Reply With QuoteReminds me of the first time a co-worker from Denmark came out to visit our office. I was taking him back to his hotel and he turned to me and asked, "Hope you don't mind my asking, but... why are Americans so fat?" Of course, this was while he was sucking down a cigarette
But really, cycling (and exercise in general) is much more a part of daily life in Denmark than it is here. And biking is so much easier there. The roads in downtown Copenhagen are full of genuine bike lanes (not the sorry excuses for "bike lanes" we have out here which appear and disappear at random) - their bike lanes are distinctly separated from the road and from pedestrian walkways, and have their own traffic signals. During commute hours it seems there are more bikes on the road than autos, people are cycling to and from work in all sorts of weather. The bus and train stations have large areas of bike racks, and they are often full to overflowing. It seems to me that bicycling is much more a part of their day to day lives than it is here (where in general it seems to be regarded as an eccentric hobby). I imagine it's like that in many parts of Europe.
Back to topic: The soft-serve ice cream in Denmark is to die for, especially with dark chocolate flakes (chocodris) on top. yummm!
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02-26-2004, 06:56 AM #16
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Nah, it's because we as a nation don't bike enough!Originally posted by Kpicha
Man, there's a lot of good stuff out there. No wonder why Americans are such fatsos.
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02-26-2004, 07:14 AM #17
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02-26-2004, 07:30 AM #18
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Oh yeah, I'll never forget the women I saw riding in a fur coat, ball gown and high heels!!
That really threw me for a loop That was in Italy.
I'll have to give the edge to Copenhagen though when it comes to beer since I didn't try any desserts when I was there.
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02-26-2004, 04:04 PM #19
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Simple Tastes
I like PopTarts.
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02-26-2004, 04:13 PM #20
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What flavor? Hot or right out of the package?
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02-26-2004, 05:19 PM #21
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some of the guys I with insist that Poptarts are the best trail food ever....Originally posted by Veronica
What flavor? Hot or right out of the package?
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02-26-2004, 05:42 PM #22
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I ride with a guy who swears by poptarts as trail food... It's funny when we get to a spot for a break. Others are eating cliff bars, Gu, etc... He breaks out a pack of frosted cinnamon poptarts!! The "regulars" always know he'll be eating these, but any newbies are always shocked.Originally posted by Irulan
some of the guys I with insist that Poptarts are the best trail food ever....
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02-27-2004, 06:11 AM #23
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Pumpkin Pie!! And Scandinavian Sour Cream Apple Pie. Starbucks Mocha Coconut Frappuchinos. Tim Hortons Ice Caps. Baileys double layer chocolate cake. Skittles. I could go on forever! Oh man, I'm starting to drool. This thread is torture!
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02-27-2004, 06:16 AM #24
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poptarts
All the talk of Poptarts made me laugh. Our women's riding group in Texas was named "Team Poptart".
Weirdest food I've ever seen pulled out of a Camelbak on a group ride? A cheese burger and Doritos. Seriously. Ugh.
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02-27-2004, 07:50 AM #25
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Re: poptarts
That is disgusting. A guy, right?Originally posted by pedalfaster
Weirdest food I've ever seen pulled out of a Camelbak on a group ride? A cheese burger and Doritos. Seriously. Ugh.
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02-27-2004, 08:25 AM #26
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Yep, a guy.
His comment was "A man's gotta eat!"
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02-27-2004, 08:30 AM #27
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About the Baileys double layer chocolate cake, is that home made and would that be by any chance Baileys irish cream???
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02-27-2004, 09:57 AM #28
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Another favorite - homemade apple pie with with a good Scotch added to the apples.
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Chips and dip........any "fresh" cake! Chocolate anything! One more thing - a hot Krispee Kreme! They just built a Krispee Kreme here in Boise (not only within biking distance - but unfortunately within walking distance from my house) - um um um......glad it's Friday (treat day for me
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02-27-2004, 11:07 AM #30
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Hey there grannydea!
You betcha it's Baileys Irish Cream! This cake is my own secret recipe. Can't make it too often or I'd have to bike 100 kms a day to work it off. My willpower takes a walk when it comes to this cake.
Also to make my pumpkin pie "happy" I add a splash of brandy. Don't like drinking alcohol but I LOVE cooking with it!
