The mini-dessert trend

I hope they have a "mini" price, too, though.

Luna said:

The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution has an article about a trend in restaurants
serving "mini-desserts." They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb
desserts, just in two or three bite portions. The article reminded
me of discussions here about how it can be much more satisfying to
enjoy a small portion of the real thing rather than a big portion of
a "low-carb" version.

Well, they're talking about pricey restaurants. One of them had
mini-cakes for "only" $3.95, one had cheesecakes served in shot glasses
for $1.95.

In article <[email hidden]>,

Roger Zoul said:

I hope they have a "mini" price, too, though.

Luna said:

The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution has an article about a trend in restaurants
serving "mini-desserts." They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb
desserts, just in two or three bite portions. The article reminded
me of discussions here about how it can be much more satisfying to
enjoy a small portion of the real thing rather than a big portion of
a "low-carb" version.

"Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: Well, they're talking about pricey restaurants. One of them had
: mini-cakes for "only" $3.95, one had cheesecakes served in shot
glasses
: for $1.95.
:

"shotglass" size?
why bother?

: In article <[email hidden]>,
: "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]> wrote:
:
: > I hope they have a "mini" price, too, though.
: >
: > Luna <[email hidden]> wrote:
: > > The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta
: > > Journal-Constitution has an article about a trend in
restaurants
: > > serving "mini-desserts." They are full-fat, full-calorie,
full-carb
: > > desserts, just in two or three bite portions. The article
reminded
: > > me of discussions here about how it can be much more
satisfying to
: > > enjoy a small portion of the real thing rather than a big
portion of
: > > a "low-carb" version.

Luna said:

The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
has an article about a trend in restaurants serving "mini-desserts."
They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb desserts, just in two or
three bite portions. The article reminded me of discussions here about
how it can be much more satisfying to enjoy a small portion of the real
thing rather than a big portion of a "low-carb" version.

I tend to agree with this. This is basically the premise of the
"Carbohydrate Addict's Diet" (and all the sequels). One small serving of
whatever higher carb thing happens to tickle your fancy and then carry on
through the day.

I could have "mini desserts" but they must be after a *full* meal of real
food. (ala the one meal in the CAD) Otherwise if I were hungry, those
mini-bites would stimulate my appetite rather than satisfy a hankering.

rosie read n' post said:

"Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: Well, they're talking about pricey restaurants. One of them had
: mini-cakes for "only" $3.95, one had cheesecakes served in shot
glasses
: for $1.95.

"shotglass" size?
why bother?

It gives you a taste. Much like *one* chocolate in a box gives you "a
taste", and you don't have to eat the whole box 😉

There have been times when I've eaten out with my husband, though, and
he's ordered a dessert and I've wanted to eat only one bite without having
to order an entire piece for myself. So I have the one bite, and he eats
the whole thing. Sample sizes are really good there.

Going low-carb for a long time really makes it so that having
north-american portion sizes really is not all that important anymore (in
my experience, your mileage may vary, in my opinion).

On Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:25:07 GMT, Luna <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
has an article about a trend in restaurants serving "mini-desserts."
They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb desserts, just in two or
three bite portions. The article reminded me of discussions here about
how it can be much more satisfying to enjoy a small portion of the real
thing rather than a big portion of a "low-carb" version.

When I was out last weekend, my girlfriend and I decided to splurge on
some dessert. We ordered and split a dessert that was three tiny (about
1/4 cup each) servings of custard. It was great -- not many calories and
three distinct flavors.

--
Bob in CT

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Quoted message said:

The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
has an article about a trend in restaurants serving "mini-desserts."
They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb desserts, just in two or
three bite portions. The article reminded me of discussions here about
how it can be much more satisfying to enjoy a small portion of the real
thing rather than a big portion of a "low-carb" version.

i've been doing my own mini-desserts to help stave off crazed binges and it
is working. i dunno if it will stall me, we'll see.

I tryed making Chocolate Mousse from mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, dutched
cocoa and a bit of splenda and it is just sooooo yummy. I only made 2
tablespoons of it, it was enough. I'm not sure if it needs the splenda at
all, i will try without next time.

