Size Does Matter

by eatingbirdfood on August 29, 2008

I like to use small utensils because I feel the big spoons and forks are too large for my mouth. Same goes for dishes – normally I don’t use our large plates and bowls when I make myself a meal, that way I keep my portions in control and feel as though there isn’t empty space on the plate that needs to be filled. This doesn’t mean that I don’t occasionally go back for seconds – it happens.

But today for lunch I used a large plate and pretty much filled it to the brim with delicious things: half of a whole wheat pita and carrots to dip in hummus, sauteed squash and onions, baby spinach, chick-peas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and half of a mozzarella cheese stick. On the side I had half of a container of yogurt with granola.

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Stonyfield lowfat Vanilla yogurt with Udi’s Granola.

I used the Udi’s Kids granola with my yogurt, I like it because it has freeze dried bananas and strawberries that kind of remind me of the marshmallows in Lucky Charms <– did anyone else always save the mallows for last when eating Lucky Charms? 

There will be a full review posted soon under the product review section.

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Aimee August 29, 2008 at 4:52 pm

That lunch looks amazing!! I love having a large mixture of healthy foods instead of a large portion of something less healthy!

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Melissa August 29, 2008 at 6:45 pm

i totally use small utensils too…everyone seems to think i’m a freak somehow….i think they just have BIG MOUTHS!! hahaha…we rock w/ our small utensils!

and the lunch looks so yummy!

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Christie I August 29, 2008 at 6:48 pm

Hehe, I am one of the BIG MOUTHS, I like using the big spoon and fork.

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Rose August 29, 2008 at 10:47 pm

I like your big plate of goods. Looks yummy! I like big plates and small utensils too. I can’t handle a tablespoon… ever.

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eatingbender August 29, 2008 at 11:07 pm

Heck yes I saved the marshmallows for last! That was the only way to eat them :) In fact, I did it all the way through freshman year of college, when I lived off of cereal in the dorms. Sigh…

Thanks for the Udi’s review! And a big plate of good food always leaves me so satisfied!

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Kristie August 30, 2008 at 1:54 pm

I always go for the small plates/small utensils too. Except when I’m in the mood for a GIANT salad. Then I crack out the BIG bowl.

And I think I’m one of the only people who actually DIDN’T like those darn Lucky Charms marshmallows. I always thought they tasted kinda gross.

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HangryPants August 30, 2008 at 7:06 pm

I always eat ice cream from a small cup or mug and it helps tremendously. Yes, of course I saved he marshmallows for last!

Heather

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MizFit August 31, 2008 at 7:10 am

ooooh cant wait for the review!

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suzanne September 2, 2008 at 7:43 pm

My daughter and i always use small plates, bowls, spoons etc. It’s just become a habit. But that plate does look delish!!

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