warrenpenalver Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Anybody have these??? I tend to get "latched" onto one type of food and eat it repeatedly for every meal for weeks/ months at a time. for example july - december it was mostly rice/pasta based stuff with tomatoe based sauce mixs. Now since xmas day when i had a roast dinner and vegetables, im obsessed with vegatables. Is this wierd??? I will eat a whole dinner plate of vegetables with gravy Tonights example: dinner My only exception is that saturday night MUST be steak night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaman Report post Posted January 22, 2009 That's a lot of veg! Followed by a pineapple upside down cake? Or is that considered cannibalism? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Yes my lad is the same, oh god I was hoping he would grow out of it!!!!! He has to have pizza, chips, galic bread in a basket on saturday, that has been for years, but his short ones are, onion sauce with every thing, then had to be some sort of rice, then jacket potatoes, then a certain type of yoghurt on and on............... Enid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliwoo Report post Posted January 23, 2009 my son is the same, shamefully it isn't vegetables! lol! at the moment it is pizza, smilie faces, tomato soup or 'chicken on a bone' he wont touch anything else (unless served with the above). breakfast cereals he gets bored of very quickly, i have 15 boxes of cereal in my cupboards with him i think it is that he hates soggy foods, so once a ceral has been left long enough to go soggy (as it often does lol) he wont eat that type of cereal again for a LONG time, till basically he forgets that he's tried it before. least you are getting your 5 a day though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrenpenalver Report post Posted January 23, 2009 smilie faces, I have a whole freezer draw of smiley faces :thumbs: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted January 23, 2009 I've always been like this. When I was in my early twenties, I took to eating soup and a sandwich for my tea, every single night. This lasted for well over two years. Then for some reason that I can't remember, I switched to rice with tuna and veg mixed in and ate this every night, that lasted for about a year or so too. I do it with snacks now. I used to have rice pudding and banana as a snack every day, but now it's switched to a bowl of cereal. ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted January 23, 2009 Yeah I go through phases of having things that I eat all the time and then long term ones as well. Been eating a lot of waffles lately and eggs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted January 23, 2009 I go through spells like this. Some meals (in fact days) will consist of just vegetables and fruit, and I have periods where I eat nothing but the same thing and don't want to eat anything but that. Currently I'm hooked on bananas, tangerines and yoghurts. I suppose there could be worse things to be obsessed with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted January 23, 2009 The positive is that it makes shopping easier and cheaper as you know exactly what to get and even if living alone you can make use of 'buy 3 get one free' offers (AKA 'buy 18 get 6 free... ) I think it's probably very fortunate that I live in catered accommodation otherwise my diet would be unhealthily unvaried - as it is it's pretty good as we have a two week rotating menu (but always the same on Fridays and Sundays ) - the other students hate the predictability but I love it!! I have a whole freezer draw of smiley faces :thumbs: Just so long as they're not attached to bodies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 23, 2009 I have a whole freezer draw of smiley faces :thumbs: Warren, I'm speechless. After all you said about me recommending A*nt B*ss**s roasties, too .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted January 23, 2009 Warren, I'm speechless. After all you said about me recommending A*nt B*ss**s roasties, too .... Smiley Faces? Frozen roasties? I'm just waiting for someone to mention turkey twizzlers This is like watching Jamie's School Dinners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted January 23, 2009 Mine has been scrambled eggs. We have been going through around 30-40 eggs a week!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrenpenalver Report post Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) I think it's probably very fortunate that I live in catered accommodation otherwise my diet would be unhealthily unvaried - as it is it's pretty good as we have a two week rotating menu My uni halls at imperial college were catered but the food was really bad and unhealthy too. Just so long as they're not attached to bodies... I keep them in the basement Warren, I'm speechless. After all you said about me recommending A*nt B*ss**s roasties, too .... I havent eaten the smilies since october You cant make home made smiley faces!! I want to find the alphabet ones so i can spell things!! oh and the spaghetti spaceships Edited January 23, 2009 by warrenpenalver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 23, 2009 You cant make home made smiley