Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
that showed Hershey Kisses.

They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.

In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
name.

On Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:46:29 PM UTC-6, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>
> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>
> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
> name.
>
This past weekend the History Channel had all day showings of "Modern
Marvels" and they were all about food. Interesting shows and new episodes
start next week. BUT, I thought they were named kisses as that's the sound
the depositor made when it laid down the chocolate on the moving belt.
Maybe somebody was pulling my leg when they told me that.

On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>
> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>
> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
> name.

I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
something other than candy.

On 2/12/2021 7:31 AM, Gary wrote:
> On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
>> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>>
>> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
>> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>>
>> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
>> name.
>
> I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
> something other than candy.
>
>
I find the mechanics of it fascinating. The specialty machines that cost
big bucks so we can buy food cheaply. I have an idea for a new cookie
and it will only cost $750,000 to start production.

On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:24:37 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 2/12/2021 7:31 AM, Gary wrote:
>> On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
>>> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>>>
>>> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
>>> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>>>
>>> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
>>> name.
>>
>> I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
>> something other than candy.
>>
>I find the mechanics of it fascinating. The specialty machines that cost
>big bucks so we can buy food cheaply. I have an idea for a new cookie
>and it will only cost $750,000 to start production.

Would cost a lot more to start production of peanut butter filled
Oreos... which I think would quickly overtake and surpass
the plain vanilla creme filled Oreos. I never liked that plain
tasteless calorie laden white creme filling...I like the chocolate
wafer cookies and always twist the Oreos open and scrape that white
glop into the trash. Chocolate cookie wafers filled with peanut
butter would be a heavenly match... probably be even better with the
PB and a blob of orange marmalade.

On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:24:37 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 2/12/2021 7:31 AM, Gary wrote:
>> On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
>>> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>>>
>>> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
>>> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>>>
>>> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
>>> name.
>>
>> I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
>> something other than candy.
>>
>>
>I find the mechanics of it fascinating. The specialty machines that cost
>big bucks so we can buy food cheaply. I have an idea for a new cookie
>and it will only cost $750,000 to start production.

The Oreos name should be changed to Boreos.

On 2021-02-12 7:31 a.m., Gary wrote:
> On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
>> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>>
>> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
>> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>>
>> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
>> name.
>
> I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
> something other than candy.
>
>

Maybe you do, but candy seems to be of great interest to a lot of
people. You guys don't have Bulk Barns, but it is a chain of stores that
sells bulk food and backing supplies. I typical store layout is to have
5 or 6 aisles all lined with bins of bulk goods. One has spices, herbs,
coffee and tea. One had grains and cereals. One end is flour, sugar(s)
dried fruits, candied fruits etc. At least one aisle is candy.. all the
way down the aisle and both sides.

I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for fruit
cake ingredients. I tend to avoid the candy aisle because candy doesn't
interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other people at the
checkout counter are getting because everything is in clear plastic
bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of candy. Given my lack
of interest in candy I can't help but to be amazed at how much candy so
many people buy.

On 2021-02-12 8:42 a.m., Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2021-02-12 7:31 a.m., Gary wrote:
>> On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
>>> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>>>
>>> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
>>> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>>>
>>> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
>>> name.
>>
>> I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
>> something other than candy.
>>
>>
>
> Maybe you do, but candy seems to be of great interest to a lot of
> people. You guys don't have Bulk Barns, but it is a chain of stores that
> sells bulk food and backing supplies.Â* I typical store layout is to have
> 5 or 6 aisles all lined with bins of bulk goods. One has spices, herbs,
> coffee and tea. One had grains and cereals. One end is flour, sugar(s)
> dried fruits, candied fruits etc.Â* At least one aisle is candy.. all the
> way down the aisle and both sides.
>
> I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for fruit
> cake ingredients.Â* I tend to avoid the candy aisle because candy doesn't
> interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other people at the
> checkout counter are getting because everything is in clear plastic
> bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of candy. Given my lack
> of interest in candy I can't help but to be amazed at how much candy so
> many people buy.
>
I shop there regularly for baking supplies. Great place!

