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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2018 14:22:09 GMT -5
For 51 weeks of the year, most of us probably cook a proper, nutritious meal at least once a week.
And on the 52nd week, we may do the same at Xmas.
Yet the media/advertisers seem to treat Xmas Day dinner as some colossal task, some mountain to climb, some big thing that requires lots of planning, etc.
I think that's just the media being the media and advertisers being advertisers. I think most of us know how to cook a big meal - and Xmas Day shouldn't be any different.
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Post by hondobrode on Dec 24, 2018 15:59:13 GMT -5
Funny you say that.
I just got done making a delicious Thai Watermelon Crab soup for a party tonight.
Between buying the stuff and prep, I probably have at least 3 hours in it.
I mostly don't cook. I either eat out or have processed food. Working a full-time job (car wraps) and a part-time job (breathalyzers), I don't have much time. Most of my free time is with girlfriend Shelley, so I hardly cook anymore, but I certainly know how.
Trying to cook more at home in 2019.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2018 17:52:48 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2018 19:31:12 GMT -5
I'm changing the way I eat ... more organic food and I just discovered a great place to eat and I eat there about 3 to 4 times a week and all food cooked and ready to eat and a plate of food is around $8 and it's fantastic.
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Post by The Captain on Dec 24, 2018 21:07:02 GMT -5
For 51 weeks of the year, most of us probably cook a proper, nutritious meal at least once a week. And on the 52nd week, we may do the same at Xmas. Yet the media/advertisers seem to treat Xmas Day dinner as some colossal task, some mountain to climb, some big thing that requires lots of planning, etc. I think that's just the media being the media and advertisers being advertisers. I think most of us know how to cook a big meal - and Xmas Day shouldn't be any different. Either my wife or I cook five nights per week at home, we have leftovers one night (usually Sundays, as we get together with church friends for a potluck lunch most weeks), and we go out once per week. There is no issue planning and making nutritious meals for us and our two daughters. That said, I get the Christmas media angle, because it's usually a much bigger meal. Tomorrow, I'm cooking for 8, as my parents, my sister, and one of my wife's brothers are coming over. We have a small family, so that's not a big chore, but think about the family of four which is having over two sets of in-laws, multiple siblings, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, etc. What if the normal meal for four is now a meal for 14 or even 24? Few of us are blessed with multiple ovens or stovetops, so the challenge isn't really what to cook, even at quantity, but rather HOW to cook it logistically. More food means bigger dishes, which leaves less space for multiple things to cook at one time, and how does one keep things warm if they have to be cooked in shifts? I get your point, but it could be an issue for people who aren't used to cooking for large groups.
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Post by Confessor on Dec 25, 2018 2:16:26 GMT -5
I can't cook/won't cook. Luckily, my Mum was always a good cook when I was growing up, and my wife is too. So, I'm sorted for tasty nutritious meals.
That said, my wife and I are actually going out to a nice local inn for Christmas dinner this year. It's a four course vegetarian meal and, best of all, no washing up afterwards!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2018 6:35:09 GMT -5
People don't seem to realise that if you BELIEVE in Santa Claus, it WILL manifest him. That's the secret. In an 80s Eagle annual, Detective Zed, a robotic cop working for Scotland Yard, was the only one that believed. This manifested Santa Claus:
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Post by Icctrombone on Dec 25, 2018 8:10:19 GMT -5
For 51 weeks of the year, most of us probably cook a proper, nutritious meal at least once a week. And on the 52nd week, we may do the same at Xmas. Yet the media/advertisers seem to treat Xmas Day dinner as some colossal task, some mountain to climb, some big thing that requires lots of planning, etc. I think that's just the media being the media and advertisers being advertisers. I think most of us know how to cook a big meal - and Xmas Day shouldn't be any different. Either my wife or I cook five nights per week at home, we have leftovers one night (usually Sundays, as we get together with church friends for a potluck lunch most weeks), and we go out once per week. There is no issue planning and making nutritious meals for us and our two daughters. That said, I get the Christmas media angle, because it's usually a much bigger meal. Tomorrow, I'm cooking for 8, as my parents, my sister, and one of my wife's brothers are coming over. We have a small family, so that's not a big chore, but think about the family of four which is having over two sets of in-laws, multiple siblings, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, etc. What if the normal meal for four is now a meal for 14 or even 24? Few of us are blessed with multiple ovens or stovetops, so the challenge isn't really what to cook, even at quantity, but rather HOW to cook it logistically. More food means bigger dishes, which leaves less space for multiple things to cook at one time, and how does one keep things warm if they have to be cooked in shifts? I get your point, but it could be an issue for people who aren't used to cooking for large groups. This. My wife cooked for the 9 of us last night all by herself , and it takes skill. She also made some chocolate mousse as dessert.
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Post by Icctrombone on Dec 25, 2018 8:12:39 GMT -5
I can't cook/won't cook. Luckily, my Mum was always a good cook when I was growing up, and my wife is too. So, I'm sorted for tasty nutritious meals. That said, my wife and I are actually going out to a nice local inn for Christmas dinner this year. It's a four course vegetarian meal and, best of all, no washing up afterwards! Nice. I worked 10 hours yesterday and was happy that my daughter in law did the mountain of dishes afterwards, a job usually relegated to me. But Vegetarian ? No man, I have to eat something that had a face. The dessert that my wife made last night.
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Post by Confessor on Dec 25, 2018 8:58:17 GMT -5
I can't cook/won't cook. Luckily, my Mum was always a good cook when I was growing up, and my wife is too. So, I'm sorted for tasty nutritious meals. That said, my wife and I are actually going out to a nice local inn for Christmas dinner this year. It's a four course vegetarian meal and, best of all, no washing up afterwards! Nice. I worked 10 hours yesterday and was happy that my daughter in law did the mountain of dishes afterwards, a job usually relegated to me. But Vegetarian ? No man, I have to eat something that had a face. No food with faces for me. I won't even eat gingerbread men!
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Post by Icctrombone on Dec 25, 2018 9:09:30 GMT -5
Next time you come up to NYC, I'm going to slip a chicken leg into your apple pie.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Dec 25, 2018 11:20:25 GMT -5
Nice. I worked 10 hours yesterday and was happy that my daughter in law did the mountain of dishes afterwards, a job usually relegated to me. But Vegetarian ? No man, I have to eat something that had a face. No food with faces for me. I won't even eat gingerbread men! Gingerbread people!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2018 14:19:38 GMT -5
IcctromboneRaspberries and Chocolate ... my favorite combination!
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Post by beccabear67 on Dec 25, 2018 16:16:16 GMT -5
People don't seem to realise that if you BELIEVE in Santa Claus, it WILL manifest him. That's the secret. A confidence scam basically. We're getting an education in this now with someone who needed to be believed in and "given a chance" (and another and another etc.), eventually they've eaten all the peanuts or crisps themself and nobody else gets any. Oprah was pushing 'The Secret' for awhile, not sure if she woke up yet on that though. Maybe when something bad happened to her and she hadn't drawn it to herself with her thoughts? Meanwhile... two turkeys (sans faces) for the oven here today. We will be eating bird for some time to come. I got a six pack of Jamaican Ginger Beer under my tree this year, and some shoes I actually like and fit perfect!
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Post by Confessor on Dec 25, 2018 19:13:54 GMT -5
No food with faces for me. I won't even eat gingerbread men! Gingerbread people! It's political correctness gone mad!!
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