Otherwise Disgusting Foods (ODF)

[narcissa]

i think ya'll are creating stupid problems, there's a shit ton of easy vegeterian food, like pasta with anything but meat and can be incredibly quick too if u want to cook that just for the vegeterian guest. like ur an awful host if that is really a big problem for u

[narcissa]

even if the person is vegan just throw some spaghetti with tomato sauce how often do u really have veg guests at home for this to be an actual issue

[GeorgeBubbinzInSpace]

not that often but often enough for me not to put tomato sauce on noodles every single time.

no one is even bashing vegetarians or questioning why they're vegetarians, I don't know why you feel the need to defend something no one is offending. all I said is it can make everything a little more time-consuming/problematic. and yes I know there are a ton of vegetarian/vegan dishes, unfortunately I'm not that familiar with that lifestyle and I don't want to just cook them pasta and/or a salad. that's boring as fuck.

[K-Man]

i'll never understand why people's food choices are anyone else's business but their own

I agree. I can understand someone choosing a vegan lifestyle, which comes with some surprising health benefits for those who can balance their diet properly. And as far as catering to vegetarian/vegan company, most vegs are pretty easygoing about what they're offered, they're used to living in a meat-eating world and probably won't judge your attempt at a meatless dish. If they make a stink about what's offered to them, either they're already just picky bastards that like to complain or they're mad at themselves for not preparing accordingly.

But even as someone who eats omnivorously, I still have an appreciation for a lot of vegan cuisine and often have days where not a single meal involves meat. It's not because I'm anti-meat on certain days or even pro-vegetarian, it's simply from listening to my body and feeling when I need (or don't need) certain foods. Maybe that has come with age, maybe it's a gift, maybe it's bullshit! But does anyone else get really strong cravings for certain foods at certain times but not because of their flavor/texture? Honest question.

[Relaps]

even if the person is vegan just throw some spaghetti with tomato sauce how often do u really have veg guests at home for this to be an actual issue

i have a friend who is vegan and comes over a lot

i offer to make her spaghetti but she always says no

[GeorgeBubbinzInSpace]

i'll never understand why people's food choices are anyone else's business but their own

But does anyone else get really strong cravings for certain foods at certain times but not because of their flavor/texture?

this answers both your question and the original one the thread was made for. chili dogs. I don't even like them. but maybe once or twice a year I'm like....brah...I really need to get a chili dog in me right now. then I eat it and i'm like wow that was gross.

[Relaps]

But does anyone else get really strong cravings for certain foods at certain times but not because of their flavor/texture? Honest question.

yes there's times when food like pho or thai sound incredibly appealing just because of the weather. there's times where i want a big burger because i've had a stressful day. sometimes i just want carrots with ranch to dip it in. there's a mood aspect that can definitely influence what you want to eat beyond taste and texture

[GeorgeBubbinzInSpace]

I always want really terrible junk food when I'm depressed.

that's right im lookin at you flamin hot cheetohs

[narcissa]

even if the person is vegan just throw some spaghetti with tomato sauce how often do u really have veg guests at home for this to be an actual issue

i have a friend who is vegan and comes over a lot

i offer to make her spaghetti but she always says no

well then they least they can do is offer an alternative or cook with u, but i can imagine that applying to anyone no matter what they eat

[GeorgeBubbinzInSpace]

^ that is also why I gained about 20 pounds over the winter. fuck.

[GeorgeBubbinzInSpace]

wait no not her god dammit

[narcissa]

not that often but often enough for me not to put tomato sauce on noodles every single time.

no one is even bashing vegetarians or questioning why they're vegetarians, I don't know why you feel the need to defend something no one is offending. all I said is it can make everything a little more time-consuming/problematic. and yes I know there are a ton of vegetarian/vegan dishes, unfortunately I'm not that familiar with that lifestyle and I don't want to just cook them pasta and/or a salad. that's boring as fuck.

i don't feel offended wtf i'm saying i find it a shitty criticism for people most of the time, like my aunt never stopped complaining about me not eating meat every time i visited them when i'm not a fussy eater other than not wanting meat, i can have plain pasta or a sandwich even. hell there's omelets. potatoes. rich salads. stuffed ushrooms. easy and quick stuff without having to prepare anything gourmet and it's incredibly shitty being told that me not liking meat is a burden and makes me not want to visit at all

if u have vegeterian guests that often ask them about ideas on what to prepare or to help u out in the kitchen it's not that hard

[Relaps]

i should note its not my house that i'm staying at so I cant really pick the food beforehand. we move this sunday then i can have the dank meals for the less meat inclined in my fridge

[Alienator]

if only we could eat walls of text

[Alienator]

this thread would provide for our grandchildren