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What food is like crack to you?

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DukeOfEarlGrey · 19/08/2021 21:12

I recently discovered Halo ice cream and was delighted by how delicious it is whilst still being pretty low calorie. The problem is that it’s so delicious I can’t eat a normal portion size. I thought I’d give moderation another go tonight but nope, I’ve just eaten nearly a whole tub of Gooey Chocolate Brownie. Totally defeats the object. The peanut butter one is the worst (best).

What food is like crack to you??

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DukeOfEarlGrey · 21/08/2021 12:38

@cantgetmyheadroundit

I don't actually know why I've put this on watch, because I just keep coming back to torture myself and make myself starving.
Me too. I wish I’d never started it. I’ve made a rod for my own back AND everyone else’s.

A delicious rod though Grin

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DukeOfEarlGrey · 21/08/2021 12:40

Also, whilst we do want to be inclusive, if your crack food is in the region of ‘rocket’, ‘radishes’ or ‘mango’ I’m not sure you’re really ready for this thread...

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BikeRunSki · 21/08/2021 12:42

@SquirryTheSquirrel

All Bran. I could easily eat a whole box in one sitting. Love it.
That is the most bonkers “crack” food I’ve ever heard of!

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 21/08/2021 12:45

That is the most bonkers “crack” food I’ve ever heard of!

I know it's a bit bizarre. I don't have a very sweet tooth and the mild sweetness in All Bran somehow hits the spot. I have a bowl with milk and then can't stop going back to eat dry handfuls from the box. Not great when I am trying to lose 7lb, as although a moderate amount is a good way to get fibre, it's actually quite calorie-dense Sad.

BikeRunSki · 21/08/2021 12:47

@SquirryTheSquirrel

That is the most bonkers “crack” food I’ve ever heard of!

I know it's a bit bizarre. I don't have a very sweet tooth and the mild sweetness in All Bran somehow hits the spot. I have a bowl with milk and then can't stop going back to eat dry handfuls from the box. Not great when I am trying to lose 7lb, as although a moderate amount is a good way to get fibre, it's actually quite calorie-dense Sad.

You’re making me feel much better about my addiction to Quavers, and their floaty lightness!
cookiecreampie · 21/08/2021 12:47

Donner kebab with salad and mayo. It has to be really fresh and nicely cooked though.

Rockbird · 21/08/2021 12:48

Crisps, crusty bread with Lurpak and, most recently, Haagen Dazs Mango and Raspberry ice cream.

SquirryTheSquirrel · 21/08/2021 12:49

You’re making me feel much better about my addiction to Quavers, and their floaty lightness!

Oh, you're fine with Quavers - mostly eating air Grin .

Sparklingbrook · 21/08/2021 12:55

I put the remnants of a box of All Bran on the bird table (dated Feb 19-found it at the back of the pantry Blush) yesterday and the birds will not touch it. Grin

Comedycook · 21/08/2021 12:56

Mortadella...I can eat a whole packet in minutes. In fact, I've often eaten the whole packet before I've even got home from the supermarket

seasidehouse · 21/08/2021 13:02

Home made gin and tonic icecream ( and I don't even like gin )
Home made roast potatoes
Onion marmalade pickle ( I can eat a whole jar ConfusedConfused)
Fish baps with plaice & lemon salad cream and lettuce
Fried chicken bap
Proper hot chocolate
Homemade carrot and coriander soup with buttered french stick
Most cake if home made
Most biscuits if home made
Peshwari naan with lots of coconut filling warm straight out the oven
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Crab sandwiches on hand cut white bread
Really nice chips
Byron burger (or similar since they shut ) really meaty and fresh
Chocolate ice cream
Strawberry ice cream ( but not shop bought rubbish , ditto for the chocolate)
Apricot and almond flapjacks

Lookingoutside · 21/08/2021 13:05

McDonald’s fries. They must be hot and salty!

ExpatForLife · 21/08/2021 13:08

Ranch Doritos

ExpatForLife · 21/08/2021 13:09

@seasidehouse

Home made gin and tonic icecream ( and I don't even like gin ) Home made roast potatoes Onion marmalade pickle ( I can eat a whole jar ConfusedConfused) Fish baps with plaice & lemon salad cream and lettuce Fried chicken bap Proper hot chocolate Homemade carrot and coriander soup with buttered french stick Most cake if home made Most biscuits if home made Peshwari naan with lots of coconut filling warm straight out the oven Freshly squeezed orange juice Crab sandwiches on hand cut white bread Really nice chips Byron burger (or similar since they shut ) really meaty and fresh Chocolate ice cream Strawberry ice cream ( but not shop bought rubbish , ditto for the chocolate) Apricot and almond flapjacks

Care to share the recipe for Ranch Doritos?

ExpatForLife · 21/08/2021 13:09

Err I meant the G&T ice cream! Clearly Doritos on the brain...

AngelicaElizaAndPeggy · 21/08/2021 13:18

Really crap white bread, toasted with butter and marmalade.

inigomontoyahwillcox · 21/08/2021 16:07

Fresh crusty white bread and salty butter

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DukeOfEarlGrey · 21/08/2021 20:34

@seasidehouse

Home made gin and tonic icecream ( and I don't even like gin ) Home made roast potatoes Onion marmalade pickle ( I can eat a whole jar ConfusedConfused) Fish baps with plaice & lemon salad cream and lettuce Fried chicken bap Proper hot chocolate Homemade carrot and coriander soup with buttered french stick Most cake if home made Most biscuits if home made Peshwari naan with lots of coconut filling warm straight out the oven Freshly squeezed orange juice Crab sandwiches on hand cut white bread Really nice chips Byron burger (or similar since they shut ) really meaty and fresh Chocolate ice cream Strawberry ice cream ( but not shop bought rubbish , ditto for the chocolate) Apricot and almond flapjacks
@seasidehouse sounds amazing! when can we all come round yours??
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thenightsky · 21/08/2021 20:37

Home made gin and tonic icecream

Recipe link please!

TigersandTeddybears · 21/08/2021 20:51

Skips, especially the dust at the bottom of the Packet. That is my peak food crack.

Cheese
Pickled onions
Sweet and sour sauce
Chip shop curry sauce
Prawn crackers
Peanut butter
Crackling off roast pork
Pork scratchings
Crispy chicken skin
Fried chicken
Onion rings (the battered kind not the crisps)
Mayonnaise

Comedycook · 21/08/2021 20:59

Skips, especially the dust at the bottom of the Packet

You must be my food twin...Grin

ThatsAllFolks · 21/08/2021 21:12

Fregola tinned olives with anchovies stuffed in the holes

Justcashnosweets · 21/08/2021 21:18

Fish, Chips and chippy gravy,loads of salt and vinegar
Warm chocolate brownies
Nesquick Strawberry milkshake
French baguette with butter and baba ganoush.

ThatsAllFolks · 21/08/2021 21:22

tumeric flavour sauerkraut from Waitrose

seasidehouse · 21/08/2021 21:47

Gin and tonic icecream GinGinGin
Sorry I made it up as I went , taste as you go , I've made it many times and it's always great
I made a custard ( egg yolks , cream , sugar , ) I use a recipie from Willie harcourt - cooze , but it's pretty standard , cooled it
Then used the custard as a base in the ice cream machine , as it churned I added lime juice, tonic and a generous glug of gin,
If you are using a 4 egg custard the liquid ( gin tonic & lime juice ) added was about 200 ml total
Then after it's churned I put it into the freezer to harden

  • too much spirit and it won't set , you only need enough to taste Let me know how you get on GinGinGin