I had this while the family had the cupcakes last night. I was happy. They
did rave about my cupcakes, supposedly they were rockin.

Bob M said:

On Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:25:07 GMT, Luna <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
has an article about a trend in restaurants serving "mini-desserts."
They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb desserts, just in two or
three bite portions. The article reminded me of discussions here about
how it can be much more satisfying to enjoy a small portion of the real
thing rather than a big portion of a "low-carb" version.

When I was out last weekend, my girlfriend and I decided to splurge on
some dessert. We ordered and split a dessert that was three tiny (about
1/4 cup each) servings of custard. It was great -- not many calories and
three distinct flavors.

A couple of weeks ago I was up visiting my mother, and I took her and
her gentleman friend out for lunch. I strongly encouraged them to get
dessert so I could have a bite, and as a result I had two small-moderate
bites of the most heavenly dark chocolate / mandarin orange cake. That
satisfied me and was truly lovely.

Priscilla

Interesting.

I don't think this approach would work for me.

"Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
has an article about a trend in restaurants serving "mini-desserts."
They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb desserts, just in two or
three bite portions. The article reminded me of discussions here about
how it can be much more satisfying to enjoy a small portion of the real
thing rather than a big portion of a "low-carb" version.

How come? You think after you eat a mini-dessert, you'd get bad
cravings? I don't eat out often at all, myself, but I think if I went
out for a special occasion, one of these mini-desserts would be a better
option for me than my typical "It's a special occasion! I'll let myself
splurge on a big hunk of cake!" mindset. I always feel like [censored]
afterwards, but these two-bite cakes would let me "splurge" without ill
effects. I can't even remember the last time I ate out, though. I think
it was when my cousin visited last spring.

In article <[email hidden]>,

Cubit said:

Interesting.

I don't think this approach would work for me.

"Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
has an article about a trend in restaurants serving "mini-desserts."
They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb desserts, just in two or
three bite portions. The article reminded me of discussions here about
how it can be much more satisfying to enjoy a small portion of the real
thing rather than a big portion of a "low-carb" version.

I have one TimBit (Canada) once in a while in stead of a whole doughnut as I
use to before low carb. They look strange at me when I order one, not a
dozen but it is enough to keep me happy.
Jerry

"Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
has an article about a trend in restaurants serving "mini-desserts."
They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb desserts, just in two or
three bite portions. The article reminded me of discussions here about
how it can be much more satisfying to enjoy a small portion of the real
thing rather than a big portion of a "low-carb" version.

Portion control is good.

No wonder you're still fat.

--
Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW

"rosie read n' post" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

"Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: Well, they're talking about pricey restaurants. One of them had
: mini-cakes for "only" $3.95, one had cheesecakes served in shot
glasses
: for $1.95.
:

"shotglass" size?
why bother?

: In article <[email hidden]>,
: "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]> wrote:
:
: > I hope they have a "mini" price, too, though.
: >
: > Luna <[email hidden]> wrote:
: > > The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta
: > > Journal-Constitution has an article about a trend in
restaurants
: > > serving "mini-desserts." They are full-fat, full-calorie,
full-carb
: > > desserts, just in two or three bite portions. The article
reminded
: > > me of discussions here about how it can be much more
satisfying to
: > > enjoy a small portion of the real thing rather than a big
portion of
: > > a "low-carb" version.

"Crafting Mom" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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<snip>
times when I've eaten out with my husband, though, and
| he's ordered a dessert and I've wanted to eat only one bite without having
| to order an entire piece for myself. So I have the one bite, and he eats
| the whole thing.

This is the reason I never got married. Watching the tension break out
when my mother refused to order a dessert, and then would want "just a
bite" and proceed to sample my Dad's until it was gone. It ruined the whole
concept of marriage for me and taught me how duplicitous and annoying wives
are. <g>

Peter

marengo said:

"Crafting Mom" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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<snip>
times when I've eaten out with my husband, though, and
| he's ordered a dessert and I've wanted to eat only one bite without having
| to order an entire piece for myself. So I have the one bite, and he eats
| the whole thing.

