The Crumby Side of Toast

          We buy S. Rosen's thin sliced – Dill Rye bread.  Not only is it fresh and flavorful but it is only half as thick as a normal slice of bread.  It makes a great sandwich but with half the carbohydrates and calories.

          Of course there is a down side.  Unfortunately I’m talking about duck down, like the water fowl.  These light-weight slices spring out of the toaster like frightened ducks suddenly taking to the air.  And it’s not just one of them either.  Right out of the wrapper they seem to mate for life, flying together high above the appliances the moment the toaster sets them free.  They are up and out and making their way across the kitchen.

          Then, before your reflexes can get a bead on them they’re sticking their feet out in front - spreading their wings preparing to land on the kitchen floor, just like ducks gliding in and skidding across a pond, until they slow enough to settle in with the dust bunnies and cat hair that makes up the surface tension of the hard-wood floor.

          So here’s where the problem comes in.  With respect to the 3 second rule… 


        Does the time start immediately at touchdown or does it begin when they finally come to rest, sinking to a comfortable floating level, amidst the crumbs, follicles and shoe droppings?