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Shit week. I'm cooking a roast and opening the wine.

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Gladiaterf · 31/03/2023 16:37

I've had a shit week. People in our families very ill, it's pissing down, work has been a nightmare.

Does anyone else feel like a Friday night roast dinner makes you feel better/comforted? I went to the butcher at lunch a bought lamb, and it's been in the oven on low since 1. Opened a bottle of wine at 4pm "for the gravy" and have a glass in front of me. Just DH and I here so don't worry.

Has anyone seen the peep show episode where Mark and Sophie are getting divorced and Mark is "chain eating roasts"? A roast just makes my day better. Cheers Wine

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dreamqueen22 · 31/03/2023 16:39

Love that episode.

Sorry it's been a bad week for you. A roast is super comforting and I would absolutely drink as much of the wine as you feel like!

Been a rough one here too with illnesses and very little sleep. I'd like a wine myself but it'll probably just send me to sleep. Maybe once the dc are in bed I'll have a wee one.

museumum · 31/03/2023 16:41

Never ever had a roast on a Friday, or even considered it - my mind is blown! What a great idea. I assume you work from home? It must make the weekend feel so much longer.

SmoothSeasDoNotMakeGoodSailors · 31/03/2023 16:44

I’ve got a joint in the fridge for Sunday, thinking about throwing caution to the wind and doing it tonight instead 😆

Schmutter · 31/03/2023 16:46

A roast would not even register on a comfort food list for me. But I’d have the wine!

daisydalrymple · 31/03/2023 16:47

Ooh I’d love a roast tonight. I’m a little hungover as had 2 mini bottles of Prosecco last night without food as I worked a late shift. We’re going out for dinner as I’ve just finished my job today, so supposed to be celebrating, but I just want comfort food and an early night really 🤦🏻‍♀️😩😂

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Gladiaterf · 31/03/2023 16:47

dreamqueen22 · 31/03/2023 16:39

Love that episode.

Sorry it's been a bad week for you. A roast is super comforting and I would absolutely drink as much of the wine as you feel like!

Been a rough one here too with illnesses and very little sleep. I'd like a wine myself but it'll probably just send me to sleep. Maybe once the dc are in bed I'll have a wee one.

Why toast when you can roast? 😂 I love Mark, I definitely identify with him.

Sorry you're having a shite time too. I think Friday definitely calls for a nice glass of wine even if it's just a tiny ceremonial one to say you made it through another week!

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franglais123 · 31/03/2023 16:47

Cooking a roast (or lovely meal) with a glass of wine is one of my greatest pleasures. Hope it comforts you xxx

GCAcademic · 31/03/2023 16:48

I’m regretting my choice of quiche and salad for tonight now. I want fish and chips and a bottle of fizz.

Paperexcelandpens · 31/03/2023 16:48

Sounds lovely! Might try it myself next week.

BreviloquentBastard · 31/03/2023 16:49

I love a roast as comfort food. My work week has been a nightmare this week and I can feel the roast potatoes and wine calling to me.....

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Gladiaterf · 31/03/2023 16:51

I do WFH! I'm lucky in that in a Friday roast cooking capacity I guess!

We don't always have Friday roasts but it definitely seems to mark the start of the weekend.

Cooking a nice meal with a glass of wine is one of the things that makes me really happy. Even when the world is going to shit.

Cheers all Wine

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Favouritefruits · 31/03/2023 16:59

I’ve made the mistake of asking the kids what they want for tea, they said pasta now I’m moaning about having pasta when I want something else.

enoughofthiscrap · 31/03/2023 17:04

museumum · 31/03/2023 16:41

Never ever had a roast on a Friday, or even considered it - my mind is blown! What a great idea. I assume you work from home? It must make the weekend feel so much longer.

I was just about to say the same 🤯

I'd love a roast dinner now!

iloveautumn3 · 31/03/2023 17:14

I do not work Tuesday's. We have sausage roast dinner on a Tuesday Roast potatoes and Yorkshire's 😋

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 31/03/2023 17:16

Just done the weekly shop, protocol for after the shop is that everyone in the house sorts themselves out for food. DD wanted lasagna, DH likes sushi. Me I've had a shit week at work and got soaked on school pick up, so I'm having a great big steak with mushrooms and asparagus

CrocodileFrog · 31/03/2023 17:20

That actually sounds amazing! I normally associate roasts with Sundays, so to have one on a Friday would make the weekend feel longer! If that makes sense.

I somehow waited until 5pm for a glass of wine and DH is cooking pizza. Glad this week is over, it’s been a pretty shit one here too :/

CrocodileFrog · 31/03/2023 17:21

GCAcademic · 31/03/2023 16:48

I’m regretting my choice of quiche and salad for tonight now. I want fish and chips and a bottle of fizz.

Nooooo! Is it too late to change?

Daisy778 · 31/03/2023 17:39

I'm not adverse to a mini mid week roast but don't think I've ever had one on a Friday, what you've described sounds like exactly what I could do with! Think you've started something here! Agree with the poster who said it would feel like it would extend the weekend 😂 don't have the ingredients unfortunately but will join you with a glass of wine. Cheers to the weekend 🥂

EdnaMole · 31/03/2023 17:42

I’d love a roast if someone would cook one for me..I really can’t be bothered!!
i have also had a rubbish week..ongoing back pain due to ligament damage, loads of stress at work, elderly parent troubles (x3) and a grumpy teen. It was my birthday yesterday and it all went by in a busy blur. To top it all just had to cancel a long awaited and much needed weekend away as one of my friends has Covid..it will be a nightmare to rearrange as everyone is so busy. Going away was the only thing keeping me going. Supposed to be getting fish and chips tonight but I have a feeling it will end up a stressful song and dance…
A roast at your house OP and a glass of wine would be lovely, may I pull up a chair?

girlmeetsboy · 31/03/2023 17:47

I've had a helluva week too and it looks like I will be working all weekend as we are the middle of a merger so its deadline after deadline...

A roast is my favourite meal in the world but I honestly couldn't be bothered on a friday....Ive just poured a Vodka and Tonic and DH wants fish and chips which I don't like so I will have a salad or something as I had a biiiiigggg Jacket Potato with cheese and coleslaw for lunch and am not too hungry..

I adore cooking a roast on a Sunday with a glass of wine, I usually also make a Lasagne or Moussaka for Mon/Tues night at the same time...I find it really relaxing. Enjoy 😋

lv884 · 31/03/2023 17:54

Perfect weather for a roast. I’d get some tunes on too. Bon appetit.

unfortunateevents · 31/03/2023 17:57

Oh that sounds like a great start to the weekend! But you stopped halfway - you need to come back and tell us what veggies are going with the roast? And will there be dessert?!

Snowpaw · 31/03/2023 17:57

I used to love a Friday night roast. My routine would be:
Get in from work. Peel spuds quick, parboil while unwrapping the chicken, chopping a few onions and carrots. Put the chicken on top of veg, parboiled potatoes round the outside. In the oven. Make some paxo stuffing. Go and have a bath while it all cooked and drink a beer. Come down and eat with DP. It was so nice.

Life with a little one is a bit different now but we do still have roasts on days other than Sunday.

PerfectYear321 · 31/03/2023 18:00

Wow, you must be loaded....LAMB......and slow cooking it in your OVEN!! 😲

QueenBee1234 · 31/03/2023 18:05

Yep totally shit week. Just fallen out with my amazing teenage son (50/50 on who's fault it was!)
Sat down with a large gin contemplating a jacket potato with cheese and beans!!!!