Saturday, August 31, 2013

North County CRONUTS!

It has been a very busy month here at Living on a Bun! but no fears I am back!

To start off this momentous occasion let's begin with a lovely review of my already mentioned Peterson's Donuts in Escondido, CA.  If you have been following any donut news as of late you may have heard of a new pastry taking the nation's waistlines by storm: the cronut.

Crazy people waiting in New York for a cronut


The cronut is no ordinary decadent pastry, it's actually the love child of a croissant and a donut.  A crazy combination that has made anyone with a sweet-tooth wonder out loud, "Where the hell can I get one?" Well, I'm happy to say that if you are in the North County of San Diego you need to wonder no longer because Peterson's has you hooked up!

It's a CRONUT!!!  Without crazy New York lines!


I went yesterday and picked up a Cinnamon Sugar Cronut for only $2.95, a great deal for the sheer mass of the thing.  It was an even better deal after I took one bite.  This is slap your mama's face good kiddies!  It's buttery, it's sweet, it's flaky, it's light, it's yummy!  Go now...they're open 24hrs a day!

Peterson's Donut Corner's Yelp! Page!

Saturday, July 27, 2013

McDonald's Monopoly is back!

I'm still trying to catch up after Comic Con but McDonald's Monopoly is back.  I don't know about you, but I look forward to this every year...I only hope to score a free Big Mac.

Here's the items that you can get play pieces from:

Premium McWrap
Big Mac sandwich
Chicken McNuggets (10 piece and 20 piece)
Filet-O-Fish sandwich
Large Fries
Egg White Delight McMuffin sandwich
Sausage McMuffin with Egg
Oatmeal
Hash Browns
Medium and Large cold McCafé drinks
Medium Fountain Drinks
Medium or Large Iced McCafé
Blended McCafé
McCafé Smoothies
McCafé Shakes
Small , Medium, or Large McCafé Iced Coffee
Medium , Large, or Extra Large Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice

Get to eating!



Here's the article!

Friday, July 26, 2013

Rejoice! Dunkin' Donuts coming to So-Cal!!

After years of complaining and pining, it looks like Dunkin' Donuts is coming to Southern California!!!



A total of 45 locations are to be opened here in So-Cal with the first stand alone stores to be located in Los Angeles and Orange County to be opened in 2015!  AHH!  This is great news.  Now we can get fresh brewed Dunkin' Donuts coffee with a munchkin...DONUT!

Too bad it won't be early enough to enjoy these!  But I cannot wait! Here's the full article with details I cannot articulate because I'm too damn excited! 

WE'RE NOT WORTHY! WE'RE NOT WORTHY!


Starbucks and Dannon Unite!

Holy Power Combine Batman!



Starbucks is partnering up with Dannon to make, "ready to eat Greek yogurt parfaits!" As you may know Starbucks already sells a couple of yogurt items at their counters but it looks like they are ramping up their efforts to get you to pair your oh so yummy Non-Fat Chai Tea Latte with a scrumdiddlyumptious greek yogurt parfait. 

No word if John Stamos will be showing up at your local Starbucks chucking Oikos products to you but that can't stop a lifetime Full House fan from hoping, right?! Have Mercy! 

Could this be coming to a Starbucks near you?!
Here's the article!

Saturday, July 6, 2013

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Living on a Bun: Comic Con Edition!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!



Comic Con is just around the bend and I cannot wait.  I’ve been going to Comic Con since 2005 and have been a faithful attendee every year since then.  Comic Con is full of fun, sweat, people, hard work, body order, sun, more sweat and HUNGER!  After just a couple of hours going up and down the convention floor, you can get you extremely hungry.  So what is a Comic Con attendee to do? EAT!  But what to eat!

Throughout the San Diego Convention Center there are food carts full of food that is overpriced and low on flavor.  Instead of grabbing the $10 cardboard mini-pizza from the cart outside of Hall H, I have some cheap and flavorful options for fellow attendees.  These are quick, close, cheap and fantastic choices you can make while enjoying the greatness that is Downtown San Diego. 

