Donna Evleth wrote:
> We live in Europe. We just got back from a week in Florida. The trip was
> wonderful, the food was, too, but there was just too much of it. After a
> week of eating my way through those gigantic portions, I got sick. Colitis.
> It always happens when I eat too much.
>
> I have never figured out what to do about this problem. I know there are
> Senior Menus for old folks like me, but they are so boring. I just never
> want to see another chicken breast. I disliked white meat fowl even when I
> was a child. The Senior Menu reminds me of the child's plate I disdained
> then, because it didn't offer enough choice. Nor is the doggy bag a
> solution for us. When you're in a motel, and are going to move on the next
> day, how do you keep the food refrigerated? Or reheat it?
>
> What I would like to suggest is "travelers' portions". Half the size, so
> you can eat it all at once, and not overeat or feel guilty about having to
> leave the food.
>
> Does anyone here have any other suggestions for dealing with this problem?
>
> Donna Evleth from Paris, France
>
I agree. Portions in U.S. restaurants are huge,
but I can't bring myself to waste anything. You
could buy one meal and split it with your partner,
but some find that a bit tacky. You could just
get soup and salad; most restaurants have that
option. How about just ordering an appetizer?
Marsha/Ohio
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