tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post666453481908978653..comments2024-03-29T08:04:51.699-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Afraid of butter? Use cream...Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86178983632537387012012-05-23T11:51:00.385-04:002012-05-23T11:51:00.385-04:00And Mar, in the poorer parts of most cities, where...And Mar, in the poorer parts of most cities, where are "food deserts," places where there are no grocery stores that carry fresh fruits & veggies, where there are only liquor and convenience stores and fast food outlets available. Usually, these food deserts are also locations where the bulk of the populace have no reliable transportation, too.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42369906624024003412012-05-23T05:18:05.414-04:002012-05-23T05:18:05.414-04:00OMG - just clicked and looked at post - sorry wrot...OMG - just clicked and looked at post - sorry wrote a book there!Rosie123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11528374618939863598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31393550366297448232012-05-23T05:16:51.661-04:002012-05-23T05:16:51.661-04:00well, it's almost 5am and I just finished a di...well, it's almost 5am and I just finished a dish of Raspberry sherbet - not the best Bfast out there, but, it has fruit and cream in it so tastes yummy.<br /><br />I crave a hamburger (not lean, when lean it's chewy and doesnt taste like a hamburger, needs fat in it) and a steak, good ribeye, about once a month.<br /><br />Other than that, I can survive on chicken or turkey. Usually chicken as it's easier to cook.<br /><br />Our market carries a no hormone, no antibiotic, no additive chicken (so the pkg says) I buy that in hopes that the pkg is not lying to me.<br /><br />I'll be the first to admit, my diet isnt the healthiest. I dont live on fast food, but I do eat it occassionally<br /><br />Hallie we had the silver bacon grease can on the stove growing up - none of us died from it back then, now if you kept one people would say you are flirting with death and will catch some awful disease - why is it we didnt back then? Maybe they didnt use the hormones, antibiotics and other crap that is in moocows and oinkers these days<br /><br />In the summer, we made potaoe and macaroni salads on Sat or Sun and ate off them ALL week, now articles threaten you are sure to die if you don't finish your salads in 2-3 days<br /><br />My Daddy died 5weeks shy of his 90th birthday - he grew up with cream on his cereal, real butter, things cooked in lard. He also ate a dish of icecream every night all his life.<br /><br />We ate beef growing up more than any other meat, it was cheaper, my parents got 1/2 a cow every year - the butcher cut it to your liking, they picked it up and the rest of that day was spent wrapping and marking the packages for the freezer.<br /><br />No meat on Fridays growing up Catholic, so it fish or Cheese Pizza, real cheese, grease on bottom of box attested to that, and fish, broiled with butter in pan and on fish<br /><br />I think a lot of todays dietary "problems" are due to the additives in all the food we eat, so many preservatives that were not in foods when I was growing up, yet they lasted just as long, if not longer - dont understand that one.<br /><br />I do try to cook healthy and eat "unhealthy" foods in moderation, but I do eat them<br /><br />Monday night at 11:30p, as we sat in ER with D's mom, they finally got all her test results back and said she could eat, of course nothing to eat in hosp so Donny went to Mcdonalds and the 3 of us were sitting in the ER eating mcdonald's for dinner at midnight. Only place open to get anything to eat at that hour in a smallish city was fastfood so that is what we had and after only having a Banana and Carnation Bfast in a bottle all day - it tasted darn good and I ate every bit of it! <br /><br />I could not eat that every day,but sadly a lot of people in this country do eat fast food everyday -some just dont like to cook, have too busy of a schedule, but many eat fast food because they have $1.00 menus where they can go get Bfast lunch and dinner for $1.00 if they drink water, so they are spending $21.00 a week for food, can't do that buying food in grocery or fruit markets. A box of mac n' cheese (the cheap ones) you can get probably 3 for $1 can't buy the box of pasta for $1 and cheese -$$$ so eating "healty" mac n cheese is not cheap.<br /><br />When I was young and single - boxed mac n cheese, pnut butter, bread were my staples - cheap food with some protein and filling.<br /><br />It is sad that eating healthy is more costly than eating unhealthy<br /><br />JMHO<br /><br />MarRosie123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11528374618939863598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45132432528386114002012-05-21T18:07:21.044-04:002012-05-21T18:07:21.044-04:00One of the things you see regularly on good Britis...One of the things you see regularly on good British restaurant menus is pork belly with crackling. (Hopefully organically raised, etc, etc.) Now I know this is probably not a good thing to eat on a regular basis, but OMG, as a treat, it's to die for. No pun intended.<br /><br />Darlene, the only way I can drink even a little bit of coffee is cafe au lait--at least half steamed milk.<br /><br />I feel the same about herbal teas as you do about black tea. I gave up "real" tea when I was pregnant, lo those many years ago, and now cannot stand the herbal ones.