On 2021-02-12 11:16 a.m., Graham wrote:
> On 2021-02-12 8:42 a.m., Dave Smith wrote:

>> I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for
>> fruit cake ingredients.Â* I tend to avoid the candy aisle because candy
>> doesn't interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other people
>> at the checkout counter are getting because everything is in clear
>> plastic bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of candy. Given
>> my lack of interest in candy I can't help but to be amazed at how much
>> candy so many people buy.
>>
> I shop there regularly for baking supplies. Great place!

It is a great place for baking supplies, but you have to watch the
prices. Herbs and spices are a steal, usually a very small fraction of
the price of bottled products. I am not sure about flour. I can usually
do better by buying larger bags. It is the one place I can usually find
all the dried and glazed fruit I need for fruitcakes.

Do you notice the same thing about so many of their customers being
there only for candy?

On 2021-02-12 9:55 a.m., Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2021-02-12 11:16 a.m., Graham wrote:
>> On 2021-02-12 8:42 a.m., Dave Smith wrote:
>
>>> I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for
>>> fruit cake ingredients.Â* I tend to avoid the candy aisle because
>>> candy doesn't interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other
>>> people at the checkout counter are getting because everything is in
>>> clear plastic bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of
>>> candy. Given my lack of interest in candy I can't help but to be
>>> amazed at how much candy so many people buy.
>>>
>> I shop there regularly for baking supplies. Great place!
>
> It is a great place for baking supplies, but you have to watch the
> prices. Herbs and spices are a steal, usually a very small fraction of
> the price of bottled products. I am not sure about flour. I can usually
> do better by buying larger bags.

I used to buy 20kg sacks of bakers' flour from a wholesaler but was
concerned about all the additives. BB sells additive free and "organic"
flours as well as sprouted grain flours. The prices are obviously higher
than the wholesaler but competetive with the supermarkets, at least for
the types I buy. They have many other baking items that one can't find
elsewhere such as sanding sugar. They also carry a wide range of gluten
free products.

It is the one place I can usually find
> all the dried and glazed fruit I need for fruitcakes.
>
> Do you notice the same thing about so many of their customers being
> there only for candy?

I have seen that type of customer on many occasions. Pet lovers also go
there for the bulk pet food.

On 2/12/2021 10:42 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2021-02-12 7:31 a.m., Gary wrote:
>> On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
>>> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>>>
>>> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
>>> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>>>
>>> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
>>> name.
>>
>> I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
>> something other than candy.
>>
>>
>
> Maybe you do, but candy seems to be of great interest to a lot of
> people. You guys don't have Bulk Barns, but it is a chain of stores that
> sells bulk food and backing supplies.Â* I typical store layout is to have
> 5 or 6 aisles all lined with bins of bulk goods. One has spices, herbs,
> coffee and tea. One had grains and cereals. One end is flour, sugar(s)
> dried fruits, candied fruits etc.Â* At least one aisle is candy.. all the
> way down the aisle and both sides.
>
> I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for fruit
> cake ingredients.Â* I tend to avoid the candy aisle because candy doesn't
> interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other people at the
> checkout counter are getting because everything is in clear plastic
> bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of candy. Given my lack
> of interest in candy I can't help but to be amazed at how much candy so
> many people buy.
>

We have a Bulk Foods Superstore in the next town. Only been in there
once. Some stuff seems a decent buy but did not do much comparison. I
always wonder about the sanitation in those places where your food is
scooped out of a bin.

