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Jack in the Box has announced its plan to jump on the fast-food breakfast bandwagon with its new Breakfast Bowl, an entire, portable meal. A mix of eggs, hash browns, cheese, peppers, and meat, the dish is a "Sunday brunchworthy meal" to be "enjoyed on a weekday schedule." Jack in the Box hopes to satisfy consumers' need for a hearty breakfast on the go. Of the fast-food giants, currently Read more
A recent article from Reuters has found that when given a quiz on the healthiest menu options at popular restaurants, without having the nutritional information visible, we aren't able to make the healthiest choice. There were only four questions and none of the respondents answered all four questions correctly, 68 percent failed all of them and less than 1 percent answered three of four Read more
Forget bacon flapjacks, bacon meat loaf, and maple bacon sundaes: Denny's has moved on to lighter pastures with Fit Fare, a new line of lower-calorie options. The items fall under four different classifications: "lean," with less than 15 grams of fat; "light," which comes in under 550 calories; "protein," for items with 20 grams of protein or more; and "fiber," with at least 8 grams of fiber. Read more
Get ready to bend your brain as you watch the trailer for The Words, starring Bradley Cooper as a writer. His character, Rory Jansen, suffers from writer's block until he has a breakthrough and finally produces a best-selling novel. The only problem is that he stole the story from former soldier (played by Jeremy Irons), who put his life story to words years before Rory finds his writings. As you Read more
When What to Expect When You're Expecting hits theaters this weekend, moms and those on their way to motherhood will find themselves nodding in agreement with Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, and Brooklyn Decker, who play five women entering the sisterhood of parenthood in five very different ways. But while the women may be the stars of the flick, much as we are of Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow is rumored to be starting up her own food magazine. — New York Post A first look at Denny's seven-item Baconalia menu. — Serious Eats Create a lavish royal wedding party with these 22 canapés. — Daily Dish The Starbucks CEO's new memoir stinks with the "smell of self-congratulation." — Wall Street Journal Nothing's certain, but Eataly could expand to Los Angeles. — Read more
Though CBS cut some shows from its schedule, the network is lining up its new series to fill up its schedule. Check out the details below to get up to speed on the brand-new shows you'll be seeing on CBS this Fall. COMEDIES Friend Me: This comedy stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Nicholas Braun as best friends who move to LA to work at Groupon and struggle to be social when one would rather Read more
Mother's Day is coming up and there are plenty of freebies and discounts going around for savvy moms to cash into. Seems like most of the discounts this year cater toward food and drinks; here are a few of them: Caribou Coffee: Buy one, get one free with this coupon. Print it out or save it on your phone. Ikea: Free breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes and a cup of coffee on Sunday Read more
LA designer Lori Dennis's aesthetic embraces the best of California style. From her client-pleasing designs to her eco cred (she's a LEED accredited professional), Lori has a laid-back, gorgeous, and green aesthetic that I can definitely appreciate. Now, with her new book, Green Interior Design, she's also provided an accessible and fun read for homeowners looking to add some green features to Read more
Gwen Stefani hopped out of her car and headed into a studio in Santa Monica yesterday. She got back to work on her latest album with No Doubt after sharing a fun afternoon with her family on Tuesday. Gwen, Kingston, and Zuma went to the Irvine Railroad Park, where they got a head start on celebrating Easter with an egg hunt and a photo op with the Easter Bunny. Kingston and Zuma also rode a Read more
