A Perfect Four Point Omelet

Spray Olive Oil
3 Egg Whites
1 Whole Egg
Water
1/2-1 Cup Fresh Spinach
1 OZ Fat Free Feta Cheese
Salt and Pepper

Spray a large pan with Olive Oil Spray.
Beat Egg and Egg Whites and some water (no more than 1/2 cup) with a fork.
Beat in Salt and Pepper to taste.
Pour the Egg Mixture in the pan. 
Allow egg to set for a minute.
Add Spinach Leaves and Feta. 
Cook until feta melts a bit.
Fold Egg over in half.
Continue cooking until done.

This recipe is 4 "Points Plus" Points.  The Trader Joe's Fat Free Feta is a big points bargain.  The egg whites and the water give this omelet bulk without adding the calories.  Pictured with Earthgrains Wheat Bread Thins which are 3 points.  Add some fruit and you have a big breakfast for 7 points.

The Food's the Thing

I've put off reviewing this place because of one bad experience with a waiter, but I keep going back, so I think I should tell you about this restaurant called DISH.

Usually, we have a lovely time at Dish. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting, most of the waitstaff is very kind, and the food is always great. Home style American cooking is the Dish specialty. Brunch on the weekend is pretty crowded, and reflects the popularity of dishes like "Cornmeal Johnnycakes" or "Havarti Cheese, Asparagus, and Tomato Omelette", both of which I have had and loved. A lunch or dinner might include "Old School Cobb Salad", "Applewood-Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger", or "Cider-Braised Beef Brisket", quality classic American Fare. Dish serves up big plates of thoughtful and delicious comfort food. One bad experience with one bad waiter won't keep me away. You see, the food's the thing.


DISH
734 Foothill Blvd,
La Canada, CA 91001
(818) 790-5355

Breakfast Anyone?

Last week I finally caught one of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots while they were actually open. It’s been a while since I’ve gotten over to Eat and Park in Burbank before two in the afternoon, which is when they close, but I finally managed it. This place has a new modern awning on the outside, but on the inside it’s an old fashioned greasy spoon diner… and that’s the way I like it. I took a couple of friends who said it reminded them of diners in upstate New York. Huge omelets and an unusual potato pancake are two of the reasons I keep coming back to this place. The other reason is the friendly service from a family oriented staff. This is not the place you want to try when you’re on a diet, but when you are hungry, this place will stuff you and the guy next to you for under ten bucks. For all of those readers who log on early on Sunday, they’re open from 6 til 2, go now!

Eat & Park
2517 W Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 953-9302