cooks you wouldn't understand. You just want to get at me. I put a lot of thought into posting a recipe that I thought fitted all the requisite conditions and pickles just called it bones to a funeral. When one receives criticisim like that from someone who then goes on to suggest that, instead of putting some care and effort into the gift, just go and buy some pastry, throw in some eggs and ham and bake it up whilst criticising someone else's suggestion then sure, I'm prepared to get a little offended, as you do when your suggestions are criticised.
I could have had a lot of negative things to say about your suggestion that a poster take a stodgy old lasagne to her father's place for fathers day but I kept own counsel. But seeing as you seem to want to pick a fight then why don't we take it to a thread started by you and really get down and dirty, eh?
buzzy110,
Sep 23, 5:16am
donnabeth - I hope you are able to show the compassion that you so dearly want and that it is appreciated.
cooks. Go jump in the lake you evil old cow.
timturtle,
Sep 23, 6:24am
I would make a lasagna, as it is generally liked by most people and they can freeze it for later if they want, then they can just add a garlic bread ( you could make that, as you said you make bread) and a salad. Or it can be cut up and frozen for indiviual portions for lunch etc
buzzy110,
Sep 23, 6:36am
Yes, I too should have recommended lasagne, that lovely stodgy dish that looks like the dog's dinner and is repulsive second time round. Also it has the advantage of not needing any vegetables. However, it is adored and revered by the majority of posters on these boards and I am just stupid beyond compare to actually believe that poster #1 wanted to do something really special for her friend and was prepared to put in some genuine effort to create something delicious and slightly different.
I have a lovely bran and blueberry muffin recipe if you want #1. It is simple, can be knocked up in less than 10mins and shouldn't put you to too much trouble at all, with only one bowl and one mixing spoon to wash. Perfect for someone who wants to go to a lot of trouble.
I also have a selection of easy to make sweets with sweetened condensed milk. Would you like me to post the recipes for those as well #1?
timturtle,
Sep 23, 6:43am
sorry i didn't realise lasagna had already been mentioned.
cookessentials,
Sep 23, 7:30am
My goodness, so charming. Think what you like. Your rudeness does you no favours. I would have said the same to anyone else who "spoke" to someone the way you did.
cookessentials,
Sep 23, 7:31am
Go for you life...you are the queen of down and dirty after all.
cookessentials,
Sep 23, 7:32am
Yes, I agree TT. I also do a nice orzo pasta and wood smoked salmon salad which is super easy to do and tastes delicious. Sing out if you would like the recipe donnabeth.
deus701,
Sep 23, 7:46am
I think something nice and slow will be perfect eg stews, casseroles, curries, etc. Also things like stews and curries tend to taste nicer the next day.
You don't have to do much work, just throw in some veges, some ready-made stock, and meat (cheap cuts are best) & put it in the oven.
jan2242,
Sep 23, 7:56am
donnabeth, something totally non cooking but always welcome is tins of cat or dog food if they have animals. In times of grief the last thing you remember is buying food for yourself let alone the animals. This was done for me and I remember it more than the endless casseroles etc.
kirinesha,
Sep 23, 7:57am
What a thoughtful idea. :)
natalie9,
Sep 23, 8:05am
!!
nfh1,
Sep 23, 8:37am
That is a really good idea - I suppose you could offer to walk the dog if they have one as well.
I will definitely remember that suggestion.
jan2242,
Sep 23, 9:16am
nfh1 wrote: I suppose you could offer to walk the dog if they have one as well.
Yes, that is a really good one nfh1
juliewn,
Sep 23, 9:50am
Hi Donnabeth..
A roast, your home-made bread and salad will be perfect for your friend.. and can be used hot or cold.. and leftovers used next day.. a jar of chutney or pickle could be added too..
donnabeth,
Sep 23, 11:20am
What a good idea. I'll slip in some cat food as well.
donnabeth,
Sep 23, 11:21am
Please don't read that wrong! I'll give them some tins, not add it to the casseroles.LOL.
nfh1,
Sep 23, 11:23am
LOL - I was just wondering how close a friend it was!!!
beaker59,
Sep 23, 11:46am
Ha Ha Ha reminded me of a friend who made a catfood lasagna for a work doo once.
elliehen,
Sep 23, 12:32pm
Freudian slip?A 'work doo'?Doggy doo?
Reminds me of some naughty schoolgirls who coated Biscats in chocolate to give to a not-so-favourite teacher ;)
elliehen,
Sep 23, 12:44pm
buzzy110, with considerable editorial experience, I still cannot make head or tail of what you are trying to convey.If you intended to be sarcastic, you have failed, because it reads as though you mean everything you say.Maybe you do??
You need help.
elliehen,
Sep 23, 12:56pm
donnabeth, you sound very stressed by the idea of cooking for your good friend who is 'a terrific cook'.I suggest that you keep calm and support your friend from your own strengths.Take the pressure off yourself and BUY something to take.
People calling in during the days around a bereavement tend to drink a lot of tea, coffee etc.Why not make up a basket of herbal teas, coffee, hot chocolate, with a packet or two of plain biscuits (maybe a shortbread and a digestive)...and when you deliver it, offer to put the kettle on for whoever is there at the time?
cookessentials,
Sep 23, 6:39pm
Morning donnabeth, I have bumped the "Meat" thread and the "potatoes" thread as there are all sorts of great recipes that some very kind peoople have added that you might find good to make.
donnabeth,
Sep 23, 8:27pm
Thank you everyone. In the end, the old adage of keeping it simple wins. I can dream and practise on my own family when it comes to learning fancy stuff.
A large silverside is in the crockpot and I will mash a huge pot of spuds, pipe it into a nice lasagne dish and top it with grated cheese. A bag of frozen Watties Stirfy mix veges will go with it. They can use it or put it in the freezer for another day. I'll add a tin of catfood and a pack of herbal tea along with a bunch of flowers from the garden.
It's amazing what a good night's sleep does for the thought processes.
nfh1,
Sep 23, 8:47pm
That sounds lovely donnabeth - what a good friend you are, I am sure she will be very touched.
I think sometimes we have to remember that it is not what you do, but how you do it and that you do something.
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