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Fast Food Nation
Buck Reed
The Supermarket Gourmet
With the reckless pace we seem price, food was ready to be quickly
to keep in the United States, it is no ladled into a bowl or plated up to
wonder that fast food has become so be served to hungry customers. The
common in our lives. How often do menu was designed with dishes
we stop for a short period of time to that took a long time to cook but
patronize the drive-through window were served to the table quickly.
to grab a combo meal before we And, although they were simple in
carry on with our day. But looking preparation, they were served hot,
at the history of fast food, one might highlighting flavor and substantial
gain some insight into how we used portions.
to eat. The early 1800s brought us But just because the food was
the original concept of the bistro. served quickly, it didn’t mean the
For the most part, bistros were customers were in a hurry to leave.
set up in Paris apartment buildings, Often stories were shared from
in the basement, where a small the travelers, locals and military
kitchen and dining room were set men who frequented these places.
up. The word “bistro” most likely Imagine the entertainment value
comes from the Russian word of a story one might hear from a
“bistro,” meaning quickly. This was French traveling salesman or sailor
shouted by Russian soldiers as they who was passing through. Bistros
waited for their meals. were welcoming places, often the
The food in traditional bistros only place in the neighborhood that
was hearty fare and, although might speak the same language of
served to locals, was substantial to someone traveling from a foreign
accommodate weary travelers. Hearty land.
stews, roasts, big breakfast plates, Sadly, most French bistros
ragouts, and cassoulets were pretty turned toward finer dining, with
standard on the ever-changing menu. an emphasis toward more exquisite
The menu itself was actually written dishes and away from the simple
on a chalkboard, and as dishes sold dishes that made them famous.
out or became available, the board When I taught my bistro class, it
would change throughout the day. was always in the winter. These
Most of the food consisted of dishes to me just screamed cold
cheaper cuts of meat that needed weather and were perfect for turning
hours to cook but were prepared on the oven or crockpot all day.
with a keen eye toward taste. Once They were made for eating after
prepared and marked on the board, a long day of shoveling snow or
along with a description and modest sledding. This is the reason to cook.
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Fast Food Nation
Buck Reed
The Supermarket Gourmet
With the reckless pace we seem price, food was ready to be quickly
to keep in the United States, it is no ladled into a bowl or plated up to
wonder that fast food has become so be served to hungry customers. The
common in our lives. How often do menu was designed with dishes
we stop for a short period of time to that took a long time to cook but
patronize the drive-through window were served to the table quickly.
to grab a combo meal before we And, although they were simple in
carry on with our day. But looking preparation, they were served hot,
at the history of fast food, one might highlighting flavor and substantial
gain some insight into how we used portions.
to eat. The early 1800s brought us But just because the food was
the original concept of the bistro. served quickly, it didn’t mean the
For the most part, bistros were customers were in a hurry to leave.
set up in Paris apartment buildings, Often stories were shared from
in the basement, where a small the travelers, locals and military
kitchen and dining room were set men who frequented these places.
up. The word “bistro” most likely Imagine the entertainment value
comes from the Russian word of a story one might hear from a
“bistro,” meaning quickly. This was French traveling salesman or sailor
shouted by Russian soldiers as they who was passing through. Bistros
waited for their meals. were welcoming places, often the
The food in traditional bistros only place in the neighborhood that
was hearty fare and, although might speak the same language of
served to locals, was substantial to someone traveling from a foreign
accommodate weary travelers. Hearty land.
stews, roasts, big breakfast plates, Sadly, most French bistros
ragouts, and cassoulets were pretty turned toward finer dining, with
standard on the ever-changing menu. an emphasis toward more exquisite
The menu itself was actually written dishes and away from the simple
on a chalkboard, and as dishes sold dishes that made them famous.
out or became available, the board When I taught my bistro class, it
would change throughout the day. was always in the winter. These
Most of the food consisted of dishes to me just screamed cold
cheaper cuts of meat that needed weather and were perfect for turning
hours to cook but were prepared on the oven or crockpot all day.
with a keen eye toward taste. Once They were made for eating after
prepared and marked on the board, a long day of shoveling snow or
along with a description and modest sledding. This is the reason to cook.
Gateway Printing, Inc. has been offering quality printing to
the area since 1982. We specialize in providing printing
and related communication services to individuals and
companies through out the tri-state area. Gateway Printing
provides a range of graphical services, including one to four
color conventional printing, prepress, finishing, and direct
mail.
Call Us Today For Your Free Quote!
Brochures Wedding Invitations
603 East Main Street Newsletters Rubber Stamps
Thurmont, MD 21788 Books Black & White Copies
301.271.4685 Ph Letterhead Color Copies
301.271.3634 Fx Envelopes Fax Service
[email protected] Business Cards Full Bindery Service
www.gateprint.com Flyers Mailing Service
Labels Graphic Design
Carbonless Forms And So Much More!
Full Service Commercial Printer
