by OneMoreBite | Aug 12, 2004 | Food News
Remember in 1905 a good appetite was necessary if you wanted a longer lifespan. Scrawny folks just had a harder time warding off illness.
The USDA figures show that the steady growth of high-fructose corn syrup, which ballooned from zero consumption in 1966 to 62.6 pounds per person in 2001 also corresponds to the rapid rise in obesity. It is believed that this high consumption of corn syrup is undermining appetite control, the very thing Karo used in it’s advertising. Also from 1965 to 1996 soft-drink consumption increased 287% in boys and 224% in girls, and corn syrup is the primary sweetener used in soft drinks.
Small wonder corn syrup is now being largly blamed for the rampant obesity. Guess they were right about that “making you eat,” thing.
In the interest of fairness, check out the High Fructose Corn Syrup Facts website where they refute this. I wouldn’t have believed it either, but hey, it was a selling point in 1905!
by OneMoreBite | Jul 13, 2004 | Food News
How to Make Pork Rinds
Take the trimmings from any regular pork, put them in a pan in the oven at a low temp (about 150-200 F) and cook them a few hours till they stop popping and sizzling (that should be entertaining too!). Once the music stops that means all the fat has been rendered out and you have pork cracklings, which according to the poster, “Are mighty tasty in themselves!” I can’t say I’ve ever actually eaten Pork Rinds. 😉
Do it Yourself Lard
Strain and save the fat from cooked bacon in a jar in the fridge. That is pure lard: rendered pork fat. Use this in place of oil for sauteing, and when cooking things like fried eggs.
Do it Yourself Suet
Substitute beef trimmings and you get suet (rather than lard), which you can use if your kosher. Remember how tasty the original McDonald’s french fries were? They used beef suet for their oil which vegetarians went crazy about and eventually McDonalds was forced to switch to vegetable oil.
The same thing can be done with chicken skins, too. “Mmmmm crispy chicken skins!”
It all sounds sorta gross to me, but I don’t go in for eating pig skin eater. People that do, love it.
by OneMoreBite | Jun 6, 2004 | Food News
I waited a couple of days until the urge to try it struck, and then, I got out a knife. Yes, a knife. I pretended to have a tasting party, but I was the only one doing the tasting.
Taste wise it was good, the usual peanut butter filling, and the white chocolate was nice, but I wasn’t impressed. They were too skimpy with the white chocolate on the bottom of the “cup” so it stuck to the wrapper. I’d have to check see if the weight of the package was lighter – I wouldn’t be surprised if it were. Either that, or they’ve changed the ratio of chocolate to peanut butter – which would be cheaper for them.
Bottom line? I think they’re trying to pull a fast one. Guess I’m getting too paranoid for my own good.
by OneMoreBite | Apr 16, 2004 | Food News
Adult Happy MealsÂ
This idea is so flat it’s a joke. If McDonald’s is trying to bring healthy choices to their menus, they obviously don’t have a clue what that means. You can opt to get your kids orange slices instead of French fries, or carrot sticks. Oh, that will go over well. You’ll have kids screaming, mom’s hollering and generally the McDonald’s ambiance might leave something to be desired.
No, like 33-year-old Chuck Horton at a McDonald’s in Garrisonville Va. said, “If I want to eat healthy, I’ll eat at home. “I come to McDonald’s for one reason: the fries. … I think this healthy eating thing has gone too far.” Amen to that.
His “gone too far” comment may be a little pre-mature though. The fast food chains haven’t even begun to haul out their idiot ideas.
I’m anxiously awaiting those new “quick food” places that are sure to spring up. Places that offer whole grain breads, hearty soups (it’s been so long since I’ve had a good hearty soup), steamed vegetables, crisp fresh salads with clean dressings on the side.
There’s a growing movement to get back to good eating called “Slow Food.” Started in Italy in response to the first McDonald’s invading that country, the movement has become a beacon for those opposed to the idea of eating “fast food” as a lifestyle. I like this idea.
The argument is usually, “But I’m too busy to cook,” and that can be true except when you take into consideration the time spent attending to your health since you didn’t bother to feed yourself well. Did you know if you eat better you can actually exercise less and still stay in great shape? Do you still circle the parking lot to find a close space? Do you drive to the store that’s less than 1/4 mile from your home? Do you have a riding lawn mower but less than half an acre of lawn? Do you pile things at the bottom of the stairs rather than take them up to “save a trip?” Do you take short cuts through buildings to save a few steps? All of these things are adding to the problem. Think slow. Take those few extra steps and cook dinner this weekend. You’ll be glad you did.
