Comments on: Tupperware: on the Sweetness of Mormon Life http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/ Truth Will Prevail Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:57:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Aletheia http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/#comment-150942 Aletheia Tue, 16 May 2006 18:08:33 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3149#comment-150942 Tona, From what I was told by that student involved in the recycling industry, the bottles you deposit in the recycling bin would be put to work in non-food, non-beverage related plastics. At the time, he said that bottles would become things like car bumpers, hard drive casings, inserts on assembled furniture, etc. As for the conspiracy: I think there is one. It's the one that encourages us to recycle conveniently in bins and then captures the profit for local govt. and private recyclers. Tona,

From what I was told by that student involved in the recycling industry, the bottles you deposit in the recycling bin would be put to work in non-food, non-beverage related plastics. At the time, he said that bottles would become things like car bumpers, hard drive casings, inserts on assembled furniture, etc.

As for the conspiracy: I think there is one. It’s the one that encourages us to recycle conveniently in bins and then captures the profit for local govt. and private recyclers.

]]> By: LF http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/#comment-150743 LF Tue, 16 May 2006 15:58:38 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3149#comment-150743 I know you're all talking of tater tots and the evils of the things, so here's a different, but wonderful recipe: Cauli-tots Cauliflower “Taterâ€? Tots Prep time: 15-30 minutes Cooking time: about 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 (1-lb) Cauliflower florets, fresh or frozen 4 tablespoons or 1/2 stick butter 2 large egg yolks 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons of Lipton onion soup mix or other seasoning blend Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place cauliflower in microwave safe dish with 1/4 cup water. (Most microwave safe dishes say on the bottom that they are safe.) Place in microwave and cook at 100% power, 10 minutes, or until very soft. Place cauliflower in Quick Chef or food processor (or a bowl with metal beaters will work, too.). Add butter, egg yolks, seasonings, and parmesan cheese. Process until mixture is smooth. Place mixture in a cake decorator tube fitted with NO TIP, to create tator tot size.. Pipe cauliflower mixture in 1-inch lengths onto greased baking sheet. To help retain shape, freeze baking sheet before placing in oven. (If you don’t have time for this step, the recipe works without it.) Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly browned. Serve with ketchup & dig in! Kids & adults won’t know the difference. Enjoy! I know you’re all talking of tater tots and the evils of the things, so here’s a different, but wonderful recipe:

Cauli-tots
Cauliflower “Tater� Tots
Prep time: 15-30 minutes
Cooking time: about 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1 (1-lb) Cauliflower florets, fresh or frozen
4 tablespoons or 1/2 stick butter
2 large egg yolks
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons of Lipton onion soup mix or other seasoning blend

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place cauliflower in microwave safe dish with 1/4 cup water. (Most microwave safe dishes say on the bottom that they are safe.) Place in microwave and cook at 100% power, 10 minutes, or until very soft. Place cauliflower in Quick Chef or food processor (or a bowl with metal beaters will work, too.).
Add butter, egg yolks, seasonings, and parmesan cheese. Process until mixture is smooth.

Place mixture in a cake decorator tube fitted with NO TIP, to create tator tot size.. Pipe cauliflower mixture in 1-inch lengths onto greased baking sheet. To help retain shape, freeze baking sheet before placing in oven. (If you don’t have time for this step, the recipe works without it.) Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly browned.
Serve with ketchup & dig in!
Kids & adults won’t know the difference.

Enjoy!

]]> By: queuno http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/#comment-150571 queuno Tue, 16 May 2006 15:48:06 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3149#comment-150571 As LF's DH, I can attest that we have way too much Tupperware laying around. If anyone in the 'nacle wants some, come and TAKE it from my garage (I'll leave it unlocked and won't call the cops, honest). And yes, we have TRIED to give Tupperware away with RS meals (for the sick, the afflicted, and the no-longer pregnant), and we can't get people to keep it. As LF’s DH, I can attest that we have way too much Tupperware laying around. If anyone in the ‘nacle wants some, come and TAKE it from my garage (I’ll leave it unlocked and won’t call the cops, honest).

And yes, we have TRIED to give Tupperware away with RS meals (for the sick, the afflicted, and the no-longer pregnant), and we can’t get people to keep it.

