# Baker's Dozen II (Part 1)

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [January 25, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938 "2020-01-25T03:38:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4783 "2021-01-27T22:22:26Z")

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**Things to do on a stormy, bad-weather day**

1. Afternoon Delight (as in, have some!)
2. Curl up on the couch with a good book
3. Go back to bed. As Scarlett O’Hara said, “Tomorrow is another day!”
4. Put another log on the fire
5. Footslog your way to the end of a stone jetty and face the wrath of Neptune
6. Family board games
7. Work on a puzzle
8. Dress warmly and go for a brisk walk
9. Enjoy a good stew.
10. Surf the Web
11. Hot Soup! Make a hearty soup from scratch.
12. Watch a cooking show on TV.
13. Do the NY Times crosswords you’ve been stockpiling

**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut

(enjoying it now)

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**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4784 "2021-01-27T22:29:37Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese

My nephews make their grilled cheese sandwiches with pita

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**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4785 "2021-01-27T22:30:52Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi

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**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4786 "2021-01-27T22:46:52Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi
4. Hummus and felafels

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4787 "2021-01-27T22:50:10Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi
4. Hummus and felafels
5. Gyros & tzatziki sauce

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**Author:** ![bordelond](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bordelond/32/150_2.png) [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4788 "2021-01-27T23:00:12Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi
4. Hummus and felafels
5. Gyros & tzatziki sauce
6. Ham, Swiss, Romaine, tomatoes

Basically a chef’s salad in a pita. Add your favorite dressing.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4789 "2021-01-28T01:31:25Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi
4. Hummus and felafels
5. Gyros & tzatziki sauce
6. Ham, Swiss, Romaine, tomatoes
7. Salmon salad

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**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4790 "2021-01-28T05:05:07Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi
4. Hummus and felafels
5. Gyros & tzatziki sauce
6. Ham, Swiss, Romaine, tomatoes
7. Salmon salad
8. Shawarma

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**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4791 "2021-01-28T05:34:38Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi
4. Hummus and felafels
5. Gyros & tzatziki sauce
6. Ham, Swiss, Romaine, tomatoes
7. Salmon salad
8. Shawarma
9. Baba gannoush

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**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4792 "2021-01-28T09:42:58Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi
4. Hummus and felafels
5. Gyros & tzatziki sauce
6. Ham, Swiss, Romaine, tomatoes
7. Salmon salad
8. Shawarma
9. Baba gannoush
10. PB & J

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**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4793 "2021-01-28T15:33:34Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi
4. Hummus and felafels
5. Gyros & tzatziki sauce
6. Ham, Swiss, Romaine, tomatoes
7. Salmon salad
8. Shawarma
9. Baba gannoush
10. PB & J
11. Chicken fajita

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4794 "2021-01-28T21:09:12Z")

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**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi
4. Hummus and felafels
5. Gyros & tzatziki sauce
6. Ham, Swiss, Romaine, tomatoes
7. Salmon salad
8. Shawarma
9. Baba gannoush
10. PB & J
11. Chicken fajita
12. roast lamb, garlic sauce, lettuce, onions

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**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4795 "2021-01-30T02:45:43Z")

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[quote=“Elendil\_s\_Heir, post:4794, topic:846938, full:true”]  
**Things That Taste Good in a Pita**

1. Bratwurst & sauerkraut
2. melted toasted cheese
3. Creamy shrimp scampi
4. Hummus and felafels
5. Gyros & tzatziki sauce
6. Ham, Swiss, Romaine, tomatoes
7. Salmon salad
8. Shawarma
9. Baba gannoush
10. PB & J
11. Chicken fajita
12. roast lamb, garlic sauce, lettuce, onions
13. Feta cheese

Pass

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**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2021, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4796 "2021-01-30T06:26:46Z")

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Next, in response to the Grape Nuts shortage:

Breakfast Cereals past and present, discontinued or still around

1. Wheat Stax

One of my childhood faves, so sad when General Mills took them off the market

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**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2021, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4797 "2021-01-30T06:46:22Z")

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**Breakfast Cereals past and present, discontinued or still around**

