Guys only, people who are in college living with yourself

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around cooking habits and meal preparation among college students living alone. Participants share their daily cooking routines, budget considerations, and types of meals they prepare, including cultural influences and personal preferences.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions a diet primarily consisting of pork chops, turkey meatloaf, and brown rice, emphasizing a frugal approach to grocery shopping.
  • Another participant describes a varied cooking style, including Thai curries and Indian dishes, and expresses a preference for vegetables over meat due to cost and enjoyment.
  • A participant shares a simple cooking method for pork chops, including marinating and baking techniques, while also noting the importance of checking meat temperatures.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the cooking methods discussed, questioning the use of beer or cola for marinating meat.
  • There are mentions of quick meal options, such as ramen and sandwiches, particularly during busy periods like classes.
  • One participant reflects on the challenges of cooking while managing a demanding academic schedule, suggesting that some may rely on inexpensive options out of necessity or lack of cooking skills.
  • Another participant shares experiences of batch cooking and the social aspect of inviting friends over for meals, highlighting the benefits of cooking for others.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of cooking styles and preferences, with no clear consensus on the best approach to meal preparation. Some participants challenge each other's methods and assumptions, indicating a mix of agreement and disagreement.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various cooking techniques and meal types, but there are differing opinions on the safety and effectiveness of certain methods, such as marinating and cooking meat. Additionally, budget considerations vary widely among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to college students living alone, individuals looking for budget-friendly meal ideas, and those exploring different cooking techniques and cultural cuisines.

  • #31
Pengwuino said:
I like hot dogs... it's just...

you're not doing it right, let's just leave it at that!

Because I microwave them or because I put them in my spaghettiO's? I NEED TO KNOW! :eek:
 
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  • #32
ArcanaNoir said:
Ew no. why would I mix orange cheesy food with red tomato-ey food? I'm perfectly happy putting more microwaved hot dogs into my kraft mac n cheese and leaving it at that. (Okay sometimes I add real cheese, but that's it.)

And just in case you're wondering, on the third nights YES I EAT RAMEN.
Oh, sure! You say that now... I have seen so many incidents of food-abuse...
 
  • #33
I have a show under contract. Is "Food CSI". I hope there will be guns and tussles, though none fatal to me. ;)

Note: bribe writers.
 
  • #34
Ryan_m_b said:
Also, why is this guys only :confused:

well, duh, obviously females are never single and can't cook (because they're always being taken out to eat).
 
  • #35
ArcanaNoir said:
Because I microwave them or because I put them in my spaghettiO's? I NEED TO KNOW! :eek:

because you put them in spaghettios! :cry: :cry: :cry:
 
  • #36
I don't understand why would you thaw raw meat (that maens red raw) in cola? blood + cola = death?? why is it bad that I put the meat in the microwave? The bones aren't metallic? I mean okay it's like 1% iron?
 
  • #37
flyingpig said:
I don't understand why would you thaw raw meat (that maens red raw) in cola? blood + cola = death?? why is it bad that I put the meat in the microwave? The bones aren't metallic? I mean okay it's like 1% iron?

You don't drink the cola after...Im sure the acidity helps tenderize the meat while the syrup/sugar sweetens it a little. Just a cheap marinade.

You can cook raw meat in the microwave but its horrible.I also condone microwaved hotdogs in the kraft mac'n'cheeze.

Or put frozen broccoli in with velveeta sheels and cheese. Both amazing.
 

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