20 worst foods in America
Apr 13th 2008, 3:03 pm
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Re: 20 worst foods in America
Did you smack him? 
It actually makes me angry that restaurants serve portions that are so out of control or calorie laden. Yet I know that they probably do so because that's what some customers demand.
Yet there has to be a market for something more reasonable - or offering choices - like the apple vs. crisps at the restaurant I went to the other day. Otherwise you could make a choice you thought wasn't too bad (like the turkey burger they posted - though it did look big) and could be doing yourself a great disservice.
I often go online to restaurant's websites for nutritional info before I go ... or I should say when I was at my skinniest I did that. I've of course porked back up so it's time to get back on task.
It actually makes me angry that restaurants serve portions that are so out of control or calorie laden. Yet I know that they probably do so because that's what some customers demand.
Yet there has to be a market for something more reasonable - or offering choices - like the apple vs. crisps at the restaurant I went to the other day. Otherwise you could make a choice you thought wasn't too bad (like the turkey burger they posted - though it did look big) and could be doing yourself a great disservice.
I often go online to restaurant's websites for nutritional info before I go ... or I should say when I was at my skinniest I did that. I've of course porked back up so it's time to get back on task.
Portions sizes are HUGE here though aren't they? A friend said to me once, when you're at a restaurant and the food arrives, eat only a third of it and that would equal a normal portion!
Apr 13th 2008, 3:07 pm
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Re: 20 worst foods in America
Worst food ?
McDonalds, Taco f**kin bell, Popyes, Maccaroni cheese, Peanut butter, Sloppy joe's, Cheese fries, American bacon, american sausages, Hot dogs, Baloney, ............. I could go on for ever, whoever said English food is bland and tasteless doesn't know what they are talking about
Oh ! and any factory made cakes, cookies etc !
McDonalds, Taco f**kin bell, Popyes, Maccaroni cheese, Peanut butter, Sloppy joe's, Cheese fries, American bacon, american sausages, Hot dogs, Baloney, ............. I could go on for ever, whoever said English food is bland and tasteless doesn't know what they are talking about
Oh ! and any factory made cakes, cookies etc !
Apr 13th 2008, 3:08 pm
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Yes, your friend is right! Another good idea is to start your meal always with a salad, and plan on taking a good portion of your dinner home. When I eat at Cheesecake Factory my meal lasts me for an additional 3-4 meals worth of leftovers!!
Apr 13th 2008, 3:15 pm
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Re: 20 worst foods in America
Apr 13th 2008, 3:24 pm
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Re: 20 worst foods in America
Worst food ?
McDonalds, Taco f**kin bell, Popyes, Maccaroni cheese, Peanut butter, Sloppy joe's, Cheese fries, American bacon, american sausages, Hot dogs, Baloney, ............. I could go on for ever, whoever said English food is bland and tasteless doesn't know what they are talking about
Oh ! and any factory made cakes, cookies etc !
McDonalds, Taco f**kin bell, Popyes, Maccaroni cheese, Peanut butter, Sloppy joe's, Cheese fries, American bacon, american sausages, Hot dogs, Baloney, ............. I could go on for ever, whoever said English food is bland and tasteless doesn't know what they are talking about
Oh ! and any factory made cakes, cookies etc !
Apr 13th 2008, 4:44 pm
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I have a friend whose father was born in India. He emigrated here before she was born. He would always take leftovers home with him, no matter how little food it might be. She told me as a child she found that embarassing. It wasn't until she went to India with him about 5 years ago, that she saw that someone was always waiting outside the restaurant to accept these small packages of leftovers. She then understood why he had always done as he had.
Apr 13th 2008, 5:52 pm
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I have a friend whose father was born in India. He emigrated here before she was born. He would always take leftovers home with him, no matter how little food it might be. She told me as a child she found that embarassing. It wasn't until she went to India with him about 5 years ago, that she saw that someone was always waiting outside the restaurant to accept these small packages of leftovers. She then understood why he had always done as he had.
Apr 13th 2008, 8:01 pm
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Re: 20 worst foods in America
no wonder my boy couldn't wait for Mummy to get back so he could again enjoy his packed lunch.
Apr 14th 2008, 4:01 am
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Re: 20 worst foods in America
When I am told that my reply is
'leave off the salt, sugar and fat laden sauces see how bland american food is'
Or better reply yet is when my (american) says 'have you actually tried english food to know that?
'leave off the salt, sugar and fat laden sauces see how bland american food is'
Or better reply yet is when my (american) says 'have you actually tried english food to know that?
Apr 14th 2008, 5:10 pm
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Re: 20 worst foods in America
For the Cheese lovers www.cheeseimporters.com based in Colorado do loverly Gift baskets. I worked for them a while back.
Apr 14th 2008, 5:28 pm
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Re: 20 worst foods in America
I don't get the inclusion of the Pepperidge Farm pot pie; surely you wouldn't eat one on your own. We've had some in the past and always split it and served it with a couple of vegetables on the side.