Cooking: the art that separates man from beast.

[FilipJPhry]

I'm a decent cook. Me and my siblings were raised by my mom alone and she taught us cooking and other girly stuff. Women do like it if you can do those things for some reason.

 

[Dr Snakeman]

Huh, I think I'm becoming to cooking threads what @RAKtheUndead is to relationship threads...

You could never be as bad as that guy. You know why? Because I'm fairly certain that he's kidding. His profile says that he- and I quote- "has the dubious distinction of being the Escapist's longest-lasting and most persistent troll".

So, yeah, he may be just that much of a pathetic tool. But if all the misanthropy crap he spouts is a parody of the people on this site who really feel that way (like I think it is), then my hat's off to him.

Or at least, it would be, were I wearing a hat to begin with.

On topic: I'm sorry to hear how much you hate cooking. It really is a lot of fun. Who knows? Maybe if you tried it more often, you'd begin to like it.

 

[trollnystan]

I don't normally make these posts, but does that mean you're a girl? I've seen you posting for ages and I never knew that. Alternatively, I guess you could be gay. Doesn't matter much to me either way, but it's something I never knew, and you seem to be fairly open about it.

Oh, awesome! Never had anyone confused about my gender before. ... Well, not on the internet at least. I did take one of those writing tests that analyses your writing to tell what gender you are; it said I was male so I guess I can forgive you for thinking I was a guy. (I know, very magnanimous of me. No no! No trouble, no trouble at all! Glad to do it.)

So yes, I'm a girl. Says so on my profile too; even have a dark, blurry picture of me on it. And you should know this because you commented on my singing voice here. FEAR ME I KNOW ALL.

You could never be as bad as that guy. You know why? Because I'm fairly certain that he's kidding. His profile says that he- and I quote- "has the dubious distinction of being the Escapist's longest-lasting and most persistent troll".

So, yeah, he may be just that much of a pathetic tool. But if all the misanthropy crap he spouts is a parody of the people on this site who really feel that way (like I think it is), then my hat's off to him.

Or at least, it would be, were I wearing a hat to begin with.

True true. Don't know if that makes me feel better though =P

And go put on a hat; hats are awesome and give a +2 buff to your Charisma.

 

[farscythe]

i love cooking but mostly stick to cheap n simple dishes pasta bakes or stirfry n the likes.. foods expensive

 

[Owyn_Merrilin]

I don't normally make these posts, but does that mean you're a girl? I've seen you posting for ages and I never knew that. Alternatively, I guess you could be gay. Doesn't matter much to me either way, but it's something I never knew, and you seem to be fairly open about it.

Oh, awesome! Never had anyone confused about my gender before. ... Well, not on the internet at least. I did take one of those writing tests that analyses your writing to tell what gender you are; it said I was male so I guess I can forgive you for thinking I was a guy. (I know, very magnanimous of me. No no! No trouble, no trouble at all! Glad to do it.)

So yes, I'm a girl. Says so on my profile too; even have a dark, blurry picture of me on it. And you should know this because you commented on my singing voice here. FEAR ME I KNOW ALL.

You could never be as bad as that guy. You know why? Because I'm fairly certain that he's kidding. His profile says that he- and I quote- "has the dubious distinction of being the Escapist's longest-lasting and most persistent troll".

So, yeah, he may be just that much of a pathetic tool. But if all the misanthropy crap he spouts is a parody of the people on this site who really feel that way (like I think it is), then my hat's off to him.

Or at least, it would be, were I wearing a hat to begin with.

True true. Don't know if that makes me feel better though =P

And go put on a hat; hats are awesome and give a +2 buff to your Charisma.

You know, I remember making that post, and for some reason I didn't realize it was you I was talking to. I remember when you first joined the forums, though; I can't remember the topics, but your name stuck out. Something with "Troll" in it tends to do that

 

[Cpu46]

I can bake like nobodies business but anything outside of that and breakfast foods (Waffles, pancakes, eggs, ect) is beyond me.

 

[trollnystan]

You know, I remember making that post, and for some reason I didn't realize it was you I was talking to. I remember when you first joined the forums, though; I can't remember the topics, but your name stuck out. Something with "Troll" in it tends to do that

Heh, believe it or not I debated whether it was a good choice for a username for, oh, 5 minutes at least. It sounds so wonderfully fairytale-like in Swedish though that I couldn't resist. Nice to know it makes me somewhat memorable

Sorry for hijacking your thread OP! (Not really; I loathe cooking after all, mwahahahaha!)

 

[Death God]

I cook every night for my family but I do like to get creative occasionally. I can make a mean cayenne burger though.

 

[Dr Snakeman]

I don't normally make these posts, but does that mean you're a girl? I've seen you posting for ages and I never knew that. Alternatively, I guess you could be gay. Doesn't matter much to me either way, but it's something I never knew, and you seem to be fairly open about it.

