I just saw the new movie "Super Size Me" (great fun, by the way) and a passing bit of information caught my attention. One of the people interviewed, speaking of the possibly addictive aspects of fast-food hamburgers, mentioned... (4 replies, last updated by Fida May 7, 2004)

've seen smaller TURKEY breasts! What’s going on? What happened to a single chicken breast half being a serving for one—-not a whole family?!! Is Perdue alone in this, or are all the “supermarket chickens”... (47 replies, last updated by alwayscooking March 19, 2009)

In general, I agree. That’s why Americans are so fat — restaurants and fast-food places think that we want quantity over quality, hence the super-sized phenomenon that we’ve been experiencing as of late. This is... (10 replies, last updated by Halbert September 10, 2003)

I am also appauled at portion sizes. While I personally have always left food on my plate I cringe when I see those around me stuffing every little bite in when I know they are not possibly hungry. I have always been more than... (56 replies, last updated by pikawicca October 2, 2007)

tardy Indian summer, that we could pass this opportunity. Now, Super Dawg’s praises have been sung on this board by others, including me (at least the decor), but the whole gloriousness, the superousness of Super Dawg, must... (3 replies, last updated by Sweet Willie November 14, 2001)

of the "super-sized" version. Where can I find some – I would like white dishes so that they match some other dishes I already have. Also, how many ounces should a ‘normal’ bowl hold? Is there a standard? (7 replies, last updated by JessicaSophia August 2, 2005)

is that you can easily make any pressed & grilled sandwiches if you get a nesting-sized pair. I understand that homemade cuban pressed sandwiches defy belief. Perhaps consider getting the larger one as a flat-bottomed skillet,... (28 replies, last updated by Nancy Berry September 17, 2006)

plate or large bowl, then I want a fork that’s sized appropriately for the plate/bowl, i.e., a dinner fork. A salad fork just seems too small to me. Now it’s no big deal, as I say — after all, I can use a dinner... (14 replies, last updated by 2m8ohed October 24, 2007)

Brave the thunder storm and drove to Fahrat for a Lamb Shawarma this evening. As previous touched on by other fellow chowhounds, the counter is currently manned by a couple of really YOUNG guys. We ordered two lamb shawarma... (0 replies, last updated by Charles Yu May 16, 2007)

Not a perfect solution and one that will make me lose any respect I may have ever had on this board but when I need a not-too-big, not-too-sloppy chili dog fix that’s convenient I head to Weinerschnitzel. I’m from... (22 replies, last updated by Pate February 7, 2007)

My computer is set for “largest” text size. Just as of this afternoon, Chowhound has decreased its text size. This has not happened on any other site I visit. Can you help me adjust this? Thanks... (12 replies, last updated by fourunder September 30, 2009)

Well, you made me get up and go look in my pantry to see the bean can sizes. Out of 5 – 3 were 15 oz., one was 15.5 oz., and one was 14.5 oz. But they all had the grams listed next to the size. And I agree with nofunlatte... (5 replies, last updated by Paulustrious August 24, 2009)

What is it about big restaurants that makes you feel uncomfortable ? For me, the most important thing is the food. Atmosphere, service, noise level, and size do play a part in the dining experience, but my main focus is the food.... (8 replies, last updated by Jeremy Osner October 12, 1998)

When I look at a recipe, it says medium saucepan, small saucepan, large saucepan, large dutch oven, or no specified size at all, etc. maybe its just me, but it is not intuitive what this means. is there a guide(general) to... (1 reply, last updated by Christine January 11, 2005)

As I was eating a peach at lunch it occurred to me that I don’t recall peaches being as big as the ones I’ve bought recently at the grocery stores or farmer’s markets. Is it just me or has the size of fruit... (4 replies, last updated by cheryl_h June 29, 2006)