I've been trying to persuade folks at my church who decide such things to supply the "coffee hour" with those little containers of half-n-half instead of "creamer." I don't think there's much difference in cost. But what a difference in chemicals!

By the way, the "host" I referred to above was very pleased with a cocktail he'd invented, and I politely agreed to try one. Recipe? [Famous coffee creamer] mixed with Southern Comfort. About the worst thing imaginable to put in one's body! But this person also eats microwave popcorn for breakfast. Seems like a sort of death wish to me. But we don't critique our host's habits, right?