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Would You Rather Eat a Bagel or a Croissant?

partysugar — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:30:37 PST

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Dunkin' Donuts Breakdown

FitSugar — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:06:22 PDT

Okay, okay, we all know that Dunkin' Donuts is not the healthiest place in the world. Besides donuts, they do offer other choices. Let's take a peek and see how they measure up.

Food	Calories	Fat in grams	Cholesterol	Sodium in milligrams	Carbs in grams	Protein in grams
Plain bagel	320	2.5	0	650	62	12
Everything bagel	370	6	0	650	67	14
Multigrain bagel	380	6	0	650	68	14
Cinnamon Raisin bagel	330	3	0	430	65	10
2 oz Plain Cream Cheese	190	17	55	190	4	4
2 oz Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese	170	15	45	340	4	2
2 oz Lite Cream Cheese	120	9	30	280	5	4
Banana Walnut Muffin	540	25	65	520	69	10
Honey Bran Raisin Muffin	480	15	60	480	79	8
Cranberry Orange Muffin	440	17	65	480	66	8
Blueberry Muffin	470	17	60	500	73	8
Reduced Fat Blueberry Muffin	400	5	60	490	78	8

Well that wasn't so bad. Wait until we get to the breakfast sandwiches. You may go into cardiac arrest just reading this. Want to see? Then

Food	Calories	Fat in grams	Cholesterol	Sodium in milligrams	Carbs in grams	Protein in grams
Maple Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich	690	45	180	630	45	25
Bacon Egg Cheese Bagel Sandwich	540	18	200	1400	69	18
Sausage Egg Cheese Bagel Sandwich	660	35	225	1450	63	28
Egg Cheese Sandwich	470	15	190	1120	65	20
Egg Cheese English Muffin Sandwich	280	9	140	1010	34	15
Supreme Omelet on a Croissant	590	38	260	1040	42	21
Southwestern Chicken Panini	420	10	45	970	57	23
Meatball Panini	480	19	40	1180	56	22
Turkey Pesto Sandwich	530	23	65	1630	46	33
Vegetarian Sandwich	420	21	5	480	51	9
Caesar Salad	390	33	35	980	14	10
Chicken Caesar Salad	520	36	85	1520	16	34
Garden Salad	240	12	30	430	24	12
Mediterranean Salad	220	11	315	760	23	10
1 cup Broccoli Cheese Soup	180	13	40	71310	10	7
1 cup Chicken Noodle Soup	140	3.5	45	840	20	8
1 cup Clam Chowder Soup	230	11	30	990	20	10
1 cup Timberline Chili With Beans Soup	230	8	35	890	260	15

America runs on Dunkin'? I sure as hell hope not. Get this, Rachael Ray is now the spokesperson - let YumSugar know how you feel. She's going to lead the company into developing "better for you" food and beverage options. Way to go Rachael!

Dunkin' Donuts Is Banking on All-Day Sandwiches

Susannah Chen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:15:17 PST

Looks like Starbucks and McDonald's aren't the only two chains who want a piece of breakfast between bread: starting this week, Dunkin' Donuts introduces two new sandwich offerings, to be offered at DD locations throughout the day - including breakfast, of course.

The new sandwiches will "be familiar, but with a twist," said Stan Frankenthaler, Dunkin' Brands' executive chef and head of product innovation. The Ham & Cheese Bakery Sandwich contains Black Forest ham, white cheddar, and a creamy dijon mustard sauce; Turkey, Cheddar, & Bacon is made with turkey, white cheddar, bacon, and ancho chipotle sauce. Both are made to order on a croissant, bagel, or the new baked-fresh-daily French roll.

The announcement of these all-day sandwiches arrives just as Taco Bell rolls out its First Meal menu of breakfast items. Still, Dunkin' is quick to explain what differentiates the brand's ham and bacon sandwiches from similar breakfast sandwich offerings already on the market. "We think our bakery leadership is a real differentiator in our brand," Frankenthaler told us. "Our guests already know us and love us for our fresh bagels (we're the number one retailer of bagels in the United States) and croissants."

Providing all-day options is "extremely important for Dunkin’ Donuts," he added. "Breakfast sandwiches are popular with our guests, and they like the flexibility to enjoy them throughout the day."

With first Taco Bell and now Dunkin' Donuts taking the mornings to another level, it's clear that the fast-food AM wars won't be letting up anytime soon. Will you try a new sandwich from Dunkin' Donuts?

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Kind of Addictive: Thomas' Croissants

Susannah Chen — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:27:27 PDT

I can't remember the last time I ordered a French pastry, especially a croissant. That's why I'm shocked when it comes to my latest fixation: these split croissants by Thomas', the company of English muffin "nook and cranny" fame.

Generally, croissants are too messy and too large for my liking. I'm not a fan of sending shards of pastry every which way when taking a bite. But these slightly petite pastries are pillowy soft and already split, and at 160 calories each, they're just fattening enough without putting you over the top.

The croissants also an ideal vehicle for any sort of sandwich. Lately, I've been skipping my reduced-fat turkey bacon sandwich at Starbucks in favor of making my own at home, like the aged cheddar and salt-and-pepper scrambled egg sandwich pictured here. If you're into breakfast sandwiches, what's your bread of choice?

