Text 14425, 109 rader
Skriven 2011-08-07 07:13:00 av Dave Drum (53186.cooking)
  Kommentar till text 14391 av JIM WELLER (1:123/140)
Ärende: Small Beer
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-=> JIM WELLER wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD> Looks like the big brewers and distributors guys were
 DD> feeling a pinch in the wallet and sent their lobbyists
 DD> out to work some magick.

 JW> Lobbyists are more evil than the politicians they suck up to. They
 JW> are the scum of the earth.  And somehow, American lobbyists somehow
 JW> have more access, power and influences than in most in other
 JW> countries.

Not all lobbyists. Just the whores who take feelthy lucre for their "efforts".
I was a registered lobbyist back in the 1960s - lobbying for the repeal of a
helmet law for motorcyclists. We also had filed suit in state court to overturn
the law. On the day that the legislature voted to repeal their law the state
supreme court overturned it ... making all my impassioned pleas to legislators
moot. And Illinois still does not have a law requiring helmet use for
motorcyclists over the age of 18. OTOH, I mostly wear a helmet when riding my
motosickle ... as a matter of personal choice. Which is as it should be.
 
 JW> On another front, more bad news, seen somewhere while I was
 JW> surfing...

 JW> Serving Sizes Then and Now

 JW> Food or beverage        1950s           Today

 JW> French fries            2.4 ounces      up to 7 ounces
 JW> Fountain soda           7.0 ounces      12 to 64 ounces
 JW> Hamburger patty         1.6 ounces      up to 8.0 ounces
 JW> Muffin                  3.0 ounces      6.5 ounces
 JW> Pasta serving           1.5 cups        3.0 cups
 JW> Chocolate bar           1 to 2.5 oz     2.6 to 8 ounces

 JW> This is especially insidious as most people tend to eat all they
 JW> are served, without thinking, if it is in front of them.

Once again - that's a matter of personal choice. And I will quibble with some
of those 1950s sizings. 7 oz was the size of a bottle of Co Cola. I never had a
fountain Coke, or Phosphate, etc. in the 50s of less than 12 oz.

McD's fries in the original size (which is still available) are the smaller
size. Larger sizes are, of course, available at increased cost. Same with the
hamburger patties, etc. 

Standard candy bars (Hershey, Mars, Nestle, etc.) are still in the 1950s range.
Larger bars - at a higher cost are available.

Sit down restaurant servings of potatoes and pasta have increased in size -
mostly because Mr. Restaurateur has fingered out that spuds and buzghetti are
very low cost, high-bulk items which make it appear that the diner is getting
more bang for his buck.

Not a single thing to be ashamed or afraid of in your list -- once you get past
the viewing with alarums and understand that it's just someone with an axe to
grind presenting numbers to frighten people into believing his/her way. IOW -
someone lobbying individual people rather than Congresscritters.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Staffordshire Lobby *
 Categories: Beef, Stews, Potatoes, Vegetables, Grains
      Yield: 4 servings

    1 lb Stewing or braising beef; fat
         - removed, cut in small chunks
    1    Handful pearl barley
    1 lg Diced onion
    4 lg Diced potatoes
    1    Swede; diced
    4    Celery ribs; chopped
    4 lg Carrots; scraped, chopped
    2    Beef stock cubes; crushed

  * Beef Soup/Stew

  This is a soup/stew that my Mum used to make when her
  housekeeping money was running low. I am pretty sure
  that other families all over the Potteries had it too.
  She used to tell us that when she was young her mother
  made the dish with little (or no meat) when money was
  tight.

  Put all the ingredients into the slow cooker and cover
  with boiling water.
 
  Stir to combine.
 
  Leave to simmer for approximately five hours.
 
  Season to taste and serve in large bowls with chunky
  bread.
 
  Tip: Like so many other soup/stew type dishes it tastes
  even better the day after it is made. My Dad always
  seasoned his with vinegar.

  Serves: 4

  From: http://www.allrecipes.co.uk

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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