"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ...

On 9/27/2017 1:59 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> "Casa de Masa" wrote in message news >
> On 9/27/2017 10:31 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>> "Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
>> 9.44...
>>
>> On Tue 26 Sep 2017 02:37:44a, Ophelia told us...
>>
>>> "Bruce" wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>
>>> On Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:14:08 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Monday, September 25, 2017 at 9:58:36 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I have never seen two people sharing one dish. Having a taste,
>>>>> maybe, but never two people eating one dish.
>>>
>>> When you put it like that, I agree that it sounds really weird,
>>> like two people trying to wear one coat. I only find it normal
>>> when it's a desert or maybe an entree. Just to both have a taste
>>> of it.
>>>
>>>>> I don't know what happens in fast food places because I don't
>>>>> use them, but never in the places we use.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have wondered is it because they serve huge portions in US?
>>>
>>> Lol.
>>>
>>> ===
>>>
>>> I wasn't being rude or nasty I had just heard people here talk
>>> about the huge portions.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Yes, by UK standards a great many US restaurants serve huge portions.
>> For example, it's not uncommon in a good steakhouse to order a rib
>> seak or porterhouse that might weigh between 20 to 24 oz. In some of
>> the steak and lobster restaurants, particularly in NYC, 5 lb.
>> lobsters are common.
>>
>>
>> Wayne Boatwright
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Blimey!!! Is one person, dining alone, suppose to eat all that???
>>
>>
>>
>
> Oh HELL yes!
>
> Ex:
>
> https://www.bigtexan.com/
>
> THE 72OZ STEAK RULES
> Meal consists of: Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, with Roll,
> Butter, and of course the 72 oz. Steak
> Entire meal must be completed in one hour. If any of the meal is not
> consumed (swallowed)…YOU LOSE!
> Before the time starts, you will be allowed to cut into the steak, and
> take one bite. If the steak tastes good and is cooked to your
> satisfaction, we will start the time upon your acceptable approval. The
> time will not stop, and the contest is on, so make SURE before you say
> “yes.”
> Once you have started you are not allowed to stand up, leave your table,
> or have anyone else TOUCH the meal.
> You will be disqualified if anyone assists you in cutting, preparing or
> eating of your meal. This is YOUR contest.
> You don’t have to eat the fat, but we will judge this.
> Should you become ill, the contest is over… YOU LOSE! (Please use the
> container provided as necessary.)
> You are required to pay the full amount up front; if you win we will
> refund 100%.
> You must sit at a table that we assign.
> If you do not win the steak challenge, you are welcome to take the
> leftovers with you.
> No consumption or sharing of the leftovers is allowed in the restaurant
> once the contest is over.
> If you fail to complete the challenge, you must pay the full $72 dollars.
>
> ==
>
> Sounds like hell.
>
>
>
>
Publicity gimmick. There are a few restaurants that have challenges
like than and they usually include about 5 pounds of food. Few people
even eat a pound of food at a meal.

