What did you eat today?
September 29th, 2024 at 4:48:46 PM
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Oh my God an actual picture. How hard was that..
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I'm not young and hip enough to think that the primary purpose of food is to be photographed and posted online.
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When you talk about it it is. How many menus do you see in restaurants that have pictures of the actual food you're going to get. How many fast food restaurants have pictures of food on the wall so you can see what you're getting. Why do you think that is. Because when you're describing food a picture is literally worth a thousand words.
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September 29th, 2024 at 4:50:28 PM
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Quote: DRichQuote: EvenBobThis is what Drich had for lunch.
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I have only eaten cat in Chinese restaurants.
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The guy who posted this said that was the last bread he had in the house and he wondered if the five second rule applied to the sandwich. He decided that it kind of sort of didn't. LOL
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September 29th, 2024 at 5:04:05 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: DieterQuote: EvenBob
Oh my God an actual picture. How hard was that..
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I'm not young and hip enough to think that the primary purpose of food is to be photographed and posted online.
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When you talk about it it is. How many menus do you see in restaurants that have pictures of the actual food you're going to get. How many fast food restaurants have pictures of food on the wall so you can see what you're getting. Why do you think that is. Because when you're describing food a picture is literally worth a thousand words.
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The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to advertise similar food.
The likelihood of most of you travelling to central Wisconsin to dine at a Chinese buffet restaurant is... slim.
One of my favorite food books is an old copy of LaRousse Gastronomique (actually "The New Larousse Gastronomique" - translated to English). It has maybe a dozen color plates in the middle, otherwise it is almost entirely just descriptions of dishes.
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 29th, 2024 at 6:19:54 PM
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September 29th, 2024 at 6:21:17 PM
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The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to advertise similar food.
The likelihood of most of you travelling to central Wisconsin to dine at a Chinese buffet restaurant is... slim.
One of my favorite food books is an old copy of LaRousse Gastronomique (actually "The New Larousse Gastronomique" - translated to English). It has maybe a dozen color plates in the middle, otherwise it is almost entirely just descriptions of dishes.
The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to show you exactly what you're getting. Advertising has nothing to do with it what are you talking about. The picture of the Whopper on the wall at McDonald's is to show you the sandwich you're ordering. Ever go to a restaurant where all they have is a written description of the food in the menu? The poor wait person has to answer 100 questions from people because they don't know what the food looks like and they want to know exactly what they're getting.
People do not understand food descriptions, it's confusing to them. But everybody understands a picture. The most illiterate uneducated citizen can look at a picture and understand exactly what he's getting.
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September 29th, 2024 at 6:30:33 PM
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Salmon spinach salad with eggplant Texas fries. This looks like a lot of food and it took me a while to eat it but it's all water. The eggplant and the spinach are very low calorie and 90% water.
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September 29th, 2024 at 6:55:53 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote:Dieter]
The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to advertise similar food.
The likelihood of most of you travelling to central Wisconsin to dine at a Chinese buffet restaurant is... slim.
One of my favorite food books is an old copy of LaRousse Gastronomique (actually "The New Larousse Gastronomique" - translated to English). It has maybe a dozen color plates in the middle, otherwise it is almost entirely just descriptions of dishes.
The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to show you exactly what you're getting. Advertising has nothing to do with it what are you talking about. The picture of the Whopper on the wall at McDonald's is to show you the sandwich you're ordering. Ever go to a restaurant where all they have is a written description of the food in the menu? The poor wait person has to answer 100 questions from people because they don't know what the food looks like and they want to know exactly what they're getting.
People do not understand food descriptions, it's confusing to them. But everybody understands a picture. The most illiterate uneducated citizen can look at a picture and understand exactly what he's getting.
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The higher end and more traditional restaurants do not have pictures of the dishes on the menu.
Including Asian.
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September 29th, 2024 at 6:58:50 PM
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The higher end and more traditional restaurants do not have pictures of the dishes on the menu.