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17949569938726188822012-05-21T17:56:55.452-04:002012-05-21T17:56:55.452-04:00Lamb fat. Yum. I must admit.Lamb fat. Yum. I must admit.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56934062502388196292012-05-21T17:28:44.770-04:002012-05-21T17:28:44.770-04:00We use meat much as Julia S-F does, as a condiment...We use meat much as Julia S-F does, as a condiment. We eat organic free-range chicken, turkey, beef, and buffalo. A number of buffalo ranches around here. Buffalo has about the fat of a boneless, skinless chicken breast or less. Its taste is magnificent.<br /><br />Most of all, we avoid trans-fats and partially hydrogenated fats, anything with fat that doesn't need refrigeration.<br /><br />I, too, am waiting for the day they tell us bacon is good for us. It's happened with so many things. Just the other day I read of a study showing that people who drink lots of coffee regularly live longer!Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83479974805463873222012-05-21T16:00:50.587-04:002012-05-21T16:00:50.587-04:00I think people say 'cholesterol' when they...I think people say 'cholesterol' when they mean 'saturated fat' - which is what there's lots of in coconut and hearts of palm, just for example.Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11547703413533093792012-05-21T14:14:36.743-04:002012-05-21T14:14:36.743-04:00It's impossible for coconut oil to have high c...It's impossible for coconut oil to have high cholesterol; plants contain it, but in very small (even "tiny") amounts. Cholesterol is found almost exclusively in animal products<br /><br />Once I heard Kathie Lee Gifford say that avocados weren't good for you because they are high in cholesterol. High in fat, yes. Cholesterol, no. <br /><br />Interesting about the liver, Hallie. But with my husband's cholesterol issues, we will no doubt still avoid it. <br /><br />The best liver I ever had was in Manhattan, in the mid-70's, at a fancy restaurant where I was taken for lunch. They served this thick, juicy calves' liver, grilled like a filet, along with frizzled onions. Ruined me for every other liver for the rest of my life.Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3053679819505895592012-05-21T14:08:55.992-04:002012-05-21T14:08:55.992-04:00Go Ro!
I get the 'one bite is enough' thi...Go Ro!<br /><br />I get the 'one bite is enough' thing, but only when it applies to dessert. One bite is ALWAYS enough for me except when it's pineapple upside down cake.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18696147371235380782012-05-21T13:21:11.207-04:002012-05-21T13:21:11.207-04:00Okay...emboldened by the rest of you I just had to...Okay...emboldened by the rest of you I just had tomato soup with a piece of nice bread -and butter!- for lunch.Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66020089246116055352012-05-21T13:08:02.772-04:002012-05-21T13:08:02.772-04:00Oh, Darlene - I feel for you. I gave up coffee yea...Oh, Darlene - I feel for you. I gave up coffee years ago when "research" was saying that it was related to breast cancer, and I'd had a lump. I gave up chocolate, too. Had headaches for weeks.<br /><br />Then, lo and behold, it's exonerated. Coffee and dark chocolate: right up there with red wine now as maybe a good thing.<br /><br />So I happily went back to drinking it -- with lot of milk. Not what you want to hear, I know.<br /><br />Wish I had a suggestion for what to substitute. I drank tea. I like the dark smoky ones and chai, too.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74762978542779135822012-05-21T13:02:27.503-04:002012-05-21T13:02:27.503-04:00I've been reading everyone's comments whil...I've been reading everyone's comments while I drink a cup of warm almond milk because I'm off coffee--not MY choice. No disrespect to the fine people who make almond milk but it isn't even a distant cousin to a cup of hot, strong coffee which I can't drink because it's making my stomach miserable. And I loathe tea--no offense to the many tea drinkers out there. <br /><br />Any replacement ideas for my big cup of coffee that don't involve warm almond milk will be gratefully accepted. I'm thinking bacon might be a reasonable substitute.Sofie Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16830230500527705589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40270892661963169412012-05-21T12:58:10.935-04:002012-05-21T12:58:10.935-04:00I'm definitely with Deborah on avoiding proces...I'm definitely with Deborah on avoiding processed foods. And i recently heard, for what it's worth, that low-fat doesn't do you any good--they compensate for the removed fat with other carbs. As for coconut oil--I thought coconut was up there with liver for high cholesterol.<br />Sometimee you have to eat what you want--but in moderation. I have a friend who lost 17 lbs. by portion control and no (or few) carbs.judyalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767466505891813090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8239018628674093362012-05-21T11:55:54.502-04:002012-05-21T11:55:54.502-04:00But - full disclosure - multi-national company, fo...But - full disclosure - multi-national company, food miles, inhumane farming practices, chemicals and bad fats notwithstanding I absolutely adore Ikea meatballs.Catriona McPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234089279665716446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89642524263293408032012-05-21T11:48:13.997-04:002012-05-21T11:48:13.997-04:00Mmm, fahhht. (Homer Simpson voice.) Butter, lard,...Mmm, fahhht. (Homer Simpson voice.) Butter, lard, suet, chicken schmaltz, pork belly, lambchop frizzlefat. I clean bacon fat off the pan by frying a piece of bread in it and eating the bread with salt and pepper.