Link Time: From Gobble-Gobble Meatballs to Thanksgiving Croissants

Susannah Chen — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:01:21 PST

Simply brilliant: a Thanksgiving meatball with turkey, stuffing, and cranberries. - Saveur
Tonight's episode of Chopped will feature White House chef Sam Kass. - Food Republic
David Kinch of Manresa is GQ's chef of the year. - Eater SF
Stanford University's offering freshmen a food-blogging course. - Grub Street SF
Food geek/authority Harold McGee is totally against brining turkeys. - Diner's Journal
How you can help the hungry this Thanksgiving. - Delish
Momofuku Milk Bar's Thanksgiving croissant - also genius! - Serious Eats NY

3 Tools For Quick Cookie Sheet Cleanup

Anna Monette Roberts — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:30:00 PDT

Making cookies, candies, and other pastries is a fun and delicious activity - that is, until it's time for cleanup. Here are three must-have items for quick cookie sheet cleanup, so you can spend more time savoring your piping hot treats.

Silpat Silicone Cookie Sheet Liners ($25) - Even though Silpats are on the expensive side, they will distribute heat evenly to your cookies and are completely nonstick, so you never have to grease your cookie sheet. Silpats are also great to use when making sticky candies like toffee, candied nuts, or caramel corn.

See more cookie sheet liners.

13 Signs You’re Too Busy

LearnVest — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:15:38 PDT

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

There’s busy.

Then there’s too busy.

Busy is running from one appointment to the next. Too busy is running over someone on your way to the next appointment (physically, vehicularly, whatever). Busy is leaving your cell phone behind at the grocery store. Too busy is leaving your kid behind at the grocery store.

And then there’s the biggest of all ironies-we want to cut back, but frankly, we just don’t have the time to figure out how to do it.

Sound familiar? Well, we’re here to do an intervention-a time intervention. Today, we’ll help you figure out if your life is starting to burst at the seams when it comes to your time. If it is, you need a wake-up call to reset priorities, because there is no shakier foundation for healthy, balanced living (and healthy, balanced money management) than not having the space and breathing room that time provides in our lives.

If you’ve crossed over the line into too busy, you’ll need to reset your foundation: Maybe it means taking a day off from work to reassess your life priorities. Maybe it means evaluating what your time is worth and outsourcing chores like housekeeping or laundry. Maybe it means taking a break from social engagements for a little while to focus on building the right foundation.

Here are 13 signs that you might need a time overhaul in your life-and easy tips on how to get started, today.

You Spend a Good Amount of Time Worrying About Your Time

If your time is preoccupied with, well, your time, you might be: endlessly cycling through your to-do list in your head, spending a lot of time arranging and rearranging your schedule, or wishing throughout the day that you had more time.

If you've worried about your schedule or wished you had more time more than three times a day, you need a break from time itself as a stressor in your life.

Try this: Take a mental break. Remove one thing from your schedule for today that is the least important-it might be putting off doing the laundry or postponing a work call. Spend that time instead totally luxuriating in something in the present moment (like eating a macaron or listening to your favorite song) and not thinking about your schedule, or future plans, at all.

Read on for more.

4 Ways to Make a More Exciting Panini

Katie Sweeney — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:35:22 PDT

It's National Panini Month and although a panini in Italian refers to any kind of sandwich, I always think of a panini being a hot pressed sandwich. A crispy panini with gooey melted cheese makes a stellar meal, but it's easy to get caught up in a sandwich filling rut. Tired of the same old ham and cheese? Here's how you can make a more exciting panini:

Add fruit. A fresh blackberry jam pairs perfectly with prosciutto and brie. Sliced peaches add pizazz to pancetta and fontina. Mango and mint take a mozzarella sandwich to a whole new level.
Think outside the condiment box. Mayonnaise and mustard are great, but anything can be spread onto a sandwich to add flavor. Hummus, guacamole, honey, pesto, and salsa are delicious options.
Do dessert. Instead of having a sandwich for lunch, why not have one for dessert? Melted chocolate and nutella taste wonderful in between toasted, buttery bread.
Change up the bread. A panini can be made on any type of bread. Sourdough, focaccia, and ciabatta are perfect vessels for paninis, but so are bagels, croissants, and even hamburger buns!

What's your favorite panini filling?

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Now You Can Have Breakfast at Tiffany's - For a Price

Noria Morales — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:20:41 PDT

For those who dream of their own Holly Golightly experience, or have always wanted to climb inside those Tiffany blue boxes, this might be your moment. The St. Regis Hotel in New York partnered with the Tiffany's design team to create the Tiffany suite, complete with Tiffany blue walls, a bar cart accessorized with Tiffany barware, and a crystal chandelier that looks draped in gems. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook tony Fifth Avenue. All you need to pack is a black dress, some evening gloves, and your oversized shades. Then order that croissant from room service, and you'll be just like Audrey Hepburn in that classic fashion flick. Of course, this may be the most expensive breakfast you'll ever have, as the Tiffany suite will cost you $8,500 per night, plus tax. Bonus: that does include a bottle of champagne.

Katie Holmes Grabs Breakfast on the Go at Her Favorite Spot

Katie Henry — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:04:00 PDT

Katie Holmes started her morning in Beverly Hills yesterday with a stop at one of her favorite bakeries, Le Pain Quotidien. Suri missed out on the trip, but she and Katie are well-known fans of their famous croissants. Katie's all about her LA eateries this week and was also spotted lunching with friends at Urth Cafe. She's been taking care of business and prepping for the August release of her horror flick - check out the latest terrifying trailer for Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise is taking a break from Rock of Ages to spend time with his girls, and even supported his pals J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg Wednesday at the premiere of Super 8.