I have to admit that I was initially skeptical of Burger King’s new Satisfries, which are touted as having 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than McDonald’s fries. My concern was that they would taste like the disgusting chips made with Olestra back in the 1990s. Well, those fears dissipated after my first bite. If you weren’t told you were eating a different kind of french fry, you’d probably have no idea–they’re that similar.
I ordered both the Satisfries and the regular fries, and other than the shape–the former looks like Ore Ida fries–they’re hard to distinguish. I would say the Satisfries do taste “lighter” compared to their counterparts, but not in a bad way. My only disappointment was that I think my order was slightly undercooked, as the Satisfries wasn’t as crispy as fries normally should be (or how they appear in advertisements). Also, many regular fries were in my bag of Satisfries, which made me wonder about cross-contamination. Oh well, it is Burger King after all.
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This summer, Popeye’s introduced chicken waffle tenders, which are simply chicken strips coated in waffle batter and then deep fried. Sound good? You betcha. These tenders really did combine the flavors of fried chicken and waffles. Each bite was both slightly sweet and slightly salty. I actually didn’t use any dipping sauce, as the tenders were that good on their own.
The chicken waffle tenders were limited-time menu items, and according to Popeye’s, will be brought back depending on its success. No word yet on their popularity.
Last week in Watertown, Wis., First Lady Michelle Obama and actress Eva Longoria announced the Partnership for a Healthier America’s new effort called “
