babysexylexy

ive heard of taco bell but what is chick-fil-a

what do you think of hershey kisses ?

shinny

I've not had lemon bars but I have to tell you I'm not crazy about lemon desserts either, lol!!!

shinny

I think that I've become too familiar with americanisims as I know what Chick-Fil-A is !!!!

arksongbird80

Chick Fil A is only the BEST fast food place there is.  They only serve chicken.  They have waffle Fries (I think ya'll call them chips) and you can get the orginal, grilled, a wrap, chicken salad sandwitch, nuggets ect.  They have milkshakes and the BEST sweet tea ever.
Source

take a moment and check it out!

As for hershey's kisses, I have no problem with them. I rather like 'em, but I don't eat them often either.  I don't like the new Peppermint ones. Those are gross.   Did you know, The chocolate isn't just a Treat.  The name is also;

Milton Hershey School (formerly Hershey Industrial School) was established in 1909 by Mr. Milton Hershey and his wife Catherine to assist orphaned boys. The mission of Milton Hershey School (MHS) today, is to nurture and educate children in financial and social need in keeping with Milton and Catherine Hershey's Deed of Trust. Milton Hershey School is the largest residential pre-K through 12 school in the United States. MHS provides free education, career training, housing, clothing, sustenance, health care, and counseling to over 1,100 racially and ethnically diverse boys and girls who are in financial need and social need.
You want the best for your children. You want them to be happy, healthy, and successful. You want to give your children greater opportunities. There is a place to which you can turn. The Milton Hershey School.

Hershey did alot of good in the area with his philanthopie and creating jobs.  I was able to tour the park a couple years ago and it's very interesting!

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arksongbird80

You're killing me!

waterlilybarb

You REALLY have Shinny!  I've never heard of Chicken-Fil-A, though I don't know if they have them in Michigan.

I'm not crazy about fast food at all.  I love a good plate of chips - REAL ones, but even before my food allergies. I hadn't eaten fast food in years other than a Dairy Queen ice cream cone or blizzard, and coffee from Tim Horton's (which is ubiquitous in Canada).  I did like the veggie sandwiches at Subway, but since I can no longer eat the bread, I haven't eaten there in at least a year and a half.  

Not saying I'm a health food nut, though it feels that way, because I love treats, but everything in moderation.  I'm glad I can still eat a bit of chocolate on occasion, though NOT dark chocolate, which is my favourite.  My downfall was cookies, but I haven't tried making any since I've gone completely wheat-free and mostly gluten-free.  I've found a few recipes I plan to try, but I have to get the proper ingredients to make them (as well as feel well enough to bake).  I do buy store bought GF ginger snaps which are pretty good, and nice with a cuppa, but they're pricey (and not as good as homemade), so I maybe buy one bag a month.

babysexylexy

lol im glad someone over here new what chick-fil-a is (doesnt llok too bad) if we had one here i might onsider it

arksong since you like hersheys kisses or dont mind them your opinion about chocolate doesnt count im sorry yuck major yuck sorry

cadburys forever

sanggye

Barb, there are Chick fil a, pretty much in a lot of places in the US, though Indiana is the closest to Michigan that has them, as does a few points of Ohio.  And I can not see what the whole deal with Tim Horton's is?  I found their coffee to not be that great.

.  I do like Mounds bars in occasion.

Finding sweets and good deserts for those that are wheat-gluten free is hard.  When you get around to it, good luck.

waterlilybarb

Honestly, it isn't that great - especially for real coffee lovers, but they're EVERYWHERE, and thus very convenient when you need a caffeine fix.   I don't mind they're coffee, though it's not my favourite, and I don't get it often - maybe a couple times a month, unless I'm out running errands and am in need of some caffeine to keep me going.

I'm pickier about my tea, and usually won't drink it in restaurants as most don't carry any decent brands.  When I travel, or visit friends around town (who aren't tea drinkers) I carry a ziplock baggy of teabags in my purse.   I also get a ginger tea from the Asian market, which I love, and use frequently for nausea - am actually making some right now.  It's more of a tisane than tea.  Do you make your own ginger tea blend or buy it?

Thanks for the well wishes on finding some decent wheat/gluten free treats.  I subscribe to several blogs & have found some promising recipes, which I look forward to trying.  I already have a good GF brownie recipe, and have made it several times, but I don't always want chocolate.

sanggye

I make my own ginger tea.  I spent 3 years or so up in Nova Scotia, and yes I drank Tim Horton's, but it wasn't my favorite.  I agree with carrying the tea, it is ridiculous what places charge for tea

sddvasquez

whoo hoo, it's vacation! (well, mostly. i've still got some 20 papers to slog through and grade plus various house projects to finish before the mother-in-law comes! ) it's been a million years since i could drop in. i had a pm about the AFR but i couldn't check it out since the pictures had already disappeared ah, life!

hey, studio - i hope the little monkey's been sleeping! monster baby here stopped napping after about a year but she's pretty good getting to sleep (if she gets all her stories and songs) and has always slept through the night. believe me, i know how lucky we are!

how's everyone else's holiday season? sorry about everyone who's buried by the weather. stay warm and hope your internet holds up!

bala

Well i hope everyone enjoyed Christmas and look forward 2011

spratt89

I'm hoping to finally find a job in my area that for the past 2 years has been impossible.

arksongbird80

what is your area of expertise.  Maybe some of us can help??

sanggye

Good luck, I just finally found a job after almost 2 years, have had to move to another area though

spratt89

at this moment in time I will take any job on offer

bala

Most people in UK are having that problem it does seem people are not moving from their jobs which mean young people like yourself don't get opportunity to learn jobs. you be amazed at how bad job market is but it's up to you find right job for you rather than take any job.. Your young it's when you get older it tougher

sanggye

Nice thought, but when you are broke, bills piling up, you gotta do what you gotta do.  I took a job as a vegetarian chef in a retreat center for little money, though I am an IT person.  Why because I was homeless for 2 months before I took that job (it included room and board) Having been laid off from my previous job and going months of not finding work that I wanna do.  Oh, I am back in the IT field

bala

Yeah i suppose that true if you got bills that a different matter i think that reason why there a lot people in wrong jobs.

waterlilybarb

I agree.  While it's great to have a job in your chosen field (congrats, by the way), bills keep coming and a job is a job.  These days many people can't afford the luxury of waiting for work in their field.  I'm not able to work at present, but the job situation here is bad too.  I live in a factory city, and when the factories lay people off it trickles down to all other areas - especially retail, since people spend less when they don't know how long they will have a job.  

Anyway, I'm getting offline again.  My head is percolating a new migraine and the computer isn't helping.