On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:03:23 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:

>Christine Dabney wrote:
>> On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:15:30 +0000 (UTC),
>> (Steve Pope) wrote:
>>
>>> Jean B. > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> [ Fat-free half & half ]
>>>
>>
>>>> What is in it?
>>> Usually corn starch, carageenan, guar gum and/or xanthan gum
>>> along with nonfat milk. Starch-thickened milk, in other words,
>>> processed with an agglomulator machine so that it stays
>>> in suspension for weeks without separating.
>>>
>>> If you dislike processed foods this is not the product
>>> for you. It is however nutritionally harmless.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>
>> I just read Michael Pollan's book In Defense of Food, and this type of
>> stuff is exactly what he talks about avoiding, in the search for real
>> food.
>> Makes you think....
>>
>> Christine
>
>I do think that a diet like that our ancient ancestors ate is
>probably the healthiest. And sometimes, I act on that thought.

if food prices get worse, insect may again be on the menu.

your pal,
blake
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