I agree, I have never been to a nice restaurant that has pictures on the menu.
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September 29th, 2024 at 7:00:42 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: Dieter
The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to advertise similar food.
The likelihood of most of you travelling to central Wisconsin to dine at a Chinese buffet restaurant is... slim.
One of my favorite food books is an old copy of LaRousse Gastronomique (actually "The New Larousse Gastronomique" - translated to English). It has maybe a dozen color plates in the middle, otherwise it is almost entirely just descriptions of dishes.
The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to show you exactly what you're getting. Advertising has nothing to do with it what are you talking about. The picture of the Whopper on the wall at McDonald's is to show you the sandwich you're ordering. Ever go to a restaurant where all they have is a written description of the food in the menu? The poor wait person has to answer 100 questions from people because they don't know what the food looks like and they want to know exactly what they're getting.
People do not understand food descriptions, it's confusing to them. But everybody understands a picture. The most illiterate uneducated citizen can look at a picture and understand exactly what he's getting.
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Food photographs on the menu are almost always heavily stylised by food stylists. These are the equivalent of hair and makeup artists for food.
The photographed Big Mac is certainly arranged with the most photogenic bun toasted by an artist, burger patties positioned toward the forward edge (to look bigger), the crispiest looking lettuce artfully arranged...
Yours won't look that good after it's been hastily assembled, crushed in a wrapper, microwaved, and tossed in a sack.
This is one of the few redeeming qualities of a buffet restaurant: you see EXACTLY what will be on your plate. Not a representative sample of the style of item, but you can scoop it up and take it to your table.
People had no problem understanding food descriptions before photography became ubiquitous. Waiters don't bring you a photo of today's specials, they describe them to you.
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 29th, 2024 at 9:54:40 PM
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Quote: DieterQuote: EvenBobQuote: Dieter
The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to advertise similar food.
The likelihood of most of you travelling to central Wisconsin to dine at a Chinese buffet restaurant is... slim.
One of my favorite food books is an old copy of LaRousse Gastronomique (actually "The New Larousse Gastronomique" - translated to English). It has maybe a dozen color plates in the middle, otherwise it is almost entirely just descriptions of dishes.
The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to show you exactly what you're getting. Advertising has nothing to do with it what are you talking about. The picture of the Whopper on the wall at McDonald's is to show you the sandwich you're ordering. Ever go to a restaurant where all they have is a written description of the food in the menu? The poor wait person has to answer 100 questions from people because they don't know what the food looks like and they want to know exactly what they're getting.
People do not understand food descriptions, it's confusing to them. But everybody understands a picture. The most illiterate uneducated citizen can look at a picture and understand exactly what he's getting.
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Food photographs on the menu are almost always heavily stylised by food stylists. These are the equivalent of hair and makeup artists for food.
The photographed Big Mac is certainly arranged with the most photogenic bun toasted by an artist, burger patties positioned toward the forward edge (to look bigger), the crispiest looking lettuce artfully arranged...
Yours won't look that good after it's been hastily assembled, crushed in a wrapper, microwaved, and tossed in a sack.
This is one of the few redeeming qualities of a buffet restaurant: you see EXACTLY what will be on your plate. Not a representative sample of the style of item, but you can scoop it up and take it to your table.
People had no problem understanding food descriptions before photography became ubiquitous. Waiters don't bring you a photo of today's specials, they describe them to you.
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In Japan, almost all restaurants from the 5 star to the small, family hole-in-the-wall places, have plastic models of all their dishes on display in their shop windows, with prices and perhaps English translations. This is because restaurants back in the day didn't have menus, a certain percentage of the population were illiterate and could therefore see the dish and order by sight, and it just looks cool and is good marketing. Makes it easier for non-Japanese speaking gaijin to order.
