Being statistically inclined, we sometimes get a little overzealous. One could argue that this is one of those times…

On Wednesday, July 30th a very special event will be happening at Cheesecake Factories across the country. The chain is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering dine-in customers slices of cheesecake for $1.50, just like they originally did back in 1978.

This event will allow Americans everywhere to enjoy dessert with unmatched calories per dollar.

In order to set the stage for the Cheesecake event, we should take a quick look at some other foods I enjoy that rank highly on the calories per dollar scale. We’ll focus on low cost snack foods and fast food (dollar menus) since they really shine when using this statistic.  In fact let’s build a meal that I would actually eat!

Those figures are impressive, but they’re not in the same class as $1.50 cheesecake.  The Cheesecake Factory does not disclose nutritional content for their food, but there are places on the World Wide Web where we can find an unofficial tally.

I’m particularly fond of the Fudge Cake, which is reported to have 1,360 calories per slice. Since it’s not technically cheesecake, and therefore will not be on sale, its calories-per-dollar check in at a modest 209. Amy enjoys the Chocolate Tuxedo Cheesecake, which (supposedly) has 760 calories and 507 calories per dollar at the sale price.  Our new leader!  A quick scan of the reported calorie data has Craig’s Crazy Carrot Cake Cheesecake as the winner.  It’s 1,010 calories translate to 673 calories per dollar during this blessed event. Ironic that the one item with veggies in it is actually the most caloric.

So spread the word – terrific deal at the Cheesecake Factory on July 30th. And if anyone has a ready-to-eat food that can touch the carrot cheesecake calories per dollar basis please pass it along!
 

I’ve talked about the West Hartford Dog Park committee before. They are moving faster than a dog on the scent of bacon!

The group will be hosting several dog walks to promote the idea of a dog park in the community. The first official walk with be this Sunday, April 27, starting at 1:00PM. Please meet at 7 Arapahoe which is located just off LaSalle Road in West Hartford Center, across from the Post Office.

Dogs will be leashed. Also, please remember to bring water and waste cleanup bags for your pooch! It should be a great time.

If you can’t make it this Sunday, don’t despair, there will be other walks…

Saturday, May 3 at 1:00PM – Elizabeth Park (meet at the Pond/restaurant)

Sunday, May 11 at 8:30AM – West Hartford Center (at Walk for Lupus/Blue Back Square)

Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00PM – Elizabeth Park (meet at the Pond/restaurant)

Front Street is open Monday through Thursday from 7am-6pm, Friday and Saturday from 7am-8pm, and Sunday from 8am-4pm. You are welcome to sit down and enjoy your meal or take it on the road. The staff is cheerful and friendly and will gladly tell you their favorites.

This morning I picked up a yummy chocolate chip scone. Which I promptly split with Kyle because it was ginormous. In the past I’ve had paninis and wraps (try the Apple Cider Chicken). The Mulagatani soup is also yummy on a chilly day. Don’t ignore the cupcakes for dessert!

It’s a very pleasant place to stop in and get your fill of carbohydrates. They’re open Monday through Friday from 7:00am-4:00pm and 8:00am-3:00pm on weekends. In addition to a wide variety of artisan breads, they also offer fantastic sandwiches and salads. Trying the baked goods will not disappoint either. Prices are reasonable and wine and beer is available if you’d like it to accompany your lunch. Enjoy!

So, when you’re surfing Realtor.com or Raveis.com or whatever website you use to look at homes for sale, now you should be able view more pictures.

Obviously this puts more pressure on your real estate agent to provide quality photos. As a seller, make sure you ask your agent to see the photos of your home before they are released to the public…

Is this you? Because this is me. If you’d like to make weekend plans with me and my husband, just let me know.

My first Fabulous Friday Find is Yelp.com. Oh, what a fun little website. Somewhat social networking, but more a user review site with the “I’ve got an opinion on this place/service…” slant. Read reviews from quirky people like you and figure out if you should really go to that new little restaurant you’ve been eyeing for a few weeks.

Create an account and pimp out your profile, then start reading and reviewing away…It benefits all of us if you Yelp about that fabulous little diner you’ve found for weekend breakfast…