Another important question a la "Assembly order of BLT sandwich?"

When serving a slice of a standard frosted layer cake, do you

1) serve it standing upright?

2) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
the left?

3) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
the right?

You may not believe it, but this is a running joke in our
family.

*I*, being right-handed, am a proponent of #2, the reasoning
being that I work from right (cake bottom) to left (top layer
of frosting) to get the maximum sugar hit toward the end of
the eating, whereas Mrs. Beitel votes for #3 for reasons that
elude me entirely, she also being right-handed and someone
who likes to leave the top-layer-frosting-sugar-hit to last.
No one here votes for #1 by virtue of the fact that it only
really works for really fat slices, and although we can be
as piggy as the next person, the size of the slices we're
willing to take practically guarantees that they'll fall over
(thereby becoming cases #2 or #3) on their way from the
serving platter to the consumer.

Victor: Could you please add this and the group's consensus
on "Assembly order of BLT sandwich" to the FAQ?

--
Silvar Beitel

On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:25:15 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

> Another important question a la "Assembly order of BLT sandwich?"
>
> When serving a slice of a standard frosted layer cake, do you
>
> 1) serve it standing upright?
>
> 2) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
> the left?
>
> 3) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
> the right?
>
> You may not believe it, but this is a running joke in our
> family.
>
> *I*, being right-handed, am a proponent of #2, the reasoning
> being that I work from right (cake bottom) to left (top layer
> of frosting) to get the maximum sugar hit toward the end of
> the eating, whereas Mrs. Beitel votes for #3 for reasons that
> elude me entirely, she also being right-handed and someone
> who likes to leave the top-layer-frosting-sugar-hit to last.
> No one here votes for #1 by virtue of the fact that it only
> really works for really fat slices, and although we can be
> as piggy as the next person, the size of the slices we're
> willing to take practically guarantees that they'll fall over
> (thereby becoming cases #2 or #3) on their way from the
> serving platter to the consumer.
>
> Victor: Could you please add this and the group's consensus
> on "Assembly order of BLT sandwich" to the FAQ?

I'm with you on this one. I like mine on its side with the pointy end
toward me, top frosting on the left. I'm right handed, and I like to
dig for the gold (frosting).


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 1:25:15 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> Another important question a la "Assembly order of BLT sandwich?"
>
>
>
> When serving a slice of a standard frosted layer cake, do you
>
>
>
> 1) serve it standing upright?
>
>
>
> 2) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
>
> the left?
>
>
>
> 3) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
>
> the right?
>
>
>
> You may not believe it, but this is a running joke in our
>
> family.
>
>
>
> *I*, being right-handed, am a proponent of #2, the reasoning
>
> being that I work from right (cake bottom) to left (top layer
>
> of frosting) to get the maximum sugar hit toward the end of
>
> the eating, whereas Mrs. Beitel votes for #3 for reasons that
>
> elude me entirely, she also being right-handed and someone
>
> who likes to leave the top-layer-frosting-sugar-hit to last.
>
> No one here votes for #1 by virtue of the fact that it only
>
> really works for really fat slices, and although we can be
>
> as piggy as the next person, the size of the slices we're
>
> willing to take practically guarantees that they'll fall over
>
> (thereby becoming cases #2 or #3) on their way from the
>
> serving platter to the consumer.
>
>
>
> Victor: Could you please add this and the group's consensus
>
> on "Assembly order of BLT sandwich" to the FAQ?
>
>
>
> --
>
> Silvar Beitel

Good grief - can't they twirl a plate? : ))

I like to see it on its side - it's going to fall down any way, no? When a sheet cake is served at a function, I want to see the slice it on its side so I can avoid those pieces with a ton of that 'crisco' frosting. Agh.

On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:42:49 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> wrote:

> When a sheet cake is served at a function, I want to see the slice it on its side so I can avoid those pieces with a ton of that 'crisco' frosting. Agh.

Oh, no - serving a square of sheet cake on its side is all wrong.
Take a piece from the middle and you'll be fine.


