Stay safe eating tips...Merry Christmas to all..

Char-Woody

Tips[p]
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table
knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave
immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.[p]2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt
scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You
can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that
it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn
into an eggnog-aholic or something It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for
me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas![p]3. If something comes with gravy, use it That's the whole point of gravy.
Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed
potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.[p]4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or
whole milk If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car
with an automatic transmission.[p]5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your
eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other
people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?[p]6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's.
You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the
time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while
carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.[p]7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted
Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near
them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of
attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them
behind, you're never going to see them again.[p]8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if
you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have
three When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?[p]9 Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory
celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some
standards.[p]10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or
get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Reread tips;
start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.[p]Remember this motto to live by:[p]"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used
up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO what a ride!'"[p]'MERRY CHRISTMAS!'[p]PS:
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on
nutrition and health.[p]It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting medical
studies.[p]1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks
than Americans[p]2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than
Americans.[p]3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart
attacks than Americans.[p]4. The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer
heart attacks than Americans.[p]5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats
and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.[p]CONCLUSION:[p]Eat and drink what you like.
Speaking English is apparently what kills you.[p][p][p][p][p][p]

Lawn Ranger

Char-Woody,[p]Were you following me around last night? Wow!....Now for that campfire breakfast.[p]Merry Christmas![p]Mike