Comments on DOUBLE THE ADVENTURE: A Carnival of Gluttony at the OC Fair

I couldn't agree more with your post. I'm...

2010-08-12T11:22:22.040-07:00

I couldn't agree more with your post. I'm all about the occassional treat. But there's a reason they are called 'treats.'

I love the Indiana State Fair, but I feel it earns most of its publicity for trying to out-do itself each year with the latest deep fried concoction. Now going to the fair has become more about what you ate there than what you did/saw. Kind of a shame.

Oh and I'm working on a post for you about Tah...

2010-08-03T21:16:05.576-07:00

Oh and I'm working on a post for you about Tahoe!!!!

Eeeeew, who would want to eat a deep fried chicken...

2010-08-03T21:15:51.249-07:00

Eeeeew, who would want to eat a deep fried chicken sandwich on a donut??? That's just gross.

I do have to admit I let the kids share a deep fried oreo at the state fair and funny thing none of them liked it. After a couple bites they said it was gross and too sweet. They, too, loved the roasted corn, as well as the soft chicken tacos.

I think having a veggie/fruit garden has been such a wonderful experience for my kids!

I am one of those terrible moms that cook old fash...

2010-08-01T11:40:54.119-07:00

I am one of those terrible moms that cook old fashioned food and lots of veggies. So, here goes - I am with you!

i totally agree...i get crap from people because i...

2010-08-01T08:10:26.578-07:00

i totally agree...i get crap from people because i won't let my kids have SODA!!!????
oh well...i know it's the right thing to do......
great pictures of your kids...as usual :)

Ata girl for getting your kids to like and choose ...

2010-07-31T22:44:07.356-07:00

Ata girl for getting your kids to like and choose veggies. The exposure to garden treats I'm sure has helped.

So true Shar. It is disgusting to think about wha...

2010-07-31T07:06:46.725-07:00

So true Shar. It is disgusting to think about what our nation has become. It all starts with parents. I know my kids will in the grocery story "chippies give you flabbies" I know they are on the right track. Great post.

OH.MY.GOD. Who would want chicken on a donut???? E...

2010-07-30T21:29:47.249-07:00

OH.MY.GOD. Who would want chicken on a donut???? Ewwww.... just plain old ewwwww... (I find Krispie Kreme revolting anyway)
I will say, when Terri & I went to that flea market thing in NYC they had corn and veggie kabobs. No fried butter. (again, ewwww...)

Agree with you. America is FAT and it's our own faults.

I couldnt agree more Shar, i have been fat all my ...

2010-07-30T13:00:35.523-07:00

I couldnt agree more Shar, i have been fat all my live and have been strugling with it always, i have such a bad sweet tooth, but we only eat healthy at home, Santis does get his treats, but he know what is good for the body.

I tried the deep fried butter at the San Diego Cou...

2010-07-30T12:58:52.434-07:00

I tried the deep fried butter at the San Diego County Fair (my husband's idea). It was actually WORSE than it sounds, if that's possible.

Way to say it like it is Sharlene! I think we all...

2010-07-30T11:45:46.975-07:00

Way to say it like it is Sharlene! I think we all need a bit of a shake up when we think about what food we normal eat like lots of fast food and sugar. And we need to be encouraged to really teach our kids about healthy food and to enjoy it with them.

Patty- I think you pretty much missed the entire p...

2010-07-30T11:24:09.572-07:00

Patty- I think you pretty much missed the entire point of my post. I repeatedly said that the ocassional splurge on something deep fried was acceptable. I also mentioned the Centennial Farm. But I think its pretty obvious that this country has some problems with the whoel "moderation" concept. Take a look at our obesity stats. And honestly, why can't salad be fun? Maybe if we changed our attitudes about food we would have such a health crisis going on.

Notice that at he Fair, situated near the deep-fri...

2010-07-30T11:15:08.216-07:00

Notice that at he Fair, situated near the deep-fried goodies, is the Centennial Farm, a 4 acre working farm that offers agricultural programs for children year-round. The annual Fair can be both about teaching about agriculture and healthy eating and also offer the occasional splurge. Not to mention, no one is forcing anyone to eat deep fried butter. What fun would it be if the Fair boasted that this year, they sell SALAD! All in moderation. And why would anyone eat a krispy kreme chicken sandwich? Cause it is probably delicious. That is all.