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:25:15 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> Another important question a la "Assembly order of BLT sandwich?"
>
>
>
> When serving a slice of a standard frosted layer cake, do you
>
>
>
> 1) serve it standing upright?
>
>
>
> 2) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
>
> the left?
>
>
>
> 3) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
>
> the right?
>
>
>
> You may not believe it, but this is a running joke in our
>
> family.
>
>
>
> *I*, being right-handed, am a proponent of #2, the reasoning
>
> being that I work from right (cake bottom) to left (top layer
>
> of frosting) to get the maximum sugar hit toward the end of
>
> the eating, whereas Mrs. Beitel votes for #3 for reasons that
>
> elude me entirely, she also being right-handed and someone
>
> who likes to leave the top-layer-frosting-sugar-hit to last.
>
> No one here votes for #1 by virtue of the fact that it only
>
> really works for really fat slices, and although we can be
>
> as piggy as the next person, the size of the slices we're
>
> willing to take practically guarantees that they'll fall over
>
> (thereby becoming cases #2 or #3) on their way from the
>
> serving platter to the consumer.
>
>
>
> Victor: Could you please add this and the group's consensus
>
> on "Assembly order of BLT sandwich" to the FAQ?
>
>
>
> --
>
> Silvar Beitel

Depends on the cake. Some are meant to be served upright.

On 21/10/2014 11:25 AM, wrote:
> Another important question a la "Assembly order of BLT sandwich?"
>
> When serving a slice of a standard frosted layer cake, do you
>
> 1) serve it standing upright?
>
> 2) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
> the left?
>
> 3) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
> the right?
>
> You may not believe it, but this is a running joke in our
> family.
>
> *I*, being right-handed, am a proponent of #2, the reasoning
> being that I work from right (cake bottom) to left (top layer
> of frosting) to get the maximum sugar hit toward the end of
> the eating, whereas Mrs. Beitel votes for #3 for reasons that
> elude me entirely, she also being right-handed and someone
> who likes to leave the top-layer-frosting-sugar-hit to last.
> No one here votes for #1 by virtue of the fact that it only
> really works for really fat slices, and although we can be
> as piggy as the next person, the size of the slices we're
> willing to take practically guarantees that they'll fall over
> (thereby becoming cases #2 or #3) on their way from the
> serving platter to the consumer.
>
> Victor: Could you please add this and the group's consensus
> on "Assembly order of BLT sandwich" to the FAQ?
>
Oh, FFS! You mash it up in a bowl and serve it with a straw!
Graham

In article >,
says...
>
> Another important question a la "Assembly order of BLT sandwich?"
>
> When serving a slice of a standard frosted layer cake, do you
>
> 1) serve it standing upright?

No, lying down. (the cake, not the server) Danger of collapse if you
serve it upright.


> 2) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
> the left?
>
> 3) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
> the right?

Tricky problem, but you can solve it by adroit use of round plates.

The cake host places a slice of cake on its side on the round plate and
passes the guests plate to the guest, subtly allowing them to choose
which way to position it for themselves.

Janet UK

Serving layered cakes are traditional in Denmark and we have a saying "if it falls over (from standing, which is the correct pose) your mother in law is a bitch.

On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 3:55:59 PM UTC-4, Michael Nielsen wrote:
> Serving layered cakes are traditional in Denmark and we have a saying "if it falls over (from standing, which is the correct pose) your mother in law is a bitch.

So, what's the adage for a single person?

MILS sure take a lot of abuse, huh?

On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 12:25:15 PM UTC-5, wrote:
>
> Another important question a la "Assembly order of BLT sandwich?"
>
> When serving a slice of a standard frosted layer cake, do you
>
> 1) serve it standing upright?
>
> 2) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
> the left?
>
> 3) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
> the right?
>
>
> Silvar Beitel
>
>
I like my slice laying on it's side, doesn't matter if the icing is to the left or right side of the plate; I'm a lefty and not choosy. I do like the pointy end facing me so I can work my way back to the icing though.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2014 1:53:07 AM UTC+2, Kalmia wrote:

> So, what's the adage for a single person?
>

Then its said that your future mil is a bitch. That's the most typical version. By the time I was married it never falls over, so I dont here it anymore haha. The trick is the get a big enough piece so it can stand. The Nielsen cake size is about 2-4 servings in one piece. When bakers recommend a number of servings for a cake, we always laugh. a 10 man cake has like 4 pieces in it. and we like to take seconds.

silverbeetle wrote:

>Another important question a la "Assembly order of BLT sandwich?"
>When serving a slice of a standard frosted layer cake, do you
>1) serve it standing upright?
>2) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
>the left?
>3) serve it on its side, with the top layer of frosting to
>the right?
>You may not believe it, but this is a running joke in our
>family.
>*I*, being right-handed, am a proponent of #2, the reasoning
>being that\

They all know you eat shit. LOL
http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...erm=Number%202

> wrote:

> Victor: Could you please add this and the group's consensus
> on "Assembly order of BLT sandwich" to the FAQ?

A very thoughtful suggestion! I'll certainly be giving it a long and
hard consideration.

Victor