Bob Evans: "Fit from the Farm menu" (Giveaway) PDF Print E-mail
Written by OHmommy   
Tuesday, 19 January 2010 20:24

UPDATED:  Congrats to Jessica Bryan!!!

Here are your random numbers: 23 Timestamp: 2010-01-28 01:23:40 UTC

 

When Bob Evans contacted me to try out their new "Fit from the Farm" menu, I happily agreed because it's no secret that I try to eat healthy and enjoy working out.  More-so, it's an Ohio based business that stocks our grocery store with my children's beloved breakfast sausage.  Before packing the minivan with three hungry children, I visited their site online to check out the menu.  It listed calories, fat, saturated fat and sodium levels for each item.  I knew exactly what I was going to order.  I invited my best friend, who was visiting from out-of-town, to a nice breakfast at Bob Evans.

 

Do you want the good news or bad news first?

 

My orange juice was half full that morning so I will start with the good news.  My best friend ordered the "Fruit & Yogurt Crepe with Oatmeal" and not only did it look delish and made me jealous, she said it was very yummy indeed.  The kids devoured their entries and I was happy at all the side orders they had to choose from.  My best friend's baby ate her weight in pancakes and fresh fruit.

 

Bad news?  I ordered the "Veggie omelet" which was described as "fresh baby spinach and onions cooked into 3-egg omelet.... then topped with diced tomatoes."  Meh.  Gah, I was so excited to try this omelet as it featured so many of my most favorite ingredients and it was low in calories.  I could not get over the quantity of onions.  I asked the waitress, after showing her a mound of onions I pushed aside, if it was standard.  Of course she said that it wasn't but they were short staffed and even the manager jumped inside the kitchen to help out.  I ate my weight in left overs from the kid's choices.  Dieting Fail.

 

However, seeing that my in-laws are big fans of Bob Evans I foresee another trip in our future and am looking forward to trying out the Apple-Cranberry Spinach salad.  I love a good salad and this one is only 389 calories.

 

Want to try it out for yourself? I have one "Fit for 2010" prize pack that includes a $20 giftcard, $2 off $10, a pedometer, water bottle and a jump-rope for you.  Leave me one comment per person.  Tweet/Facebook this giveaway for your second chance to enter (please leave me a second comment with url link).  Giveaway ends Jan 24, 2010.

 

Disclaimer: A card to Bob Evans was accepted for this post.  All views and opinions expressed are my own on every post.


Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 20:24
 

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# Dave 2010-01-19 22:00
I hope I win!
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# Rachel - 2010-01-19 22:02
I've never eaten at Bob Evans.
But, I'd love a pedometer and a chance to try them!
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# Ashley 2010-01-19 22:05
I love that you were honest.

Really, I think more bloggers should be honest and not just starry-eyed when they get free goodies! :)
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# Krista 2010-01-19 22:05
Yay! I love healthy foods! Although I will definitely stay away from that omelet, because onions make me gag! Ugh!
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# Jill 2010-01-19 22:39
Bob Evans is a family fave here!
thanks!
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# JulieBouf 2010-01-19 23:05
I've never eaten at Bob Evans either even though we have one locally. I think it's because we cook our weight in Bob Evans sausage at home already. I'd love to try out their new menu, though. And, the 4yo loves any opportunity to eat out.
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# JulieBouf 2010-01-19 23:09 Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
# tracey 2010-01-20 01:01
Justin LOVES Bob Evans after your last giveaway! Crossing my fingers for another lucky draw!
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# Keyona 2010-01-20 08:26
I LURVE Bob Evans! Yum!
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# Jill 2010-01-20 09:07
I tried the Veggie omelet at my local Bob's and it was delicious! Would love to go back!
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# Live to Cook at Home 2010-01-20 09:27
We just got back from St. Martin so the crepe sounds good to me!
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# Faith Cleeter 2010-01-20 11:12
I love Bob Evans...and my favorite part is that they have Kool Aid on the menu. Yes, the staff usually looks at me funny when a 32 year old orders it, but I don't really care - it's the only place I get it!
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# Jennifer Reece 2010-01-20 13:41
I would love to try the new salad you mention, too. Yum!!
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# Sherry Gilland 2010-01-20 18:55
I like it that Bob Evans offers healthy meal choices for kids instead of just fries and nuggets like most places the choices like the Turkey Lurkey meal so healthy for them and they love it too! thanks
sherrya1210 at yahoo dot com
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# Sherry Gilland 2010-01-20 18:57
my tweet to this great healthy Bob Evans giveaway
twitter.com/campcreeknanny/status/8005441197
sherrya1210 at yahoo dot com
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# julie cutshaw 2010-01-20 19:02
main entry: No other places offers you a healthy yummy breafast item like a Bob Evans BISCUIT BOWL & the sausage is so good, seasonal items that they offer and thats why they are so good you can count on great healthy surprize items to try and not just the same ole same ols menu like other places, we love Bob Evans! thank you for such a great treat
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com
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# julie cutshaw 2010-01-20 19:05
I tweeted this Bob Evans great giveaway thanks for the chance
twitter.com/itsallnew2me/status/8005714148
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com
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# julie cutshaw 2010-01-20 19:07
my facebook wall posted link to your bob evans giveaway thanks
www.facebook.com/.../
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com
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# Sarah 2010-01-21 00:21
An egg and cheese omelet sounds delicious right now!
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# Jessica Bryan 2010-01-21 08:03
Yum Yum...I am hungry this morning and breakfast out would be lovely! I love that the kids menu has so many options for sides.
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# Jessica Bryan 2010-01-21 08:06
Tweeting...http://twitter.com/JessicaSBryan
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# Susan 2010-01-21 20:34
The only problem that I have with the fit from the farm options is that they don't list the fiber grams. This makes it harder (or less accurate) to calculate weight watchers points.
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# HouseOfEstrogen 2010-01-22 21:02
I'm carrying around so much extra weight!! Really need to jumpstart some weight loss!
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# Carey 2010-01-23 09:44
Sorry your omelet wasn't good. And that would be something I would pick too.
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