]]> By: LF http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/#comment-150512 LF Tue, 16 May 2006 15:43:42 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3149#comment-150512 Let me clarify: the garbage can retort was a generalization, but just a point in saying that Tupperware uses all new plastic, while other companies use recycled plastics. That is why TW is more expensive, but you get what you pay for. Tupperware is only for people who want the very best. It is funny, I have rarely NOT gotten my Tupperware back when I have given food to people for RS.. (Even when I didn't want it back. My DH can attest that we have enough that we could lose a few pieces.) Maybe because people know I'm the Tupperware lady and it is mine. Maybe people don't know who the Tupperware belongs to, maybe you should mark it more permanently. I know when I have been in need of assistance, sometimes Ican't remember who brought what by. Let me clarify: the garbage can retort was a generalization, but just a point in saying that Tupperware uses all new plastic, while other companies use recycled plastics. That is why TW is more expensive, but you get what you pay for. Tupperware is only for people who want the very best.

It is funny, I have rarely NOT gotten my Tupperware back when I have given food to people for RS.. (Even when I didn’t want it back. My DH can attest that we have enough that we could lose a few pieces.) Maybe because people know I’m the Tupperware lady and it is mine. Maybe people don’t know who the Tupperware belongs to, maybe you should mark it more permanently. I know when I have been in need of assistance, sometimes Ican’t remember who brought what by.

]]> By: Tona http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/#comment-150442 Tona Tue, 16 May 2006 12:19:49 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3149#comment-150442 Alethia, then where are my plastic recyclables going? Is it a trash company conspiracy? Alethia, then where are my plastic recyclables going? Is it a trash company conspiracy?

]]> By: Adam Greenwood http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/#comment-149899 Adam Greenwood Tue, 16 May 2006 04:05:45 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3149#comment-149899 I have to admit that I've eaten and really like tater tot casserole. Yes, I criticize tater tots not just as an abstract critic, but as one who knows. I too am in their fiendish grip. I wondered how long it would take someone to decide that since I did the dishes on Mother's Day, I *only* do them on Mother's Day. Comment #3 was better than I expected but worse than I hoped. I have to admit that I’ve eaten and really like tater tot casserole. Yes, I criticize tater tots not just as an abstract critic, but as one who knows. I too am in their fiendish grip.

I wondered how long it would take someone to decide that since I did the dishes on Mother’s Day, I *only* do them on Mother’s Day. Comment #3 was better than I expected but worse than I hoped.

]]> By: Aletheia http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/#comment-149131 Aletheia Mon, 15 May 2006 22:24:59 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3149#comment-149131 About #5: Unless LF is speaking from some special insider knowledge, I wouldn't be too concerned that my throways were made from recycled trash cans. I had the pleasure of having a man as one of my students who worked in the recycling and production of consumer plastics (specifically, plastic bottles used for water and other drinks). I thought his profession was unusual and ended up asking a number of questions. According to this gent, government regulation disallowed the recycling of used plastic bottles - even when fully processed, melted down or what not - for health reasons. If health regulations keep someone's used bottle of Aquafina from being recycled, I'm doubtful that they allow the dirty trash can to disposable food container circle either. About #5: Unless LF is speaking from some special insider knowledge, I wouldn’t be too concerned that my throways were made from recycled trash cans. I had the pleasure of having a man as one of my students who worked in the recycling and production of consumer plastics (specifically, plastic bottles used for water and other drinks). I thought his profession was unusual and ended up asking a number of questions. According to this gent, government regulation disallowed the recycling of used plastic bottles – even when fully processed, melted down or what not – for health reasons. If health regulations keep someone’s used bottle of Aquafina from being recycled, I’m doubtful that they allow the dirty trash can to disposable food container circle either.

]]> By: An http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/#comment-149045 An Mon, 15 May 2006 21:32:44 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3149#comment-149045 The really good use for the disposable storage containers is taking meals in to ward members and neighbors without having to stress about getting your good containers back. I speak with conviction, having lost a significant amount of real Tupperware several years ago to a family who moved in, got meals for a month and moved out. With my Tupperware. Grumble, grumble. The really good use for the disposable storage containers is taking meals in to ward members and neighbors without having to stress about getting your good containers back. I speak with conviction, having lost a significant amount of real Tupperware several years ago to a family who moved in, got meals for a month and moved out. With my Tupperware. Grumble, grumble.

]]> By: Kat http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/#comment-148648 Kat Mon, 15 May 2006 17:30:01 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3149#comment-148648 I love the throwaway containers - I can buy dozens cheaply, and therefore wash them considerably less often. :) I love the throwaway containers – I can buy dozens cheaply, and therefore wash them considerably less often. :)

]]> By: annegb http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2006/05/tupperware-on-the-sweetness-of-mormon-life/#comment-148496 annegb Mon, 15 May 2006 17:10:13 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3149#comment-148496 I use old cool whip containers myself. I used to make that tater tot recipe all the time. My kids and husband loved it, I will have to try it again. I use old cool whip containers myself.

I used to make that tater tot recipe all the time. My kids and husband loved it, I will have to try it again.

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