This is the reason I never got married. Watching the tension break out
when my mother refused to order a dessert, and then would want "just a
bite" and proceed to sample my Dad's until it was gone. It ruined the whole
concept of marriage for me and taught me how duplicitous and annoying wives
are. <g>

Peter

Haha, I have my own methods of being annoying and duplicitous 😉 (As does
he), we're a perfect match.

"Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

How come? You think after you eat a mini-dessert, you'd get bad
cravings? I don't eat out often at all, myself, but I think if I went
out for a special occasion, one of these mini-desserts would be a better
option for me than my typical "It's a special occasion! I'll let myself
splurge on a big hunk of cake!" mindset. I always feel like [censored]
afterwards, but these two-bite cakes would let me "splurge" without ill
effects. I can't even remember the last time I ate out, though. I think
it was when my cousin visited last spring.

Many people realize that they should only have a small dessert. They
have trouble sticking to that plan. A person should be honest with
themselves and avoid this situation if they feel they can't control the
portion size. If it can be done without over-indulgance, many people would
not have a weight problem. I can see both view points as to why it would
work for some, but not for others.
Tom
210/180/180

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In article <[email hidden]>,

Cubit said:

Interesting.

I don't think this approach would work for me.

"Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta

Journal-Constitution

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has an article about a trend in restaurants serving "mini-desserts."
They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb desserts, just in two or
three bite portions. The article reminded me of discussions here

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how it can be much more satisfying to enjoy a small portion of the

real

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thing rather than a big portion of a "low-carb" version.

"Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: How come? You think after you eat a mini-dessert, you'd get bad
: cravings?

just like in my drinking days..................
(one is never enough)

MINI?
why start?

"JC Der Koenig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: Portion control is good.
:
: No wonder you're still fat.
:
:

JC,
portion control in my life has shown itself to be a "waste of
time".......................so i don't bother with it!

i see that you continue to be attention
starved.......................how DO you keep escaping my killfile?
rosie
(who btw, is NOT fat)
😉

great answer tom........................KNOW THYSELF!
😉

--
read and post,
rosie

"Tom G" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: "Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: > How come? You think after you eat a mini-dessert, you'd get bad
: > cravings? I don't eat out often at all, myself, but I think if
I went
: > out for a special occasion, one of these mini-desserts would be
a better
: > option for me than my typical "It's a special occasion! I'll
let myself
: > splurge on a big hunk of cake!" mindset. I always feel like
[censored]
: > afterwards, but these two-bite cakes would let me "splurge"
without ill
: > effects. I can't even remember the last time I ate out, though.
I think
: > it was when my cousin visited last spring.
:
: Many people realize that they should only have a small
dessert. They
: have trouble sticking to that plan. A person should be honest with
: themselves and avoid this situation if they feel they can't
control the
: portion size. If it can be done without over-indulgance, many
people would
: not have a weight problem. I can see both view points as to why it
would
: work for some, but not for others.
: Tom
: 210/180/180
:
: >
: > In article <[email hidden]>,
: > "Cubit" <[email hidden]> wrote:
: >
: > > Interesting.
: > >
: > > I don't think this approach would work for me.
: > >
: > > "Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
: > >
news:[email hidden]...
: > > > The cover of today's Living section of the Atlanta
: Journal-Constitution
: > > > has an article about a trend in restaurants serving
"mini-desserts."
: > > > They are full-fat, full-calorie, full-carb desserts, just in
two or
: > > > three bite portions. The article reminded me of discussions
here
: about
: > > > how it can be much more satisfying to enjoy a small portion
of the
: real
: > > > thing rather than a big portion of a "low-carb" version.
:
:

You must be screwing something up because I never change anything in my
profile.

--
Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW

"rosie read n' post" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

"JC Der Koenig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: Portion control is good.
:
: No wonder you're still fat.
:
:

JC,
portion control in my life has shown itself to be a "waste of
time".......................so i don't bother with it!

i see that you continue to be attention
starved.......................how DO you keep escaping my killfile?
rosie
(who btw, is NOT fat)
😉