==

Yers ... it would be hard for me to eat half a pound <g>



--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk

On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 22:07:50 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ...
>
>On 9/27/2017 1:59 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>> "Casa de Masa" wrote in message news >>
>> On 9/27/2017 10:31 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> "Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
>>> 9.44...
>>>
>>> On Tue 26 Sep 2017 02:37:44a, Ophelia told us...
>>>
>>>> "Bruce" wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:14:08 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Monday, September 25, 2017 at 9:58:36 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have never seen two people sharing one dish. Having a taste,
>>>>>> maybe, but never two people eating one dish.
>>>>
>>>> When you put it like that, I agree that it sounds really weird,
>>>> like two people trying to wear one coat. I only find it normal
>>>> when it's a desert or maybe an entree. Just to both have a taste
>>>> of it.
>>>>
>>>>>> I don't know what happens in fast food places because I don't
>>>>>> use them, but never in the places we use.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have wondered is it because they serve huge portions in US?
>>>>
>>>> Lol.
>>>>
>>>> ===
>>>>
>>>> I wasn't being rude or nasty I had just heard people here talk
>>>> about the huge portions.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Yes, by UK standards a great many US restaurants serve huge portions.
>>> For example, it's not uncommon in a good steakhouse to order a rib
>>> seak or porterhouse that might weigh between 20 to 24 oz. In some of
>>> the steak and lobster restaurants, particularly in NYC, 5 lb.
>>> lobsters are common.
>>>
>>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Blimey!!! Is one person, dining alone, suppose to eat all that???
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Oh HELL yes!
>>
>> Ex:
>>
>> https://www.bigtexan.com/
>>
>> THE 72OZ STEAK RULES
>> Meal consists of: Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, with Roll,
>> Butter, and of course the 72 oz. Steak
>> Entire meal must be completed in one hour. If any of the meal is not
>> consumed (swallowed)…YOU LOSE!
>> Before the time starts, you will be allowed to cut into the steak, and
>> take one bite. If the steak tastes good and is cooked to your
>> satisfaction, we will start the time upon your acceptable approval. The
>> time will not stop, and the contest is on, so make SURE before you say
>> “yes.”
>> Once you have started you are not allowed to stand up, leave your table,
>> or have anyone else TOUCH the meal.
>> You will be disqualified if anyone assists you in cutting, preparing or
>> eating of your meal. This is YOUR contest.
>> You don’t have to eat the fat, but we will judge this.
>> Should you become ill, the contest is over… YOU LOSE! (Please use the
>> container provided as necessary.)
>> You are required to pay the full amount up front; if you win we will
>> refund 100%.
>> You must sit at a table that we assign.
>> If you do not win the steak challenge, you are welcome to take the
>> leftovers with you.
>> No consumption or sharing of the leftovers is allowed in the restaurant
>> once the contest is over.
>> If you fail to complete the challenge, you must pay the full $72 dollars.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Sounds like hell.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>Publicity gimmick. There are a few restaurants that have challenges
>like than and they usually include about 5 pounds of food. Few people
>even eat a pound of food at a meal.
>
>==
>
>Yers ... it would be hard for me to eat half a pound <g>

Yer a piker, I can easily consume an 8 oz steak, even a 16 oz steak...
were I hungry I'd order the 24 oz steak, with all the fixin's. Yeah,
I know there's a lot of waste on a steak. but a typical baked spud is
6 ounces, and there's the veggies, besides the appetizer, the bread n'
butter, plus soup n' salad, and dessert... no way a typical restaurant
meal is only 8 ounces. A decent slice of pizza is 8 ounces, and most
real men can consume 2-3 slices of pizza.
If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.

wrote in message ...

On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 22:07:50 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ...
>
>On 9/27/2017 1:59 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>> "Casa de Masa" wrote in message news >>
>> On 9/27/2017 10:31 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> "Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
>>> 9.44...
>>>
>>> On Tue 26 Sep 2017 02:37:44a, Ophelia told us...
>>>
>>>> "Bruce" wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:14:08 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Monday, September 25, 2017 at 9:58:36 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have never seen two people sharing one dish. Having a taste,
>>>>>> maybe, but never two people eating one dish.
>>>>
>>>> When you put it like that, I agree that it sounds really weird,
>>>> like two people trying to wear one coat. I only find it normal
>>>> when it's a desert or maybe an entree. Just to both have a taste
>>>> of it.
>>>>
>>>>>> I don't know what happens in fast food places because I don't
>>>>>> use them, but never in the places we use.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have wondered is it because they serve huge portions in US?
>>>>
>>>> Lol.
>>>>
>>>> ===
>>>>
>>>> I wasn't being rude or nasty I had just heard people here talk
>>>> about the huge portions.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Yes, by UK standards a great many US restaurants serve huge portions.
>>> For example, it's not uncommon in a good steakhouse to order a rib
>>> seak or porterhouse that might weigh between 20 to 24 oz. In some of
>>> the steak and lobster restaurants, particularly in NYC, 5 lb.
>>> lobsters are common.
>>>
>>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Blimey!!! Is one person, dining alone, suppose to eat all that???
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Oh HELL yes!
>>
>> Ex:
>>
>> https://www.bigtexan.com/
>>
>> THE 72OZ STEAK RULES
>> Meal consists of: Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, with Roll,
>> Butter, and of course the 72 oz. Steak
>> Entire meal must be completed in one hour. If any of the meal is not
>> consumed (swallowed)€¦YOU LOSE!
>> Before the time starts, you will be allowed to cut into the steak, and
>> take one bite. If the steak tastes good and is cooked to your
>> satisfaction, we will start the time upon your acceptable approval. The
>> time will not stop, and the contest is on, so make SURE before you say
>> €œyes.€�
>> Once you have started you are not allowed to stand up, leave your table,
>> or have anyone else TOUCH the meal.
>> You will be disqualified if anyone assists you in cutting, preparing or
>> eating of your meal. This is YOUR contest.
>> You dont have to eat the fat, but we will judge this.
>> Should you become ill, the contest is over€¦ YOU LOSE! (Please use the
>> container provided as necessary.)
>> You are required to pay the full amount up front; if you win we will
>> refund 100%.
>> You must sit at a table that we assign.
>> If you do not win the steak challenge, you are welcome to take the
>> leftovers with you.
>> No consumption or sharing of the leftovers is allowed in the restaurant
>> once the contest is over.
>> If you fail to complete the challenge, you must pay the full $72 dollars.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Sounds like hell.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>Publicity gimmick. There are a few restaurants that have challenges
>like than and they usually include about 5 pounds of food. Few people
>even eat a pound of food at a meal.
>
>==
>
>Yers ... it would be hard for me to eat half a pound <g>

