We need to talk about buttered noodles

[Anonymous]

Visit like how all these "refined" palates are too refined to appreciate and enjoy the simplicities of humble fare. Ironic, no?

[Anonymous]

I still eat buttered noodles sometimes. Maybe a sprinkle of chopped parsley or some grated Parm. I have also been known to eat a soft-boiled egg with toast soldiers. I'm an adventurous eater, but sometimes these "nursery foods" are what you crave after a long hard day.

[Anonymous]

I'll bet if they were house-made noodles with locally sourced fresh butter and shaved Parmesan, with a side of organic sugar snap peas served in artisanal bowls at Founding Farmers for $22.99, these people wouldn't have any problem ordering them for their kids (or themselves!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are people on this board that don't let their kids eat grapes because they are sugar bombs.

Anyway, I have no problem with buttered noodles or Mac and cheese-unless you let it become the only thing your kids will eat. What bugs me is the assumption that kids can only eat "kid food."

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Boring and no reason to eat them...no nutritional value and they are just gross.

Well, to say NO nutritional value is going a bit far. There's carbs and fat, which kids need. But still... ew. At least put on some tomato sauce.

1 Cup egg noodles plus 1 T parmesan cheese = 10 g protein. A 6 year old should be getting maybe 20 grams of protein a day so this seems like a decent amount. Served with a side of vegetables, and a glass of milk, seems like a fine meal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because it's boring and white bread and there are healthier and more adventurous things to try. I never had them growing up, and I think they taste disgusting. It's sad when kids eat them at restaurants with good food.

They have their whole lives to branch out. As long as they are healthy, why do you care?

I don't really, just answering the question. I used to work at an amazing Italian restaurant and only the most annoying tables ordered buttered noodles for their kids--so my experience has colored this opinion.

[Anonymous]

White pasta has little nutritive value. The protein in white pasta is not accessed by the body alone (just like the protein in rice needs something like beans to compete it. Butter is not a healthy fat; it is saturated as is cheese.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:White pasta has little nutritive value. The protein in white pasta is not accessed by the body alone (just like the protein in rice needs something like beans to compete it. Butter is not a healthy fat; it is saturated as is cheese.

^^^ this person has been reading "nutrition" blogs. Or perhaps seeing a $150-an-hour bethesda "nutritionist."

All of my high-incomed, triathloning acquaintances are now experts! And they all sound the same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:White pasta has little nutritive value. The protein in white pasta is not accessed by the body alone (just like the protein in rice needs something like beans to compete it. Butter is not a healthy fat; it is saturated as is cheese.

You can combine grains like wheat with milk, or cheese, or peanut butter for complete proteins, and they don't have to be at the same meal. As long as your child is eating a varied diet, it's fine.

And it seems full fat dairy products are turning out to be good for children as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:White pasta has little nutritive value. The protein in white pasta is not accessed by the body alone (just like the protein in rice needs something like beans to compete it. Butter is not a healthy fat; it is saturated as is cheese.

That "perfect protein" idea has long since been debunked.

op, there is nothing wrong with a small portion of buttered noodles. The problem becomes when that is the *only* thing your kid will eat.

[Anonymous]

They now say butter is good for you. Look it up. Saturated fat is not bad for you. - lifelong vegetarian

[Anonymous]

More info debunking the "perfect" or "complete" protein myth: http://www.forksoverknives.com/the-myth-of-complementary-protein/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'll bet if they were house-made noodles with locally sourced fresh butter and shaved Parmesan, with a side of organic sugar snap peas served in artisanal bowls at Founding Farmers for $22.99, these people wouldn't have any problem ordering them for their kids (or themselves!)

Well played.

[Anonymous]

I grew up in Europe and ate buttered noodles. Also ate mussels and tounge and tartare and whatever. Raising my child to do the same.

Buttered noodles are fine, as long as that isn't all they eat.

[Anonymous]

Sounds yummy.