Oh, awesome! Never had anyone confused about my gender before. ... Well, not on the internet at least. I did take one of those writing tests that analyses your writing to tell what gender you are; it said I was male so I guess I can forgive you for thinking I was a guy. (I know, very magnanimous of me. No no! No trouble, no trouble at all! Glad to do it.)

So yes, I'm a girl. Says so on my profile too; even have a dark, blurry picture of me on it. And you should know this because you commented on my singing voice here. FEAR ME I KNOW ALL.

You could never be as bad as that guy. You know why? Because I'm fairly certain that he's kidding. His profile says that he- and I quote- "has the dubious distinction of being the Escapist's longest-lasting and most persistent troll".

So, yeah, he may be just that much of a pathetic tool. But if all the misanthropy crap he spouts is a parody of the people on this site who really feel that way (like I think it is), then my hat's off to him.

Or at least, it would be, were I wearing a hat to begin with.

True true. Don't know if that makes me feel better though =P

And go put on a hat; hats are awesome and give a +2 buff to your Charisma.

Eh... I'll think about it.

You sing very well, by the way. Yes, I did click your link; you can't just say "hey, look, this is me singing something" and not have people get a little curious.


Edit:

Sorry for hijacking your thread OP!

Not a problem. More posts are most posts are more posts.

 

[Wherethefuckiswally]

I like to cook for myself and I love when someone teaches me how to make something new BUT I normally hate cooking for people because i'm a chef, haha, god damn customers coming into the restaurant ordering food, who do they think they are. Also, despite being a chef and therefore quite good with food, I cannot make food from a recipe, I either have to have someone show me or work it out for myself, whenever I follow a recipe from a book or the internet it looks nothinbg like it's supposed to. Anyone else have this problem?

 

[trollnystan]

Eh... I'll think about it.

You sing very well, by the way. Yes, I did click your link; you can't just say "hey, look, this is me singing something" and not have people get a little curious.


Edit:

Sorry for hijacking your thread OP!

Not a problem. More posts are most posts are more posts.

Oh! Er... Um... Thank you! *blushes tomato-red* [sub][sup]Damn my Irish skin! D=[/sup][/sub]

 

[FernandoV]

Assuming there was any type of ulterior meaning behind my calling it peasant food just made that wall of text completely meaningless. You might want to get straight what I said first and then you can write me and essay why you THINK I shouldn't use it.

One. Wow dude. If you think that was a wall of text, you really, REALLY need to go take your ritalin. I mean seriously man. Go take it.

Two. I don't think you know what ulterior motives mean either. I never accused you of having an "ulterior motive". I addressed the tone in which you used the word. That isn't ulterior motive.

Three. I never said you shouldn't use the term. I was merely informing you of your misuse and lack of understanding of an actual culinary term that you clearly did not understand, nor were aware of the connotations associated with it.

Four. Why so defensive? I was attempting to explain your misuse of the term "peasant food". Why did you take it so utterly personally?

You need to work on reading comprehension mate.

Seems you do too since I said "meaning" and not motive. Unless selective reading is a skill I'm supposed to master in my journey to comprehend reading like you do? Might want to at least know what you're correcting before you do it, eh? Connotations are subjective, when I see ham and bean soup, and then say peasant food, I mean it in a bad way. Period. Don't try to tell me how I should view a certain food and then try to correct me when obviously it's not something that needs correcting. I feel a certain way and that's that. Get it?

 

[FernandoV]

Ham and bean soup? That sounds like peasant food o.o

You say that as if it were a bad thing. Many of the most beloved and enjoyed dishes in many cultures originated as foods made by peasants. From stews, chili, and goulash to fried chicken, barbacoa, and breads are just a very small set of examples of dishes have their roots in the dishes enjoyed by peasants. Hell, I am more than willing to bet at least a few of your favorite dishes are what would be classified as peasant foods.

Don't throw around the term like it's a bad thing. It doesn't make you look like you know a lot about food, since even the greenest foodie knows the connotations surrounding the term, nor does it make you look high brow, since many incredibly expensive restraints host dishes that have their roots in peasant foods.

Assuming there was any type of ulterior meaning behind my calling it peasant food just made that wall of text completely meaningless. You might want to get straight what I said first and then you can write me and essay why you THINK I shouldn't use it.

the 0.0 emoticon is used to display shock/surprise, and possibly disapproval. The statement mentioned directly behind the emoticon was a sentence was how ham and bean soup was peasant food. Shock and surprise about eating peasant food usually comes from people who think they are above it.

I think he made quite a reasonable inference based on those set of facts.

That's not what I'm aruguing. I called it peasant food with the intent of insulting it. I am arguing that I can use the term with whatever connotation I please. I am not trying to feign great culinary know-how by shitting on that food, I am simply just shitting on that food.

 

[Stall]

Seems you do too since I said "meaning" and not motive. Unless selective reading is a skill I'm supposed to master in my journey to comprehend reading like you do? Might want to at least know what you're correcting before you do it, eh? Connotations are subjective, when I see ham and bean soup, and then say peasant food, I mean it in a bad way. Period. Don't try to tell me how I should view a certain food and then try to correct me when obviously it's not something that needs correcting. I feel a certain way and that's that. Get it?

