National Junk Food Day: Celebrate With These 5 Tasty Eats
Happy National Junk Food Day to my fellow lovers of sugar-loaded, extra greasy, and generally unhealthy foods! Today, July 21st, is the day we get to celebrate with our favorite…
LONDON – JULY 12: In this photo illustration a lady eats a beefburger on July 12, 2007 in London, England. Government advisors are considering plans for a fat tax on foods high in fat to try to help tackle the fight against obesity. (Photo illustration by Cate Gillon/Getty Images)
(Photo illustration by Cate Gillon/Getty Images)Happy National Junk Food Day to my fellow lovers of sugar-loaded, extra greasy, and generally unhealthy foods! Today, July 21st, is the day we get to celebrate with our favorite tasty eats. Let's eat all of the tasty treats we want without a hint of guilt in sight. This day should be marked on our calendars.
When it comes to my day-to-day diet, I try to maintain healthy eating habits. However, my body's natural craving for excessive calories and carbs often takes the reigns. Then I find myself frequently enjoying my two favorite foods - hot dogs and ice cream. We are a trio that cannot be separated, no matter how hard the universe tries.
Whether you like tacos or burgers, or prefer chocolate over vanilla, everyone can celebrate this day to the max. Order those fries, upgrade that meal, and eat what your heart desires. Treat yourself today!
If you're trying to properly celebrate National Junk Food Day and searching for the ultimate sweet and savory treats, here are five tasty eats that should exist for the purpose of indulging on this holiday.
5) Wienerschnitzel - Junkyard Dog
Today, this one is a must-have. So delicious, and "junk" is in the name!
4) Krispy Kreme - Strawberry Shortcake Doughnut
Krispy Kreme doughnuts melt in your mouth like cotton candy. You can celebrate today by enjoying one, or five, of these strawberry delights!
3) Taco Bell - Spicy Double Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito
My fellow burrito lovers... You're welcome.
2) Freddy's - Double Bacon BBQ Steakburger
Freddy's didn't play around with this delicious creation.
1) Dairy Queen - ANY Blizzard
A blizzard is a MUST.
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The 9 Best Little Debbie Snack Cakes
Little Debbie has released a wide range of baked goods since the brand was born in 1960. Their products range from brownies, cookies, and cakes to pastries, snack bars, and pies. With so much variation in their line up, it's difficult to pick a favorite. But that's the beauty of their wide range of goodies; there's a snack cake for everyone!
The nostalgia behind Little Debbie snack cakes spans across generations, as several of their most popular treats have stood the test of time. Nutty Buddys have found their way into lunchboxes since the product released in 1964. Kids today are still enjoying the delicious wafer bars nearly 60 years later. Many of the company's original products can still be purchased today, and these products have remained public favorites throughout the years. Swiss Rolls, Zebra Cakes, Raisin Creme Pies, and Oatmeal Creme Pies all made their debut as the company got its start in the 1960s.
The 1970s marked huge growth for the treat chain as Little Debbie further expanded their product line. Over the course of the decade, the world was introduced to Star Crunch, Fudge Rounds, Devil Squares, and Peanut Butter Crunch. All of these snacks can still be found in stores, and all of these snacks are delicious.
The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in the 1980s and also released one of its most iconic cakes. Christmas Tree Cakes hit shelves in 1985, and the tree-shaped delights have been a staple of the holidays ever since. Additional releases included Donut Sticks (originally introduced as Dunk'em Sticks), Fig Bars, Chocolate Chip Cakes, and Fancy Cakes.
Since the 1990s, Little Debbie has pushed out a plethora of iconic treats. These have included Pecan Spinwheels, Honey Buns, Cosmic Brownies, Mini Muffins, and Unicorn Cakes!
The affordability, convenience, and delicious taste of Little Debbie's snack cakes has made the company a household name. See the top nine Little Debbie snack cakes:
9) Unicorn Cakes
While these are a more recent addition to Little Debbie's product line, they have rightfully earned their #9 spot on this list.
8) Star Crunch
Undeniably one of Little Debbie's best cookies of all time.
7) Christmas Tree Cakes
It would be a sin if these delectable, festive cakes were not included.
6) Oatmeal Creme Pies
This Little Debbie original is iconic and will always remain a favorite.
5) Nutty Buddy Bars
Those that brought these to school in their lunchbox were the target for lunchtime trades. Unbelievably delicious.
4) Swiss Rolls
Something hits different about biting into these rolls...
3) Cosmic Brownies
Is it the brownie itself or the colorful sprinkles that make their flavor so out of this world?
2) Strawberry Shortcake Rolls
This strawberry jelly & cream combo receives a very close second place to the number one spot...
1) Zebra Cakes
There's something about these cakes that make them the most addictive of all. Bravo, Little Debbie. Bravo.
