KFC's Double Down Sandwich

I remember when KFC introduced its Double Down sandwich several months ago. I predicted a short lifespan for this one. I simply didn't understand the appeal - bacon, two types of cheeses and mystery sauce sandwiched in between two fried chicken breasts. Or, you have the option of choosing grilled chicken breasts instead.

To my surprise, I saw an advertisement for this sandwich just last week. Is the sandwich selling well, or are they giving it one last go? Who is KFC marketing to here? I can understand a male college student trying a Double Down out of curiosity or on a dare. Perhaps a man in his twenties would eat one if he lost a bet, but I can't imagine someone over 30 going anywhere near this sandwich.

According to the nutritional information on KFC's website, the sandwich has 540 calories, 32 grams of fat and 1380 milligrams of sodium. If you are going to try this sandwich once, you might as well stick with the fried version because the grilled version contains 460 calories, 23 grams of fat and 1430 milligrams of sodium - not quite worth the regret you'll experience by not going with the likely better-tasting fried version. For that matter, if you are going to eat the Double Down on a regular basis you might as well stick with the fried version. Good thing for you Obama passed his health care bill.

This goes without saying: the KFC Double Down sandwich is NOT Spa Leonard approved.

Easy Lentil Soup with Red Beans Recipe: Healthy Bachelor Food

This is a meal my wife and I enjoy about twice a month. It's a nice lazy dish that serves about three, but both of us are able to polish it off ourselves. If you're single, you can enjoy the leftovers for lunch.

1. In a saucepan, add 1 can of Amy's Organic Lentil (or Lentil Vegetable) Soup, low sodium
2. Add 1 can of red beans with liquid drained
3. Add two links of Pederson's Natural Farms Andouille Chicken Sausage (optional)
4. Heat and serve
5. Serve over brown rice and enjoy!

I suggest the Pederson's brand of sausage because it is low fat (Spa Leonard Approved) and nitrite/nitrate free (Double Spa Leonard Approved).