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Moe's Southwest Grill Breakdown

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:30:00 PDT

When I'm on the road and in need of quick meal, I sometimes stop at Moe's Southwest Grill. It's like a Mexican version of Subway - you pick a type of burrito, taco, fajita, salad, or quesadilla, and then you choose exactly what goes in it (and you can watch them make it too). They use fresh veggies, but they don't use lard. Plus the meat is grilled right there. The food tastes great and seems healthy, but after looking at the caloric content of The Homewrecker and the Triple Lindy, I am happy that I split a burrito with my hubby.

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Welcome to Moe's

FitSugar — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:40:00 PST

Every time you walk into Moe's, without a doubt, you are always greeted by the entire staff with a happy "Welcome to Moe's."

I went in there the other day because I was on the road and needed to eat. I thought I'd order a cheese quesadilla, because it'd be the safest item on the menu.

But Moe's isn't like other fast food joints - really it isn't. When you order, you get to watch the people make your food, so there's no "special" ingredients being added. They make all their own salsa and guacamole from scratch from actual vegetables.

Their beans are homemade everyday - using veggie broth- not lard. In fact, right smack dab on their menu it states "we don't use animal fat or lard." All their meat is cooked on one grill, and the veggies and tofu (yup, they have tofu) are cooked on a separate grill.

Fit's Tips: If you're counting calories or watching your weight, it's easy to figure out exactly what you're eating. Right on Moe's website, you can choose anything on the menu, including any toppings you want added or removed, and it configures the nutritional info for you. Just click on Nutrition at the bottom.

Would You Admit to Having a Favorite Child?

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:38:23 PST

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe . . . How do you choose? Way back at the beginning of the year, Kate Tietje wrote a post for Babble titled "Mom Confession: I Think I Love My Son a Little Bit More." While some parents praised her for her candor, most took her to task for her admission. My thoughts immediately returned to her article while watching Barbara Walters's 18th annual 10 Most Fascinating People special last night. Though Walters's decision to put the Kardashian family on her list at all is worthy of its own post, an exchange between Kourtney, Khloe, and Kim and their momager Kris caught me off guard:

Barbara: Who is your mom’s favorite?
Kourtney, Khloe, and Kim (simultaneously): Kim!
Kris: You know, I think it seems -
Kourtney, Khloe, and Kim (simultaneously): Just say it!
Kris: OK, yes, she’s my favorite. (Pause.) No, she’s not!
Khloe: Whoever gives her the most percentage rights [is her favorite].
Kris: No, that’s not true. Just the most attention.

As parents we often strive do things fair and square among our children, but it doesn't always work out that way. Sure, sometimes one tot ends up with a few more goldfish in her bowl than the other, but would you ever openly admit that you loved one child more than another?

Photo courtesy of ABC

The Three Stooges Trailer Brings Back Everything but the Laughs

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:01:20 PST

Well, the Farrelly brothers' long-awaited update of The Three Stooges is here, and it's full of nyucks, pratfalls, and attempts to make the characters relevant. Sean Hayes, Will Sasso, and Chris Diamantopoulos star as Larry, Curly, and Moe, but the actors come off looking more like three guys who dressed up as the trio for Halloween. The classic Stooges bits also feel like they're nothing but part of their impressions, especially Sasso doing Curly's "woop-woop-woop" and high-pitched voice.

Even though the trailer is mostly a collection of gags, there is a story: the guys try to save the orphanage they grew up in, only to end up as stars of a reality show. If you think that sounds lame, just wait until you see the cringe-worthy jokes, like a nun in a sexy bathing suit, or the Stooges' inability to understand what an iPhone is. The injection of technology is just one of the ways this movie looks desperate to make the characters modern, but it hits the ultimate low with the appearance of the Jersey Shore cast. I love classic comedy, but The Three Stooges doesn't look like it's going to cause any sort of triumphant revival for the trio. Watch the preview for yourself after the jump.

Link Time - Take a Look at the Three Stooges

BuzzSugar — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:45:20 PDT

What do you think of the new Moe, Larry, and Curly? - /Film
Antonio Banderas's best movies - Rotten Tomatoes
Anne Hathaway is adding producer to her résumé - NextMovie
The Muppets take on Twilight - Moviefone
Watch Justin Timberlake sing for David Letterman - The Hollywood Reporter
Watch a clip of Katie Holmes on How I Met Your Mother - Aol TV
20 TV twists on classic Halloween costumes - BuddyTV
See which Scrubs stars are coming to Cougar Town - Zap2it
The best couples from spooky movies - TresSugar

Reader Recipe: Pumpkin-Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Pet Community — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:54:08 PDT

Community member girlA loves making vegan treats, but she doesn't limit her baking skills to human food. Check out this tasty treat for pooches she shared over in the YumSugar Community!

