Nice people thread part 8 - worth the wait

PasturesNew

lostinrates wrote: »

...planning their third trip to the buffet...

You mean you're allowed back? Blimey.... never knew that.

The trouble is, they don't tell you!

At hot food buffets/carveries you're only allowed "one shot at a plate stack" (I've become an expert at this).....

lostinrates

PasturesNew wrote: »

You mean you're allowed back? Blimey.... never knew that.

The trouble is, they don't tell you!

At hot food buffets/carveries you're only allowed "one shot at a plate stack" (I've become an expert at this).....

Even if they are not, try stopping dh. Its this weird sort of man greed that happens at breakfast..,he has to try everything.

PasturesNew

The main reason I choose the "no meat" option at carveries isn't because it's £1-1.50 cheaper, or because the meat's always fatty .... it's because I stack the plate SO high with all the yorkshires and veggies that by the time I get to the bottom (where the meat lurks) I'm struggling. Seemed easier to go down the "no meat" route

lemonjelly

Given recent discussions, would NP's like to read a lovely story?

http://judemarrey.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/down-but-not-out/

I defy you not to have a lump in your throat at the end...

zagubov

PasturesNew wrote: »

The main reason I choose the "no meat" option at carveries isn't because it's £1-1.50 cheaper, or because the meat's always fatty .... it's because I stack the plate SO high with all the yorkshires and veggies that by the time I get to the bottom (where the meat lurks) I'm struggling. Seemed easier to go down the "no meat" route

The secret of being a clever buffet eater is to save the meat to the end as it makes you feel full more quickly than lower-protein foods.

Itismehonest

lostinrates wrote: »

I just had a small tidy up of posts made last night. Would appreciate it if others could delete their quoted bits.

Done ..... I think. Unless someone spots something I've missed.

lostinrates

zagubov wrote: »

The secret of being a clever buffet eater is to save the meat to the end as it makes you feel full more quickly than lower-protein foods.

But the secret of being a sensible eater is to start with the meat and veg for the same reason I guess!

And mse eater, I am not sure. The meat value in cost v its nutritional benefit over a Yorkshire pudding?


I was meant to be going to my favourite localism restaurant for lunch w/ mother and her best friend. Thankfully the friend has cried off:D. So I can loaf instead.

Itismehonest

lostinrates wrote: »

This is dh too. It's boring if you are not eating enough to feed an army sitting with someone who is planning their third trip to the buffet, therefore, rudely, I often bring a book or read the paper.

My most longed for hotel breakfast treat is the perfect glass of juice. I prefer the cold meats and cheeses as its something I don't think I ever do at home. I also love fruit salads I haven't made.

We have the cold meats & cheeses. Well, not the meats now as I decided mortadella or similar every day probably wasn't a great idea. We still have the cheese with bread, then & a bowl of fresh fruit followed by a yoghurt. All with a cappuccino before & an espresso at the end....... but then we only eat one other main meal & a snack.

lostinrates

Itismehonest wrote: »

We have the cold meats & cheeses. Well, not the meats now as I decided mortadella or similar every day probably wasn't a great idea. We still have the cheese with bread, then & a bowl of fresh fruit followed by a yoghurt. All with a cappuccino before & an espresso at the end....... but then we only eat one other main meal & a snack.

Oh wow, lovely. Tbh, I am not even a fan of cold meats, (exceptions include a proper ham, prosciutti, rare cold roast beef. Occasionally some smoked meat) I think its just the novelty:rotfl:

Itismehonest

lostinrates wrote: »

Oh wow, lovely. Tbh, I am not even a fan of cold meats, (exceptions include a proper ham, prosciutti, rare cold roast beef. Occasionally some smoked meat) I think its just the novelty:rotfl:

We don't eat much meat at all now. Not that we're vegetarian. We just tend to prefer other sorts of meals.