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Dinner party going wrong and got a lot of chicken marinading in the fridge!

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Bouledeneige · 14/10/2021 22:11

So for context my BF texts me earlier in the week to invite me to a dinner party on Friday with mutual friends. I gladly accept the invitation. Within hours she says she can't host as they are having an advert filmed at their house till 7pm. I say no problem, I will host - I've been meaning to invite all the invitees to mine. So today I went and did all my shopping for the dinner party - stuffed mushrooms, a chicken main and almond citrus cake with fruit and vanilla yoghurt, wine. Because of the recipe I chose I've got a lot of chicken now marinading in the fridge.

For reference I've just been made redundant from my job (high level executive) and although I've got a decent redundancy I am concerned about how long I can survive whilst I'm busy applying for jobs. Short version: I'm not free with my money right now

Tonight it starts to unravel. Advert venue wondering if they will make it because the filming might overrun. They might be late. The other couple both have heavy colds and are uncertain if they will make it. Maybe one will.

So no one's faults but feeling a bit meh. I just rang my BF and she and partner (ad venue) still plan to come - she might be a bit late. I'm sure it will all work out one way or another, and I know its no ones fault, but I'm feeling a bit spent cash and energy wise.

Not sure what I'm posting for. I can freeze what's not eaten mostly. Just a bit frustrated. Had a glass or two to sympathise with myself.

OP posts:
FusionChefGeoff · 14/10/2021 22:13

I'd probably make a call tomorrow - if you can't come let me know and we'll reschedule for xx date. Then bung everything in the freezer and be glad of the ready made dinner party later!

Warmduscher · 14/10/2021 22:15

Can I just say it’s “marinating” not “marinading”?

But yes, put it in the freezer for when the dinner party is rescheduled.

SheWoreYellow · 14/10/2021 22:18

@Warmduscher

Can I just say it’s “marinating” not “marinading”?

But yes, put it in the freezer for when the dinner party is rescheduled.

Not according to the OED. Both can be used.

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RealDinosaurofBarnardCastle · 14/10/2021 22:18

Freeze it all, plan a takeaway for if anyone comes. or if they don’t.
Sorry about your job.

RealDinosaurofBarnardCastle · 14/10/2021 22:19

Maybe keep the pudding

Warmduscher · 14/10/2021 22:20

Not according to the OED. Both can be used.

Both are used, that’s true. But one’s a noun and one’s a verb.

SheWoreYellow · 14/10/2021 22:21

How can a word ending in ‘ing’ be a noun?
I’m confused.

SunShinesBrightly · 14/10/2021 22:22

Postpone the whole thing.

Put marinated chicken in freezer bags and freeze.

Warmduscher · 14/10/2021 22:22

@SheWoreYellow

How can a word ending in ‘ing’ be a noun? I’m confused.
Marinade is a noun. Marinate is a verb.
RealDinosaurofBarnardCastle · 14/10/2021 22:22

OP ignore the debate about semantics! Cold couple really unlikely to come, ad couple may or may not. Plan to have a nice evening either way

SunShinesBrightly · 14/10/2021 22:23

Also, eat the puddings if they won’t freeze and drink the wine.

SheWoreYellow · 14/10/2021 22:24

We’re talking about the word ‘marinading’?

Can we just leave this?!

Dinner party going wrong and got a lot of chicken marinading in the fridge!
IveNameChangedAgain2020 · 14/10/2021 22:24

I would cancel, portion the food and bung in the freezer. You've just turned from splash to frugal Grin

Clymene · 14/10/2021 22:28

@Warmduscher

Can I just say it’s “marinating” not “marinading”?

But yes, put it in the freezer for when the dinner party is rescheduled.

No it isn't. I think that might be a US distinction but it's not a U.K. one.
madisonbridges · 14/10/2021 22:28

@SheWoreYellow

How can a word ending in ‘ing’ be a noun? I’m confused.
The present participle can be used as a noun. It's called a gerund. Smoking is bad for you. Running every night gave me a blister.

Sorry, don't want to derail thread.

Lanique · 14/10/2021 22:30

@Warmduscher

Can I just say it’s “marinating” not “marinading”?

But yes, put it in the freezer for when the dinner party is rescheduled.

Yes I've noticed even jamie and Nigella have got this wrong before. Marinate is the verb so only marinating can exist. Marinade is the noun.
VladmirsPoutine · 14/10/2021 22:35

Mumsnet is utterly batshit. Why are we arguing over the semantics of marinade?
According to google:

A marinade is sauce in which food is soaked before cooking. To marinate is the corresponding verb. It means to soak food in a marinade.

Anyway, OP - freeze the lot and eat the desert. You don't have to cook for all of next week!

Sparklfairy · 14/10/2021 22:35

Classic mumsnet right here Grin poor OP has a crisis and it's derailed by pedants Grin

CrumbsThatsQuick · 14/10/2021 22:38

Also, its not actually Semantics you are all arguing about, it is Morphology (sorry OP).

SheWoreYellow · 14/10/2021 22:41

Hope you get your food sorted OP.

Sorry for adding to the derailment. I was only trying to be nice. Learnt what a gerund is though Grin

Warmduscher · 14/10/2021 22:47

@Sparklfairy

Classic mumsnet right here Grin poor OP has a crisis and it's derailed by pedants Grin
Not really derailed. I suggested freezing the chicken as well as pointing out the marinade / marinate issue Grin
Sparklfairy · 14/10/2021 22:47

@VladmirsPoutine a desert is... sandy. Wouldn't want to be eating that Wink

spotcheck · 14/10/2021 22:50

@RealDinosaurofBarnardCastle

Maybe keep the pudding
Sensible advice ☺️
madisonbridges · 14/10/2021 23:06

@SheWoreYellow. 👍

tippii · 14/10/2021 23:10

[quote Sparklfairy]@VladmirsPoutine a desert is... sandy. Wouldn't want to be eating that Wink[/quote]
Amazing hahaha