Yer a piker, I can easily consume an 8 oz steak, even a 16 oz steak...
were I hungry I'd order the 24 oz steak, with all the fixin's. Yeah,
I know there's a lot of waste on a steak. but a typical baked spud is
6 ounces, and there's the veggies, besides the appetizer, the bread n'
butter, plus soup n' salad, and dessert... no way a typical restaurant
meal is only 8 ounces. A decent slice of pizza is 8 ounces, and most
real men can consume 2-3 slices of pizza.
If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.

==

Why is it a sin not to have a huge appetite?




--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk

On 9/26/2017 7:32 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Tue 26 Sep 2017 02:35:51a, Ophelia told us...
>
>> "dsi1" wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> One day it will be commonplace for couples to share a plate. My
>> wife and daughter just had to eat curry today. I was more
>> interested in finding a belt and socks at the store. I joined up
>> with them while they were in the middle of eating. I had two
>> pieces of chicken katsu and some curry rice and that's all I felt
>> like eating. It wouldn't make any sense for me to order a plate.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Were your chicken katsu and rice not on a plate?
>>
>
> LOL
>
I'm sure he hoped it would be delivered by a drone, too. Sounds to
me like they were eating at a food court in a shopping mall. Fine
dining, no doubt. Heh.

Jill

On 9/27/2017 3:58 PM, wrote:
> If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
> say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.

Never heard of a take-home box?

Why gorge on one meal when 2 can be enjoyed for the price of one.

On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:47:13 -0600, Casa de Masa > wrote:

>On 9/27/2017 3:58 PM, wrote:
>> If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
>> say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.
>
>Never heard of a take-home box?
>
>Why gorge on one meal when 2 can be enjoyed for the price of one.

Where would we be without the advice of the Boner Troll? We would be
wandering, lost, in a world we didn't understand...

On 9/27/2017 4:54 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:47:13 -0600, Casa de Masa > wrote:
>
>> On 9/27/2017 3:58 PM, wrote:
>>> If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
>>> say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.
>>
>> Never heard of a take-home box?
>>
>> Why gorge on one meal when 2 can be enjoyed for the price of one.
>
> Where would we be without the advice of the Boner Troll?


Stuck in the infinitesimal world of your ingredients list animus, obviously.

> We would be
> wandering, lost, in a world we didn't understand...

You already are, Sheila.

"Casa de Masa" > wrote in message
news
> On 9/27/2017 4:54 PM, Bruce wrote:
>> On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:47:13 -0600, Casa de Masa > wrote:
>>
>>> On 9/27/2017 3:58 PM, wrote:
>>>> If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
>>>> say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.
>>>
>>> Never heard of a take-home box?
>>>
>>> Why gorge on one meal when 2 can be enjoyed for the price of one.
>>
>> Where would we be without the advice of the Boner Troll?
>
>
> Stuck in the infinitesimal world of your ingredients list animus,
> obviously.

LOL

Cheri

On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:28:35 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"Casa de Masa" > wrote in message
>news
>> On 9/27/2017 4:54 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>> On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:47:13 -0600, Casa de Masa > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 9/27/2017 3:58 PM, wrote:
>>>>> If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
>>>>> say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.
>>>>
>>>> Never heard of a take-home box?
>>>>
>>>> Why gorge on one meal when 2 can be enjoyed for the price of one.
>>>
>>> Where would we be without the advice of the Boner Troll?
>>
>>
>> Stuck in the infinitesimal world of your ingredients list animus,
>> obviously.
>
>LOL

You don't even know what animus means.