September 29th, 2024 at 10:54:27 PM
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My friends love this little place on Long Island that only seats 24 people a night. They show you a menu to give you an idea of what you might get, and the cook serves whatever he feels like. You might get a tray of eggplant, a tray of Sicilian ziti, and a rack of lamb. All you know is that from eight until eleven, you get served food,then dessert and coffee in another room. Last time I went, it was $150 a person, and there was a two-month wait on tables.
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September 30th, 2024 at 12:08:19 AM
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Quote: DRichQuote: MDawg
The higher end and more traditional restaurants do not have pictures of the dishes on the menu.
I agree, I have never been to a nice restaurant that has pictures on the menu.
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And you know what happens in those restaurants? The wait staff gets constant questions about what the menu items look like. Is it this or is it that, does it have this or does it have that. I already made this point. High-end restaurants never put pictures in the menu. So what happens when you get the food? Complaints! I had no idea it was going to look like this. Why is the portion so small it was gone in two bites. People do not understand food descriptions, but they do understand pictures.
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September 30th, 2024 at 12:13:48 AM
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The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to advertise similar food.
The likelihood of most of you travelling to central Wisconsin to dine at a Chinese buffet restaurant is... slim.
One of my favorite food books is an old copy of LaRousse Gastronomique (actually "The New Larousse Gastronomique" - translated to English). It has maybe a dozen color plates in the middle, otherwise it is almost entirely just descriptions of dishes.
The purpose of a picture of food on a menu is to show you exactly what you're getting. Advertising has nothing to do with it what are you talking about. The picture of the Whopper on the wall at McDonald's is to show you the sandwich you're ordering. Ever go to a restaurant where all they have is a written description of the food in the menu? The poor wait person has to answer 100 questions from people because they don't know what the food looks like and they want to know exactly what they're getting.
People do not understand food descriptions, it's confusing to them. But everybody understands a picture. The most illiterate uneducated citizen can look at a picture and understand exactly what he's getting.
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Food photographs on the menu are almost always heavily stylised by food stylists. These are the equivalent of hair and makeup artists for food.
The photographed Big Mac is certainly arranged with the most photogenic bun toasted by an artist, burger patties positioned toward the forward edge (to look bigger), the crispiest looking lettuce artfully arranged...
Yours won't look that good after it's been hastily assembled, crushed in a wrapper, microwaved, and tossed in a sack.
This is one of the few redeeming qualities of a buffet restaurant: you see EXACTLY what will be on your plate. Not a representative sample of the style of item, but you can scoop it up and take it to your table.
People had no problem understanding food descriptions before photography became ubiquitous. Waiters don't bring you a photo of today's specials, they describe them to you.
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But people did have a problem understanding the food descriptions that's why they started putting photographs of the food everywhere. In the menus, on the walls. It's amazing the lengths you people will go to to get out of posting a lousy photograph of your food here.
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September 30th, 2024 at 12:14:00 AM
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Been to Japan a couple times extended trips and while you could point to those plastic models to order something those beautiful intricate plastic food models aren’t meant to substitute for the menu and are more decorative and meant to indicate the types of food available.
Those models last practically forever and the restaurant might not even serve exactly all of what’s on display any longer.
The use of these plastic models dates from over 100 years ago and the plastics are as much ornamental and part of a tradition as useful to order food.
Those models last practically forever and the restaurant might not even serve exactly all of what’s on display any longer.
The use of these plastic models dates from over 100 years ago and the plastics are as much ornamental and part of a tradition as useful to order food.
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September 30th, 2024 at 12:29:13 AM
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Mostly, I just forget to take a picture before I start eating. Sometimes I remember, but don't care to doxx myself because the image is posted under another name, elsewhere.
You want a picture of the crumbs and a drip of remnant sauce on a plate, from after I'm done eating? Sounds like I better pair that with a description.
Quote: EvenBobIt's amazing the lengths you people will go to to get out of posting a lousy photograph of your food here.
