If there’s one thing that our son has taught us, it’s that things go better with applesauce.
Cheese, fish, noodles, chicken, hotdogs, crackers, apples, broccoli, sandwiches, bananas, cereal, filet mignon – all apparently taste better once dunked into a single-serving container of applesauce.
Who knows? Perhaps he’s on to something…
Even though this past work week contained a mere four days, it still felt hellishly long. I think I’ll reward myself with a bag of Doritos and an ice cold Corona this weekend…
Hope everyone has a great weekend. See you on Monday!
I’ve seen a double-yolked egg, a two-headed snake, a double entendre, a double-decker bus, a double play, a 2×4, double seating, a twin turbo, a two-for-one sale, dual action formula detergent, dos equis beer, double mint gum, Twin Peaks, a double feature, a double header, two turntables (and a microphone), double parking, two for flinching, two to tango and Tea For Two. I’ve even had second thoughts, second sight, second looks, a second glance, a second to think, and have even gone to second base, double-downed in Vegas, have had two pennies to rub together, double nickels on the dime, and a two dollar bill.
But it wasn’t until last night when I opened up a package of Top Ramen and saw this:
Two packets of flavorings!
What do you think? Is this some sort of a sign? Should I go out and buy a lottery ticket tomorrow? 
Introduced in 1981, McDonald’s McRib was an instant hit. Initially created to fill the void caused by a shortage of chickens in the 80′s (McNuggets, yo!), the McRib quickly cultivated a cult-like following.
In 2005 McDonald’s bid a sad fond farewell to the McRib.
Stories became legends. Legends became myths. Those of us who lived through those halcyon days told glorious tales of the McRib.
To satisfy the public’s clamor for this romanticized sandwich, McDonald’s decided to bring it back for a limited time only. This was met with such success that McDonald’s will occasionally bring the McRib out of retirement for a month or two at various franchised locations throughout the year.
Starting today, the McRib is back…and for the first time it’s available nationwide.
Unfortunately the McRib isn’t the most healthy thing to eat:
McRib Nutritional Info:
490 calories, 220 calories from fat, 25 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 1040 mb sodium, 44 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein, 11 g sugars.
One McRib contains nearly half your daily intake of sodium, one quarter your daily allowance of calories, and nearly half your daily intake of cholesterol. I think about this, then I think about the people who have two of these at each meal, and I wonder if they’re aware of what they shoving into their quivering maws.
But hey, it’s the McRib. I’d be lying if I told you that I wouldn’t be picking up one of these during their brief appearance this year. I haven’t been to a McDonald’s in many months, but I think I’ll break my fast food fast for the McRib. These things hold dark, evil sway over my diet…
And before I forget, here’s a page showcasing the “McRib Deconstructed“. Warning: The McRib doesn’t look particularly inviting in a few of these pics…
Karin took Tyler back to Wisconsin to visit her parents for a week, which is fantastic for her but a living hell for me. You see, I simply can not cook, and was quite concerned about what I was going to have for dinner over the course of the next week.
But I believe I’ve come up with a viable solution:
Problem. Solved.