On 9/27/2017 6:21 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:28:35 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>> "Casa de Masa" > wrote in message
>> news
>>> On 9/27/2017 4:54 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:47:13 -0600, Casa de Masa > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 9/27/2017 3:58 PM, wrote:
>>>>>> If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
>>>>>> say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Never heard of a take-home box?
>>>>>
>>>>> Why gorge on one meal when 2 can be enjoyed for the price of one.
>>>>
>>>> Where would we be without the advice of the Boner Troll?
>>>
>>>
>>> Stuck in the infinitesimal world of your ingredients list animus,
>>> obviously.
>>
>> LOL
>
> You don't even know what animus means.
>

MEOWWWWRR!!!

Catty nancy boy strikes again...

"Bruce" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:28:35 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>>"Casa de Masa" > wrote in message
>>news
>>> On 9/27/2017 4:54 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:47:13 -0600, Casa de Masa > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 9/27/2017 3:58 PM, wrote:
>>>>>> If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
>>>>>> say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Never heard of a take-home box?
>>>>>
>>>>> Why gorge on one meal when 2 can be enjoyed for the price of one.
>>>>
>>>> Where would we be without the advice of the Boner Troll?
>>>
>>>
>>> Stuck in the infinitesimal world of your ingredients list animus,
>>> obviously.
>>
>>LOL
>
> You don't even know what animus means.



"Well, thank you. Coming from you, it means…absolutely nothing."
~unknown

On 9/27/2017 1:59 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> "Casa de Masa"* wrote in message news >
>> Yes, by UK standards a great many US restaurants serve huge portions.
>> For example, it's not uncommon in a good steakhouse to order a rib
>> seak or porterhouse that might weigh between 20 to 24 oz.* In some of
>> the steak and lobster restaurants, particularly in NYC, 5 lb.
>> lobsters are common.
>>
>>
>> ******************** Wayne Boatwright
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Blimey!!!* Is one person, dining alone, suppose to eat all that???
>>
>>
>>
>
> Oh HELL yes!
>
> Ex:
>
> https://www.bigtexan.com/
>
> THE 72OZ STEAK RULES
> Meal consists of: Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, with Roll,
> Butter, and of course the 72 oz. Steak
> Entire meal must be completed in one hour. If any of the meal is not
> consumed (swallowed)…YOU LOSE!
> Before the time starts, you will be allowed to cut into the steak, and
> take one bite. If the steak tastes good and is cooked to your
> satisfaction, we will start the time upon your acceptable approval. The
> time will not stop, and the contest is on, so make SURE before you say
> “yes.”
> Once you have started you are not allowed to stand up, leave your table,
> or have anyone else TOUCH the meal.
> You will be disqualified if anyone assists you in cutting, preparing or
> eating of your meal. This is YOUR contest.
> You don’t have to eat the fat, but we will judge this.
> Should you become ill, the contest is over… YOU LOSE! (Please use the
> container provided as necessary.)
> You are required to pay the full amount up front; if you win we will
> refund 100%.
> You must sit at a table that we assign.
> If you do not win the steak challenge, you are welcome to take the
> leftovers with you.
> No consumption or sharing of the leftovers is allowed in the restaurant
> once the contest is over.
> If you fail to complete the challenge, you must pay the full $72 dollars.
>
> ==
>
> Sounds like hell.
>
Trust me, that is not a common scenario. I daresay few people attempt
it. Personally, I wouldn't be inclined to eat at a restaurant that has
a huge fake steer standing out front as advertising.

Jill

Bruce, keep an eye on the cats' health...my Schnauzer got a terrible gut
infection from eating grasshoppers...because of their hard shells.

N.