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Mostly, I just forget to take a picture before I start eating. Sometimes I remember, but don't care to doxx myself because the image is posted under another name, elsewhere.
You want a picture of the crumbs and a drip of remnant sauce on a plate, from after I'm done eating? Sounds like I better pair that with a description.
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September 30th, 2024 at 5:38:23 AM
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I agree, I have never been to a nice restaurant that has pictures on the menu.
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C'mon man.
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September 30th, 2024 at 7:36:20 AM
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I agree, I have never been to a nice restaurant that has pictures on the menu.
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C'mon man.
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I do like me a Moons Over My Hammy.
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September 30th, 2024 at 8:39:16 AM
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Chipotle is pretty impressive to me -
they give you a huge bowl for about $11 - it lasts me 2 dinners -
it includes rice, (brown or white), beans, cheese, tomatoes, onions, corn, lettuce, sour cream and your choice of meat
the meat is their weak point - it's not made to order - they pre-cook it and store it in bins - it's not very tasty
I can overlook that considering how strong the rest of the meal is - and the fact that it's very healthy
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Chipotle is pretty impressive to me -
they give you a huge bowl for about $11 - it lasts me 2 dinners -
it includes rice, (brown or white), beans, cheese, tomatoes, onions, corn, lettuce, sour cream and your choice of meat
the meat is their weak point - it's not made to order - they pre-cook it and store it in bins - it's not very tasty
I can overlook that considering how strong the rest of the meal is - and the fact that it's very healthy
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September 30th, 2024 at 10:52:22 AM
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Quote: lilredrooster.
Chipotle is pretty impressive to me -
they give you a huge bowl for about $11 - it lasts me 2 dinners -
it includes rice, (brown or white), beans, cheese, tomatoes, onions, corn, lettuce, sour cream and your choice of meat
the meat is their weak point - it's not made to order - they pre-cook it and store it in bins - it's not very tasty
I can overlook that considering how strong the rest of the meal is - and the fact that it's very healthy
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That looks good I wish I could eat rice. Eating that much roast for me would be like eating five candy bars. Solid carbohydrate. That's why rice keeps the world alive but if you're already at the right way you don't need a whole lot of it.
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September 30th, 2024 at 10:55:36 AM
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I eat this 365 days a year for lunch. I forgot to include the 10 almonds and two Brazil nuts in the picture. And I only eat two tablespoons of the blueberries. Everything here is considered a superfood and has loads of nutrients and antioxidants. So do the almonds and the Brazil nuts.
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September 30th, 2024 at 2:00:45 PM
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For Bob since he says we don't picture enough of our meals.
"Frozen Italian Style Meatballs" for dinner. Or, at lest that is what the bag claims.
"Frozen Italian Style Meatballs" for dinner. Or, at lest that is what the bag claims.
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September 30th, 2024 at 2:14:29 PM
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Quote: DRichFor Bob since he says we don't picture enough of our meals.
"Frozen Italian Style Meatballs" for dinner. Or, at lest that is what the bag claims.
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Do you really eat on your keyboard? That can often lead to disastrous consequences.
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September 30th, 2024 at 2:20:55 PM
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Do you really eat on your keyboard? That can often lead to disastrous consequences.
Yes, I probably eat half of my meals in bed using my laptop as the table.
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September 30th, 2024 at 2:53:54 PM
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"Assorted meatballs on paper plate"
You really ought to write a recipe book.
You really ought to write a recipe book.
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September 30th, 2024 at 2:55:48 PM
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Quote: rxwine"Assorted meatballs on paper plate"
You really ought to write a recipe book.
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It is in my genes. My father wrote a cookbook.
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September 30th, 2024 at 5:58:27 PM
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Ocean perch sandwich with homemade tartar sauce and turnip fries.
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September 30th, 2024 at 6:04:14 PM
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Quote: EvenBobOcean perch sandwich with homemade tartar sauce and turnip fries.
