tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post114614624124088356..comments2023-11-03T09:09:32.113-04:00Comments on Behind the Stove: Why, in my day, you could buy meat anywhere! Eggs they had, real butter! Fresh lettuce in the stores! [UPDATED TEN MINUTES LATER VERSION!]BabelBabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467487618830618571noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146239711121902092006-04-28T11:55:00.000-04:002006-04-28T11:55:00.000-04:00This is a fascinating topic for me...even though I...This is a fascinating topic for me...even though I don't have kids. I've known a lot of people who've been vegetarians or vegans, sometimes I'm required to be a vegan myself, and my attitude towards food restrictions is constantly changing. At one point I was very supportive of people wanting to go veg - but now? I'm all about the meat and dairy - not just for taste but for health. Then there's my friend who has decided to eliminate gluten from her life - a self-diagnosis that I take with a grain of salt because she's always gone on food kicks like that. Her 3 year old is eating the same diet - but is rosy and healthy. But I worry for her going out into the world with mama's food restrictions hanging over her head.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563414055936087654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146206400594543912006-04-28T02:40:00.000-04:002006-04-28T02:40:00.000-04:00Grrr, I'm away from the computer for a few hours a...Grrr, I'm away from the computer for a few hours and am late to the discussion. Hate that. <BR/>I love this thread. Food and food preparation is constantly on my mind, and I discuss it with my girlfriends endlessly (too bad I hate to cook). You sound like you have a good attitude towards food (but what the hell is that dish that starts with "t" that your kids won't eat?)lazy cowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10756448890246596503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146194622835008442006-04-27T23:23:00.000-04:002006-04-27T23:23:00.000-04:00Bush is a vegetarian? Was that in the Salon articl...Bush is a vegetarian? Was that in the Salon article I didn't read?<BR/><BR/>Going to bed now,<BR/><BR/>SLSarah Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251034210962259082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146192594932848692006-04-27T22:49:00.000-04:002006-04-27T22:49:00.000-04:00Joke, I was SO going to preemptively tell you to s...Joke, I was SO going to preemptively tell you to shut up after my Ho-Ho comment, but I didn't want you to think I was referring to your prattling about your snack cake deficiencies.<BR/><BR/>Although come to think of it, that too.Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08612452005428621885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146189416940566902006-04-27T21:56:00.000-04:002006-04-27T21:56:00.000-04:00I didn't know Bush is a vegetarian. This puts a w...I didn't know Bush is a vegetarian. This puts a whole new spin on things.Susehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14837796439737091649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146188222999061902006-04-27T21:37:00.000-04:002006-04-27T21:37:00.000-04:00That is a great rule Joke - I am going to use that...That is a great rule Joke - I am going to use that one. No pronounce-y no eat-y :)<BR/>I worried about sugar and then I add worrying about salt on top of that. But I work full time and I never have the time to cook little treats and snacks from scratch so I know I am failing with the salt thing and well, sugar is a battle I have already lost. But both love most veggies and all fruit so I hope it balances out.<BR/>Very intersting Salon article - thanks for posting it :)Lynne@Oberonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11287485218017416023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146186548863957592006-04-27T21:09:00.000-04:002006-04-27T21:09:00.000-04:00and if you eat enough Ho-Hos you will implode unde...and if you eat enough Ho-Hos you will implode under your combined weight...BabelBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467487618830618571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146185742606797322006-04-27T20:55:00.000-04:002006-04-27T20:55:00.000-04:00Actually, to me, organic Cheetos are like crack.Ba...Actually, to me, organic Cheetos are like crack.<BR/><BR/>Badge, your "Ho-Ho" comment has generated so many potential puns my brain almost imploded under their combined weight.<BR/><BR/>-J.Jokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672407657347134623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146181605358284762006-04-27T19:46:00.000-04:002006-04-27T19:46:00.000-04:00Oh waidaminit - my mom bought us Little Debbie's! ...Oh waidaminit - my mom bought us Little Debbie's! So YES I did have junque fewd. <BR/><BR/>And sorry Joke, but those organic cheetos are just plain NASTY. I just tossed a bag I could not sell to even my most my Cheetos-loving visitor. He is an autistic 4 yo, and gave me a complete sentence "Dose are willy yucky antee bickee." His mother almost fell out of her shoes. She now offers him horrible stuff to eat to hear his comments.MsCellaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05399187248681818440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146170743292812942006-04-27T16:45:00.001-04:002006-04-27T16:45:00.001-04:00oh, and Badger - somehow I could have guessed that...oh, and Badger - somehow I could have guessed that...BabelBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467487618830618571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146170707153129592006-04-27T16:45:00.000-04:002006-04-27T16:45:00.000-04:00Mmmmmm....Tastykakes....I am from the Philly area ...Mmmmmm....Tastykakes....<BR/><BR/><BR/>I am from the Philly area and until recently you could not get tastykakes out here. The peanut butter kandykakes are my absolute tastykake favorite.BabelBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467487618830618571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146170315062444712006-04-27T16:38:00.000-04:002006-04-27T16:38:00.000-04:00Never eaten a Twinkie? That's not impressive. That...Never eaten a Twinkie? That's not impressive. That's just sad. Sad, and wrong.