<br /><br />If I was rich it might be a problem but the cost of pasture-raised organic meat, cheese, milk, yoghurt and butter keeps it within reason.<br /><br />I'm hungry now and it's fruit smoothie for breakfast.Catriona McPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234089279665716446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33989766490130604352012-05-21T10:54:36.438-04:002012-05-21T10:54:36.438-04:00Yeah, so interesting! The first bite is always the...Yeah, so interesting! The first bite is always the best bite..it always seems to me that you are trying to re-live that first-bite experience with every bite that follows. <br /><br />I can see--are you with us Roberta/Lucy?--that it may be that I don't allow myself enough pleasure. Perhaps that is another blog..xoxoHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46763890516565717942012-05-21T10:42:01.340-04:002012-05-21T10:42:01.340-04:00One bite? I'm more of an "eat it until it...One bite? I'm more of an "eat it until it's gone" kinda gal.Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66243365921562490412012-05-21T10:34:18.127-04:002012-05-21T10:34:18.127-04:00Running in..pant pant. Maybe that will make up for...Running in..pant pant. Maybe that will make up for the bacon I ate over the weekend at the Pennwriters conference? (whoo hoo. Hi everyone. And I got to meet and plot with the FABULOUS Ramona!)<br /><br />Anyway--Yes I've heard that edges of the grocery thing. I realized it on my own recently, when I had the revelation that I had no idea what was in the aisles!<br /><br />I must admit, I'm a protein girl. I eat red meat, ah, every week. Egg whites for breakfast. Turkey for lunch. Salmon. <br /><br />My food philosophy is this: you an have one bite of ANYTHING. The second bite is never as good, so why do it?<br /><br />As for cooking...seems like the best plan is to use whatever is going to taste the best,right? And your decision is made.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47790361232131294532012-05-21T09:23:16.175-04:002012-05-21T09:23:16.175-04:00Love the coconut oil comment! My parents were man...Love the coconut oil comment! My parents were manufacturer's reps from theater concessions, and they thought when it was decided (by whom?) that coconut oil was "unhealthy" and they stopped using it on movie popcorn, that it would ruin their business. It didn't, but coconut oil does still make the BEST popcorn!<br /><br />Love the "outer edges of the supermarket", too. I was shopping at my local supermarket (small not high-end store) and I noticed, as I often do, a very overweight family shopping. Their cart was piled to overflowing and it was ALL super-processed food. There wasn't a single thing I could recognize as "food." Very scary. And so expensive...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19096414642576734532012-05-21T09:17:18.876-04:002012-05-21T09:17:18.876-04:00I knew that about liver Karen... but just in case ...I knew that about liver Karen... but just in case that had changed too I went to the always accurate Internet to research. Did you know...<br />- Chicken liver has the highest cholesterol of just about any other food (more than double an equal amount of butter)<br />- It's also loaded with Omega-6 fatty acids which may (or may not) be good for you.<br />- The liver does filter toxins but it doesn't store them (I have no idea if this is glass-half-full or glass-half-empty)Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81826564111152932242012-05-21T09:04:21.211-04:002012-05-21T09:04:21.211-04:00Laughing here, Ramona - I have the same philosophy...Laughing here, Ramona - I have the same philosophy about chicken fat but for a different reason.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64730670532664879342012-05-21T08:52:23.926-04:002012-05-21T08:52:23.926-04:00For sure, Hallie. I fry the bacon, the potatoes, o...For sure, Hallie. I fry the bacon, the potatoes, onions, peppers, and the eggs in the same grease. Once a week is what I call moderation.Jack Getzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516237388744739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-827824149047929212012-05-21T08:51:15.116-04:002012-05-21T08:51:15.116-04:00I don't like cheese, so in my mind, this means...I don't like cheese, so in my mind, this means I can eat butter without guilt.<br /><br />Also, I am French, so in my mind, this means I am culturally obligated to eat bread without guilt.<br /><br />This is how my mind works and I don't think it's going to change.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62585310244507149462012-05-21T08:48:01.157-04:002012-05-21T08:48:01.157-04:00Butter on freshly baked bread. A must. Otherwise o...Butter on freshly baked bread. A must. Otherwise olive oil it is. And exercise! My kindhearted beau insists we buy meat only from the local farm, so we know the animals were treated well and it doesn't contain bad stuff. And then we treat it like Julia S-F - as almost a condiment.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54871948946978026282012-05-21T08:41:06.487-04:002012-05-21T08:41:06.487-04:00Forgot to add that one of my daughters starting co...Forgot to add that one of my daughters starting cooking with coconut oil, and I've started using it for some things, too. It takes very little, melts very quickly, and makes cooked-on-the-stove popcorn taste amazing.Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.com