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By *heLaserGuy OP   Man
over a year ago

Coventry

How many of yoi that live alone make the effort to cook a decent meal just for yourself ?

Like today for instance, would you do a full roast just for you ?

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

I'm dreadful when it comes to cooking for myself.

I almost see it as a waste of gas using the oven.

I really should start bulk cooking and freezing.

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By *tatMan
over a year ago

Horrabridge

I wouldn't cook a full roast but I do tend to cook myself good meals at least two days a week ??

The other times I still cook but much more basic stuff

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By *ur1ou2Man
over a year ago

Prudhoe

No

Tend to cook couple times a month and fill freezer with home cooked ready meals

It’s too easy to go out!!

A roast and a pint at weatherspoons costs less than buying the ingredients in and cooking it yourself!!

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By *heLaserGuy OP   Man
over a year ago

Coventry

I do chillis in bulk but hard with a roast etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Does opening tins and microwaving the contents count as " cooking "?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do batch cook but half the time I really can’t be bothered with the faff of cooking properly just for me. I haven’t done a roast for years as it’s just a waste.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Does opening tins and microwaving the contents count as " cooking "?"

Does HP all day breakfast in a can constitute a proper full English ? ............ ermmmm no lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How many of yoi that live alone make the effort to cook a decent meal just for yourself ?

Like today for instance, would you do a full roast just for you ?"
I used to be a good cook I don't do it anymore I eat out but this weekend I'm cat sitting so microwave for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely love it, happily spend hours shopping and then cooking, my only true pleasure left.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Not a full roast but a 'cheeky' one for want of a better word.

Example:

A steak instead of a full joint.

Sauteed, peeled Baby Potatoes

Asparagus.

I don't mind if I spent 2 hours cooking myself something and making a huge mess

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By *isty286Couple
over a year ago

Dorset

You could save energy by boiling a full kettle of water instead of half, then freezing it to make tea later...

Ps .. got that one from Vis, a few years ago.

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By *heLaserGuy OP   Man
over a year ago

Coventry

You get out what you put in i guess. Ill do a roast today then use the left over meat for sarnies

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"How many of yoi that live alone make the effort to cook a decent meal just for yourself ?

Like today for instance, would you do a full roast just for you ?"

I do cook properly but it's meals I enjoy the most and full Sunday roasts don't particularly do it for me.

Some days I just fancy good old beans on toast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How many of yoi that live alone make the effort to cook a decent meal just for yourself ?

Like today for instance, would you do a full roast just for you ?"
when my kids aren't here yes I do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve akways cooked even when I was single. I prefer to cook for a crowd though! My table is huge and it’s often full!

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By *heLaserGuy OP   Man
over a year ago

Coventry

Its good to see im not the only one who enjoys the cooking part

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have cooked full roast dinners just for myself but I have one at lunch time then another one for supper and will have one the next day,but I love roast dinners and would happily eat one every day.

Today I'm doing one but my daughter will have one, my sister is coming over to have one and I'll take one down to my mother for when she finishes work.

I'm excited about my roasties today, I've been sprinkling them with a bit of plain flour when they're in the tray but today I'm parboiling for exactly 12 mins, allowing them to dry for 3 mins then sprinkling with plain flour and then fluffing them so that should give an even coat of flour on all sides for perfect crispage and then into spitting hot fat to roast. Exciting times

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Roast pork for friends today.

Did it midweek and the crackling was superb.

It's August so out of season for me but it's pissing down so I'm okay with it.

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By *heLaserGuy OP   Man
over a year ago

Coventry


"I have cooked full roast dinners just for myself but I have one at lunch time then another one for supper and will have one the next day,but I love roast dinners and would happily eat one every day.

Today I'm doing one but my daughter will have one, my sister is coming over to have one and I'll take one down to my mother for when she finishes work.

I'm excited about my roasties today, I've been sprinkling them with a bit of plain flour when they're in the tray but today I'm parboiling for exactly 12 mins, allowing them to dry for 3 mins then sprinkling with plain flour and then fluffing them so that should give an even coat of flour on all sides for perfect crispage and then into spitting hot fat to roast. Exciting times "

Thanks for the tip, will try that today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Roast pork for friends today.

Did it midweek and the crackling was superb.

It's August so out of season for me but it's pissing down so I'm okay with it."

Talk me through your pork prep and crackling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Beef supernoodles count?

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By *heLaserGuy OP   Man
over a year ago

Coventry


"Roast pork for friends today.

Did it midweek and the crackling was superb.

It's August so out of season for me but it's pissing down so I'm okay with it.

Talk me through your pork prep and crackling. "

Mines as follows, oven to max preheated.

Dry off the pork, slight smear with oil, liberal amount of salt and a twist of pepper.

In the oven for 20 mins (at max) then turn down to 170 for the remainder of cookimg time.

When cooked, cut off the crackling and i usually finish of in mkcrowave to get it really crackling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always try and cook a decent meal, whether it's just me, the girls or I've got friends round. I helps me unwind after work most days.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Not today..... My aunt is up from Essex and I've ordered 2 and 2 (pie and mash!)

But generally if I'm home ill cook for myself.

I rarely eat ready meals etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How many of yoi that live alone make the effort to cook a decent meal just for yourself ?

Like today for instance, would you do a full roast just for you ?"

i cook most days, once a week i may grab a pizza or ready meal from somewhere

Today no chance i dont fancy a roast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've cooked a Christmas Dinner for myself, I didn't bother with a Cracker though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How many of yoi that live alone make the effort to cook a decent meal just for yourself ?

Like today for instance, would you do a full roast just for you ?"

Yes, I do and would. I prefer to eat properly and cook from scratch. However, today will be mainly alcohol and a pub lunch as out all day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Midweek I have little time or energy to cook anything- so I live on different kinds of toast and cereal - and have staff lunches or go out for lunch.

I really should batch cook at weekends - I might do it today - after reading this thread I fancy a roast - and I could happily eat leftovers all week

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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol East


"How many of yoi that live alone make the effort to cook a decent meal just for yourself ?

Like today for instance, would you do a full roast just for you ?"

Nope. I tend to buy ready-to-eat stuff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh my god. My roasties were stunning!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You could save energy by boiling a full kettle of water instead of half, then freezing it to make tea later...

Ps .. got that one from Vis, a few years ago. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can't be bothered cooking a huge meal just for myself...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a sign in my home, it says ‘I only have a kitchen because it came with the house’

Enough said?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No I wouldn't cook a meal like a roast dinner for myself

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By *heLaserGuy OP   Man
over a year ago

Coventry


"Can't be bothered cooking a huge meal just for myself... "

If you were closer youd never have to cook again

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I mainly bulk cook once a fortnight. Spag Bol, chilli, salmon fish cakes, that kind of thing. Then just cook the veg etc fresh when I need it.

I don't often fancy a roast, but when I do, I'm quite happy to cookbone just for me. Although tbf it's usually cheaper to go to Toby Carvery.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How many of yoi that live alone make the effort to cook a decent meal just for yourself ?

Like today for instance, would you do a full roast just for you ?"

I love food. So yes, would definitely cook a full blown feast for myself!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I live with family, but being vegan and extremely healthy and fussy i make all my own meals.

What i cook always lasts me 2 days.. so if i cook my own take on baked beans, then i might have it with a jacket potato one day and rice the next

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