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therealcookiemonster · 2024-01-18T14:48:34+00:00

I have just sat in bed, sun blazing in through the window and had a massive lemon and sultana Danish and latté. felt like a real luxury. what did you eat today that felt like a real treat?

Northernsouloldies · 18/01/2024 20:51

Mince, tatties and peas
Markies apple crumble and custard.

onlyhereforthefood · 18/01/2024 21:08

I had a fishfinger sandwich, on cheap white bread with loads of ketchup and it was glorious.

haveyouopenedyourbowelstoday · 18/01/2024 21:21

I made overnight oats for work. Didn't take lunch as I was an early shift.
Work was tough, I stayed on (nurse) so didn't come home until 5, cold, tired and hungry.
A huge bowl of warm porridge for my tea. Just beautiful!

Helloandgoodmorning2 · 18/01/2024 21:22

I have just come in from a pub quiz. It is snowing so I have had 2 cumpets with lashings of butter!

Wearegettingfedup · 18/01/2024 21:30

I have recently lost 10 kgs and have been carb depleted for three months . Today i have, for the first time gone completely downhill!! Have had bacon,mushrooms omelette,then marmite toast ,Ryvita with blue cheese,frazzles and now eating three tiny twirl chocolate…it really has all gone wrong today 🤦‍♀️

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 10:48

WinterLobelia · 18/01/2024 16:50

oooh nice! That is right up my street as honey on greek yoghurt is about the only sweet thing I eat.

I am not counting the sugar in alcohol. Just saying.

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lol why would you? it's medicinal....

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 10:51

Lovemusic82 · 18/01/2024 16:52

Definitely jammy iced buns/fingers. TBH they were not as good as I thought they would be but I had to eat 3 to make sure.

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as any serious eater of baked goods knows... three is the minimum for quality control. the first is for getting used to the taste, the second to asses flavour and structure and the third to be sure the assessment was sound.

you are my hero for your commitment to the cause.

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 10:55

Devilshands · 18/01/2024 17:00

French Toast for dinner, sourdough cheese on toast for lunch and three triple chocolate chip giant muffins for breakfast.

It’s been one of those days.

you mean the best kind of day?

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 10:59

KStockHERO · 18/01/2024 17:03

My lunch was meant to be cous cous salad left over from last night's tea.

I fucked it in the bin and, instead, had a massive glass of full sugar coke, salt and vinegar Hula Hoops, chilli heatwave Doritos, a Daim bar, a Yorkie bar and a mug full of pick and mix.

I'm home alone tonight so microwave chicken tikka masala it is. My favourite

amazing! putting that pesky salad in its place. haven't had a yorkie in a while..... hmm....

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 11:11

Pinkspottedbanana · 18/01/2024 17:10

I am in hospital and when DH asked if I wanted anything bringing in for some reason I had a craving for poppadoms and lime pickle. Really looking forward to them arriving later for a bit of a treat after visiting time has finished.

hope your hospital visit is nothing serious and you come out fully recovered. I cheekily order deliveroo/ubereats whenever I am admitted lol

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 11:16

NeverDropYourMooncup · 18/01/2024 17:12

Nothing yet (because tuna and GF pasta salad for breakfast/lunch at work doesn't count as a treat when there aren't any olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and more olives sliced peppers including jalapeños), but DP will be home in about an hour and he'll probably come up with something good. I think it might be spicy prawns, rice and assorted veg, going by what's in the fridge.

Yesterday's was a homemade GF pizza - as commercial GF ones are even more crap than standard shop ones, I hadn't had pizza for years and this one actually tasted good, so that was a total treat.

glad you found a recipe that works well. tbh I find standard pizza base is also pretty crap when shop bought (although I am sure the GF ones are worse) . I have been making my own dough for a while now and I can't even remember the last time I ordered pizza!

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 11:18

GTsundaydriver · 18/01/2024 17:19

Haven't seen said noodle thief thread but I'd likely agree with many posts, nothing worse than having your food stolen. I'd be absolutely fuming if someone stole my food at work. I get unreasonably upset when my 2 year old takes my cheese and crackers

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it's hard when they are that cute. you kind of feel obliged to let them steal your food. but adults who steal other people's food should face a firing squad

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 11:20

Topsy44 · 18/01/2024 18:06

A Maltesers chocolate bunny.

I always wondered what the etiquette was for eating bunnies? do you do the ears first?

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 11:21

MyNameIsBatty · 18/01/2024 20:06

I made a sponge with buttercream and raspberry jam and am about to have a slice with a cup of tea. Can't wait!

nothing like a freshly baked Victoria sponge.

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 11:25

NoMoreFalafelsForYou · 18/01/2024 20:44

Sorry, couldn't get past " Sun blazing in through the window"
It's been minus 4 here all day 😭

I may have been exagerrating a bit... I mean it was sunny... but extremely cold outside. is it snowing where you are?

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 11:26

onlyhereforthefood · 18/01/2024 21:08

I had a fishfinger sandwich, on cheap white bread with loads of ketchup and it was glorious.

fish finger sandwiches taste best on white bread. I tried it with wholemeal once, never to be repeated!

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 11:30

haveyouopenedyourbowelstoday · 18/01/2024 21:21

I made overnight oats for work. Didn't take lunch as I was an early shift.
Work was tough, I stayed on (nurse) so didn't come home until 5, cold, tired and hungry.
A huge bowl of warm porridge for my tea. Just beautiful!

sorry to hear you had a tough day. I also work in the NHS and hate seeing my nursing colleagues worked to the bone, burning out.

a carb heavy warm meal is just the thing after a long day of being on your feet!

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 11:33

Wearegettingfedup · 18/01/2024 21:30

I have recently lost 10 kgs and have been carb depleted for three months . Today i have, for the first time gone completely downhill!! Have had bacon,mushrooms omelette,then marmite toast ,Ryvita with blue cheese,frazzles and now eating three tiny twirl chocolate…it really has all gone wrong today 🤦‍♀️

you have done really well losing 10 kgs! we are all allowed treats. having a cheeky few tasty things now and then will help you eat healthier in the long run. its nothing to feel guilty about. ♡

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StrawberryJellyBelly · 19/01/2024 11:38

I’ve been out for the count with a horrible virus that started on Christmas Day but today I made myself mince and tatties as a one pot dish in the slow cooker and it was really nice. I’m hoping it works its magic and gets me on the mend. I feel bloody awful.

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therealcookiemonster · 19/01/2024 11:43

StrawberryJellyBelly · 19/01/2024 11:38

I’ve been out for the count with a horrible virus that started on Christmas Day but today I made myself mince and tatties as a one pot dish in the slow cooker and it was really nice. I’m hoping it works its magic and gets me on the mend. I feel bloody awful.

bless you. that's a long time to be unwell with a virus! I would give the GP a call if you haven't already? hope you feel better soon♡

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