Cornish hens sized up for a romantic dinner

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: July 2, 1989| Author: Bev Bennett | Copyright information

Now that food manufacturers are discovering the singles market, they're packaging everything in single-serving portions - from pudding to peas.

But Mother Nature, with a little technological help, created the ultimate food for singles: the rock Cornish hen. It's smaller than a chicken, larger than a quail and makes a marvelous meal for one huge or two average appetites.

I noticed that retailers are taking advantage of this marketing marvel and packaging Cornish hen twosomes...

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