Treating ourselves to something delicious...

slyraven27 said:That really shouldn't be an issue for you. Granted, we aren't exactly in peak plum season right now, but one can always whip up a decent pound cake. I suppose I should have taught you that sooner.

And today... I haven't quite decided yet. I think I'll skip lunch entirely and just focus on dinner, since my folks are stopping by later this evening, which gives me a little more breathing room to figure out a menu. What about you?

Let’s be honest—mastering dough isn't exactly a walk in the park. It requires a certain level of finesse that most people tend to underestimate.

slyraven27 said:Then you’ll have to start hanging out with Keith Ward2. Guaranteed bloodlust. 😁

Come on, I'm just stuck with my old handle, so I'm playing the part of some bloodthirsty maniac

and barking a lot like a stray dog in the suburbs that wouldn't actually bite anyone. 😁

Whether it’s roasted vegetables paired with potatoes and a drizzle of olive oil, I generally find myself gravitating toward vegetarian meals.

And why aren't you all on Discord? I was under the impression they mentioned anyone could join, provided we don't start any unnecessary drama. 😁D

Maria Cox64 said:Well, it isn't exactly easy—you really have to know how to work the dough correctly.

That’s complete nonsense. I simply boil some diced potatoes, mash them up, stir in an egg, and add enough flour until it's right. Once you realize the dough isn't sticking to your fingers anymore, you're done. It isn't rocket science.

Aside from Noordung, he was kicked out because the mob turned against him, and then he got banned here too. I actually filed a complaint about it, but honestly, we need rules in place. Without them, everything will just fall apart, much like how the old university grading system used to collapse under its own weight.

slyraven27 said:That’s total nonsense. I just dice some potatoes, mash them up, toss in an egg, and stir in some flour. Once you realize the dough isn't sticking to your fingers anymore, you're done. It's hardly rocket science.

So they're basically just standard gnocchi then?

Keith Ward2 said:Oh, please—I’m just stuck with my old handle, so I guess I’m playing the part of some sort of degenerate

and barking away like a stray dog that wouldn't dare actually bite anyone. 😁

And here I am, trying to find him a girlfriend through a computer screen, while he’s out here acting like this...

🙂

Maria Cox64 said:I'll take roasted veggies and potatoes with some olive oil any day. I'm all about that plant-based life.

Now this is what I'm talking about.

The only thing missing is a side of meat.

My mom used to joke that I was born with a potato in my hand. My obsession is real.

Maria Cox64 said:just like any other regular person, then

Exactly. I mean, you know how it is.

And please—don't bring that whole Index nonsense into this thread. If you want to vent about that kind of garbage, go head over to Reddit; you can do it there.

Keith Ward2 said:I love this

I just need some meat on the side to make it perfect.

My mother used to joke about how much I loved potatoes—as if I were born with a craving for them.

It seems you men always feel like something is missing without a side of meat, yet there is such an incredible abundance of delicious food out there that doesn't require animal products. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy meat too, but I certainly don't need it every single day. Besides, isn't it better for the planet and the animals?

slyraven27 said:I'm out here trying to find him a girlfriend through a computer screen, and now he's just...

🙂

Thanks, but apparently even a simple "hello" on this forum gets misspelled because of my handle.

All thanks to the username. 😁

slyraven27 said:Precisely. You know exactly what I mean.

And please, let’s not clutter this thread with all that nonsense about Index and their usual garbage. If you really feel the need to vent about it, go head over to the coffee shop forum; you'll find plenty of people there eager to indulge in that kind of chatter.

I wouldn't say I actually make them myself—not that I really need to, considering how easy they are to pick up at any grocery store these days. Honestly, my grandmother used to make the best homemade pasta you could ever imagine; I can still vividly remember watching her work her magic in the kitchen.

Maria Cox64 said:you guys are always obsessing over meat, even though there's enough amazing food out there without it to make your heads spin. I love meat too, but I don't need it every single day, plus it's better for the planet and the animals

The only things I’d actually swap meat for are beans, peanuts, or lentils.

Everything else is just a side dish.

And let's be real, the planet is massive; it can handle a little extra. I'm not falling for those Greta Thunberg clichés.

Besides, we're flying around in private jets anyway.😁

Maria Cox64 said:True—though I don't really make them myself—but honestly, when they are readily available at the store, why bother? My grandmother used to make the absolute best homemade pasta you could ever imagine; I can still vividly recall watching her work her magic in the kitchen.

It is impossible to truly compare something made from scratch to the store-bought variety, yet even I find myself opting for the convenience of the grocery aisle more often than not.

slyraven27, you and I are quite the comedy act; we'll tear each other to shreds one moment, and then act as if nothing ever happened the next.

Keith Ward2 said:Thanks, but honestly—I’m perfectly fine just typing out a standard "hello" and being polite on this forum

because of my username 😁

It is because they know they are bound to fall in love. 😁

slyraven27 said:I can't really make a fair comparison between local goods and store-bought ones, but I find myself opting for the latter more frequently.

It is widely understood that nothing quite matches the quality of home-cooked meals. Personally, the only things I find worth making from scratch are pizza dough, pasta, or perhaps some gnocchi.

slyraven27 said:Because they know they’re going to fall in love. 😁

hey lady, come get some

I might be useful

that big city girl😁

Keith Ward2 said:the only plants I’d ever consider substituting for meat are beans, peanuts, and lentils.

everything else is just a side dish.

Besides, America is a massive country; we can handle whatever comes our way. I'm not easily swayed by those trendy little dietary fads.

And frankly, life moves at jet speed these days.😁

But in all seriousness, look at the facts regarding meat production: you require significantly more water—not to mention the sheer volume of feed needed to fatten livestock—than you do for growing grains, vegetables, or fruit. You could easily find an article detailing these calculations if you cared to look. And that’s without even mentioning those miserable industrial chicken and cattle farms where animals are kept in cages, unable to move an inch. Now, with this whole COVID situation, people are slowly starting to realize the reality of it all.