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pinacollateral · 31/07/2024 18:07

Fink · 31/07/2024 17:55

I absolutely hate pepper, it ruins the taste of everything it touches so that all I can taste is the burn of pepper. I don't get how people can treat it like salt - something that you can add to a dish to bring out its own flavour - all pepper does is bludgeon every other flavour into submission so that I can barely taste it under the pepper.

So, if it were me, I wouldn't be buying a pepper mill, however cheap, because I wouldn't then be able to eat the food.

It doesn't seem as though you can't eat it, though, you mention having had some in the cupboard in the past. So maybe you'll find it's ok if your relative finds some and puts it in. Still wouldn't buy it specially though.

You wouldn't be able to eat any food that is seasoned with pepper, at all? That must be extremely limiting. Most people use it in cooking and it is in a lot of pre-packaged/ prepared foods.

Moier · 31/07/2024 18:07

I have a pepper mill .. it came as a duo with my salt grinder.
I've filled the salt grinder up lots.. the pepper mill hasn't been used once. Looks pretty though with the colourful pepper in.. not everyone likes / uses pepper.
I don't.

pinacollateral · 31/07/2024 18:05

bluecomputerscreen · 31/07/2024 17:47

why?

I don't use it.

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Because it's cheap and you have a guest coming who has offered to cook for you and needs pepper.

Just let your relative take it away when they're done if you don't use it.

FunIsland · 31/07/2024 18:05

user8464987632 · 31/07/2024 17:46

I think its quite unusual not to have black pepper and a grinder but I don't think anyone has used white pepper since 1988

White pepper is lovely with veggies, you’re missing out.

DH thought the same as you but raves about my mashed potatoes, bubble and squeak etc - it’s because I add white pepper.

He's a convert now.

Riapia · 31/07/2024 18:04

I don’t smoke, I have ashtrays for those that do.

onwardandupwards · 31/07/2024 18:03

KimberleyClark · 31/07/2024 17:55

No actual garlic?

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None, everyone except me is autistic and live off of fruit and their ' safe foods' so mountains of pasta but not a single herb, spice or bit of pepper to be found!

S0livagant · 31/07/2024 17:58

bluecomputerscreen · 31/07/2024 17:53

if I buy some now ift will only gather dust until I have the next clear out.

Peppercorns in a grinder will last ages.

Hankunamatata · 31/07/2024 17:58

Love ground pepper. I use it more than salt yabu

S0livagant · 31/07/2024 17:57

PeloMom · 31/07/2024 17:49

YANBU. Every house is different. You’ll never find sugar and onions in my house. It’s just not something we use. Even if it’s 1p I wouldn’t buy them as I don’t need them.

I don't use sugar, but I still keep it in for visitors. If someone ever invites anyone over for a meal, then it would be standard to have salt and pepper.

PointsSouth · 31/07/2024 17:56

bluecomputerscreen · 31/07/2024 17:52

if I want heat I use other spices.

What do you use if you want pepperiness?

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 31/07/2024 17:56

user8464987632 · 31/07/2024 17:46

I think its quite unusual not to have black pepper and a grinder but I don't think anyone has used white pepper since 1988

White pepper is fantastic in mashed potatoes and I prefer it in scrambled eggs too.

Fink · 31/07/2024 17:55

I absolutely hate pepper, it ruins the taste of everything it touches so that all I can taste is the burn of pepper. I don't get how people can treat it like salt - something that you can add to a dish to bring out its own flavour - all pepper does is bludgeon every other flavour into submission so that I can barely taste it under the pepper.

So, if it were me, I wouldn't be buying a pepper mill, however cheap, because I wouldn't then be able to eat the food.

It doesn't seem as though you can't eat it, though, you mention having had some in the cupboard in the past. So maybe you'll find it's ok if your relative finds some and puts it in. Still wouldn't buy it specially though.

KimberleyClark · 31/07/2024 17:55

onwardandupwards · 31/07/2024 17:53

We don't have pepper either, no one likes it. We don't even have any herbs or spices at all. Garlic salt is as good as it gets 😂

No actual garlic?

Procrastinates · 31/07/2024 17:54

bluecomputerscreen · 31/07/2024 17:52

if I want heat I use other spices.

It's not just about heat though?

It's seems so blooming weird to not have something so common especially if you have lots of other spices and then refuse to buy it just because you don't use it. Your guest is cooking for you, why wouldn't you provide them with such a cheap ingredient it's hardly extravagant or expensive.

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bluecomputerscreen · 31/07/2024 17:54

a meal for 10 uses what, a teaspoon worth?

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onwardandupwards · 31/07/2024 17:53

We don't have pepper either, no one likes it. We don't even have any herbs or spices at all. Garlic salt is as good as it gets 😂

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bluecomputerscreen · 31/07/2024 17:53

if I buy some now ift will only gather dust until I have the next clear out.

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ByCupidStunt · 31/07/2024 17:53

Get some and just give it to your guest. I'm not seeing the issue here .

Beth216 · 31/07/2024 17:53

Freshly ground pepper on scrambled eggs is a must surely? Also particularly great for anything in a white sauce,
I've read that adding black pepper to a meal helps you to absorb nutrients, I wouldn't be without it.

ouch321 · 31/07/2024 17:53

I have it as a cupboard staple should a visitor ask for it if eating over but don't touch it myself. It's too spicy.

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bluecomputerscreen · 31/07/2024 17:52

if I want heat I use other spices.

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GreyCarpet · 31/07/2024 17:52

Not really sure what the purpose of the thread is really.

You're not unreasonable for not having it in if you don't use it. They're not unreasonable for asking for it - it's not like they're shocked you don't have fresh lemongrass.

what are the bets that my relative will buy us a pepper shaker?

So what if they do? If they want to buy some, let them.

It does sound like this has become a matter of principle. It's pepper.

Anonym00se · 31/07/2024 17:52

bluecomputerscreen · 31/07/2024 17:47

why?

I don't use it.

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I hate tea, but I still buy tea bags. I never add salt but I still keep it in for other people as it’s a common condiment that people like. It’s no hardship. You can buy a tub of ground pepper for less than a couple of pounds in Aldi.

LittleYellowCloth · 31/07/2024 17:51

PeloMom · 31/07/2024 17:49

YANBU. Every house is different. You’ll never find sugar and onions in my house. It’s just not something we use. Even if it’s 1p I wouldn’t buy them as I don’t need them.

SwingTheMonkey · 31/07/2024 17:51

Someone is offering to cook for you, why wouldn’t you just get some in? What a strange hill to die on.