On 2021-02-12 9:34 a.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 2/12/2021 10:42 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2021-02-12 7:31 a.m., Gary wrote:
>>> On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
>>>> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>>>>
>>>> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
>>>> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>>>>
>>>> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus
>>>> the
>>>> name.
>>>
>>> I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
>>> something other than candy.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Maybe you do, but candy seems to be of great interest to a lot of
>> people. You guys don't have Bulk Barns, but it is a chain of stores
>> that sells bulk food and backing supplies.Â* I typical store layout is
>> to have 5 or 6 aisles all lined with bins of bulk goods. One has
>> spices, herbs, coffee and tea. One had grains and cereals. One end is
>> flour, sugar(s) dried fruits, candied fruits etc.Â* At least one aisle
>> is candy.. all the way down the aisle and both sides.
>>
>> I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for
>> fruit cake ingredients.Â* I tend to avoid the candy aisle because candy
>> doesn't interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other people
>> at the checkout counter are getting because everything is in clear
>> plastic bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of candy. Given
>> my lack of interest in candy I can't help but to be amazed at how much
>> candy so many people buy.
>>
>
> We have a Bulk Foods Superstore in the next town.Â* Only been in there
> once. Some stuff seems a decent buy but did not do much comparison.Â* I
> always wonder about the sanitation in those places where your food is
> scooped out of a bin.

I have to wear disposable gloves that they supply.

On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:52:02 -0700, Graham > wrote:

>On 2021-02-12 9:34 a.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 2/12/2021 10:42 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2021-02-12 7:31 a.m., Gary wrote:
>>>> On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>>> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
>>>>> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>>>>>
>>>>> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
>>>>> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>>>>>
>>>>> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus
>>>>> the
>>>>> name.
>>>>
>>>> I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
>>>> something other than candy.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Maybe you do, but candy seems to be of great interest to a lot of
>>> people. You guys don't have Bulk Barns, but it is a chain of stores
>>> that sells bulk food and backing supplies.* I typical store layout is
>>> to have 5 or 6 aisles all lined with bins of bulk goods. One has
>>> spices, herbs, coffee and tea. One had grains and cereals. One end is
>>> flour, sugar(s) dried fruits, candied fruits etc.* At least one aisle
>>> is candy.. all the way down the aisle and both sides.
>>>
>>> I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for
>>> fruit cake ingredients.* I tend to avoid the candy aisle because candy
>>> doesn't interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other people
>>> at the checkout counter are getting because everything is in clear
>>> plastic bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of candy. Given
>>> my lack of interest in candy I can't help but to be amazed at how much
>>> candy so many people buy.
>>>
>>
>> We have a Bulk Foods Superstore in the next town.* Only been in there
>> once. Some stuff seems a decent buy but did not do much comparison.* I
>> always wonder about the sanitation in those places where your food is
>> scooped out of a bin.
>
>I have to wear disposable gloves that they supply.

Then you are admitcally a dumb schmuck.

Do you really think that the meat department where you shop wears
gloves in the back when dividing with sharp knives? DUH

Packaged foods are factory wrapped robotically. If you were to pay
for hand processed you couldn't afford to eat.

What's wrong with yoose fools...

On 2021-02-12 11:34 a.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 2/12/2021 10:42 AM, Dave Smith wrote:

>> I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for
>> fruit cake ingredients.Â* I tend to avoid the candy aisle because candy
>> doesn't interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other people
>> at the checkout counter are getting because everything is in clear
>> plastic bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of candy. Given
>> my lack of interest in candy I can't help but to be amazed at how much
>> candy so many people buy.
>>
>
> We have a Bulk Foods Superstore in the next town.Â* Only been in there
> once. Some stuff seems a decent buy but did not do much comparison.Â* I
> always wonder about the sanitation in those places where your food is
> scooped out of a bin.

I go there manly for the herbs and spices. They can't make much money
off me because they are so cheap. Bottled herbs and spices are $4 a
bottle or more. My 3.5fl oz canisters hold at least three times the
volume. The last time I was there and stocked up on a half dozen herbs
and spices it cost about $3.50.