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Is that before you cooked them?
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September 30th, 2024 at 6:09:56 PM
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Quote: billryanQuote: EvenBobOcean perch sandwich with homemade tartar sauce and turnip fries.
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Is that before you cooked them?
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I was thinking the same thing. Funny. Fish looks raw.
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September 30th, 2024 at 6:17:17 PM
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Quote: EvenBobOcean perch sandwich with homemade tartar sauce and turnip fries.
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I grew up eating lake perch just about every week, I never found Ocean Perch to my liking.
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September 30th, 2024 at 10:00:53 PM
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Quote: billryanQuote: EvenBobOcean perch sandwich with homemade tartar sauce and turnip fries.
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Is that before you cooked them?
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I poached them which I like better for sandwiches. I'm not crazy about fried perch on a sandwich. Poached fish is soft and flavorful.
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September 30th, 2024 at 10:02:28 PM
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Quote: DRichQuote: EvenBobOcean perch sandwich with homemade tartar sauce and turnip fries.
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I grew up eating lake perch just about every week, I never found Ocean Perch to my liking.
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I actually prefer catfish but perch is okay because it has good tartar sauce with it.
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October 2nd, 2024 at 12:03:23 AM
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I was just reading that Elvis Presley's last breakfast consisted of spaghetti and meatballs followed by ice cream and cookies. He then went to the bathroom sat on the toilet and died. I won't mention any names but there's someone on this forum who wants to go the same way..
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October 2nd, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM
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Quote: EvenBobI was just reading that Elvis Presley's last breakfast consisted of spaghetti and meatballs followed by ice cream and cookies. He then went to the bathroom sat on the toilet and died. I won't mention any names but there's someone on this forum who wants to go the same way..
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October 2nd, 2024 at 11:21:50 AM
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Quote: SOOPOOQuote: EvenBobI was just reading that Elvis Presley's last breakfast consisted of spaghetti and meatballs followed by ice cream and cookies. He then went to the bathroom sat on the toilet and died. I won't mention any names but there's someone on this forum who wants to go the same way..
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October 2nd, 2024 at 12:48:19 PM
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I ground some sweet Italian sausage while boiling some tortellini. When the water boiled off, I added some olive oil and a small amount of tomato sauce. I stir-fried them on high while adding bodacious amounts of parmesan cheese. The finished product was similar to baked ravioli.
The Tortellini was $4.99, two sweet sausages were $1 each, the can of sauce was about $.75, and maybe .50 cents of parm. For about nine dollars, I can get a dinner and a lunch from that. I'll go with Cook Unity when you factor in time and effort.
The Tortellini was $4.99, two sweet sausages were $1 each, the can of sauce was about $.75, and maybe .50 cents of parm. For about nine dollars, I can get a dinner and a lunch from that. I'll go with Cook Unity when you factor in time and effort.
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October 2nd, 2024 at 12:54:15 PM
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Quote: SOOPOOQuote: EvenBobI was just reading that Elvis Presley's last breakfast consisted of spaghetti and meatballs followed by ice cream and cookies. He then went to the bathroom sat on the toilet and died. I won't mention any names but there's someone on this forum who wants to go the same way..
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That does sound like a pleasant way to go.
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October 2nd, 2024 at 1:57:48 PM
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Quote: DRichQuote: SOOPOOQuote: EvenBobI was just reading that Elvis Presley's last breakfast consisted of spaghetti and meatballs followed by ice cream and cookies. He then went to the bathroom sat on the toilet and died. I won't mention any names but there's someone on this forum who wants to go the same way..
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That does sound like a pleasant way to go.
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I would like to hear more about the meatballs before I sign.
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October 2nd, 2024 at 3:30:23 PM
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Have you ever had Maggianos meatballs? The baseball-sized ones are the closest to Mama Leaones that I've found. The happy hour versions are great, but the larger ones are even better.