Chef Vader also has his recommendations! I love this time of the year!


These are in no particular order.


Sarku is a chain that you can find in malls across the nation.  This is a great stop if you need something huge, cheap and quick.  I usually get the chicken teriyaki which gives you a HUGE helping of beef or chicken, a helping of veggies and some fresh steamed rice.  It all comes in a styrofoam container good for travel if you are just taking a quick break between Comic Con panels.  You can easily bring this in with you and enjoy a yummy meal for just a bit over $6.  Not bad at all.  And this Sarku, always has a person handing out samples if you want to sample before purchasing.




Phil’s BBQ is by far the BEST BBQ I have ever had at a restaurant.  This is in San Diego but a bit away from the convention center but this would be a great wrap to your Comic Con experience or even a great start before you head out to Preview night.  They give you huge portions with low prices.  I suggest anything on the menu but the BBQ Broham and El Toro sandwiches are great choices on the cheaper end of the spectrum.  Also their ribs are the best.  This is a very famous restaurant in San Diego and has been featured on numerous shows including The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives.

This is the Broham.  Pulled Pork of the Gods!





This was a find from 2012’s Comic Con!  Not only is it a quick walk across the street from the Convention Center but the combo meals that they offer don’t go over $7.  One of those combos features 2 burritos (chicken or beef) and beans and rice.  You can’t beat that.  The food is very tasty.  It’s the best Mexican food I’ve had in the Downtown area.   They do get very crowded during Comic Con time so it may be difficult to get a seat but you can always get food to go and enjoy it at the Convention Center.  I love their shredded beef and chicken tacos, their burritos are a decent size (especially based on the price they charge) and I just discovered their carnitas plate.  The best carnitas I’ve had, no fat and plenty to go around if you wanna split with your buddy.  I’ll be going here twice this year, just like last year.  I LOVE LOLITAS!

CARNITAS!!!  Also get some Carne Asada Fries while you are there!




Another find from last year’s Comic Con!  THE KEBAB SHOP!  I’ve gone to The Kebab Shop throughout the year since discovering it and every time I go in, I get the chicken shawarma sandwich.  IT IS HUGE!  The chicken is well seasoned.  The sandwich is loaded with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers and yummy tzatziki and hot sauce.  My boyfriend has gotten the kebab plates and loves those as well.  They have doner.  I can’t say I’ve had it because I’m stuck on the sandwich but one look at those pictures on their Yelp page, you’ll be Map Questing your route ASAP.  The other reason why this place is great is the cheap prices and again it’s a quick walk from the Convention Center!

This is the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich.  The bun is toasty yet soft and is perfect.



In the mood for a burger?! Stop and walk yourself to Broadway and go to Hodad’s! Take a look at this:




Yeah.  Go. Now.  I need say no more. http://hodadies.com



There are so many more great choices down here in SD but these are the one’s you have to check out and are nearby (exception Phil’s).  Now have a good Comic Con and enjoy the delicious eats at Downtown San Diego.  


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Fatburger invades a Walmart near you!

Get your "fat" on this coming summer because Fatburger is hitting the road and stopping at Walmart's across the nation in celebration of Walmart selling frozen Fatburger beef hamburger patties.  If you haven't visited a Fatburger, it's well worth a check out.  Yummy burgers and no skimping on anything.  Make sure you have a healthy appetite before stepping in though. 
 
If you don't have one near you, keep your ear to the ground and see if the Fatmobile stops by your local Walmart where they will be giving out free sample burgers and Coke Zero. 




Thursday, June 20, 2013

Dunkin' your Gluten Free Donuts!

Dunkin' has taken the plunge into a yummy hot cup of coffee with the first fast food Gluten Free donuts and muffins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really wish we had a Dunkin' Donuts now!

Anyway, if you suffer from gluten intolerance and have suffered through life without donuts, except for the one's you find awesome Pinterest recipes for, Dunkin' is making your life easier.  Check it out!


They are individual wrapped in order to make sure these gluten free puppies are separated from their gluten-ness cousins at the counter.

If only I was on the east coast!

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