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They gave me a Doggy Bag !

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Grandmabatty Sun 25-Jul-21 20:33:30

I am a greedy mare and, when younger, I could outeat anyone. Hence the diabetes. However even I have noticed that my appetite has decreased as I have got older. Some of the restaurants near me still offer small plates.

Grandmajean Sun 25-Jul-21 20:26:07

I have the same problem Nankate I am tiny and have never managed huge portions. Having said that , in my twenties I could eat a three course meal when out but I do think portions have increased. Some places do actually offer a "small plate" and I always say how appreciative I am to the restaurant in the hope that it will become more acceptable. I hate leaving food as it looks as though you haven't enjoyed the meal. Actually, if the fish or whatever is falling off both ends of the plate or the chips etc are in a mountain , I don't enjoy it because I am aware that it is going to be too much.

NanKate Sun 25-Jul-21 20:21:25

I find that when eating out the portions are enormous and I feel bad leaving half a plate full of food.

I had a delicious toasted panini today filled with that white crumbly cheese called ?? Plus lots of delicious vegetables and balsamic dressing and rocket with half a pot of chips, yummie. Yet again I could only eat half so they gave me a doggy bag for DH and myself to bring the leftovers home. We then finished it for supper with crisps and an apple.

They used to serve large/small plates of food in restaurants, but sadly no longer.

I definitely don’t have the appetite I used to have.