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Those meals are the best! I love vegetarian lasagna...it's really hard to get when you're out though...
Michael wrote: "Me to Laura. Although with all the uncertainty going around with my job, next year could be even worse. Least i have reading to distract me. :D"
awh, I hope 2016 turns out to be great for you Michael.
awh, I hope 2016 turns out to be great for you Michael.
B the BookAddict wrote: "Lol, Sally. If I'm a someone's place for dinner, I'll opt just for whatever vegies they have cooked or salad. I'd never say to someone "I'm can;t eat that" and wouldn't expect a friend to make some..."If I know I cater - wouldn't be doing my job as host if I didn't aim to make my visitors comfortable and happy.
I remember years ago we invited some people over and I asked each couple if they have any food preferences and was told no by all of them. I did a roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings and one of the women told me she was vegetarian after I served up and put the plate in front of her. I was so upset - I took her plate away and did a clean plate with just vegetables on it - with a dob of butter and a sprinkle of herbs.
I couldn't even give her the gravy as I had made it out of the pan juices. She just picked at the food and said it was a bit boring, I could have done a cheese sauce. I told her that I would have, had she had told me when I asked her prior to the dinner if she had any dietary requirements.
They were never invited again. Thankfully my ruffled feathers were soothed when the other guests all praised the meal.
I had done a clear vegetable soup for entrée and then fresh fruit salad and cream for dessert - so my vegetarian guest wasn't starved :)
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Brenda wrote: "That was fairly rude of her Sally! She shouldn't have said anything if she hadn't told you first!!! My feathers would have been ruffled too!"I was very young and newly married too, had just moved to Darwin and knew no-one - was my first dinner party - hubby was still a probationary constable and I had invited 3 couples from his squad to get to know them better - we are actually still very close friends with the other two couple :)
Sally906 wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Lol, Sally. If I'm a someone's place for dinner, I'll opt just for whatever vegies they have cooked or salad. I'd never say to someone "I'm can;t eat that" and wouldn't exp..."I don't blame you for being a bit miffed. I always ask people beforehand as you did if they have any allergies or things they don't or can't eat. Not much more you could have done given those circumstances than what you did.
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My mum once cooked poached eggs on toast for someone after they announced they were vegetarian while she was already to serve up roast beef and all the trimmings. I don't think they ever came for a meal again:)
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Haha! That was a good trick Phrynne:)
You know what??? Some people are just plain rude and selfish! There seems to be a real growing sense of entitlement amongst people these days with no respect for the value of anything...and I'm not just talking about material things...these people wouldn't recognise a meaningful gesture if it hit them in the heart!If I had special dietary needs which were personal lifestyle choices I would never expect someone to go to the trouble of cooking seperate dishes for me..if they were insistent and kind enough to do so without going to great lengths or great expense, then I would be very grateful and gracious in my acceptance.
If it were because of special dietary requirements due to health related issues, then I feel sure the hosts would understand and do their best to accommodate or let you bring something along.
Here is what I would do either way, I would cook a special dish of something myself to take along and share...ie; enough to go around.
Just as a matter of courtesy, I always take something along anyway, so why not take a dish that you know you can eat and not put your already generous hosts in such an uncomfortable position...Oh and please, give them a box of Favourites for inviting you!!!
Off my soapbox now ;D
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Brenda wrote: "LOL! Go Jools;)"Haha, just gave myself a nice chocolate ;)
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☼♄Jülie wrote: "You know what??? Some people are just plain rude and selfish! There seems to be a real growing sense of entitlement amongst people these days with no respect for the value of anything...and I'm not..."You tell 'em love!!!
I really don't mind catering for friends - It is a lot of fun consulting Chef Goggle - but this person was just plain rude about it - I was doing my best.
I always have a can of baked beans in my cupboard - nowadays I am not so green and anxious to please so I would of opened it up and warmed them up for her!!! LOL
I like Phrynne's mums idea though - wish I had thought of that :)
I completely agree with you Julie, the entitlement these days is one of my pet hates (the other is people walking while staring at their phones). I can't stand it!
Tia wrote: "I completely agree with you Julie, the entitlement these days is one of my pet hates (the other is people walking while staring at their phones). I can't stand it!"Oh, don't get me started on that Tia! :)
Michael wrote: "Me to Laura. Although with all the uncertainty going around with my job, next year could be even worse. Least i have reading to distract me. :D"I'm in the same boat with the job thing too :/ But I do agree reading is a great distraction!!
I hope they don't leave you hanging with your job for too long...Hopefully 2016 to be better for us both :)
@Brenda I eat three gorgeous Pink Lady apples for lunch. Same thing every day, I don't have a problem with variety. It's easy, quick and the best sort of yummy. They're available here year round.It is the lowest form of manners to turn your nose up a food which a host has cooked for you. I would never do that.
