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to think frozen mashed potatoes are perfectly reasonable?

251 replies

MrsKeithRichards · 13/02/2013 18:33

Busy day, casserole slow cooking all day so we could just come home and eat. I bought some frozen mash the other week for the first time so thought that would compliment the casserole for a quick and easy dinner.

Dh came home and you'd have thought I'd suggested eating mashed worms, the face he pulled. He declined, on the grounds it would be rank and made himself some chips to go with his casserole instead.

Ds's and I ate the mash, it was lovely and creamy, and not the food of the devil as he'd implied. He wouldn't even try it!

My frozen veg has only included peas and corn on the cob until now. But for 80p a bag (of which we only needed half of) and 5 minutes in the microwave I declare frozen mash is the future.

Aibu?

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gordyslovesheep · 14/02/2013 14:37

I told you Countrykitten I am LAZY and I happily admit it - I couldn't give a flying monkeys toss if people on the interweb are bothered by that Grin

atthewelles · 14/02/2013 14:38

countrykitten I do make most stuff myself from scratch and definitely think more people should cook as opposed to buying ready meals. But I don't go around snarling at them and telling them they're lazy fucks. Also, even those of us who mainly cook from scratch do like to use the odd short cut. Even Delia has admitted to doing that.

BeerTricksPotter · 14/02/2013 14:41

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countrykitten · 14/02/2013 14:41

Well 'Delia' happens not to be a role model of mine. Whatever floats your boat I guess.

babiesinslingsgetcoveredinfood · 14/02/2013 14:42

I cook most things from scratch but I'm a SAHM who isn't opposed to child labour. Things will most likely change when I return to work.

I am addicted to batch cooking & love taking the day or week off when I can't be bothered, but it's with all my own home coke deals. Cooking from scratch definitely saves me money. £80 per week for 2 adults & 2 small but very hungry DCs, cat food, cleaning/washing products & nappie/wipes. Combination of butchers, green grocers & Sainsbury. (I could cut & paste this into another current thread!)

atthewelles · 14/02/2013 14:42

Is there anyone you approve of?

BeerTricksPotter · 14/02/2013 14:43

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WMDinthekitchen · 14/02/2013 14:44

The only good thing about Smash

Wishihadabs · 14/02/2013 14:44

CK you cannot possibly cook not using anything which was made in a factory unless you are a Victorian farmers wife. Cheese ? Bread? Even the flour if you make your own bread. I suppose you don't used tinned tomatoes either.

FunnysInLaJardin · 14/02/2013 14:45

cheers Beer Grin I am a bit Sad that our Waitrose seem to have stopped doing the frozen portions of pesto

countrykitten · 14/02/2013 14:49

Look, I am amazed that's all. That people buy this stuff who don't need to. That they would rather feed factory made mash to their kids than spend 20/30 mins making their own. I do find it a bit shocking - that's it really.

And no-one answered me when I asked how much this stuff costs....I am guessing therefore that it's a whole lot more than buying a large sack of spuds for £3.50 and making your own (for weeks on end if you want to).

atthewelles · 14/02/2013 14:49

Exactly Wish.

CK - today I made scrambled eggs with smoked salmon (both organic) for breakfast

I had homemade hummus for lunch and will be making a pasta sauce from scratch tonight but I also sometimes fall back on prechopped or prepared veg and other shortcuts. It's not a black and white thing, you know.

countrykitten · 14/02/2013 14:50

And I'd be interested in the ingredients list too as I have just read the Asda one and it's full of crap.

gordyslovesheep · 14/02/2013 14:50

lots but it saves 25 mins of the day - so it's worth it ...added bonus of making certain type go all pearl clutchy Grin

FunnysInLaJardin · 14/02/2013 14:50

agree wrt the lazy garlic. We just threw a pot away as it was so strong and vinegary

gordyslovesheep · 14/02/2013 14:52

Aunt Bessies:

Potato
Milk
Butter
Salt
Pepper

countrykitten · 14/02/2013 14:55

gordy thank you - the Tesco one has dried potatoes in it and other stuff I wouldn't want to eat.

If the ingredients are that simple though - why not just make it yourself

magimedi · 14/02/2013 14:55

Could someone tell me about frozen chopped onions?

I've never used them but they would be handy if I only wanted a small amount.

Do you have to defrost them before frying them?

WheresMyCow · 14/02/2013 14:55

Can't comment on the mash CK but I think that the ingredients in the frozen onions and the grated cheese are just onions and cheese Grin

countrykitten · 14/02/2013 14:56

And the price...!!

Sugarice · 14/02/2013 14:57

magi no bung em straight into your pot, they defrost as they heat up, marvellous !

gordyslovesheep · 14/02/2013 14:57

because, as you said - it takes 25-30 mins - I can't be arsed when I can zap it in 5 mins and spend 25 mins doing something interesting

countrykitten · 14/02/2013 14:59

Where's my cow - think you need to know that cheese will have its own ingredients list as it is 'made'.

An onion I grant you is probably just an onion.

countrykitten · 14/02/2013 14:59

Can't be arsed....well I can! So you stick to factory food and I'll eat fresh. Easy.

SPsFanjoTheBigStickyHaribo · 14/02/2013 15:00

Aunt Bessies frozen mash is great! I love it with a shit load of cheese.