Three for Thursday

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Three for Thursday
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Thu, 09-11-2014 - 9:45am

1. Plans for the weekend?

2. What one website do you go on the most?

3. Coffee or Tea and what do you put in it?

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Sun, 09-14-2014 - 5:46pm

blackandwhitemolly wrote:
<p><span style="font-size:13px">. There is value in making the switch.  If may not be things you value, but there is value.  Many people are concerned about exposure to trace pesticides; every study that's ever been done showed organic food and those who consume them retaining lower quantities of trace pesticides.  There are those who are concerned about pesticide use and the environment.  There are those who are concerned about animal welfare.  And even though there is not much difference nutritionally between organic/conventional foods, many studies have indicated some differences in some nutrients, particularly omega-3s. And many people just value the difference in taste Found in some organically-produced food.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:x-small"><span>And many people are hypochondriacs. And?</span></span></strong></p>
.  I'm not seeing how hypochondria is relevant here.

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Sun, 09-14-2014 - 5:48pm
blackandwhitemolly wrote:
<p><span style="font-size:13px">I find it hard to believe a kid that works at McDs isn't eating the food.  That's odd and a bit cuckoo to me too. </span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:13px">Yep and I didn't get an answer of what he IS eating then. Must be lots of sugars and carbs.</span></strong></p>

Did you ask what he eats? I must have mIssed it.  He eats a well-rounded diet.  Not much of a sweet tooth but he does eat too much processed meat and fats, particularly dairy.

And lots of carbs or just more intake and not much exercise.

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Sun, 09-14-2014 - 5:52pm

blackandwhitemolly wrote:
<p><span style="font-size:13px">He looks good, by the way.  And I agree, There is no great value in switching from regular/conventionally grown fruits and vegetables to organic.  I think people that are caught up in "organic" convince themselves of that tho. </span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:13px">Thanks <img src="/forums/sites/all/libraries/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-laughing.gif" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" border="0" /></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:13px">Yep, I don't believe in organic either as I DO think it is a fad. I also don't think junk food is good for you all the time. Moderation, moderation.</span></strong></p>
.  I don't buy organic all the time but i do try to avoid the "dirty dozen". I've never seen any evidence that more pesticide residue in my body is better than less, nor do I think more damaged to the environment is better than less.

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Sun, 09-14-2014 - 5:54pm

blackandwhitemolly wrote:
<p><span style="font-size:13px">I find it hard to believe a kid that works at McDs isn't eating the food.  That's odd and a bit cuckoo to me too. </span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:13px">Yep and I didn't get an answer of what he IS eating then. Must be lots of sugars and carbs.</span></strong></p>

If someone doesn't eat at McDonald's they must eat lots of sugar and carbs.   That is some very strange, and completely false, logic.

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Sun, 09-14-2014 - 5:55pm

blackandwhitemolly wrote:
<blockquote><div style="font-weight:bold"><em>blackandwhitemolly</em> wrote:</div>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:13px"&gt;I find it hard to believe a kid that works at McDs isn't eating the food.  That's odd and a bit cuckoo to me too. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:13px"&gt;Yep and I didn't get an answer of what he IS eating then. Must be lots of sugars and carbs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</blockquote><p><span style="font-size:13px">Did you ask what he eats? I must have mIssed it.  He eats a well-rounded diet.  Not much of a sweet tooth but he does eat too much processed meat and fats, particularly dairy.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:13px">And lots of carbs or just more intake and not much exercise.</span></strong></p>
. He is overweight but he gets plenty of exercise, always has been a very active kid.  Usually more so than the older, thin one.  He could stand to eat less in terms of quantity, but generally if is the amount rather than the type if food he chooses that is problematic.  He likes vegetables but not fruit, which goes along with not really having much of a sweet tooth.

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Sun, 09-14-2014 - 5:58pm

. He is overweight but he gets plenty of exercise, always has been a very active kid.  Usually more so than the older, thin one.  He could stand to eat less in terms of quantity, but generally if is the amount rather than the type if food he chooses that is problematic.  He likes vegetables but not fruit, which goes along with not really having much of a sweet tooth.

So lots of carbs and fats? Anything that makes you gain weight.