Entitlement - so many of the younger generation have an overdose of entitlement, in my opinion. Actually, my big bugbear is their lack of respect, for their parents, elders, jobs, other people - most things, really. And like Brenda, don't even get me started on the mobile phone problem!
That's true. Maybe I'm getting old and grumpy:) But you know, some kids I just want to slap and say 'wake up'.Where ya been, Rita?
Don't envy you. The next years will just fly by in a blur.
RitaSkeeter wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "That's true. Maybe I'm getting old and grumpy:) But you know, some kids I just want to slap and say 'wake up'.Where ya been, Rita?"
I have the opposite problem usually....."
Enjoy it Rita,I missed all the primary school end of year stuff when my boys moved on to high school. Although it is crazy having to pack all the Christmas and end of school year stuff into a couple of weeks. Must be more relaxed in countries where the school year ends in June.
And yes, Mum's taxi will get very busy and often have to be in two places at once! I recommend time travel as the only option :)
Tia wrote: "I completely agree with you Julie, the entitlement these days is one of my pet hates (the other is people walking while staring at their phones). I can't stand it!"Another hate of mine :)
If my phone rings I move to the side - check it - if immediate family I will answer it but stand still out of the way until call finished -anyone else I let it go to message bank. I certainly don't text and walk - Ive been know to not move when I see someone heading my way head down texting and then I stop still. They usually see me at the last minute and swerve.
Actually come to think of it - I can be a pretty nasty person when I'm in the mood :)
B the BookAddict wrote: "@Brenda I eat three gorgeous Pink Lady apples for lunch. Same thing every day, I don't have a problem with variety. It's easy, quick and the best sort of yummy. They're available here year round...."
LOVE pink Lady apples!!!
I also like them roasted in the oven with dried fruit and maple syrup and chopped nuts in the core - when cooked pour over the cream - Mmmmmmmmmmmmm
@Sally I'm heading your way. Stick the oven on please:)
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Sally906 wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "@Brenda I eat three gorgeous Pink Lady apples for lunch. Same thing every day, I don't have a problem with variety. It's easy, quick and the best sort of yummy. They're ava..."
So do I!! They are the best apples by far! But I've been told by "the experts" that you should only have 2 pieces of fruit per day....??
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Pick me up on the way please Bette;)
Brenda wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "@Sally I'm heading your way. Stick the oven on please:)"Pick me up on the way please Bette;)"
LOL - I've made myself hungry - going to buy some at lunch so I can do dessert tonight :)
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lol:) An impromptu GR meeting at Sally's of Darwin tonite.
Have to agree, Pink Ladys are my favourites too :)
Brenda wrote: "Sally I hope you have a big dining table;)"Well it extends to fit 8 - but I have 6 pool chairs I can drag in - so bring your bathers
Michael wrote: "Now that would be awesome Bette. Everyone at AR rocking up to Sally's for dinner. ^_^"You all can help me put up my baby Christmas tree!!!
Speaking of trees - my daughter put up her tree on the weekend and little miss 2 year-old decided to bring DOWN the tinsel and balls - she was balancing on a coffee table sans nappy doing the destruction when she wee-ed all over the tree. She though it was very funny!!! Her mother not so much. Tree came down has been hosed down and reassembled with new none 'christened' decorations!! Thank goodness it was a plastic tree. Husband keeps asking daughter if the tree has grown yet :)
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RitaSkeeter wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "RitaSkeeter wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "That's true. Maybe I'm getting old and grumpy:) But you know, some kids I just want to slap and say 'wake up'.
Where ya been, Rita?"
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I would also like a TARDIS
Where ya been, Rita?"
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I would also like a TARDIS
Brenda wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "@Thanks, Brenda. I detest carrying any extra weight and a couple of extra kilos has been the downside of not smoking. I know that being vegan and not eatin..."I used to have a fave veg lasagne at a pub we used to go to but they changed owners! Got your cute pic back, Brenda!
RitaSkeeter wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "That's true. Maybe I'm getting old and grumpy:) But you know, some kids I just want to slap and say 'wake up'.Where ya been, Rita?"
I have the opposite problem usually....."
Very! At least you're realistic and know what to expect, Rita!
Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sally I hope you have a big dining table;)"Well it extends to fit 8 - but I have 6 pool chairs I can drag in - so bring your bathers"
I loooved Darwin when I went a couple of years back, Sally. In fact, I just sent a message to my gf that I went with saying it's time for another getaway ;)
Sally906 wrote: "Speaking of trees - my daughter put up her tree on the weekend and little miss 2 year-old decided to bring DOWN the tinsel and balls - she was balancing on a coffee table sans nappy doing the destr..."Sounds like my house, Sally. Great story when it's not us!
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And therefore menus!! Thanks Suzanne...yes he's back..
First part of Xmas shopping completed today....It's the rest that will be a bit harder.
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http://www.theherald.com.au/story/353...
Brenda wrote: "How's this for one of Australia's critters (Melissa from Canada) eek!!http://www.theherald.com.au/story/353..."
....Damn!
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