faces! See, thats Gods way of telling you not to buy them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted January 23, 2009 See, thats Gods way of telling you not to buy them! Awww! Spoilsport. They are sooo smiley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted January 23, 2009 Awww! Spoilsport. They are sooo smiley And if you have spaghetti hoops with them, you can give them glasses :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted January 23, 2009 And if you have spaghetti hoops with them, you can give them glasses :lol: If you pile lots of the spaghetti hoops around the face you can give them Kevin Keegan hair too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted January 23, 2009 If you pile lots of the spaghetti hoops around the face you can give them Kevin Keegan hair too. And with a little imagination you can soon create your own New Best Friend :lol: Anyway, I have to go - it's dinner time and it's Friday so it'll be chips... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted January 23, 2009 Kevin Keegan hair I wonder why 'perms' for men aren't popular anymore. Hmmm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted January 23, 2009 I wonder why 'perms' for men aren't popular anymore. Hmmm... I like men with curly hair :wub: *wanders off into a daydream thinking of Lee* :wub: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted January 23, 2009 I like men with curly hair :wub: *wanders off into a daydream thinking of Lee* :wub: I'm sure I remember seeing somewhere that he was caught in some sort of 'gay shocker incident'* *Joke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 23, 2009 I prefer mine follicly challenged. Good job, really. <<< Mr p Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) I LOVE smiley faces. i have a very restricted diet, so i do have the same stuff every day! but i wil still manage to go thru phases, not very varied though smilies every night, or soup every night, or toast every night. Friday night is Chippie night. i can only have phases of eating the things i actually CAN eat toast, chips, smilies, bread and butter, ooh i like just a roll and butter sometimes. soup (only made by me! homemade) occasionaly i will eat a plain burger if eating out. Edited January 24, 2009 by something_different Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted January 24, 2009 <<< Mr p Is Mr P suffering from jaundice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 24, 2009 Is Mr P suffering from jaundice? No, he's had a short term food obsession with carrots. Wahey, back on topic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jannih Report post Posted January 24, 2009 I'm a bit of a foodie myself. My problem is that I will sometimes go to the supermarket , often when I am peckish , and buy a packet of luxury triple coated chocolate cookies . I will then go home and feel tempted to have one with a cup of coffee. The trouble is , once I have opened them , I have to finish them , but because I am a bit weight conscious I will then go without a proper meal. I don't know if that would be classed as a bit of OCD. I'm not anorexic or bulimic and weigh 9 st. 7 pound. At this momemt I am tucking into a packet of white belgian chocate & cranberry cookies but I will eat a wholesome meal tonight . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted January 24, 2009 Jannih, have you tried splitting the packet into portions? You could try opening the packet and taking all the biccies out. Divide them into portions of three biccies in each and wrap each portion in foil so you have lots of small packets. Then you could just open one each day and eat the three inside and leave the other portions for other days. Worth a try. ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaman Report post Posted January 24, 2009 Jannih, have you tried splitting the packet into portions? You could try opening the packet and taking all the biccies out. Divide them into portions of three biccies in each and wrap each portion in foil so you have lots of small packets. Then you could just open one each day and eat the three inside and leave the other portions for other days. Worth a try. ~ Mel ~ Does that really work? Can't you still hear their muffled cries through the foil? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jannih Report post Posted January 24, 2009 Does that really work? Can't you still hear their muffled cries through the foil? No, you are right it won't work . I still have to take them out of the main packet. If I make a rice pudding I divide it into portions and they go straight in the freezer but half an hour later I will be taking them all out again to eat ! I control my eating habits by buying a little at the time and most meals have to be made up from ingredients. If I buy ready made meals I know they are in fridge begging to be eaten, so I try to avoid them when I am shopping. My main problem is when I go into a supermarket and I feel hungry ; that is when I head for the cakes and biscuits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canopus Report post Posted January 24, 2009 I make lots of soup in winter. I have a liking for chips with mozzarella cheese all covered with a thick (vegetarian) gravy. Most people think it's revolting but I believe something similar is popular in Canada. