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.... to ask what you are having for lunch

143 replies

stressedout1994 · 16/07/2024 10:37

I will probably make some mackerel pate and have it on a baguette with salad and walnuts. Then a coffee and some chocolate

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Hoolahoophop · 16/07/2024 12:10

MasterBeth · 16/07/2024 11:58

Classic Mumsnet dessert: three fucking strawberries.

Classic Mumsnet, judging other people's choices. 😴

MadisonAvenue · 16/07/2024 12:10

Mushroom omelette and a bag of Quavers.

SummerDays2020 · 16/07/2024 12:10

SocksAndTheCity · 16/07/2024 12:05

I think it's not porridge because the oats aren't cooked, just soaked so it isn't like eating dust. I like overnight oats but I make them with Greek yoghurt 😊

It's not dust because the oats absorb the liquid you put them in. That's why they are left overnight.

ChickpeaPie · 16/07/2024 12:10

I’m thinking about having a baked sweet potato with grated cheese and spring onions on top and a few leaves and tomatoes on the side

mickandrorty · 16/07/2024 12:12

a massive curry

JonnyTheDogFacedBoy · 16/07/2024 12:18

Having what I eat most days and am yet to get bored of:

Gluten free sweet potato wrap, with mashed avocado, hot sauce, and griddled halloumi.

SocksAndTheCity · 16/07/2024 12:19

SummerDays2020 · 16/07/2024 12:10

It's not dust because the oats absorb the liquid you put them in. That's why they are left overnight.

Er, yes - that's what I said. The oats are soaked instead of being cooked, because otherwise it would be like eating dust (ie. dry porridge oats).

AdaColeman · 16/07/2024 12:20

Burrata with tomatoes, olives and avocado with Caesar salad dressing.
Followed by a slice of fruit cake and a cup of tea.

RichardOsmansfondueset · 16/07/2024 12:20

Wholemeal bread roll with lettuce, tomato, mayo and corned beef served with Pom Bear crisps and a mug of tea. I can't seem to eat a sandwich without crisps. It just doesn't taste right!

TerfTalking · 16/07/2024 12:20

1 slice wholemeal toast with a single Laughing Cow Extra Light triangle and a NZ Golden Kiwi fruit.

I'm on Mounjaro and I had to force that "feast" down.

SummerDays2020 · 16/07/2024 12:24

MasterBeth · 16/07/2024 11:58

Classic Mumsnet dessert: three fucking strawberries.

Oh come on! I had a punnet the other day where the strawberries were so big, there was only about 6 in there. Each strawberry was about the equivalent of 3 small strawberries. I'm hardly going to eat the whole punnet and not leave some for anyone else because I couldn't cope with having only 3 strawberries!

Tarkan · 16/07/2024 12:24

I have leftover fried chicken strips and a bit of curry sauce from a sort-of katsu curry I made for dinner last night so might just heat that up for myself today.

SummerDays2020 · 16/07/2024 12:25

SocksAndTheCity · 16/07/2024 12:19

Er, yes - that's what I said. The oats are soaked instead of being cooked, because otherwise it would be like eating dust (ie. dry porridge oats).

Oops sorry I read your post wrong!

weareallqueens · 16/07/2024 12:27

Runki · 16/07/2024 11:30

@weareallqueens I think I love you. 😂 Mild curry???

Chicken. With brown bread and lots of butter.

LittleMissDopey · 16/07/2024 12:28

Asda chicken soup, ( just changed over from very expensive Heinz… £1.70 for soup??😱 ) tiger bread baguette and a Bakewell tart. Cup of tea.

skamama · 16/07/2024 12:28

This thread has inspired me to make some soup rather than graze on crap all day! Thanks

MummyJ36 · 16/07/2024 12:29

Starlight1979 · 16/07/2024 11:52

Genuinely curious about the overnight oats as some of the girls in the office here bring them in. Is it not just porridge??? Why are they made the night before? I have porridge in the morning but what am I missing out on?! 😂

Haha fair enough question! I only discovered them a few months ago after watching a few too many YouTube videos where everyone seems to start their day with them 😂
I used to think they were just porridge too but I find the addition of the yoghurt (and chia seeds too if I have them) really changes the overall consistency to make it less porridge like. Also because you have cold the oats seem to retain their shape more so it’s a lot less mushy. I definitely think of it as more of a summer breakfast/lunch because it’s cold. I like that you can add lots of different things like fruit, yoghurts, cocoa, honey, vanilla essence etc. to change it up a bit. I just pop it all in a Tupperware and leave it in the fridge overnight and by the next day it’s good to eat and genuinely filling!

HelpMeObiWanKenobi · 16/07/2024 12:30

Sardines on Sourdough Toast with Cherry Tomatoes, Watercress, Chilli Flakes, Garlic, Parsley, Lemon and Lea & Perrins!

Delish!

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Image. BBC Good Food

.... to ask what you are having for lunch
LittleMissDopey · 16/07/2024 12:30

RichardOsmansfondueset · 16/07/2024 12:20

Wholemeal bread roll with lettuce, tomato, mayo and corned beef served with Pom Bear crisps and a mug of tea. I can't seem to eat a sandwich without crisps. It just doesn't taste right!

Bloody love a nice bit of corned beef!
Sandwich of chopped red onion, sliced tomatoes and corned beef… divine!

RedHelenB · 16/07/2024 12:31

Smoked salmon and cheese bagel

PaleSunshineOfHope · 16/07/2024 12:32

Cold salmon and couscous left over from last night's dinner.

Starlight1979 · 16/07/2024 12:32

Is everyone on a diet apart from me?!?!

I've just been to the bakery and got jacket potato with butter, beans and cheese, a cake and a Coke Zero.

Reading all these "toasted flatbread with cucumber and lettuce" and "one slice of wholemeal toast with a single cheese triangle" and "hummus with carrot and apple slices" is making me feel like a massive fat heifer 😂

NoSnowdrop · 16/07/2024 12:33

Leftover Chinese from last night (tofu/rice).

Meeb · 16/07/2024 12:34

Lentil, beetroot and feta salad with toasted pita for me today!

StMarieforme · 16/07/2024 12:36

Slimming World Tomato Soup plus Fruit!