On 9/28/2017 6:14 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 9/27/2017 1:59 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>> "Casa de Masa"* wrote in message news >>
>>> Yes, by UK standards a great many US restaurants serve huge portions.
>>> For example, it's not uncommon in a good steakhouse to order a rib
>>> seak or porterhouse that might weigh between 20 to 24 oz.* In some of
>>> the steak and lobster restaurants, particularly in NYC, 5 lb.
>>> lobsters are common.
>>>
>>>
>>> ******************** Wayne Boatwright
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Blimey!!!* Is one person, dining alone, suppose to eat all that???
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Oh HELL yes!
>>
>> Ex:
>>
>> https://www.bigtexan.com/
>>
>> THE 72OZ STEAK RULES
>> Meal consists of: Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, with Roll,
>> Butter, and of course the 72 oz. Steak
>> Entire meal must be completed in one hour. If any of the meal is not
>> consumed (swallowed)…YOU LOSE!
>> Before the time starts, you will be allowed to cut into the steak, and
>> take one bite. If the steak tastes good and is cooked to your
>> satisfaction, we will start the time upon your acceptable approval. The
>> time will not stop, and the contest is on, so make SURE before you say
>> “yes.”
>> Once you have started you are not allowed to stand up, leave your table,
>> or have anyone else TOUCH the meal.
>> You will be disqualified if anyone assists you in cutting, preparing or
>> eating of your meal. This is YOUR contest.
>> You don’t have to eat the fat, but we will judge this.
>> Should you become ill, the contest is over… YOU LOSE! (Please use the
>> container provided as necessary.)
>> You are required to pay the full amount up front; if you win we will
>> refund 100%.
>> You must sit at a table that we assign.
>> If you do not win the steak challenge, you are welcome to take the
>> leftovers with you.
>> No consumption or sharing of the leftovers is allowed in the restaurant
>> once the contest is over.
>> If you fail to complete the challenge, you must pay the full $72 dollars.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Sounds like hell.
>>
> Trust me, that is not a common scenario.* I daresay few people attempt
> it.* Personally, I wouldn't be inclined to eat at a restaurant that has
> a huge fake steer standing out front as advertising.
>
> Jill

"Few people"?

Try HUNDREDS!

It's been all over FoodTV you know.

On Thu, 28 Sep 2017 05:33:16 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> wrote:

>Bruce, keep an eye on the cats' health...my Schnauzer got a terrible gut
>infection from eating grasshoppers...because of their hard shells.

Thanks, Nancy. They play with them and sometimes kill them, but I
don't know if they eat them. I'll keep an eye on it.

Ophelia > wrote:
> wrote in message ...
>
> On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 22:07:50 +0100, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>> "Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ...
>>
>> On 9/27/2017 1:59 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> "Casa de Masa" wrote in message news >>>
>>> On 9/27/2017 10:31 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>> "Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
>>>> 9.44...
>>>>
>>>> On Tue 26 Sep 2017 02:37:44a, Ophelia told us...
>>>>
>>>>> "Bruce" wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:14:08 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Monday, September 25, 2017 at 9:58:36 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have never seen two people sharing one dish. Having a taste,
>>>>>>> maybe, but never two people eating one dish.
>>>>>
>>>>> When you put it like that, I agree that it sounds really weird,
>>>>> like two people trying to wear one coat. I only find it normal
>>>>> when it's a desert or maybe an entree. Just to both have a taste
>>>>> of it.
>>>>>
>>>>>>> I don't know what happens in fast food places because I don't
>>>>>>> use them, but never in the places we use.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have wondered is it because they serve huge portions in US?
>>>>>
>>>>> Lol.
>>>>>
>>>>> ===
>>>>>
>>>>> I wasn't being rude or nasty I had just heard people here talk
>>>>> about the huge portions.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yes, by UK standards a great many US restaurants serve huge portions.
>>>> For example, it's not uncommon in a good steakhouse to order a rib
>>>> seak or porterhouse that might weigh between 20 to 24 oz. In some of
>>>> the steak and lobster restaurants, particularly in NYC, 5 lb.
>>>> lobsters are common.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Wayne Boatwright
>>>>
>>>> ==
>>>>
>>>> Blimey!!! Is one person, dining alone, suppose to eat all that???
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Oh HELL yes!
>>>
>>> Ex:
>>>
>>> https://www.bigtexan.com/
>>>
>>> THE 72OZ STEAK RULES
>>> Meal consists of: Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, with Roll,
>>> Butter, and of course the 72 oz. Steak
>>> Entire meal must be completed in one hour. If any of the meal is not
>>> consumed (swallowed)€¦YOU LOSE!
>>> Before the time starts, you will be allowed to cut into the steak, and
>>> take one bite. If the steak tastes good and is cooked to your
>>> satisfaction, we will start the time upon your acceptable approval. The
>>> time will not stop, and the contest is on, so make SURE before you say
>>> €œyes.€�
>>> Once you have started you are not allowed to stand up, leave your table,
>>> or have anyone else TOUCH the meal.
>>> You will be disqualified if anyone assists you in cutting, preparing or
>>> eating of your meal. This is YOUR contest.
>>> You dont have to eat the fat, but we will judge this.
>>> Should you become ill, the contest is over€¦ YOU LOSE! (Please use the
>>> container provided as necessary.)
>>> You are required to pay the full amount up front; if you win we will
>>> refund 100%.
>>> You must sit at a table that we assign.
>>> If you do not win the steak challenge, you are welcome to take the
>>> leftovers with you.
>>> No consumption or sharing of the leftovers is allowed in the restaurant
>>> once the contest is over.
>>> If you fail to complete the challenge, you must pay the full $72 dollars.
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Sounds like hell.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Publicity gimmick. There are a few restaurants that have challenges
>> like than and they usually include about 5 pounds of food. Few people
>> even eat a pound of food at a meal.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Yers ... it would be hard for me to eat half a pound <g>
>
> Yer a piker, I can easily consume an 8 oz steak, even a 16 oz steak...
> were I hungry I'd order the 24 oz steak, with all the fixin's. Yeah,
> I know there's a lot of waste on a steak. but a typical baked spud is
> 6 ounces, and there's the veggies, besides the appetizer, the bread n'
> butter, plus soup n' salad, and dessert... no way a typical restaurant
> meal is only 8 ounces. A decent slice of pizza is 8 ounces, and most
> real men can consume 2-3 slices of pizza.
> If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
> say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.
>
> ==
>
> Why is it a sin not to have a huge appetite?
>
>
>
>