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October 2nd, 2024 at 3:31:06 PM
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Have you ever had Maggianos meatballs? The baseball-sized ones are the closest to Mama Leaones that I've found. The happy hour versions are great, but the larger ones are even better.
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October 2nd, 2024 at 5:30:03 PM
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Quote: DieterQuote: DRichQuote: SOOPOOQuote: EvenBobI was just reading that Elvis Presley's last breakfast consisted of spaghetti and meatballs followed by ice cream and cookies. He then went to the bathroom sat on the toilet and died. I won't mention any names but there's someone on this forum who wants to go the same way..
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That does sound like a pleasant way to go.
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I would like to hear more about the meatballs before I sign.
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Elvis had a full-time cook so you know they were homemade. She's the one that made his deep fried peanut butter banana and bacon sandwiches.
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October 2nd, 2024 at 5:37:21 PM
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Spinach, green leaf lettuce, mushroom, Red Onion, red pepper, chicken and homemade croutons salad. Of course I made the salad dressing from scratch.
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October 2nd, 2024 at 6:01:45 PM
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You have to hand it to EvenBob, he takes the time not only to post the precise composition of the dish, but also a nice picture of it.
I don't visit this thread often but when I do I always notice his posts.
I don't visit this thread often but when I do I always notice his posts.
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October 2nd, 2024 at 6:30:24 PM
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Elvis had a full-time cook so you know they were homemade. She's the one that made his deep fried peanut butter banana and bacon sandwiches.
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I simply don't have that kind of time.
I'll probably get up and fry a thick slice of Taylor ham, melt some American cheese on it, and have a sandwich in the morning.
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October 3rd, 2024 at 12:14:54 AM
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Quote: DieterQuote: EvenBob
Elvis had a full-time cook so you know they were homemade. She's the one that made his deep fried peanut butter banana and bacon sandwiches.
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I simply don't have that kind of time.
I'll probably get up and fry a thick slice of Taylor ham, melt some American cheese on it, and have a sandwich in the morning.
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I seen from remember you having heart problems a while back. I think we're getting to the root cause..
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October 3rd, 2024 at 2:40:19 AM
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Elvis had a full-time cook so you know they were homemade. She's the one that made his deep fried peanut butter banana and bacon sandwiches.
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I simply don't have that kind of time.
I'll probably get up and fry a thick slice of Taylor ham, melt some American cheese on it, and have a sandwich in the morning.
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I seen from remember you having heart problems a while back. I think we're getting to the root cause..
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We're pretty sure that it's genetic (grandparents on both sides had heart surgeries... somewhat later in life), although thirty years of two packs a day, not giving much concern to managing blood sugar for a decade, and a year of extreme acute stress likely also contributed.
One of my few still-living friends from high school contacted me a few weeks ago, with news that another had died (massive heart attack), and wondering how had we managed to live past age 20.
So... lowfat yogurt with a sprinkle of granola?
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October 3rd, 2024 at 3:48:53 AM
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Usually I rely on the wife to make salads, but I made a lettuce-free salad for myself the other day. Lettuce is nice in a salad for the crunchiness but provides no fiber [it's mostly water, and IMO exaggerated nutrition].Quote: EvenBobSpinach, green leaf lettuce, mushroom, Red Onion, red pepper, chicken and homemade croutons salad. Of course I made the salad dressing from scratch.
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I include dark red kidney beans, usually. Here's one thing I never hear anyone else doing: instead of some kind of oil in the dressing, I use the soupy stuff that comes with canned beans. This combined with wine vinegar does an amazingly similar product with very few calories. People turn their healthy salads into calorie bombs by overusing rich salad dressing, this one won't do that ... and the beans have plenty of calories, you don't want to add more.
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Why are salads so high in calories?
