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Leftovers?

  • 09-09-2013 05:47PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 371 ✭✭


    Was in a house yesterday and watched as the remains of a good chicken dinner was dumped in the bin. When I suggested it would make a very nice lunch or another dinner I was informed that none of them (2 adults, 2 children) would look at it the next day :confused:
    In our house, leftover dinner becomes lunch or is frozen for another day. I hate waste and will do anything to re-use food - within health and safety guidleines, of course. The above family is always crying poverty.

    Am I just a throwback here?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭TommiesTank


    This is disappointing behaviour.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    Teagwee wrote: »
    Am I just a throwback here?

    No. Smart people keep usable leftovers and save a bit of cash.

    It could have been a sh*te dinner to begin with though - in that case - BIN IT!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,910 ✭✭✭OneArt


    Like an actual house?

    Well for some.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    I know people how prefer leftovers/day old food of certain types. Its very common to hear chefs saying how curries get better.

    If they are crying poverty then they should cook less if they expect it will be thrown out. Then if they are still hungry have something else which is not needed to be cooked or thrown out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    I thought this thread was going to be about sloppy seconds. :(


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 greendrop


    Teagwee wrote: »
    of course. The above family is always crying poverty.

    Apparently not!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,557 ✭✭✭KeithM89


    Theres few things nicer than sandwiches made with leftover chicken/ham.
    What a waste.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,324 ✭✭✭BillyMitchel


    My dog gets the leftovers.

    Agree though I hate wasting food.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,079 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    We allow our servants take home the left overs. Poor people need to eat too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,299 ✭✭✭✭MadsL


    Won't someone think of the black babies in Africa???


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 371 ✭✭Teagwee


    AnonoBoy wrote: »

    It could have been a sh*te dinner to begin with though - in that case - BIN IT!!!!

    It looked okay to me, but I didn't get the opportunity to taste it :P I think it's a 'throw away' mentality, but I was surprised because I thought people had become more savvy lately. I also know several other families who would rather go into deeper debt than wear clothes that have been passed on.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 greendrop


    My dog gets the leftovers.

    Agree though I hate wasting food.

    Onions too? You are probably poisoning him/her.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Teagwee wrote: »
    It looked okay to me, but I didn't get the opportunity to taste it :P I think it's a 'throw away' mentality, but I was surprised because I thought people had become more savvy lately. I also know several other families who would rather go into deeper debt than wear clothes that have been passed on.

    I'd have trouble with someone elses clothes in fairness.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 371 ✭✭Teagwee


    rubadub wrote: »
    I know people how prefer leftovers/day old food of certain types. Its very common to hear chefs saying how curries get better.

    If they are crying poverty then they should cook less if they expect it will be thrown out. Then if they are still hungry have something else which is not needed to be cooked or thrown out.

    We actually make a point of cooking more for the freezer - that's the 'take away' of choice in our house. Things like curry, spag bol and stew are even nicer after a few weeks of freezing - or maybe it's just that you don't have to cook them again :pac: I remember working out the cost per person of most of these meals and it was about 1€ :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,228 ✭✭✭podgemonster


    Have a lovely Thai waiting for me when I get home.

    Will probably order a pizza for dinner though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 371 ✭✭Teagwee


    kneemos wrote: »
    I'd have trouble with someone elses clothes in fairness.

    Washed and spruced up, they're fine. Think about eating off plates and cutlery in a restaurant - how many others have been there before you, with only the dishwasher in between ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,687 ✭✭✭Karl Stein


    Poor people need to eat too.

    Not really. Just replace them when they get too weak. I find administering a good thrashing to the servants, while sitting atop my steed, helps focus their dull minds.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 371 ✭✭Teagwee


    Not really. Just replace them when they get too weak. I find administering a good thrashing to the servants, while sitting atop my steed, helps focus their dull minds.

    Why not just eat them - while they're still fresh?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,576 ✭✭✭pajor


    Teagwee wrote: »
    We actually make a point of cooking more for the freezer - that's the 'take away' of choice in our house. Things like curry, spag bol and stew are even nicer after a few weeks of freezing - or maybe it's just that you don't have to cook them again :pac: I remember working out the cost per person of most of these meals and it was about 1€ :)

    +1 for sure. Spag bol and any pasta sauce really tastes soooo much better as a leftover. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭TommiesTank


    MadsL wrote: »
    Won't someone think of the black babies in Africa???

    Sounds like you have it covered.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,407 ✭✭✭lkionm


    Teagwee wrote: »
    Was in a house yesterday and watched as the remains of a good chicken dinner was dumped in the bin. When I suggested it would make a very nice lunch or another dinner I was informed that none of them (2 adults, 2 children) would look at it the next day :confused:
    In our house, leftover dinner becomes lunch or is frozen for another day. I hate waste and will do anything to re-use food - within health and safety guidleines, of course. The above family is always crying poverty.

    Am I just a throwback here?

    Dont mind those guidelines. As long as it is not black just cut out the mould


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,163 ✭✭✭✭danniemcq


    There is nothing nicer than reheated pizza.

    With other food though i usually leave it for the next day add milk and it (usually) is edible. Spag bol is a perfect example of this. even when all mixed up in the bowl leave it in the fridge overnight then into saucepan. bit of milk

    lovely


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 greendrop


    danniemcq wrote: »
    i usually leave it for the next day add milk

    :eek: you add milk to what? chicken?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,695 ✭✭✭December2012


    Have a lovely Thai waiting for me when I get home.

    Will probably order a pizza for dinner though.

    Did you meet your bride online?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    rubadub wrote: »
    I know people how prefer leftovers/day old food of certain types. Its very common to hear chefs saying how curries get better.

    If they are crying poverty then they should cook less if they expect it will be thrown out. Then if they are still hungry have something else which is not needed to be cooked or thrown out.

    Def true about curry - if I have the time, I'll make a curry the day before, just to let it improve.

    As for dumping the leftovers.....what a waste! The meat can be used for sandwiches or something and the bones boiled for stock which is beautiful.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,407 ✭✭✭lkionm


    greendrop wrote: »
    :eek: you add milk to what? chicken?

    Cream would be better for a pasta dish.

    You never done that?


  • Posts: 6,321 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Left over cabbage and potatoes fried in butter, teeny bit of oil,
    in a pan, salt and pepper. Heavenly.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 greendrop


    lkionm wrote: »
    Cream would be better for a pasta dish.

    You never done that?

    No and I will not :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,163 ✭✭✭✭danniemcq


    greendrop wrote: »
    :eek: you add milk to what? chicken?

    chicken pasta, yes!

    extra spuds make great potato bread, chicken means awesome chicken soup (or sandwiches)

    The only exception is Ice Cream.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,695 ✭✭✭December2012


    Sunday roast with trimmings,
    Stew / casserole,
    Lasagne
    Soup



    ALL taste beautiful the next day/ reheated from frozen.


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