sf wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On Sun, 31 May 2015 22:53:42 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
> > On 5/31/2015 6:48 PM, sf wrote:
> > > On Sun, 31 May 2015 18:06:30 -0400, Dave Smith
> > > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> I have never seen different sized birds offered in the same
> > store here, >> though some stores tend to use larger birds than the
> > others. FWIW, I >> like to do them on the rotisserie on my gas
> > grill and I buy the birds at >> the store that cooks and sells the
> > smallest rotisserie birds because I >> like to do the small ones
> > that are just enough for one generous portion >> for each of us.
> > They cook quickly and they are delicious.
> > > >
> > >
> > > One Cornish Game Hen feeds the two of us!
> > >
> > Same here! But Cornish hens are not cheap.
> >
>
> I buy mine by the each at Grocery Outlet and they're a great price.

They are perfect for a single eater or a couple with lots f sides who
don't want 50% meat diet. USDA recommendations would be to split one
per 2 people and there would be leftovers (about right amount for a
child of 7-8).

Even today, one will feed 3 of us (all adult now) but that isn't
because we don't eat, but because we are a bit closer to USDA
recommendations so meat on the plate here is apt to be 1/4 of it.

I'd pair rice or potatoes, 2 veggies, and fruit. Might add a salad.

Carol

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