Cooking: the art that separates man from beast.

[Stall]

Ham and bean soup? That sounds like peasant food o.o

You say that as if it were a bad thing. Many of the most beloved and enjoyed dishes in many cultures originated as foods made by peasants. From stews, chili, and goulash to fried chicken, barbacoa, and breads are just a very small set of examples of dishes have their roots in the dishes enjoyed by peasants. Fuck man, even lobster was considered for an extraordinary long era to be a food barely even fit for prisoners, let alone peasants. I am more than willing to bet at least a few of your favorite dishes are what would be classified as peasant foods.

Don't throw around the term like it's a bad thing. It doesn't make you look like you know a lot about food, since even the greenest foodie knows the connotations surrounding the term, nor does it make you look high brow, since many incredibly expensive restraints host dishes that have their roots in peasant foods.

 

[Owyn_Merrilin]

Ham and bean soup? That sounds like peasant food o.o

You insult me, sir.

There's more to it than just ham and beans. It's also got celery, potatoes, onions, and a few different spices. It's just called ham and bean soup because those are the main ingredients.

Peasant food... please. This is America, dammit! We're all peasants here! And we can eat whatever the hell we want!

Besides, peasant food is delicious; fancy food tends to look nice, but not taste as good as home cooking.

OT: Yes, I cook. Not sure if you could really say I have a specialty, though; I'm pretty well rounded. The real trouble with cooking for yourself is when you get in a rut. I mean, am I the only one who has dozens of recipes stored in his head, plus access to the internet, and he still winds up cooking the same four or five meals for weeks on end? I have a tendency to forget that certain dishes exist.

 

[ks1234]

I consume unholy amounts of chicken, buffalo, turkey, and fish (as well as fruits and veggies) so I have to figure out new and exciting ways to cook stuff... I enjoy cooking immensely, it's one of my favorite passed-times

 

[FernandoV]

Ham and bean soup? That sounds like peasant food o.o

You say that as if it were a bad thing. Many of the most beloved and enjoyed dishes in many cultures originated as foods made by peasants. From stews, chili, and goulash to fried chicken, barbacoa, and breads are just a very small set of examples of dishes have their roots in the dishes enjoyed by peasants. Hell, I am more than willing to bet at least a few of your favorite dishes are what would be classified as peasant foods.

Don't throw around the term like it's a bad thing. It doesn't make you look like you know a lot about food, since even the greenest foodie knows the connotations surrounding the term, nor does it make you look high brow, since many incredibly expensive restraints host dishes that have their roots in peasant foods.

Assuming there was any type of ulterior meaning behind my calling it peasant food just made that wall of text completely meaningless. You might want to get straight what I said first and then you can write me and essay why you THINK I shouldn't use it.

 

[FreakSheet]

I took care of my cousins beast... i mean dog... during last summer, and I can say one thing, it REALLY liked what I made cause it would sit in the corner by the stove, if i dropped something it would pounce on it in a second.

Jokes on her, I made her eat vegetables!

 

[anANGRYkangaroo]

I make one hell of a good breakfast burrito, if I do say so myself. Aside from that, I can cook nearly whatever I want, as long as it isnt something like a soufflé, and I LOVE to experiment with spices and sauces.

 

[Stall]

Assuming there was any type of ulterior meaning behind my calling it peasant food just made that wall of text completely meaningless. You might want to get straight what I said first and then you can write me and essay why you THINK I shouldn't use it.

One. Wow dude. If you think that was a wall of text, you really, REALLY need to go take your ritalin. I mean seriously man. Go take it.

Two. I don't think you know what ulterior motives mean either. I never accused you of having an "ulterior motive". I addressed the tone in which you used the word. That isn't ulterior motive.

Three. I never said you shouldn't use the term. I was merely informing you of your misuse and lack of understanding of an actual culinary term that you clearly did not understand, nor were aware of the connotations associated with it.

Four. Why so defensive? I was attempting to explain your misuse of the term "peasant food". Why did you take it so utterly personally?

You need to work on reading comprehension mate.

 

[trollnystan]

I wish I was rich just so I could have a private chef... *dreams*

It's probably simpler to just find a partner who likes to cook than it is to become rich.

You mean... DATE?! *recoils in horror*

I'm going to stick to my get-rich dream; less emotional effort from me and less emotional scarring for him. (I pity da fool dat dates me!)

 

[Kamehapa]

Ham and bean soup? That sounds like peasant food o.o

You say that as if it were a bad thing. Many of the most beloved and enjoyed dishes in many cultures originated as foods made by peasants. From stews, chili, and goulash to fried chicken, barbacoa, and breads are just a very small set of examples of dishes have their roots in the dishes enjoyed by peasants. Hell, I am more than willing to bet at least a few of your favorite dishes are what would be classified as peasant foods.

Don't throw around the term like it's a bad thing. It doesn't make you look like you know a lot about food, since even the greenest foodie knows the connotations surrounding the term, nor does it make you look high brow, since many incredibly expensive restraints host dishes that have their roots in peasant foods.

