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'I can't even cook cheese on toast'

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NaughtyLittlePassport · 07/12/2016 13:09

Prepared to be told IABU.
Having coffee with a relatively new friend, I said something about making Christmas dinner, she then said that she 'couldn't even make cheese on toast'. I was visibly gobsmacked and as it turns out she really can't cook anything!
She was really offended that I was so surprised, and told me she'd always been too busy to learn. I've offered to help her with some basics but she's ignored my message and cancelled our DS's playing together Shock
To not drip feed I was really shocked, going 'what not even. ....' and questioning what her kids eat probably a bit too much.
But really, wouldn't you be shocked if a 40 year old couldn't cook anything at all?

OP posts:
FizzBombBathTime · 08/12/2016 16:48

I've got a pineapple in the fridge

It makes me feel positively exotic

GingerIvy · 08/12/2016 16:50

I should have sprung for more expensive chocolate to put into the advent calendar boxes. Would have been far more satisfying to swipe it then. Xmas Grin

SVJAA · 08/12/2016 16:52

Ginger that's why I buy the cheap crap, no temptation to nick it 😂 Mind you have you tried Aldi dark chocolate???? It's ridiculously good.
Fizz I see your pineapple and I raise you a mango! 😁

FizzBombBathTime · 08/12/2016 16:54

Well I've got a chocolate orange.

Don't even try and beat that, it's not going to happen.

SVJAA · 08/12/2016 16:56

Dammit you win! If I let you lick my Lino will you share? 😂😂😂

GingerIvy · 08/12/2016 16:57

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm chocolate orange. Yum.

And must be healthy - orange, right? Grin

DailyFail1 · 08/12/2016 16:57

What can you bake with gin to classify it as cooking? Anyone?

NavyandWhite · 08/12/2016 16:57

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NavyandWhite · 08/12/2016 16:59

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GingerIvy · 08/12/2016 16:59

I've never had gin. Which food group does that come from?

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 08/12/2016 17:00

Livia, why does pesto sound rank? Your basic pesto is just basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, & Parmesan.

Basil - meh
Pine nuts - HELL NO
Olive oil - meh
Garlic - meh
Parmesan - okay except it smells like puke

So no, I'm not convinced Grin

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LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 08/12/2016 17:01

Ginger it's one of your five a day - and if you have a slice of lemon or lime, that counts as two Grin

Soubriquet · 08/12/2016 17:01

I've sure I've seen a recipe on FB for Gin Fudge...

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 08/12/2016 17:01

Avocado is the devil's snot....

GingerIvy · 08/12/2016 17:02

Livia my dc call parmesan "stinky feet cheese" Grin

GingerIvy · 08/12/2016 17:03

it's one of your five a day - and if you have a slice of lemon or lime, that counts as two

Xmas Grin
SVJAA · 08/12/2016 17:04

I've never had avocado Blush unless guacamole counts?

TaraCarter · 08/12/2016 17:04

Oi! I like avocado!

SVJAA · 08/12/2016 17:05

So Pimms will have 5 a day covered then?

DailyFail1 · 08/12/2016 17:05

Gin is definitely a cooked if you use cucumber and olives right lol.

GingerIvy · 08/12/2016 17:05

I may have to wander towards the M&S food store tomorrow after I get my free coffee from Waitrose. Grin Just to peruse, of course.

DailyFail1 · 08/12/2016 17:05

a cooked meal. Had too many already Wine

NavyandWhite · 08/12/2016 17:06

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SVJAA · 08/12/2016 17:06

Do you just mash it straight out of the skin?

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