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hatfield1 Oct 28th 2008 6:12 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by tamms_1965 (Post 6918891)
They are nasty excuses for food. I used to be a food scientist at a major food company (in their meat processing plant....hot dogs, lunch meats, sausage, etc.) and you don't want to eat them. If you like the idea of meat on a stick covered in pastry, make your own for best results (make sure you use "gourmet" hot dogs too, Omaha Steaks has good ones).
A food scientist? :blink:

Xebedee Oct 28th 2008 6:18 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by hatfield1 (Post 6918902)
A food scientist? :blink:
A chemist with gastronomic leanings.

tamms_1965 Oct 28th 2008 6:19 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by hatfield1 (Post 6918902)
A food scientist? :blink:
Yes, I am a teacher now. Before that I used my degrees in chemistry and biology in the position of food scientist. I tested raw product, finished product, old product, etc. for microorganisms, nutritional content, etc. I also did studies on shelf life and came up with possible solutions to food specific problems.

hatfield1 Oct 28th 2008 6:24 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by tamms_1965 (Post 6918923)
Yes, I am a teacher now. Before that I used my degrees in chemistry and biology in the position of food scientist. I tested raw product, finished product, old product, etc. for microorganisms, nutritional content, etc. I also did studies on shelf life and came up with possible solutions to food specific problems.
Di you have to wear a white coat and goggles? GGGGRRRRrrrrrrr……… :lol:

tamms_1965 Oct 28th 2008 6:52 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by hatfield1 (Post 6918944)
Di you have to wear a white coat and goggles? GGGGRRRRrrrrrrr……… :lol:
Well, if I do not want to be blinded or have my clothes ruined I do.

another bloody yank Oct 28th 2008 6:56 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by tamms_1965 (Post 6918923)
Yes, I am a teacher now. Before that I used my degrees in chemistry and biology in the position of food scientist. I tested raw product, finished product, old product, etc. for microorganisms, nutritional content, etc. I also did studies on shelf life and came up with possible solutions to food specific problems.
Are you responsible for "Lunchables"?

Gingerert Oct 28th 2008 7:10 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by another bloody yank (Post 6917996)
*Shudder* Why do vegetarians go to great lengths to make stuff that is not meat into the shape of meat and call it by meat names? Are they trying to trick themselves into thinking it's something that tastes good?
Well, I can't speak for all vegetarians, but I know why I eat meat-alike products. The reason I gave up meat was because I don't feel I need to kill animals to feed my hunger. That said, I did (and probably still would) enjoy the taste, smell and look of meat, so if I can buy a product which resembles meat in every way except the animal-product way, why shouldn't I buy it?

Also, cooking vegetarian mince and 'chik'n" pieces is a darn sight quicker, easier and less prone to giving me food poisoning. And very, very tasty.

So there. :sneaky:

tamms_1965 Oct 28th 2008 7:11 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by another bloody yank (Post 6919054)
Are you responsible for "Lunchables"?
No, but we had a similar product.

TruBrit Oct 28th 2008 7:14 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by gingerert (Post 6919123)
Well, I can't speak for all vegetarians, but I know why I eat meat-alike products. The reason I gave up meat was because I don't feel I need to kill animals to feed my hunger. That said, I did (and probably still would) enjoy the taste, smell and look of meat, so if I can buy a product which resembles meat in every way except the animal-product way, why shouldn't I buy it?

Also, cooking vegetarian mince and 'chik'n" pieces is a darn sight quicker, easier and less prone to giving me food poisoning. And very, very tasty.

So there. :sneaky:

good for you gal...wish i was as strong willed. i often go without meat for days and many times choose the veggie options when out dining...

Gingerert Oct 28th 2008 7:17 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by TruBrit (Post 6919131)
good for you gal...wish i was as strong willed. i often go without meat for days and many times choose the veggie options when out dining...
I think you should do whatever works for you. If you really love the stuff, don't give it up, but if you can go for days or weeks without buying it, I think that's pretty good too. :)

Jerseygirl Oct 28th 2008 7:19 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by another bloody yank (Post 6919054)
Are you responsible for "Lunchables"?
OMG she may be responsible for liquid cheese. :eek:

Bet she'd never own up to it. :sneaky:

TruBrit Oct 28th 2008 7:21 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by gingerert (Post 6919141)
I think you should do whatever works for you. If you really love the stuff, don't give it up, but if you can go for days or weeks without buying it, I think that's pretty good too. :)
i'd be happy eating at veggie restaurants but my man is defo a meat eater and yes i guess i enjoy meat occasionally :)

another bloody yank Oct 28th 2008 7:26 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by gingerert (Post 6919123)
Well, I can't speak for all vegetarians, but I know why I eat meat-alike products. The reason I gave up meat was because I don't feel I need to kill animals to feed my hunger. That said, I did (and probably still would) enjoy the taste, smell and look of meat, so if I can buy a product which resembles meat in every way except the animal-product way, why shouldn't I buy it?

Also, cooking vegetarian mince and 'chik'n" pieces is a darn sight quicker, easier and less prone to giving me food poisoning. And very, very tasty.

So there. :sneaky:
I'm not saying you shouldn't buy it, you've made a choice for reasons that are valid to you and I can respect that. I just thought it was strange that products containing no meat and intended for consumption by people who do not eat meat would be marketed as having properties of meat and be named in a meatlike manner.

Meat-alike sounds horrific. I like curd burger better.

I also refuse to buy turkey "bacon" and fake bacon bits.

hatfield1 Oct 28th 2008 7:30 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by gingerert (Post 6919123)
Well, I can't speak for all vegetarians, but I know why I eat meat-alike products. The reason I gave up meat was because I don't feel I need to kill animals to feed my hunger. That said, I did (and probably still would) enjoy the taste, smell and look of meat, so if I can buy a product which resembles meat in every way except the animal-product way, why shouldn't I buy it?

Also, cooking vegetarian mince and 'chik'n" pieces is a darn sight quicker, easier and less prone to giving me food poisoning. And very, very tasty.

So there. :sneaky:
freak'n hippies:rolleyes:

Gingerert Oct 28th 2008 7:34 am
Re: Snack lunch US style
 
Originally Posted by hatfield1 (Post 6919187)
freak'n hippies:rolleyes:
Freakin' conservatives... :rolleyes:


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