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Sun, 09-14-2014 - 5:58pm

blackandwhitemolly wrote:
<p><span style="font-size:13px">Oh my! Speaking of good food, I just whipped up an awesome rosemary balsamic marinade for the chicken I'm grilling tonight. Balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, evoo, garlic, brown sugar, pepper and lots of rosemary. Cannot wait.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:x-small"><span>That's great but do you honestly think that the average person who cooks does NOT cook the same way? I make the exact same thing, minus the rosemary as we don't care for it. </span></span></strong></p>

Yes, I do think the average person doesn't cook like I do.   And I don't believe, for an instant, based upon your past posts here, that you do on a regular basis either. 

FTR, I really don't care how the average person cooks or how you cook. I care how I cook and how my family eats. I also don't cook like I do because it is the trend, or because it makes me look good, or makes me better than others. I cook the way I do because of three main reasons: 1) I like to eat reasonably healthy, 2) I enjoy the type of food I cook, and 3) I truly enjoy cooking.      Unless I'm having guests for dinner, my meals aren't influenced by what others think or do.

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Sun, 09-14-2014 - 6:00pm

Yes, I do think the average person doesn't cook like I do.   And I don't believe, for an instant, based upon your past posts here, that you do on a regular basis either. 

Well you are wrong and my dh cooks too when I don't and does his own marinades which since we live in the same house, uses the same type of ingredients. 

FTR, I really don't care how the average person cooks or how you cook. I care how I cook and how my family eats. I also don't cook like I do because it is the trend, or because it makes me look good, or makes me better than others. I cook the way I do because of three main reasons: 1) I like to eat reasonably healthy, 2) I enjoy the type of food I cook, and 3) I truly enjoy cooking.      Unless I'm having guests for dinner, my meals aren't influenced by what others think or do.

So why bother trying to show off your menus every week? Do you think they are out of the ordinary than the average person who cooks? Do you think it impresses people if you add rosemary to a marinade that is standard to a NON food snob like myself? lol.

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Sun, 09-14-2014 - 6:04pm

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blackandwhitemolly wrote:
<p style="font-size:13px">Yes, I do think the average person doesn't cook like I do.   And I don't believe, for an instant, based upon your past posts here, <strong>that you do on a regular basis either. </strong></p><p style="font-size:13px"><strong>Well you are wrong and my dh cooks too when I don't and does his own marinades which since we live in the same house, uses the same type of ingredients. </strong></p><p style="font-size:13px">FTR, I really don't care how the average person cooks or how you cook. I care how I cook and how my family eats. I also don't cook like I do because it is the trend, or because it makes me look good, or makes me better than others. I cook the way I do because of three main reasons: 1) I like to eat reasonably healthy, 2) I enjoy the type of food I cook, and 3) I truly enjoy cooking.      Unless I'm having guests for dinner, my meals aren't influenced by what others think or do.</p><p style="font-size:13px"><strong>So why bother trying to show off your menus every week? Do you think they are out of the ordinary than the average person who cooks? Do you think it impresses people if you add rosemary to a marinade that is standard to a NON food snob like myself? lol.</strong></p>

I'm sharing, not showing off.  I enjoy reading other people's menus and often get inspiration from them.   My menus have proven to do the same.  People that know me well know that I am passionate about food and cooking.   And I like to share that passion.    As many other people do with whatever their passion happens to be.

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Sun, 09-14-2014 - 6:07pm

blackandwhitemolly wrote:
<p><span style="font-size:13px">. He is overweight but he gets plenty of exercise, always has been a very active kid.  Usually more so than the older, thin one.  He could stand to eat less in terms of quantity, but generally if is the amount rather than the type if food he chooses that is problematic.  He likes vegetables but not fruit, which goes along with not really having much of a sweet tooth.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:13px">So lots of carbs and fats? Anything that makes you gain weight.</span></p>
.  It is not the type of food you eat that cause you to gain weight, it's the number of calories you consume rather than the type of food.  He eats too many large portions of food and remains overweight.  He hadn't gained any significant weight since he was about 16, so I'm hoping his weight is stabilizing now.   Why are your kids overweight?

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