I don't have a huge appetite, either. I always have to take half my dinner
home or, egads, split my dinner with someone else. I'm not even talking
standard American large portion dinners. Generally speaking, I can eat
only about one cup of food max in any one meal.

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jinx the minx

jinx the minx wrote:
>
> I don't have a huge appetite, either. I always have to take half my dinner
> home or, egads, split my dinner with someone else. I'm not even talking
> standard American large portion dinners. Generally speaking, I can eat
> only about one cup of food max in any one meal.

One cup of food in any meal? Yikes! If that's 3 meals per day, I
would slowly starve to death within 6 months. ;-o

On 2017-09-29 9:38 AM, jinx the minx wrote:

>
> I don't have a huge appetite, either. I always have to take half my dinner
> home or, egads, split my dinner with someone else. I'm not even talking
> standard American large portion dinners. Generally speaking, I can eat
> only about one cup of food max in any one meal.


The bakery/coffee shop around the corner from me serves wonderful
sandwiches. They are made with their own artisan breads and well stuffed
with fillings. I don't usually eat much for lunch, if any. My wife and I
occasionally go there and split a sandwich. They will bring it on two
plates and each gets garnished. They also have soup and sandwich
specials, in which case we may each get soup and split the sandwich, or
just get one soup and share it... or not.

"jinx the minx" wrote in message
...