Large amounts of prepared salad dressing or toppings such as cheese, dried fruits, and croutons can turn a healthy salad into a very high-calorie meal. Chunks of cheese, croutons, bacon bits, nuts, and seeds can increase the amount of sodium, fat, and calories in a salad
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October 3rd, 2024 at 7:33:11 AM
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Elvis had a full-time cook so you know they were homemade. She's the one that made his deep fried peanut butter banana and bacon sandwiches.
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I simply don't have that kind of time.
I'll probably get up and fry a thick slice of Taylor ham, melt some American cheese on it, and have a sandwich in the morning.
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I seen from remember you having heart problems a while back. I think we're getting to the root cause..
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We're pretty sure that it's genetic (grandparents on both sides had heart surgeries... somewhat later in life), although thirty years of two packs a day, not giving much concern to managing blood sugar for a decade, and a year of extreme acute stress likely also contributed.
One of my few still-living friends from high school contacted me a few weeks ago, with news that another had died (massive heart attack), and wondering how had we managed to live past age 20.
So... lowfat yogurt with a sprinkle of granola?
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Few living friends, where was your high school Three Mile Island? You're only in your 40s why would your friends be dead. The cigarettes and stress are what did it those two together are deadly.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 3rd, 2024 at 7:48:29 AM
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Elvis had a full-time cook so you know they were homemade. She's the one that made his deep fried peanut butter banana and bacon sandwiches.
link to original post
I simply don't have that kind of time.
I'll probably get up and fry a thick slice of Taylor ham, melt some American cheese on it, and have a sandwich in the morning.
link to original post
I seen from remember you having heart problems a while back. I think we're getting to the root cause..
link to original post
We're pretty sure that it's genetic (grandparents on both sides had heart surgeries... somewhat later in life), although thirty years of two packs a day, not giving much concern to managing blood sugar for a decade, and a year of extreme acute stress likely also contributed.
One of my few still-living friends from high school contacted me a few weeks ago, with news that another had died (massive heart attack), and wondering how had we managed to live past age 20.
So... lowfat yogurt with a sprinkle of granola?
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Few living friends, where was your high school Three Mile Island? You're only in your 40s why would your friends be dead. The cigarettes and stress are what did it those two together are deadly.
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All of my friends set out to live fast and die young.
Two of us were unsuccessful, as we lacked the acquired taste for hard drugs.
May the cards fall in your favor.
October 3rd, 2024 at 8:17:10 AM
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All of my friends set out to live fast and die young.
Two of us were unsuccessful, as we lacked the acquired taste for hard drugs.
I haven't seen, spoken with, or communicated with a single friend of mine from childhood or High School in 39 years. I am guessing that many are dead, some are rich and some are poor.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
October 3rd, 2024 at 8:46:41 AM
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Quote: DieterQuote: EvenBobQuote: DieterQuote: EvenBobQuote: DieterQuote: EvenBob
Elvis had a full-time cook so you know they were homemade. She's the one that made his deep fried peanut butter banana and bacon sandwiches.
link to original post
I simply don't have that kind of time.
I'll probably get up and fry a thick slice of Taylor ham, melt some American cheese on it, and have a sandwich in the morning.
link to original post
I seen from remember you having heart problems a while back. I think we're getting to the root cause..
link to original post
We're pretty sure that it's genetic (grandparents on both sides had heart surgeries... somewhat later in life), although thirty years of two packs a day, not giving much concern to managing blood sugar for a decade, and a year of extreme acute stress likely also contributed.
One of my few still-living friends from high school contacted me a few weeks ago, with news that another had died (massive heart attack), and wondering how had we managed to live past age 20.
So... lowfat yogurt with a sprinkle of granola?
link to original post
Few living friends, where was your high school Three Mile Island? You're only in your 40s why would your friends be dead. The cigarettes and stress are what did it those two together are deadly.
link to original post
All of my friends set out to live fast and die young.
Two of us were unsuccessful, as we lacked the acquired taste for hard drugs.
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How disappointed you must be..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
