Poll Feature: What type of container do you like to drink your coffee from?

[Lisa Newton]

I thought it might be more fun to put the poll in the discussion forum. Let's give it a try:

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[Lisa Newton]

Ok, who voted for "Paper Cup?"

:)

[Metroknow]

The funny thing is I do use a ceramic mug sometimes, but I actually prefer a glass mug - we have a couple that are my favorite.

[Diana Young, RD, LD/N, CDE]

Oh, I prefer everything in glass - plastic and teflon coating are hazardous to our health. Some ceramic mugs are as well. And definitely, stryrofoam. I always choose glass. Choosy mothers choose glass. Hey, where's glass mug?

[Lisa Newton]

Sorry, Metroknow and ATD, I didn't think of glass mug because I've only used them a couple times. But, I suppose that would fit into the "Other" category............:)

[Metroknow]

It's funny - here in Oregon it's been my experience that a lot of smaller drive-thru coffee places provide a straw and a chocolate-covered espresso bean when you buy a "fancy" drink (I was a mocha guy for years). The straw always puzzled me, being not from around here, and all it took was a time or two of searing my tongue by sipping hot coffee from a straw to make me skiddish. :) That said, it certainly is convenient when you're driving, trying to hold your cel phone, writing down notes, reading the paper, eating a donut, looking at your GPS, and forgetting your turn signal is still on.

LOL. :)

[Lisa Newton]

In CA, as of July 1, you can only use handless phone devices..................:)

[Lisa Newton]

How many washes can your foam cup do before it falls apart?

[Lisa Newton]

Well, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that they last that long, but I still am.

What is a surprise is the mother nursing while driving. How is it possible?

The strangest thing I saw another driver doing while driving, is a man playing with himself. I mean literally, with the zipper down, hanging out, and playing with himself. How did I know this? Upon glancing at the car, I realized the man had his rear view mirror pointed down in such a way so the whole demonstration could be viewed by passing drivers.....................:)

[Susanna]

I love drinking from a ceramic mug. But am beginning to use travel mugs to get my coffee from my favorite local coffee shop on the way to the office rather than a paper cup.

[Jody]

I don't drink coffee, but my tea is in a ceramic mug. Anything else makes it taste weird... Great question! BTW, ATD, I haven't heard about harmful ceramic mugs - what's the scoop?

Jody

[Diana Young, RD, LD/N, CDE]

Lead is commonly used in the glaze of ceramic. Most imported ceramic mugs are toxic. There are other toxic materials used in the making of ceramics as well. I guess we could do a whole series on toxic materials in our dishware. Anyone up for the challenge?

[Fit Bottomed Girls]

I really should switch to glass though. Plastic scares the ish out of me! lol.