurge.”
I guess what I’m trying to say is that don’t knock something till you try it.
Sorry anon – I don’t want to try it! Glad you enjoy your splurge, I’d rather spend my 15 point on 3 slices of pizza! ;~P
First of all, I want to say that I LOVE your blog! It’s one of the first things I check when I get to work in the morning. As a mother of an 8 month old you are especially inspiring. Ok, now that that’s settled on to the reason why I finally decided to post something after several weeks of reading everyone else’s comments. I saw that Paula episode and I was dumbfounded. Now I’m from the south and I’m not usually surprised by the “stick of butter” lady’s concoctions(they’re not particularly things I would make myself but I like getting ideas for flavor combinations), but this one was over the top.
IrishLuci – I’m so glad you posted that!! and to answer your question, YES! it is a representation as sad as it is. I’ll probably get beat up for saying that but it’s true. We eat too much processed crap and our portions are OUT OF CONTROL!
That being said there are people, restaurants, grocery stores, etc that are changing. I’ve noticed it and I welcome it.
I’ve never been to Europe so I can’t comment one that. I hope someone else does.
I love watching Paul Deen when I’m homesick and miss my mom. She’s got such a comforting, warm presence!
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