These are similar to the other dog treats I made, but this time I added pureed pumpkin. I meant to add some fresh parsley and mint, but completely forgot-next time, I guess. We’ll just have to continue to deal with Moe’s stinky breath until it’s time to make more treats. Since commercial treats are full of artificial ingredients, preservatives and animal products, we prefer to make his own treats. It’s especially convenient since Moe has been working on his Canine Good Citizen training so that he can be a therapy dog. Lots of training means lots of treats, so I feel better about loading him up with these and not the gross store-bought ones. I also froze the remaining pumpkin puree to use the next time I make treats. Get the recipe at my vegan blog, Epicurean Vegan!

Made any homemade pet treats yourself recently? Tell us all about them in the PetSugar Community!

Link Time - Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg to Pair Up On Screen

BuzzSugar — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:00:56 PDT

Andy Samberg will play Rashida Jones's love interest in Celeste & Jesse - The Playlist
Check out another red band trailer for Your Highness - Vulture
See some more footage of Captain America - Moviefone
Will Sasso is now up for the role of Moe in the Three Stooges movie - /Film
Find out which beloved TNT show has been renewed - TV Squad
The cast of Modern Family is coming to Inside the Actors Studio - The Ausiello Files
Watch the trailer for The Setup starring 50 Cent and Bruce Willis - Movieline
Sigh. MTV has greenlit two more seasons of The Real World - Deadline
A look back at Elizabeth Taylor's style - FabSugar

Pet Community: All-Natural, Vegan Dog Treats

Pet Community — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:23:33 PST

GirlA is always sharing her favorite vegan recipes in The Dairy Free Diva Recipe Exchange, and to celebrate her cute pooch turning 4, she made Moe a vegan treat.

Have you ever looked at the ingredients in some commercial dog treats? They are packed pull of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and animal products. They’re pricey, too. Save your money and your dog’s health by making your own-they’re so simple. Our dog, Moe (an 80-lb lap dog) LOVES peanut butter and as much fun as it can be to watch him try to lick it off the roof of his mouth, biscuit treats are a much simpler and less messy alternative. These would be cute cut into the shape of dog biscuits, but since we usually only give him small treats at a time, making these bite-sized ones were ideal. The recipe is from All Natural Dog Treat, offering lots of different recipes, including a grain-free peanut butter recipe. These treats will keep at room temperature for 2-3 weeks, or 6 weeks in the refrigerator. They are also freeze-able and . . . Moe-Approved.

Keep reading for both the recipe and a cute picture of the birthday boy.

Texts and Tunes: This Little Piggy Went to Prada

babysugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:00:13 PST

Different from the old nursery rhymes you've heard a hundred times, This Little Piggy Went to Prada ($14) is a hilarious and beautifully illustrated book full of witty and stylishly revised poems by Amy Allen.

Instead of the classic "Eeny meeny miny moe, catch a tiger by the toe," you'll read "Daddy Sweetie, don't say 'no', Buy an Aston at the show. If it hurts, the Rolls can go. Mummy wants a Vantage so." Bound in red and hot pink linen, the jewel of a book is a perfect gift for a Christian Louboutin wearing mama–to–be. And, because every now and then, we all need a break from Goodnight Moon.

Menu item	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Protein (g)
Homewrecker (burrito made with 12 in. flour tortilla, grilled chicken, black beans, rice, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo)	890	33	14.8	120	2645	93	46
Triple Lindy (burrito made with 12 in. flour tortilla, ground beef, pinto beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo)	835	31	11.5	83	2735	94	38
Joey Bag of Donuts (burrito made with 12 in. flour tortilla, grilled steak, black beans, rice, cheese, and pico de gallo)	740	23	9.5	90	2300	86	44
Art Vandalay (burrito made with 12 in. flour tortilla, pinto beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo)	755	27	13.3	60	2225	93	25
Overachiever (taco made with 6 in. flour tortilla, grilled chicken, pinto beans, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, and sour cream)	353	14	6.9	60	1063	30	21
Unanimous Decision (taco made with crispy corn shell, black beans, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and lettuce)	240	12	5.6	30	523	21	9
The Funk Meister (taco made with crispy corn shell, ground beef, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, and lettuce)	263	13	4.8	41	568	20	15
John Coctosan (quesadilla made with 10 in. flour tortilla, grilled chicken, pinto beans, cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo)	780	37	18.8	150	1925	59	48
Close Talker (salad made crispy taco bowl, grilled chicken, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, black olives, cucumbers, and chipotle ranch)	1030	68	14.8	98	2130	67	41