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Ranked: 15 Best Barbeque Spots In Las Vegas
Grab your bibs and wet naps because it's about to get a little messy. When out of towners think of Las Vegas they think of gambling, entertaining shows and hot weather but what they're forgetting is all of the great eats the city has to offer.
Vegas has been expanding it's culinary landscape for the past decade by bringing in more restaurants, upping it's recipe game and importing some of the best chefs in the world. Barbeque restaurants are staple in any city but do the plates in Vegas taste like home? We're glad you asked.
From saucy ribs, smoked brisket, pulled pork, roasted creamed corn and sweet coleslaw are just a few decadents the Vegas BBQ lifestyle has to offer. If this town does anything, it's not skipping out on their delicious meats and sides.
So who truly has the best barbeque eats in town? Well, there's a lot that goes into discovering the very best. Three things were looked when gathering this data: Price point, hours of operation and Google reviews based on a five-star rating. One star equals not the best and five stars means the restaurant is amazing. We added dollar signs to showcase if the restaurant is cheaper or expensive. The more dollar signs, the more expensive the restaurant. We added the hours of operation to show who stays open more days of the weeks and who stays open late.
It's nice to know who stays open for all of those late night barbeque cravings. Yes, we're just as guilty.
With sauces and rubs passed down through family recipes to going home full, our digital department scoured the internet to find the best barbeque restaurants in and around the Las Vegas valley. And yes, Henderson is just as much a player in the bbq games than one might presume. We hope you enjoy the list, and if you agree, let us know on social media.
2.5 STARS: Blood Bros. BBQ
Address: 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Cost: $$$
3.9 STARS: The Beast By Todd English
Address: 3215 S Rancho Dr Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 12 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.2 STARS: Virgil's Real BBQ
Address: 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.2 STARS: Mabel's BBQ
Address: 4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.3 STARS: SoulBelly BBQ
Address: 1327 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Monday: CLOSED
Cost: $$
4.4 STARS: Lickin Good Smokin BBQ
Address: 183 N Gibson Rd #160, Henderson, NV 89014
Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.4 STARS: Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Address: 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135 & 2245 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052
Hours:
11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
2245 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.5 STARS: Big B's Texas BBQ
Address: 6115 S Fort Apache Rd 112, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.5 STARS: Braeswood TEX-MEX-BBQ
Address: 1504 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday: CLOSED
Cost: $$
4.5 STARS: Rollin' Smoke
Address: 3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109 & 4115 S Grand Canyon Dr Ste #100, Las Vegas, NV 89147
Hours:
3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
4115 S Grand Canyon Dr Ste #100, Las Vegas, NV 89147
Sunday - Monday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.6 STARS: Jessie Rae's
Address: 5611 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.7 STARS: Fox Smokehouse BBQ
Address: 930 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005
Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED
Cost: $$
4.7 STARS: John Mull's Meats & Road Kill Grill
Address: 3730 Thom Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Cost: $$
4.7 STARS: Monti's Smokehouse BBQ
Address: 6320 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89142
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.8 STARS: Wild Fig BBQ
Address: 9555 Del Webb Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED
Hours: $$
3 Vegas Vegan Restaurants You Are Sleeping On
Vegan food has become more of a topic of conversation in recent years. With local businesses and ever-growing culture now welcoming the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle, more tasty plates have been available for taste-testing. Wynn Las Vegas has implemented that every fine dining restaurant of theirs has a vegan option available with the goal to cater to all guests. Disneyland has also jumped on the plant based trend to make a change in their food and beverage menu strategy. Most to all of Disneyland's restaurants and carts incorporate a vegan option to help cater to more people. Businesses have seen a wide growth in vegetarian and vegan customers that the idea of not having a meat-substitute option is out of the norm.
Even our very own frequently visited fast-food chain, Burger King, rolled out the Impossible Whopper in August of 2019. The Impossible meat flamed-grilled patty is made out vegetables and soy which may not sound appetizing reading but taste wise is next level.
Vegas has been growing in population and with more people means more hungry stomachs. Local eateries and food trucks have been upping their game in providing fresh and tasty ingredients. If you're someone who is looking to expand your restaurant list, you came to the right place. Three restaurants below are widely different in culture, menu options and delivery but all have the same common core. Plant Based. Each of these restaurants offer menu items that scream yummy. Now we know what you're thinking, "What do they serve, salads?" Valid and also very funny. How does savory sushi rolls, saucy meatball subs or sweet baklava sound? Yes, all made with no animals and will question if you're eating the real thing.
If you're not familiar with Tarantino's Vegan, Daikon Vegan Sushi, or POTs then grab your best friends and your hungry appetite for experiences like no other.
Tarantino's Vegan
Address: 7960 S Rainbow BLVD Ste 8000G, Las Vegas, NV 89139
Daikon Vegan Sushi
Address: 7210 W Lake Mead Blvd #1, Las Vegas, NV 89128
POTs
Address: 333 W St Louis Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
