Terry wrote:
> On Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:30:02 +0200, ChattyCathy
> > wrote:
>
>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
>>
>> (Belated) thanks go to Terry (Pr'fesser) for this survey.
>
> One reason I thought of this survey was an episode on the Food
> network, on which the person said, after prepping the food, "Let's
> plate." Just wondering if/how people plate, and how they feel about
> it.
> --
> Best -- Terry


I don't usually plate at home. If there are 2 or 4 of us especially, I
serve things family style. If more, often buffet style.

Why? Because over the years it has felt to me that people who bring
plates from the kitchen already arranged are in effect saying "I don't
have an abundance of this, and here's your share."

I come from a culture where food is abundant and people are encouraged
to eat their fill. How do you gauge people's appetites when you are
plating? Too much, too little? How do you know?

gloria p