1. Wheat Stax _(One of my childhood faves, so sad when General Mills took them off the market)_
2. Nabisco Shredded Wheat _(the full-sized biscuits you tore apart or broke up with your spoon, not the modern sugar-frosted bite-sized version)_

_ **-“BB”-** _

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**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2021, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4798 "2021-01-30T11:46:40Z")

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**Breakfast Cereals past and present, discontinued or still around**

1. Wheat Stax _(One of my childhood faves, so sad when General Mills took them off the market)_
2. Nabisco Shredded Wheat _(the full-sized biscuits you tore apart or broke up with your spoon, not the modern sugar-frosted bite-sized version)_
3. Old Country Style Muesli, by Bob’s Red Mill _(It’s available [here](https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/cereals/old-country-style-muesli.html). I first had it in June 2002 on my honeymoon in Whistler BC CAN, at our hotel. Great stuff! I’ve since seen it at some grocery stores but I usually get it online.)_

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**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2021, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4799 "2021-01-30T11:52:40Z")

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**Breakfast Cereals past and present, discontinued or still around**

1. Wheat Stax _(One of my childhood faves, so sad when General Mills took them off the market)_
2. Nabisco Shredded Wheat _(the full-sized biscuits you tore apart or broke up with your spoon, not the modern sugar-frosted bite-sized version)_
3. Old Country Style Muesli, by Bob’s Red Mill _(It’s available [here](https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/cereals/old-country-style-muesli.html). I first had it in June 2002 on my honeymoon in Whistler BC CAN, at our hotel. Great stuff! I’ve since seen it at some grocery stores but I usually get it online.)_
4. Wheaties

My fav since 1944 or so

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**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2021, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4800 "2021-01-30T11:57:17Z")

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**Breakfast Cereals past and present, discontinued or still around**

1. Wheat Stax _(One of my childhood faves, so sad when General Mills took them off the market)_
2. Nabisco Shredded Wheat _(the full-sized biscuits you tore apart or broke up with your spoon, not the modern sugar-frosted bite-sized version)_
3. Old Country Style Muesli, by Bob’s Red Mill _(It’s available [here](https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/cereals/old-country-style-muesli.html). I first had it in June 2002 on my honeymoon in Whistler BC CAN, at our hotel. Great stuff! I’ve since seen it at some grocery stores but I usually get it online.)_
4. Wheaties
5. Quisp _(My absolute favorite as a kid of the 60s. Everything about it screams nostalgia to me)_

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2021, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4801 "2021-01-30T12:05:38Z")

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**Breakfast Cereals past and present, discontinued or still around**

1. Wheat Stax _(One of my childhood faves, so sad when General Mills took them off the market)_ 
2. Nabisco Shredded Wheat _(the full-sized biscuits you tore apart or broke up with your spoon, not the modern sugar-frosted bite-sized version)_ 
3. Old Country Style Muesli, by Bob’s Red Mill _(It’s available [here](https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/cereals/old-country-style-muesli.html). I first had it in June 2002 on my honeymoon in Whistler BC CAN, at our hotel. Great stuff! I’ve since seen it at some grocery stores but I usually get it online.)_ 
4. Wheaties
5. Quisp _(My absolute favorite as a kid of the 60s. Everything about it screams nostalgia to me)_ 
6. Rice Krispies Snap, Crackle and Pop

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen-ii-part-1/846938/4802 "2021-01-30T12:53:29Z")

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**Breakfast Cereals past and present, discontinued or still around**

1. Wheat Stax _(One of my childhood faves, so sad when General Mills took them off the market)_ 
2. Nabisco Shredded Wheat _(the full-sized biscuits you tore apart or broke up with your spoon, not the modern sugar-frosted bite-sized version)_ 
3. Old Country Style Muesli, by Bob’s Red Mill _(It’s available [here](https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/cereals/old-country-style-muesli.html). I first had it in June 2002 on my honeymoon in Whistler BC CAN, at our hotel. Great stuff! I’ve since seen it at some grocery stores but I usually get it online.)_ 
4. Wheaties
5. Quisp _(My absolute favorite as a kid of the 60s. Everything about it screams nostalgia to me)_ 
6. Rice Krispies Snap, Crackle and Pop
7. Cheerios _and all its varieties_

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