105.5 Triple M - Apr. 7, 2008: Can convenience foods be TOO convenient?

Apr. 7, 2008: Can convenience foods be TOO convenient?

I'll all in favor of fast, easy food..but there's a new product out now that seems to assume we can do nothing for ourselves.

Have you seen the commercials for Freschetta PizzAmore? It's frozen "take-out" pizza with a bake and serve tray. Okay. I have no problems with that. But here's what gets me. It comes pre-sliced!

Wat am I missing? Is there something complicated about using a pizza cutter? I'm not extremely coordinated, but that's something I've been able to master with very little concentration or effort. I know, sometimes there can be a slight annoyance if you didn't cut all the way through on the first time..and you have to zip it over the pizza again. But come on! Mom doesn't cut up my French toast any more...so I think I can handle slicing my own pizza.

And another thing..according to the magazine ad, "it's PRE-SLICED" with generous toppings, just like at your favorite pizzeria." I notice that the pizza is cut in triangles..while my favorite pizzeria cuts its pizza in little squares. I call that false advertising!!!

I know I'm getting a little worked up about this. But if convenience is what the public wants..I've just now come up with a couple great ideas. Oreo Cookies--already separated to make it easier to eat the cream out of the middle.

Or pre-chewed Sirloin Steak, for those of us who don't want our mandibles to be over-worked.

You just wait. These ideas could actually catch on.

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04/07/2008 10:53AM

Apr. 7, 2008: Can convenience foods be TOO convenient?

What do you think?

04/07/2008 12:14PM

Pre-ketchuped Fries

When making frozen french fries, it's pretty inconvenient to dig out the ketchup from the fridge, squirt it on to your plate, and then dip your fries into it. It's about time they came up with a french fry with ketchup already encased in it.

04/07/2008 1:59PM

and what's so complicated

about a pbj samich. killed me when a nat'l brand started offering frozen samiches, with the crusts removed....

04/08/2008 10:53AM

UnCrustables

I really don't think it makes me a bad mom to send my daughter to school once a year with pb&j that has been premade. The best thing about it is that the sandwiches are still cold when you eat them and are safe to eat 8 hours after they are taken from the freezer. And btw, they are really good! Goo-Goo Jenny

04/08/2008 12:00PM

And that brings us back to...

Can convenience foods be TOO convenient?

04/13/2008 9:35AM

Bagels and Cream Cheese

Kitty: Ask and you shall receive. Today's newpaper coupons include: Save $1.00 on Kraft Bagel-fuls...Toasty warm bagel & Philaelphia Cream Cheese, all in one. They are found in the Frozen Breakfast Aisle...Now, if they could just come already Warm and Toasty... Tom