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm a Ho-Ho gal, myself.Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08612452005428621885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146167683262076552006-04-27T15:54:00.000-04:002006-04-27T15:54:00.000-04:00Organic Cheetos? Do they lack the bright orange co...Organic Cheetos? Do they lack the bright orange coloring? Off to google this...Sarah Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251034210962259082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146163521020202502006-04-27T14:45:00.000-04:002006-04-27T14:45:00.000-04:00I'm also a Twinkie virgin. Is that rare?-J.P.S. Ne...I'm also a Twinkie virgin. Is that rare?<BR/><BR/>-J.<BR/><BR/>P.S. Never had a Yodel, Ding-Dong, Devold Dog, et al., but I have had Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets.<BR/>P.P.S. I actually buy my kids Organic Cheetos. Really.Jokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672407657347134623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146162364852116422006-04-27T14:26:00.000-04:002006-04-27T14:26:00.000-04:00It's me! I'm the nameless friend who has never eat...It's me! I'm the nameless friend who has never eaten a Twinkie!Sarah Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251034210962259082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146160618878099602006-04-27T13:56:00.001-04:002006-04-27T13:56:00.001-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.MsCellaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05399187248681818440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146160612526842662006-04-27T13:56:00.000-04:002006-04-27T13:56:00.000-04:00I used to be an absolute idiot about what our sons...I used to be an absolute idiot about what our sons ate. Then I had to lighten up as the snacks at school and other parents' houses were mostly junque. And I was raised with No Junk Food and I went batshit for it when I left home. Twinkies for dinner? You betcha! Koolaid/Pepsi/Cigarette for breakfast? Hell, YES! So I am rationalizing it with I don't want My Sons to leave home and go all batshit. <BR/><BR/>I laughed at your Organic White Milk. Darn it; we only drink Organic Whole Brown Milk in this house!MsCellaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05399187248681818440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146158428840427282006-04-27T13:20:00.000-04:002006-04-27T13:20:00.000-04:00Your kids eat a lot healthier than mine.My son use...Your kids eat a lot healthier than mine.<BR/><BR/>My son used to like apples and grapes. I still offer them. He sticks up his nose.<BR/><BR/>I brought home delicious, fresh asparagus from Whole Foods. It was the best part of the meal I cooked. He said "EEEYEEEWWW." <BR/><BR/>He lives on meat and cookies. I am caught between guilt and hoping that he will eat something.<BR/><BR/>My second daughter is as bad as he is.<BR/><BR/>My oldest child is a treat and eats everything without complaint, but we do not eat nearly enough veggies.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160632952978584244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146158045302833602006-04-27T13:14:00.000-04:002006-04-27T13:14:00.000-04:00I think one of the most impressive things I have E...I think one of the most impressive things I have EVER heard is a friend of mine (who shall remain nameless until she cares to out herself, if she so chooses) who has NEVER ever EVER in her 34 years of life eaten a Twinkie.<BR/><BR/>So excellent rule, Joke.BabelBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467487618830618571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146155238039229792006-04-27T12:27:00.000-04:002006-04-27T12:27:00.000-04:00The Y chromosome is a volume control on whining. T...The Y chromosome is a volume control on whining. This, I theorize, is what allowed the patriarchy to develop.<BR/><BR/>-J.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I a sanely wary about sugar, but an aboslute BASTARD when it comes to weird-ass ingredients. In fact, whenever I get the "Daddy will you buy me this [insert junk food]?" I invoke the rule that I do not buy anything with ingredients the son in question cannot read/pronounce clearly.Jokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672407657347134623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146148346118626852006-04-27T10:32:00.000-04:002006-04-27T10:32:00.000-04:00Cannot stop laughing!Cannot stop laughing!Sarah Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251034210962259082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146147910911528782006-04-27T10:25:00.000-04:002006-04-27T10:25:00.000-04:00Hey kids, there's also a DVD player in that miniva...Hey kids, there's also a DVD player in that minivan! Come on! I'm a friend of your mom's!<BR/><BR/>Okay, now that I've creeped you out...<BR/><BR/>I have posted on this topic pretty extensively, as you know. Right now I'm stressing because I have told my kids that on the first day of summer vacation, Operation Make Your Own Damn Dinner goes into effect. This is the new edict at Casa Badger whereby if you don't like what Mom makes for dinner, you can make your own (in the form of a sandwich and a veggie, both of which must be approved by, but will not be made by, me).<BR/><BR/>Oh, and summer vacation? Is only ONE MONTH away. I'm buying earplugs NOW.Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08612452005428621885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685011.post-1146147876297884842006-04-27T10:24:00.000-04:002006-04-27T10:24:00.000-04:00gosh - now I am thinking about what Youngest eats ...gosh - now I am thinking about what Youngest eats (he DOES have a disability that effects what he can manage, but still...)<BR/>He had a donut for breakfast.<BR/>With milk! Whole organic milk!<BR/><BR/>For lunch he has a yogurt, goldfish crackers, an organic apple and ARIZONA ICE TEA! (good god, the sugar)<BR/><BR/>Dinner is organic burgers, cucumbers and string beans, tater tots (organic!) and strawberries and ice cream.<BR/><BR/>Seems sugar heavy to me.<BR/>Fortunately I can say that he plays outside all day long and that he weighs 60 pounds and is 4'6".<BR/><BR/>I could go on forever about this.blackbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474831322702380602noreply@blogger.com