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In response to "How the top 5 supermarket chains fare when it comes to throwing away/donating food. -- (link)" by loosilu

I agree with the B2 comment on portion sizes. Now that I'm a light eater I find it very difficult to find menu items that work for me.

Posted by MojaveMeg (aka Mojave) Aug 21 '12, 15:14

I tend to go either for an appetizer or to order side dishes. We ate at southwestern restaurants 3 nights in a row last week and I found something like a single soft taco and a side of veggies worked very well. The full combo servings would have fed me for two or three meals.

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I completely agree with you Meg ... I've done app & salad meals a lot lately - sometimes I box stuff for the next day - but often the food isn't as - JenBro Aug 21, 15:33
I had a friend teach me years ago how to order, fill up at the salad bar, then get your entree wrapped up to take home. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Aug 21, 15:16 8
- Which works if you're going home or have plenty of ice in the cooler ;) -- nm - MojaveMeg Aug 21, 15:21
- seems like you'd be missing out on the entree at its best. -- nm - loosilu Aug 21, 15:17 6
  - Arguably. A good poll would be to name some food that's better the next day. - Dr.Vermin Aug 21, 15:18 5
    - beef stew -- nm - amoxy Aug 21, 16:23
    - yes to your IM - any kind of casserole or noodle dish ... soups ... but not much else -- nm - JenBro Aug 21, 15:36 1
      - also cabbage rolls -- nm - zork Aug 21, 15:41
    - Italian foods made with sauce and cheese. little else. -- nm - loosilu Aug 21, 15:19 1
      - Mexican often reheats well. - Dr.Vermin Aug 21, 15:37

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I agree with the B2 comment on portion sizes. Now that I'm a light eater I find it very difficult to find menu items that work for me.

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