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You only have 5 foods you can eat over the Christmas days

148 replies

BiscuitLover3678 · 21/12/2021 11:09

Let's say Christmas eve until the 27th.

You have 5 foods only and as much of them as you want. What are your 5 foods?

OP posts:
Roundeartheratchriatmas · 21/12/2021 16:28

Pig in blankets
Roast potatoes
Chocolate
Cheese (do I have to specify a type ?)
Pate

Roundeartheratchriatmas · 21/12/2021 16:30

Drinks will be mainly gin based but may also include some champagne. Possibly a little water.

icedcoffees · 21/12/2021 16:32

Roast potatoes.
Raspberry and cream roulade.
Wensleydale with cranberries.
Sea salt and rosemary Kettle Chips.
Stuffing.

tiredanddangerous · 21/12/2021 16:33

Roast potatoes
Pigs in blankets
Christmas pudding
Cheese
Chocolate

MarmitesMyMate · 21/12/2021 16:35

Roasties
Beef
Fruit cake
Pate
Crackers

lurkingfromhome · 21/12/2021 16:39

Roast potatoes
Gravy
Stuffing
Parsnips
Chocolates

But close behind are cheese, bread and a Christmas ham…

Splodgerbodgerbadger · 21/12/2021 17:04

Cheese
Crisps
Chocolate
Fruit salad
Salted pecans

Mybalconyiscracking · 21/12/2021 17:05

M and S dark chocolate and ginger Florentines.
Baked beans and Philadelphia on Hovis Granary Toast
Satsumas

IncompleteSenten · 21/12/2021 17:08

Cheese

Don't need the other 4.

FindingMeno · 21/12/2021 17:08

Ready salted crisps
Sourdough bread
Pate
Fruit pastilles
Cheesy oatcakes

Marmelace · 21/12/2021 17:11

Avocado
Ham
Crusty bread
Cheese
Rum and raisin icecream

Marmelace · 21/12/2021 17:12

Oh gawd, no tomatoes 😫

HalfWomanHalfMincePie · 21/12/2021 17:12

Fudge
Cheese
Crackers
Butter
Chutney

Easy Smile

GirlOnPfizer · 21/12/2021 17:13

Champagne
Lobster
Fries
Round of Truffle Brie
Fortnum and Mason Turkish Delight

KurtWildesChristmasNamechange · 21/12/2021 17:14

Cheesecake
Ham
Mayonnaise
Pringles
Coffee

JMAngel1 · 21/12/2021 17:17

ThIs is hard!

Roquefort and digestive biscuits
Tiramisu
Christmas pudding
Brandy cream
Hickory roasted nuts

Yum! But not a fruit or veg in sight. Was toying with apples instead of crackers but, nah, it's Xmas Grin

We can still have alcohol right??????

JMAngel1 · 21/12/2021 17:17

Just realised it's 6! Ditch the nuts Grin

Scarby9 · 21/12/2021 17:19

Stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce, bread, chocolate.

Puffinhead · 21/12/2021 17:20

Crusty bread
Pate
Shortbread biscuits
Chocolate
Crackers

80sMum · 21/12/2021 17:21

Tomatoes
Smoked salmon
Avocados
Cheese
Oranges

LaurieFairyCake · 21/12/2021 17:22

Gin and tonics, chocolate, crisps, potatoes, cheese

amymel2016 · 21/12/2021 17:24

Chocolate, cheese, turkey, bread, potatoes

Lunaballoon · 21/12/2021 17:27

Gammon
Broccoli & Stilton soup
Pigs in blankets
Smoked salmon
Seedy sourdough bread

Magnited · 21/12/2021 17:34
  1. Breakfast
  2. Lunch
  3. Tea
  4. Supper
  5. Drinks (free top-up)

To be honest, I could live with that.

SandrasAnnoyingFriend · 21/12/2021 17:35

Bread
Ham
Salad
Prawn cocktail
Trifle

I am assuming condiments available of butter, salt, cranberry and mayonnaise