Assuming there was any type of ulterior meaning behind my calling it peasant food just made that wall of text completely meaningless. You might want to get straight what I said first and then you can write me and essay why you THINK I shouldn't use it.

the 0.0 emoticon is used to display shock/surprise, and possibly disapproval. The statement mentioned directly behind the emoticon was a sentence was how ham and bean soup was peasant food. Shock and surprise about eating peasant food usually comes from people who think they are above it.

I think he made quite a reasonable inference based on those set of facts.

 

[Owyn_Merrilin]

I wish I was rich just so I could have a private chef... *dreams*

It's probably simpler to just find a partner who likes to cook than it is to become rich.

You mean... DATE?! *recoils in horror*

I'm going to stick to my get-rich dream; less emotional effort from me and less emotional scarring for him. (I pity da fool dat dates me!)

I don't normally make these posts, but does that mean you're a girl? I've seen you posting for ages and I never knew that. Alternatively, I guess you could be gay. Doesn't matter much to me either way, but it's something I never knew, and you seem to be fairly open about it.

 

[Kae]

I like cooking but lately the kitchen wants me dead, I mean the other day I was making beans and I tripped and dropped all the boiling water over me, it hurt and the OTHER day I cut my finger and today I was frying something and the damned oil jumped and hit me right in the eye, it was bad but I'm ok now, though I was partially blind for the better part of the day, so I probably should stay away from the kitchen or wear protective equipment while cooking.

 

[Brutal Peanut]

I do cook, quite a bit ; and I am fairly good at it. =) Meat dishes of course, and even vegan and vegetarian dishes. My husband prefers my Chipotle Steak Chili.

Pumpkin rolls are my Holiday specialty and I pass them out to family members around Thanksgiving or Christmas time. It just depends on when I want to make them - since they require a lot of work, counter space, and cleaning up afterwords. Pumpkin Roll Cakes looks like this (for those who don't know:

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My Husband isn't a very good cook,.. at all. His idea of cooking is getting in the car and going to a restaurant, or ordering Pizza. He puts the food on the table, sets up the plates and says, "Dinners ready! LOOK WHAT I MADE!" -_-;; lol

 

[RaphaelsRedemption]

I just finished a job in the hospitality industry. I used to enjoy cooking... but, right now, I am a little bit jaded.

I will return to cooking when the memories of my last horrible job subside...

 

[BenFace]

Like a lot of people, if i'm on my own, my cooking extends to maybe making toast instead of a sandwich, when i'm with my girlfriend cooking is classified as a "Ben job" so I end up cooking most days, and it's great fun

 

[Varuth]

I love cooking! i guess thats why im working as a cook right now lol

 

[Brentpool]

I like to cook, and I'd say that I'm pretty decent at it.

But my pet peeve is people who know how to cook, but think that they're the only people in the world who know how.

 

[SovietPanda]

I loves me my food, im a chef, been working in kitchens since i was 14, fairly well convinced i woulndt be happy doing any job that didnt involve ovens and knives and giant kettles and swearing at apprentices. I rarely cook at home though, i eat at work, and if i do need to eat at home its usually just cheese and ham on toast

 

[FilipJPhry]

I'm a decent cook. Me and my siblings were raised by my mom alone and she taught us cooking and other girly stuff. Women do like it if you can do those things for some reason.

 

[Dr Snakeman]

Huh, I think I'm becoming to cooking threads what @RAKtheUndead is to relationship threads...

You could never be as bad as that guy. You know why? Because I'm fairly certain that he's kidding. His profile says that he- and I quote- "has the dubious distinction of being the Escapist's longest-lasting and most persistent troll".

So, yeah, he may be just that much of a pathetic tool. But if all the misanthropy crap he spouts is a parody of the people on this site who really feel that way (like I think it is), then my hat's off to him.

Or at least, it would be, were I wearing a hat to begin with.

On topic: I'm sorry to hear how much you hate cooking. It really is a lot of fun. Who knows? Maybe if you tried it more often, you'd begin to like it.

 

[trollnystan]

I don't normally make these posts, but does that mean you're a girl? I've seen you posting for ages and I never knew that. Alternatively, I guess you could be gay. Doesn't matter much to me either way, but it's something I never knew, and you seem to be fairly open about it.

Oh, awesome! Never had anyone confused about my gender before. ... Well, not on the internet at least. I did take one of those writing tests that analyses your writing to tell what gender you are; it said I was male so I guess I can forgive you for thinking I was a guy. (I know, very magnanimous of me. No no! No trouble, no trouble at all! Glad to do it.)

So yes, I'm a girl. Says so on my profile too; even have a dark, blurry picture of me on it. And you should know this because you commented on my singing voice here. FEAR ME I KNOW ALL.

You could never be as bad as that guy. You know why? Because I'm fairly certain that he's kidding. His profile says that he- and I quote- "has the dubious distinction of being the Escapist's longest-lasting and most persistent troll".

So, yeah, he may be just that much of a pathetic tool. But if all the misanthropy crap he spouts is a parody of the people on this site who really feel that way (like I think it is), then my hat's off to him.

Or at least, it would be, were I wearing a hat to begin with.

True true. Don't know if that makes me feel better though =P

And go put on a hat; hats are awesome and give a +2 buff to your Charisma.