Picky bits?

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I hate this! I saw it on a M&S advert and it gave me the willies. I don't know why it sounds gross but it puts me off food as does 'dirty' fries. Yeuch!

It sounds awful

It’s picky tea here. And it’s definitely not beige or leftovers. Ours usually consists of patès, cheeses, olives, meats, smoked salmon and/or trout, salad, grapes, bread and crackers from M&S. All fresh and intentionally bought for the purpose.

I understand the phrase but I don't like it either, and wouldn't use it. I do have days where I can just not be bothered, and so I put together a mix from salad, veg, pulses, grains or bread, nuts, bottled veg , hummus, eggs or cheese. And possibly cake, being truthful!

Rock n roll, no?

Mac n Cheese. But that needs a thread of its own.

It's neither sounds or is awful.

The kids call it a picnic tea

My boyfriend calls it Nacky bits

I just say 'I will make a few bits, cheese, crisps and whatever else I have'

Agree. Like picking at scabs.

Absolutely gross and hideous!

It's uncouth. No MNer with any class would use it.

We call it a spread.

It is only served on Christmas night and informal parties.

100% OP

My in-laws call it iffits - if it's there they'll have it, if it's not they won't.

I don't know what I call it, I don't enjoy buffet style eating. Maybe small buffet? I really don't know!

It's just a buffet

Oh god, my toes just curled at that one! And not in a good way!

As above I think it’s a class signifier or regional. I’ve only ever heard of it on MN. I hate it.

We sometimes used to have an indoor picnic.

My mum usually describes cooking smells as 'toothsome' which I find repulsive. I think of teeth floating in the pan.

Bits and bobs here too!

I can't stand "makes my teeth itch" so there you go

Picky bits is a great term.
For me, it isn't when you put out a buffet for a party or when guests first come over, it is when you put a load of 'leftovers' out for the family to "pick at".
Commonly a meal at the time after Christmas, or indeed after any other party when you have lots of "bits" of left over food that need eating up.

I also dislike the terms. Whenever I have asked for advice on starters here I've had this suggested to the point I started saying not lots of separate dishes as I dislike that.

I am also. Not a great fan of canopees

"Pick at". I just have that lovely Life on Earth film in my head now. The one where David Attenborough gets de-fleaed by some gorillas.

I hate the term picky bits because it displeases my ears for reasons unknown.

I call it a bits from the fridge supper or picnic tea.

Love me some picky bits. Who knew I’m a bit council and common? Well, I’ll wear the badge with pride.

Dislike it too, but also dislike the word nibbles, only because it reminds me of my hamster.

Picnic or dinner are ok, and the new phase "grazing table" also vile and they look awful, also the word "lunch" really annoys me, so does pack up's for a packed lunch, in fact packed lunch irritates me as well, also meal.

But I do love food so however it's referred to I will always eat it