The totally off-topic thread

[whatmeworry]

I am asking if it's part of most cultures as it is part of our culture as well. As you said to show respect for the host that they have provided enough food.

I think Aussie culture is to clean the plate. Its just that my stomach is usually full well before most. Unless it is Thai red curry chicken and rice. I can wolf that down easily.

And its no wonder the nation's waistline is growing....

Or be like a French Woman and only eat to 80% of full.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

 

[penegal]

Trying to organise a dinner for some friends this weekend. Rung a couple of places:

"We have a special super dooper set menu for Valentines Day - It's excellent value at $10 gazillion dollars for a set menu of food you don't want"


Ugh - I am in danger of cooking myself, or changing the date.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Trying to organise a dinner for some friends this weekend.........
Ugh - I am in danger of cooking myself, or changing the date.

We NEVER go out that weekend ! It is usually a nightmare, so we stay in and have cheese on toast :shock:

 

[blackcat20]

I ordered a tray of donuts for Sunday...that and champagne and I'm a happy girl.

 

[Hvr]

Trying to organise a dinner for some friends this weekend. Rung a couple of places:

"We have a special super dooper set menu for Valentines Day - It's excellent value at $10 gazillion dollars for a set menu of food you don't want"


Ugh - I am in danger of cooking myself, or changing the date.

So if you cook yourself where would you start? And wouldn't it be painful?

 

[penegal]

So if you cook yourself where would you start? And wouldn't it be painful?

I have yet to do anything more than burn my finger, and I would like to keep it that way. I am too old to taste good, Meat is best young...

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I usually start by opening the bottle of wine, then realise it is a bad idea and hunt around for take away menus.

 

[Hvr]

I ordered a tray of donuts for Sunday...that and champagne and I'm a happy girl.

Sounds like you're going to be alone. If so that leads to a vexing question...

 

[coco50]

I think the horses died.

Actually agree with you re the amount of utter rubbish dished out as 'entertainment'. But having said that there are shows I watch that others would dislike. I enjoy Survivor, Undercover Boss, Pawn Stars and so on.

It's just a matter of finding new shows and discarding the dross very quickly.

1) Don't say that about drross.
2) Horses in Bourbon Street - or Waikiki?
3) But you are probably right

 

[Cossie]

In the time that I have been retired, SWMBO reckons that I cook far too much, both in quanity and time wise! Still I get enjoyment out of planning, buying and then cooking. Though I am mostly known for my "one pot wonders".

 

[JohnK]

I usually start by opening the bottle of wine, then realise it is a bad idea and hunt around for take away menus.

Cook to impress or cook to fill the stomach?

I have a nice piece of salmon defrosting in the fridge. I will fry it in oil shortly. I also have some egg plant and green peppers from home and fry those along with a few mushrooms. May even fry a couple of potatoes.

I love simple cooking. Requires little thought and more importantly no alcohol.

 

[Major]

In the time that I have been retired, SWMBO reckons that I cook far too much, both in quanity and time wise! Still I get enjoyment out of planning, buying and then cooking. Though I am mostly known for my "one pot wonders".

This sounds very familiar

 

[TomVexille]

I ordered a tray of donuts for Sunday...that and champagne and I'm a happy girl.

You forgot burgers

Sounds like you're going to be alone. If so that leads to a vexing question...

Nah mate, it's my champagne that I'm sharing

 

[Deleted member]

We NEVER go out that weekend ! It is usually a nightmare, so we stay in and have cheese on toast :shock:

jazz it up and have mouse traps

 

[Deleted member]

Trying to organise a dinner for some friends this weekend. Rung a couple of places:

"We have a special super dooper set menu for Valentines Day - It's excellent value at $10 gazillion dollars for a set menu of food you don't want"


Ugh - I am in danger of cooking myself, or changing the date.

I am cooking Arrosticini this weekend, just received my new Italian (Charcoal) BBQ.

 

[blackcat20]

Sounds like you're going to be alone. If so that leads to a vexing question...

My donuts, his champagne

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

jazz it up and have mouse traps

OK I had to google that - just to make sure

Seeing as Ron is in Tassie and I am at home it wont count this year anyway !

 

[cove]

Use his AA miles and catch up with him in Tassie is what I am thinking Mrs.dr.ron just for Valentines Day and more.

 

[Cossie]

Another ripper of a storm through Canberra and Queanbeyan yesterday, fortunately it missed us this time, but places in Queanbeyan suffered. Guess our insurance rates will be going up!

Heavy hailstorms hit Queanbeyan and south Canberra - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Use his AA miles and catch up with him in Tassie is what I am thinking Mrs.dr.ron just for Valentines Day and more.

I have already booked my trip down to Tassie, I fly later this month