Durham’s ‘Only Burger’

If you find yourself craving a burger in the future and you happen to be in the Duke neighborhood, I’d suggest stopping by Only Burger!

If you haven’t had Only Burger before, you’re really missing out!  This mobile burgery serves up fresh/never frozen made-to-order burgers and fries!  (You’ll even find breakfast burgers on the menu!)

Check out this video and see what you’ve been missing!

A Great Reason To Visit the Durham Farmers Market

Yes…the Durham Farmers Market is just that GREAT…I can’t stop talking about it! If you haven’t been to the Durham Farmers Market this season, I’ve found a great reason for you to go…so you can pick up these ingredients so you can make this yummy Tomato and Mint Salad I found on the Durham Farmers Market website!

The farmers market takes place every Wednesday from 3:30pm – 6:30pm and each Saturday from 8am -noon at the Pavilion in Durham Central Park in downtown Durham.

5-Minute Southwest Layered Salad

You have to try this easy and oh-so-yummy Southwest Layered Salad recipe!

What You Need!

• 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1 can  (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
• 1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup  Salsa
• 1/2 cup Cheese Crumbles
• 1/2 cup  Ranch Dressing
• 1 cup broken tortilla chips

Make It!

Cover platter with lettuce; top with layers of next 4 ingredients.

Next drizzle with dressing; top with chips! Tadaaaaaaa!!!  That was easy!

Recipe from Kraftrecipes.com

photo credit: kevindooley

Fresh Strawberry Bars

The delicious strawberry topping makes these tender peanut butter cookies a treat for all ages!  ENJOY!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup strawberry jam
• 4 cups small whole strawberries, halved or quartered

Find the directions here on the Better Homes and Gardens website.

photo credit: clarity

31 Cent Baskin Robbins Scoops!

Attention ice cream lovers…

Tomorrow,  April 28th Baskin-Robbins stores across the country are partnering with National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to raise money for local fire service organizations by holding ‘31 Cent Scoop Night’ from 5-10pm!

Cheap ice cream AND it’s for a good cause?  SCORE!

photo credit: midweekpost

Wow…That’s a Lot of Calories!

Do you ever order those frozen coffee specialty drinks? They’re delicious, but some are super bad for you!

I’m shocked each time I overhear someone order a low fat/sugar free/high fiber muffin and then order a sugar-filled extra whipped cream coffee specialty drink! What is the point?!?

I found an article on the Yahoo Health site about the ‘Unhealthiest Coffee Drinks in America‘. You’re not going to believe the amount of calories, fat and sugar in these drinks! Some nearly have an entire days worth of calories in one drink!

A few have over 900 calories and well over 100 grams of sugar. YIKES!

So before you order another of these high-calorie drinks, be sure to budget your caloric intake accordingly for the rest of the day!

Health Food?

Is it me or is it somewhat funny what people attempt to pass off as health food.  For example, fast food establishments that claim to have  a”diet” friendly menu. Are you going to honestly convince yourself that you can find something healthy at McDonalds??? Besides the obvious, there are plenty of foods out there than appear healthy and actually are not. Many are filled with additional sugar and calories, but they are low in “fat” grams or vice-versa. You know deep down when you are eating something if it is healthy or not.  Here are some actual health foods:

-Chicken Breat

-Salmon

-Tuna

-Green Beans

-Almonds

-Nuts

-Greens

This is a short list of foods that are great for you. Many fruits are high is sugar, which makes the body hold on to fat.  Try to incorporate some of the above foods into your meal daily.  Remember six small meals a day with a good portion of protein:carbs:fats!!  So in your opinion, what do you think of as “health” food?

All You Can Eat Fruit!

Don’t forget that tonight is Wayzgoose Wednesday is tonight and there will all you can eat fruit from 6pm to 8 pm! Stop by, say hi to the Team at the Verge and enjoy a healthy treat!

If you can’t make it tonight, don’t sweat it! There will be a sweet, Valentines themed, fondue next Wednesday!

Light Drinks for the Weekend

Friday has arrived and the weekend is finally upon us! Question is, after being so healthy all week, how do you continue that into the weekend? Liquid calories can be one of the sneakiest and least thought of calories you consume. But have no fear, here are 2 great low cal drinks so you can stay on track and still enjoy a few weekend cocktails!

• Light Cosmo: 1 shot citrus vodka, 1 splash club soda, 1 splash cranberry juice, and the juice from 1 lime wedge. (Contains about 218 calories)
• Sangria: 4 apples and 3 oranges, sliced; 1 pound red grapes, halved; 3 bottles light- to medium-bodied red wine; 1 can diet lemon soda; and 1 can club soda. Chill mixture, and serve over ice, makes about 16 servings. (Contains about 173 calories, per serving)

For more light drink ideas click here.

Wayzgoose Wednesday!

Don’t forget about tomorrow’s Wayzgoose Event: Hot Taco Night! It’s January 13th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Bring your freinds for some spicy food and fun!

Thank you to everyone who made it out to last Wednesday’s festivities. We have some great pictures, please tag yourself in them! To see all the pictures from Chili Night click here!

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