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jannih Report post Posted January 24, 2009 I make lots of soup in winter. I have a liking for chips with mozzarella cheese all covered with a thick (vegetarian) gravy. Most people think it's revolting but I believe something similar is popular in Canada. Have you tried curry and chips . Greatly recommended. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CEJesson Report post Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) I don't have this, I have a meal plan sorted for the next 2 weeks. I cook far too extravagantly for a student - last night it was steak pie with potato + leek dauphinoise, peas, red wine gravy followed by meringues and cream for desert! I love cooking and get a bit carried away with recipes! Not all like that though, the plan for tomorrow is tuna pasta salad Edited January 24, 2009 by CEJesson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted January 25, 2009 I don't have this, I have a meal plan sorted for the next 2 weeks. I cook far too extravagantly for a student - last night it was steak pie with potato + leek dauphinoise, peas, red wine gravy followed by meringues and cream for desert! I love cooking and get a bit carried away with recipes! Not all like that though, the plan for tomorrow is tuna pasta salad Yum Yum Chris, that steak pie dinner sounds lovely, can you let us know what the meal plan is for the next 2 weeks, might give me some idea on what to feed the family Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CEJesson Report post Posted January 25, 2009 Ok here we go: Sat 24th: Prawn Cocktail, lettuce, toast (yesterday) Sun 25th: Tuna, Pasta and Sweetcorn Salad Mon 26th: Steak Pie dinner again as I have half the potatoes still to eat up. Tue 27th: Paprika Chicken with rice and peppers Wed 28th: Pizza Margherita with Coleslaw and Lettuce Thu 29th: Prawn Bisque (soup) with bread Fri 30th: Chicken Kiev with Jacket Potato and Coleslaw Sat 31st: Pasta Peperonata Sun 1st: Shepherds' Pie, vegetables Mon 2nd: Spanish Omelette Tues 3rd: Spaghetti Bolognese Wed 4th: Harvest Vegetable Soup with bread Thurs 5th: Tuna, Pasta, Broccoli and Pesto Bake Fri 6th: GONE HOME! Sat 7th: GONE HOME! Sun 8th: GONE HOME! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted January 25, 2009 Cheers for that Chris, you certainly do eat very well Given me some inspiration ! Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ian stuart-hamilton Report post Posted January 30, 2009 As my ever-expanding waistline testifies, I love food and am I think reasonably adventurous in what I'll eat. However, I am also more than happy to have the same menu day after day. E.g. during the summer I'll happily eat chicken Caesar salad every day for lunch. My (non-Aspie) wife can't understand how I can like such a monotonous diet. As far as I'm concerned, that's her problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted January 30, 2009 I'm really craving pasta, cheese and salad cream at the moment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ian stuart-hamilton Report post Posted January 31, 2009 I'm really craving pasta, cheese and salad cream at the moment For some reason this reminds me of a staple meal of my student days: fish finger pasta [warning - if you value your digestive system and arteries, do not cook this]. Boil some spaghetti. Whilst the spaghetti is boiling, grill some fish fingers. When the fish fingers are cooked, mash them with mayonnaise and butter until you have a lumpy fishy mess like a thick sauce gone horribly wrong. Drain the spaghetti and mix the sauce into it. If you have any sense, at this point let it go cold and use it for grouting. Otherwise, eat. The dish was invented by a friend and me when literally these were the only ingredients in the house and neither of us could be bothered to go to the shops. A recipe born under similar circumstances (rice, tinned tuna, leeks, sultanas and dry roasted peanuts) had a shorter reign of popularity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookie170 Report post Posted February 1, 2009 I'm rather like this (food preferences, I mean) and I used to drive my Mum MAAAAD, as I'd go through phases of eating oodles of, say, peach yoghurt (with bits, thank you!) and then one day (usually the day after the big shop!) I would go right off them-to the point of feeling ill at the thought of eating it.....Praps I sickened myself? I vivdly recall a brief but intense period of eating tinned hamburgers in gravy, had to be a certain brand, and I can recall how blissful each mouthful was, then one day, kerwhang, it was the opposite. I couldn't go near them. I'm sure we put the remaining tins in the bin a year or so later! I would happily live on tomatoey pasta but my family have mutinied and I must offer variation.....(Spoilsports!! ) Left to my own devices, though........ PASTAFEST!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliwoo Report post Posted February 1, 2009 little OT but has anyone got any really good reciepes for wild rabbit? i bought some the other day as my family haven't tried it before (i have..when i was 8 so dont remember it lol) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
