On 2/10/2015 10:56 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> Is this just a new name for an old food idea?
>

Seems to me what we call sliders these days originated in places like
White Castle in the Northern US and later served at Krystal in the
South. Small burgers served on small buns. Now they are trendy and
cost a lot in restaurants. I have no idea why.

Jill

On 2/10/2015 10:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 2/10/2015 10:56 PM, Kalmia wrote:
>> Is this just a new name for an old food idea?
>>
>
> Seems to me what we call sliders these days originated in places like
> White Castle in the Northern US and later served at Krystal in the
> South. Small burgers served on small buns. Now they are trendy and
> cost a lot in restaurants. I have no idea why.
>

Small size food is cute and more fun to eat, plus one serving means
you can indulge and still have room to try other foods.

Moe DeLoughan wrote:
>
> On 2/10/2015 10:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> > On 2/10/2015 10:56 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> >> Is this just a new name for an old food idea?
> >>
> >
> > Seems to me what we call sliders these days originated in places like
> > White Castle in the Northern US and later served at Krystal in the
> > South. Small burgers served on small buns. Now they are trendy and
> > cost a lot in restaurants. I have no idea why.
> >
>
> Small size food is cute and more fun to eat, plus one serving means
> you can indulge and still have room to try other foods.

If you like small servings, just look at the "serving size" on any
package of food. It's so silly small, just to make it seem low
calorie.

On 2/11/2015 10:58 AM, Gary wrote:

> If you like small servings, just look at the "serving size" on any
> package of food. It's so silly small, just to make it seem low
> calorie.
>

It works for me, because I'm focused on minimizing my intake of
processed foods. If I'm in the mood for some of that, all I really
need is enough to enjoy the taste of it, and then go back to the
healthier stuff on my plate. Same goes for meats - I love hamburgers,
but really, a four ounce portion of meat is a reasonable serving size.
Same goes for hot dogs - just one is sufficient. Problem is, when I'm
done with my one, everyone else is enjoying their second, or still
working on a single massive third- or half-pound burger. If I make two
sliders out of that single portion of meat, or cut the hot dog in
half, I'm doing more with my reasonable portion, without going to excess.

I know, it sounds silly. But it helps keep me from feeling deprived,
thus helps keep me on track for eating more healthily, and not to excess.