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Skriven 2015-07-16 09:05:39 av Dave Drum (1:18/200)
     Kommentar till en text av Michale Loo
Ärende: Fast Thinks
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-=> Michael Loo wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> Potatoes serve as a substrate for all manner of deliciousness.

 ML> Distinctly not my thing - they'd be vying with cornbread for
 ML> last on my list of starches. Pasta, rice, taro, I find all
 ML> preferable as substrates for deliciousness. Okay, I'm also not
 ML> so keen on quinoa ... and do okay with mashed with gravy if
 ML> the latter is well flavored and exceeds the former in volume.

I can't recall ever having had quinoa. And I have distinctly underwhelmed by 
taro the few times it has been inflicted on me. Fortunately I do like spuds 
.... if they are fried I want them crisp. Mashed should have some body - so as 
not to become soupy when the gravy is ladled on. Baked, boiled, steamed are 
all good, too. I really like (about twice a year) boiled or steamed new 
potatoes with parsley and butter,salt & pepper.

 DD> As I pointed out - Hardee's (in my area anyway). Although, since they
 DD> have  begun preparing their burgers to order they have begun
 DD> gravitating from fats  food to "quick serve".

 ML> I'm not any kind of authority on the terminology of that
 ML> segment of the foodservice industry. I am guessing, though,
 ML> that "fast food" was not a self-designation.
 
Here's a short course in "standard" terminology:

FAST FOOD restaurants emphasize speed of service. Operations range from 
small-scale street vendors with food carts to multi-billion dollar 
corporations like McDonald's. If table seating is available, ordering is not 
done from the table but from a front counter. Diners typically then carry 
their own food from the counter to a table of their choosing, and afterward 
dispose of any waste from their trays. Drive-through and take-out service may 
also be available. Fast food restaurants are known in the restaurant industry 
as QSRs or quick-service restaurants.

FAST CASUAL restaurants are primarily chain restaurants, such as Chipotle 
Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. More of the food is prepared at the restaurant 
than is the case at fast food chains. Fast casual restaurants usually do not 
offer full table service, but may offer non-disposable plates and cutlery. The 
quality of food and prices tend to be higher than those of a conventional fast 
food restaurant but may be lower than casual dining.

DINERS are usually "counter" joints. If they have tables they will likely be a 
couple of two-tops along a wall. They typically offer breakfast items around 
the clock, hot and cold sandwiches, fried potatoes of various style (French 
fries, hashed browns, etc) and non-alcoholic beverages. Examples include the 
Waffle House chain, Huddle House, Steak & Eggs Kitchen, etc. And Bill's Toasty 
Shop in Taylorville, IL

CAFES are informal restaurants offering a range of hot meals and made-to-order 
sandwiches. Coffee shops, while similar to cafes, are not restaurants due to 
the fact that they primarily serve and derive the majority of their revenue 
from hot drinks. Many cafes are open for breakfast and serve full hot 
breakfasts. In some areas, cafes offer outdoor seating.

A CAFETERIA is a restaurant serving ready-cooked food arranged behind a 
food-serving counter. There is little or no table service. Typically, a patron 
takes a tray and pushes it along a track in front of the counter. Depending on 
the establishment, servings may be ordered from attendants, selected as 
ready-made portions already on plates, or self-serve their own portions. 
Cafeterias are common in hospitals, corporations and educational institutions.

A CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT is a restaurant that serves moderately-priced food 
in a casual atmosphere. Except for buffet-style restaurants, casual dining 
restaurants typically provide table service. Chain examples include TGI 
Friday's and Applebee's. Casual dining comprises a market segment between fast 
food establishments and fine dining restaurants. Casual dining restaurants 
often have a full bar with separate bar staff, a larger beer menu and a 
limited wine menu. They are frequently, but not necessarily, part of a wider 
chain, particularly in the United States.

FAMILY STYLE RESTAURANTS are a type of casual dining restaurants where food is 
often served on platters and the diners serve themselves. In some regions, 
alcoholic beverages are not sold at family-style casual dining restaurants.

FINE DINING RESTAURANTS are full service restaurants with specific dedicated 
meal courses. Decor of such restaurants features higher-quality materials, 
with an eye towards the "atmosphere" desired by the restaurateur. The wait 
staff is usually highly trained and often wears more formal attire. Fine 
dining restaurants are almost always small businesses and are generally either 
single-location operations or have just a few locations. Food portions are 
visually appealing. Fine dining restaurants have certain rules of dining which 
visitors are generally expected to follow often including a dress code.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Diner Skillet Potatoes
 Categories: Potatoes, Vegetables
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
  1 1/2 lb Russet potatoes; peeled,
           - diced
      2 lg Red & green bell peppers;
           - chopped
  2 1/2 oz Env Lipton Recipe Secrets
           - Onion Soup Mix
      2 tb Oil
 
  In large bowl, combine potatoes, peppers, and onion soup
  mix until evenly coated.
  
  In 12" nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat and
  cook potato mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, 12
  minutes. Remove cover and continue cooking, stirring
  occasionally, 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  
  Recipe By: Best Recipes of the Great Food Companies
  
  From: Dorothy Tapping
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
MMMMM

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