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bluecomputerscreen · 2024-07-31T16:45:28+00:00

I just don't use it in cooking (use many other spices and herbs though). I threw out a quite dusty packet --10years out of date-- recently. relative is visiting and has offered to cook and asked for the pepper. aibu not to buy any? what are the bets that my relative will buy us a pepper shaker?

Ilovecleaning · 01/08/2024 20:02

Another of those bloody stupid posts.

AnnieSnap · 01/08/2024 19:45

bluecomputerscreen · 01/08/2024 19:37

isn't that what aibu is for?

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No, it’s for posters who are prepared to consider that they might be. It’s pointless when someone has made up their mind that they are not being unreasonable. Why bother asking the question?

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bluecomputerscreen · 01/08/2024 19:37

AnnieSnap · 01/08/2024 19:35

@bluecomputerscreen why have you asked if you are being unreasonable and proceeded to say repeatedly say “well I won’t be buying any because I don’t like it”? Just a pointless, attention seeking post 🤷‍♀️

isn't that what aibu is for?

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AnnieSnap · 01/08/2024 19:35

@bluecomputerscreen why have you asked if you are being unreasonable and proceeded to say repeatedly say “well I won’t be buying any because I don’t like it”? Just a pointless, attention seeking post 🤷‍♀️

ThistleTits · 01/08/2024 19:35

@user8464987632 white pepper for veg, some soups and mash.

spikeandbuffy · 01/08/2024 19:32

RampantIvy · 01/08/2024 19:17

This thread is making me want some white pepper. I remember seeing a Hairy Bikers episode when the late Dave Myers said that white pepper was brilliant in mashed potatoes.

I started using it again in the last couple of years and it is! Also love it on cheese on toast
It sits here now with my daily used herbs and spices

Grammarnut · 01/08/2024 19:32

RampantIvy · 01/08/2024 10:10

Does anyone think that the posters who never use any salt or sugar come across as a little morally superior?

I don't take sugar in hot drinks but I always have some in the house for visitors who do.

Most people like salt on their chips and I think it is poor hosting if you can't provide it for your guests.

I agree. Definitely a sense of superiority. So they eat tasteless food (no salt, which is a flavour enhancer and vital to life) or stick sauces on it out of a packet, presumably.
Sugar I keep for guests - and strawberries, rhubar/apple/blackberries in a crumble etc. and (various) sugars for cake making.

RampantIvy · 01/08/2024 19:17

This thread is making me want some white pepper. I remember seeing a Hairy Bikers episode when the late Dave Myers said that white pepper was brilliant in mashed potatoes.

AnnieSnap · 01/08/2024 19:14

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

I love a sprinkle of white pepper on various foods e.g. eggs and tomatoes. My father always used it, so I was raised on it!

Sharptonguedwoman · 01/08/2024 17:51

GinAndBeerIt · 31/07/2024 18:45

I think I'm the only woman in the world who doesn't have any herbs and spices in the cupboards.
I do have salt and black pepper somewhere in them though.

Do you cook from scratch ever? Genuine question because those are basic ingredients for many recipes.

Sharptonguedwoman · 01/08/2024 17:47

Growlybear83 · 31/07/2024 18:28

I don't see why the OP should buy an ingredient that she never uses just because someone else is cooking. I don't use salt in anything and haven't bought any in more years than I can remember. I don't think I've got any sugar either. I wouldn't buy salt and sugar just because someone else was cooking for me.

To me that sounds churlish.

mondaytosunday · 01/08/2024 15:49

Love pepper! I have it on my eggs every morning - it's the only herb (spice?) I use with that and smoked salmon.
I have a very well stocked spice cupboard and discover new ones all the time. But pepper is a basic, like salt.
My most frequently used are:
Pepper
Salt
Smoked paprika
Hot paprika
Next are:
Italian with garlic
Chinese five spice
Fajita seasoning

Even if I didn't like it I'd have pepper on hand in case a guest requested some it's so common.

RampantIvy · 01/08/2024 12:50

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 01/08/2024 11:51

And you are a sensible person, one who doesn't force people to eat what they don't like. My hat is off to you.

I am not trying to forbid anyone to have pepper on or in their own food; I just want them to refrain from putting it on or in mine if they are cooking for me. It doesn't seem a huge amount to ask of them.

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If we have guests I always try to meet their dietary preferences and needs. It isn't difficult. We don't live near family, and have scattered friends, so when people visit it would be for at least an overnight stay so, feeding other people is a regular occurrence in our house.

Bobloblaw84 · 01/08/2024 12:40

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 so underrated.

Qanat53 · 01/08/2024 12:22

bluecomputerscreen · 01/08/2024 10:11

things I use to 'spice up' meals

paprika
chilli
fresh crushed garlic
ground ginger
cardamon
mustard
rocket

Yet you care enough about pepper to ask for support on MN? Maybe you can start a gofundme.

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 01/08/2024 11:51

RampantIvy · 01/08/2024 07:31

If I was cooking for someone who never ate pepper I wouldn't use it.

And you are a sensible person, one who doesn't force people to eat what they don't like. My hat is off to you.

I am not trying to forbid anyone to have pepper on or in their own food; I just want them to refrain from putting it on or in mine if they are cooking for me. It doesn't seem a huge amount to ask of them.

quietdays · 01/08/2024 11:10

GinAndBeerIt · 31/07/2024 22:21

The flavour comes from the ( packet )sauces though, such as rahmsoße, so seasoning the actual food isn't necessary. In my kitchen anyway.

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But the packets with rahmsoße contain a lot of junk, preservatives, additives and flavour enhancers. It’s not exactly difficult to cook yourself, using fresh ingredients and spices.

But there are some sauces that I actually prefer the taste of packet sauce!

Howtonamechange · 01/08/2024 10:59

It's a little bit weird to have such strong feelings about buying a bit of pepper which costs around £1 for someone who will cook for you.

Just give it to them after their stay and they can take it away.

Differentstarts · 01/08/2024 10:45

GameOfJones · 01/08/2024 09:21

Well done for giving it a go. I find Jamie Oliver good too for simple recipes that aren't too complicated. He has one book that is all recipes with only 5 ingredients that has some good ideas in it.

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Thanks il have a look

GinAndBeerIt · 01/08/2024 10:44

Yes, that's true, but I prefer a sauce ( from a packet ) but from home as I dislike most of the sauces here, they're either too salty or spicy, which doesn't compliment the dish.

VictoriaEra · 01/08/2024 10:39

bluecomputerscreen · 31/07/2024 17:47

why?

I don't use it.

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Because it's polite if someone is coming to cook for you?

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bluecomputerscreen · 01/08/2024 10:16

but good point about those pepper sachets. will try to get hold of a couple. so that a whole pot doesn't get wasted.

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randomchap · 01/08/2024 10:15

Whether you use as pepper or not is not important. What matters is a guest has politely asked for a common household item be available to them when they visit.

Yabu as you won't provide it, it's not an unreasonable request.

IpsyUpsyDaisyDoos · 01/08/2024 10:13

RampantIvy · 01/08/2024 10:10

Does anyone think that the posters who never use any salt or sugar come across as a little morally superior?

I don't take sugar in hot drinks but I always have some in the house for visitors who do.

Most people like salt on their chips and I think it is poor hosting if you can't provide it for your guests.

Not everyone hosts regularly. Why would people buy something that may not get used prior to it degrading?

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bluecomputerscreen · 01/08/2024 10:11

things I use to 'spice up' meals

paprika
chilli
fresh crushed garlic
ground ginger
cardamon
mustard
rocket

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