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#181932 - 05/11/09 12:20 AM Now that portion looks too large
orchid Registered: 01/21/07 Posts: 3675 Loc: British Columbia, Canada	In the middle of my bike ride today (52 kms.), I stopped at a cafe for muffin and coffee. Last time I've done this route and visited this cafe was 8 months ago. I was a little shocked by the muffin size. It was good but was it THAT large 8 months ago? When one has been eating smaller desserts (I have to kick this habit down even more) for many months, to revisit something from the past..just looks huge. _________________________ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/ (How cycling leads to other types of adventures, thoughts) http://velourbansism.wordpress.com
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#181949 - 05/11/09 02:23 PM Re: Now that portion looks too large [Re: orchid]
Edelweiss3 Registered: 11/19/08 Posts: 1758 Loc: American living in Germany	Ice cream balls in America look like watermelons compared to the itsy bitsy balls here. I thought it was a shame that the portions are so huge. I love just trying different flavours, but if I had done that while visiting my brother in Ma....I would have exploded. (come to think of it, what a beautiful way to go; ... 'yum yum yum. BANG!') _________________________ As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live. Goethe
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#181955 - 05/11/09 05:09 PM Re: Now that portion looks too large [Re: Edelweiss3]
Lola Member Registered: 06/23/06 Posts: 3703 Loc: London UK	LOL, EW! When my nephews come over to visit, they laugh at the steak portion here as it is just the same size one would have in steak sandwiches over in the States. Steak is'nt a meal for them unless it's as big as a quarter plate. _________________________ <><
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#181958 - 05/11/09 05:35 PM Re: Now that portion looks too large [Re: Lola]
jawjaw Da Queen Registered: 07/02/03 Posts: 12025 Loc: Alabama	When I was overseas, I don't recall the portions being any smaller, but then again, if they were, I probably just ordered more of um. What are ice cream balls? _________________________ Queen JJ www.queenjawjaw.com All Things Royal - 2010 and Beyond Humorist for the NABBW
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#181967 - 05/11/09 06:54 PM Re: Now that portion looks too large [Re: jawjaw]
Edelweiss3 Registered: 11/19/08 Posts: 1758 Loc: American living in Germany	Aaah... I mean scoops...they call 'em balls here....I'm getting my languages mixed up. I'm confused, no wait, maybe I'm not. Where am I? _________________________ As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live. Goethe
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#181971 - 05/11/09 07:09 PM Re: Now that portion looks too large [Re: Edelweiss3]
Dotsie Founder Registered: 07/09/08 Posts: 23647 Loc: Maryland	Often lately, when Ross and I eat out, we split a dinner and it's enough. I feel like an old lady doing it, but why not?! EW, we had an ice cream place in town that gave humungous scoops, then they began weighing and charging accordingly. It was such a rip off. Nothing like paying 7 bucks bucks for two single dip ice creams. Hello - I can get a gallon or more for that. They are now out of business. orchid, I love muffins and they are huge here too. I recall when Mom was going through chemo, the only thing she craved were muffins, and they were so good. _________________________ Founder Emeritus of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com
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#181975 - 05/11/09 07:43 PM Re: Now that portion looks too large [Re: Dotsie]
Edelweiss3 Registered: 11/19/08 Posts: 1758 Loc: American living in Germany	Hubby and I usually split our meals too. And I'm still stuffed after half a meal. We were amazed how expensive ice-cream is in the States! Those stands were pretty empty too. In Germany you usually have to stand in line down the street to get a cone. _________________________ As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live. Goethe
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#181980 - 05/11/09 08:11 PM Re: Now that portion looks too large [Re: Edelweiss3]
jawjaw Da Queen Registered: 07/02/03 Posts: 12025 Loc: Alabama	Why sure! I should have guessed that one...duh? Sorry bout that Ew... Don't you get a kick out of the fancy/smancy restaurants on TV that show these dishes that are served and they have what I call, "a child's portion" on the plate? Presentation is NOT everything when you're hungry! ha! _________________________ Queen JJ www.queenjawjaw.com All Things Royal - 2010 and Beyond Humorist for the NABBW
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#181996 - 05/11/09 11:24 PM Re: Now that portion looks too large [Re: jawjaw]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	Now you know how most celebrities stay pencil thin, they eat those so called gourmet (tin y) portions in those over priced restaurants and their frig at home is empty except for champagne. _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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#182033 - 05/12/09 01:02 PM Re: Now that portion looks too large [Re: chatty lady]
jawjaw Da Queen Registered: 07/02/03 Posts: 12025 Loc: Alabama	Oh how funny Chatty...I never thought of that! How true. Well, I don't like champagne, so that's out for me. But I do like a quarter-pounder with cheese...whattt? _________________________ Queen JJ www.queenjawjaw.com All Things Royal - 2010 and Beyond Humorist for the NABBW
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