Baking goods are all going to be cooked. They do keep on eye and things
and are constantly cleaning up.

On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:34:32 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 2/12/2021 10:42 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2021-02-12 7:31 a.m., Gary wrote:
>>> On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
>>>> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>>>>
>>>> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
>>>> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>>>>
>>>> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
>>>> name.
>>>
>>> I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
>>> something other than candy.
>>
>> Maybe you do, but candy seems to be of great interest to a lot of
>> people. You guys don't have Bulk Barns, but it is a chain of stores that
>> sells bulk food and backing supplies.* I typical store layout is to have
>> 5 or 6 aisles all lined with bins of bulk goods. One has spices, herbs,
>> coffee and tea. One had grains and cereals. One end is flour, sugar(s)
>> dried fruits, candied fruits etc.* At least one aisle is candy.. all the
>> way down the aisle and both sides.
>>
>> I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for fruit
>> cake ingredients.* I tend to avoid the candy aisle because candy doesn't
>> interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other people at the
>> checkout counter are getting because everything is in clear plastic
>> bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of candy. Given my lack
>> of interest in candy I can't help but to be amazed at how much candy so
>> many people buy.
>
>We have a Bulk Foods Superstore in the next town. Only been in there
>once. Some stuff seems a decent buy but did not do much comparison. I
>always wonder about the sanitation in those places where your food is
>scooped out of a bin.

ALL food is originally scooped from a bulk bin. If you buy in little
fancy schmancy packaging that just means you are willing to pay a lot
more for the same product in different clothing. Buying in bulk is
also cleaner because it's been handled far less. I buy in bulk
whenever possible, I much prefer to divide at home. I buy meats in
family packs, I save money and don't mind rewraping. When I want
ground beef I much prefer to buy large beef roasts and grind them
myself... not much effort in dividing and wraping... far better than
paying top dollar for mystery meat. When I want pork chops I buy an
entire rib roast, there's little effort deviding into chops and
wraping... costs a lot less and there's no mystery.

On 2/12/2021 10:15 AM, Sheldon Martin wrote:
> On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:34:32 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> On 2/12/2021 10:42 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2021-02-12 7:31 a.m., Gary wrote:
>>>> On 2/11/2021 3:46 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>>> Nat Geo has a series called Food Factory and I just watched an episode
>>>>> that showed Hershey Kisses.
>>>>>
>>>>> They bring in milk from 14,000 cows every day
>>>>> They make 70,000,000 kisses every day.
>>>>>
>>>>> In the 18th century bite sized confections were called "kisses" thus the
>>>>> name.
>>>>
>>>> I watch that show occasionally. I like it better when they make
>>>> something other than candy.
>>>
>>> Maybe you do, but candy seems to be of great interest to a lot of
>>> people. You guys don't have Bulk Barns, but it is a chain of stores that
>>> sells bulk food and backing supplies.Â* I typical store layout is to have
>>> 5 or 6 aisles all lined with bins of bulk goods. One has spices, herbs,
>>> coffee and tea. One had grains and cereals. One end is flour, sugar(s)
>>> dried fruits, candied fruits etc.Â* At least one aisle is candy.. all the
>>> way down the aisle and both sides.
>>>
>>> I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for fruit
>>> cake ingredients.Â* I tend to avoid the candy aisle because candy doesn't
>>> interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other people at the
>>> checkout counter are getting because everything is in clear plastic
>>> bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of candy. Given my lack
>>> of interest in candy I can't help but to be amazed at how much candy so
>>> many people buy.
>>
>> We have a Bulk Foods Superstore in the next town. Only been in there
>> once. Some stuff seems a decent buy but did not do much comparison. I
>> always wonder about the sanitation in those places where your food is
>> scooped out of a bin.
>
> ALL food is originally scooped from a bulk bin.

The question is who is doing the scooping. A couple of factory workers,
trained and clean? Or the masses walking in off the street? Including
the hippies who love those stores.