DAMAGED Cooking: The Tip O' the Iceberg!!!

I have been trying to eat more salads lately. And it's not that I hate salads, quite the contrary: I love a good salad. The problem is that often they are relegated to the realm of a side or starter instead of a whole meal. And, often times, I'm craving one as a whole meal.



It was this need that I came up with the Tip O' the Iceberg, inspired by a salad that I once had at a roadside diner in West Texas. I think it was called a "Wedge", and, true to it's name, it was just a wedge of iceberg lettuce with some dressing on it. Nothing else. I like the concept, but the execution needed some work.

On a bed of mixed greens (iceberg, romaine, spinach, etc.), I placed the aforementioned wedge, so, there you go, more healthiness. You're welcome, Doctor. Wanting to add some flavor, I sprinkled some 2% mozzarella, pepper, some cut-up hard-boiled eggs and two/three halved-pieces of oven-baked turkey bacon. Top with a generous helping of fat-free blue cheese dressing and you're good to go. It's a filling dinner. And, best of all, it's extremely satisfying, which, in these times of strife and upheaval, is the best you can ask for in a quick meal.

DAMAGED Lists: Top Ten Things Women Have Said to Me When I Admitted That I Had Feelings For Them.

1. “No. Stop. This is inappropriate and I reject these advances.”

2. “I can't think of you like that...you're like a sister to me.”

3. “Shhh...go stand over there. That guy I was telling you about is walking towards me...”

4. “I'm sorry, but I don't date fat people.”

5. “You're funny and all, but I'm kinda into black guys.”

6. “C'mon, quit joking....oh, you're not joking...”

7. “It would never work because I don't like you.”

8. “Um...if I say no, are you still paying for dinner?”

9. “Can we be secret boyfriend/girlfriend?”

10. “Quit being such a fag.”