Ophelia > wrote:
> wrote in message ...
>
> On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 22:07:50 +0100, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>> "Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ...
>>
>> On 9/27/2017 1:59 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> "Casa de Masa" wrote in message news >>>
>>> On 9/27/2017 10:31 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>> "Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
>>>> 9.44...
>>>>
>>>> On Tue 26 Sep 2017 02:37:44a, Ophelia told us...
>>>>
>>>>> "Bruce" wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:14:08 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Monday, September 25, 2017 at 9:58:36 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have never seen two people sharing one dish. Having a taste,
>>>>>>> maybe, but never two people eating one dish.
>>>>>
>>>>> When you put it like that, I agree that it sounds really weird,
>>>>> like two people trying to wear one coat. I only find it normal
>>>>> when it's a desert or maybe an entree. Just to both have a taste
>>>>> of it.
>>>>>
>>>>>>> I don't know what happens in fast food places because I don't
>>>>>>> use them, but never in the places we use.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have wondered is it because they serve huge portions in US?
>>>>>
>>>>> Lol.
>>>>>
>>>>> ===
>>>>>
>>>>> I wasn't being rude or nasty I had just heard people here talk
>>>>> about the huge portions.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yes, by UK standards a great many US restaurants serve huge portions.
>>>> For example, it's not uncommon in a good steakhouse to order a rib
>>>> seak or porterhouse that might weigh between 20 to 24 oz. In some of
>>>> the steak and lobster restaurants, particularly in NYC, 5 lb.
>>>> lobsters are common.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Wayne Boatwright
>>>>
>>>> ==
>>>>
>>>> Blimey!!! Is one person, dining alone, suppose to eat all that???
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Oh HELL yes!
>>>
>>> Ex:
>>>
>>> https://www.bigtexan.com/
>>>
>>> THE 72OZ STEAK RULES
>>> Meal consists of: Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, with Roll,
>>> Butter, and of course the 72 oz. Steak
>>> Entire meal must be completed in one hour. If any of the meal is not
>>> consumed (swallowed)€¦YOU LOSE!
>>> Before the time starts, you will be allowed to cut into the steak, and
>>> take one bite. If the steak tastes good and is cooked to your
>>> satisfaction, we will start the time upon your acceptable approval. The
>>> time will not stop, and the contest is on, so make SURE before you say
>>> €œyes.€�
>>> Once you have started you are not allowed to stand up, leave your table,
>>> or have anyone else TOUCH the meal.
>>> You will be disqualified if anyone assists you in cutting, preparing or
>>> eating of your meal. This is YOUR contest.
>>> You dont have to eat the fat, but we will judge this.
>>> Should you become ill, the contest is over€¦ YOU LOSE! (Please use the
>>> container provided as necessary.)
>>> You are required to pay the full amount up front; if you win we will
>>> refund 100%.
>>> You must sit at a table that we assign.
>>> If you do not win the steak challenge, you are welcome to take the
>>> leftovers with you.
>>> No consumption or sharing of the leftovers is allowed in the restaurant
>>> once the contest is over.
>>> If you fail to complete the challenge, you must pay the full $72
>>> dollars.
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Sounds like hell.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Publicity gimmick. There are a few restaurants that have challenges
>> like than and they usually include about 5 pounds of food. Few people
>> even eat a pound of food at a meal.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Yers ... it would be hard for me to eat half a pound <g>
>
> Yer a piker, I can easily consume an 8 oz steak, even a 16 oz steak...
> were I hungry I'd order the 24 oz steak, with all the fixin's. Yeah,
> I know there's a lot of waste on a steak. but a typical baked spud is
> 6 ounces, and there's the veggies, besides the appetizer, the bread n'
> butter, plus soup n' salad, and dessert... no way a typical restaurant
> meal is only 8 ounces. A decent slice of pizza is 8 ounces, and most
> real men can consume 2-3 slices of pizza.
> If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
> say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.
>
> ==
>
> Why is it a sin not to have a huge appetite?
>
>
>
>

I don't have a huge appetite, either. I always have to take half my dinner
home or, egads, split my dinner with someone else. I'm not even talking
standard American large portion dinners. Generally speaking, I can eat
only about one cup of food max in any one meal.


jinx the minx

===

Thanks, Jinx!!! I was beginning to feel odd <g>



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http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk

On 9/29/2017 9:48 AM, Gary wrote:
> jinx the minx wrote:
>>
>> I don't have a huge appetite, either. I always have to take half my dinner
>> home or, egads, split my dinner with someone else. I'm not even talking
>> standard American large portion dinners. Generally speaking, I can eat
>> only about one cup of food max in any one meal.
>
> One cup of food in any meal? Yikes! If that's 3 meals per day, I
> would slowly starve to death within 6 months. ;-o
>
Appetite is an individual thing and it may change over time. I don't
measure my food so I couldn't say how much I eat per meal. 1 cup sounds
skimpy. Still... I do know not to pile food on a plate if I might not
be able to finish it. Ever heard the term "eyes bigger than your stomach?"

Eat what is on your plate. Sit back for a few minutes, let your body
process the food. If you're still hungry, sure, have that second
helping. Chances are you've eaten enough.

Sometimes just a bowl of soup with some crackers is sufficient for
dinner. I'm not dead yet.

Jill

Gary > wrote:
> jinx the minx wrote:
>>
>> I don't have a huge appetite, either. I always have to take half my dinner
>> home or, egads, split my dinner with someone else. I'm not even talking
>> standard American large portion dinners. Generally speaking, I can eat
>> only about one cup of food max in any one meal.
>
> One cup of food in any meal? Yikes! If that's 3 meals per day, I
> would slowly starve to death within 6 months. ;-o
>

Yes, and 2 meals a day, plus one tea that's heavy on the milk (that's a
meal for me by itself). I've been eating this much for 19 years now, and I
haven't starved to death yet. In fact, I could still stand to lose a few.
:-)

--
jinx the minx

Dave Smith > wrote:
> On 2017-09-29 9:38 AM, jinx the minx wrote:
>
>>
>> I don't have a huge appetite, either. I always have to take half my dinner
>> home or, egads, split my dinner with someone else. I'm not even talking
>> standard American large portion dinners. Generally speaking, I can eat
>> only about one cup of food max in any one meal.
>
>
> The bakery/coffee shop around the corner from me serves wonderful
> sandwiches. They are made with their own artisan breads and well stuffed
> with fillings. I don't usually eat much for lunch, if any. My wife and I
> occasionally go there and split a sandwich. They will bring it on two
> plates and each gets garnished. They also have soup and sandwich
> specials, in which case we may each get soup and split the sandwich, or
> just get one soup and share it... or not.
>
>
>
>

Since DH and I work together, we eat lunch nearly every day together as
well, usually one home style sandwich split into two, plus some chips or
carrots along with it. It works for us, too. Our largest meal is usually
the evening dinner.

--
jinx the minx

Dave Smith wrote:
>
> The bakery/coffee shop around the corner from me serves wonderful
> sandwiches. They are made with their own artisan breads and well stuffed
> with fillings. I don't usually eat much for lunch, if any. My wife and I
> occasionally go there and split a sandwich. They will bring it on two
> plates and each gets garnished. They also have soup and sandwich
> specials, in which case we may each get soup and split the sandwich, or
> just get one soup and share it... or not.

Whenever I buy take out food, I'll buy enough for one good first
meal then the rest usually goes for 2 snacks or small meals later
that night and/or the next day. Just one person here though. No
ferrets here sampling my food either.

jinx the minx wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Gary > wrote:
> > jinx the minx wrote:
> >>
> >> I don't have a huge appetite, either. I always have to take half
> my dinner >> home or, egads, split my dinner with someone else. I'm
> not even talking >> standard American large portion dinners.
> Generally speaking, I can eat >> only about one cup of food max in
> any one meal.
> >
> > One cup of food in any meal? Yikes! If that's 3 meals per day, I
> > would slowly starve to death within 6 months. ;-o
> >
>
> Yes, and 2 meals a day, plus one tea that's heavy on the milk (that's
> a meal for me by itself). I've been eating this much for 19 years
> now, and I haven't starved to death yet. In fact, I could still
> stand to lose a few. :-)

I'm a small eater too in general but some meals are bigger than that.
I'd definately top out most of the time at 2 cups volume for a single
meal, if I ate that much.

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jmcquown wrote:
>
> Eat what is on your plate. Sit back for a few minutes, let your body
> process the food. If you're still hungry, sure, have that second
> helping. Chances are you've eaten enough.
>
> Sometimes just a bowl of soup with some crackers is sufficient for
> dinner. I'm not dead yet.

That happens to me often. I'll eat a not so big meal thinking
I'll make the main course later but then later I'm still not
hungry so I skip the 'main course' and am fine until the next
day.

I made that pea soup yesterday. Once done, I had just a small
bowl. So darn delicious, I immediately had another small bowl.
"And that's not all! I even ate one more small bowl. Three in a
row but...total calories of the 3 bowls, maybe 400 calories total
and very low fat.

I skipped dinner that night and only had a small snack...Some
swiss cheese toast.

Anyway...if you read my soup post yesterday, I mentioned how my
sweet potatoes had gone bad so I added extra carrots. That turned
out super fine so I didn't buy sweet potatoes today to add to it.
The soup is still amazing even without the sweet potato (or
butternut squash).

Sad that you won't try it because you think pea soup looks like
vomit. It sure doesn't taste like it.

Not only that, I tried your "signature" butternut squash soup and
it's delicious but, in reality the color of YOUR soup looks more
like authentic vomit than the green of pea soup.