Um, I think you are really missing the entire point. "Peasant food" isn't a pejorative like you assume it is. It's a real culinary term referring to hundreds of dishes that have their roots in the cuisine of the common persons. It is a peasant food, yes, but that is a mere statement of fact because that is merely the kind of dish it is... not an insult. You are trying to insult something by referring to its manner of classification. It would be like me saying "Well, you belong to the genus Homo!" Which isn't so much as an insult, but again, a statement of fact[footnote]No... I mean Homo as in Homo Sapien... not homosexual.[/footnote]

Like I said, lobster is a peasant food. Now, I want you to take the way you take your original statement, and replace "ham and bean soup" with lobster. NOW, do you get the point? Peasant food isn't a bloody insult. It's a classification of dish. I know for a fact that if you were to name your favorite foods, at least one would be a peasant food. Rejecting peasant foods doesn't make you high brow or special... it just means you fail to understand basic culinary terms.

Seriously dude. I want you to list your favorite foods. I'll tell you which are usually classified as peasant foods. Now, since you seem to think so lowly of "peasant foods," you aren't allowed to eat any of those dishes I identify as having their historical roots in the common folk for the rest of your life, since you are so "above" peasant foods. Just do it. What do you have to lose?

 

[Erana]

MUST BAKE ALL THE THINGS.

Really, I love putting things in ovens. Ask anyone on the Escapist IRC, they love to tease me for being so damn domestic.

Still, I respect someone whose a good chef, and definitely have culinary skills and appreciation as a part of my "attributes of the people I want to associate with" wishlist.

Seems you do too since I said "meaning" and not motive. Unless selective reading is a skill I'm supposed to master in my journey to comprehend reading like you do? Might want to at least know what you're correcting before you do it, eh? Connotations are subjective, when I see ham and bean soup, and then say peasant food, I mean it in a bad way. Period. Don't try to tell me how I should view a certain food and then try to correct me when obviously it's not something that needs correcting. I feel a certain way and that's that. Get it?

Um, I think you are really missing the entire point. "Peasant food" isn't a pejorative like you assume it is. It's a real culinary term referring to hundreds of dishes that have their roots in the cuisine of the common persons. It is a peasant food, yes, but that is a mere statement of fact because that is merely the kind of dish it is... not an insult. You are trying to insult something by referring to its manner of classification. It would be like me saying "Well, you belong to the genus Homo!" Which isn't so much as an insult, but again, a statement of fact[footnote = No... I mean Homo as in Homo Sapien... not homosexual.]

Like I said, lobster is a peasant food. Now, I want you to take the way you take your original statement, and replace "ham and bean soup" with lobster. Now, do YOU get the point? Peasant food isn't an insult...

Part of me is really suprised that "Peasant" hasn't been replaced with "Folk" in food terms, as it is with many other traditional arts of the common people.

Still, its amazing food, and almost always a good, hearty meal in and of itself. A good bit of my own cooking repertoire, other than desserts, consists of peasant food.
Like, everything involving potatoes!

 

[FernandoV]

Seems you do too since I said "meaning" and not motive. Unless selective reading is a skill I'm supposed to master in my journey to comprehend reading like you do? Might want to at least know what you're correcting before you do it, eh? Connotations are subjective, when I see ham and bean soup, and then say peasant food, I mean it in a bad way. Period. Don't try to tell me how I should view a certain food and then try to correct me when obviously it's not something that needs correcting. I feel a certain way and that's that. Get it?

Um, I think you are really missing the entire point. "Peasant food" isn't a pejorative like you assume it is. It's a real culinary term referring to hundreds of dishes that have their roots in the cuisine of the common persons. It is a peasant food, yes, but that is a mere statement of fact because that is merely the kind of dish it is... not an insult. You are trying to insult something by referring to its manner of classification. It would be like me saying "Well, you belong to the genus Homo!" Which isn't so much as an insult, but again, a statement of fact[footnote]No... I mean Homo as in Homo Sapien... not homosexual.[/footnote]

Like I said, lobster is a peasant food. Now, I want you to take the way you take your original statement, and replace "ham and bean soup" with lobster. NOW, do you get the point? Peasant food isn't a bloody insult. It's a classification of dish. I know for a fact that if you were to name your favorite foods, at least one would be a peasant food. Rejecting peasant foods doesn't make you high brow or special... it just means you fail to understand basic culinary terms.

Seriously dude. I want you to list your favorite foods. I'll tell you which are usually classified as peasant foods. Now, since you seem to think so lowly of "peasant foods," you aren't allowed to eat any of those dishes I identify as having their historical roots in the common folk for the rest of your life, since you are so "above" peasant foods. Just do it. What do you have to lose?

Uh, no, it would be like me saying "You suck balls" and then you claiming that the only possible meaning that has is that I am claiming you are ingesting spherical objects of any kind. You know what two words make up peasant food? Peasant and food. Peasant I am using to insult the food, and food I am using to specify that I am talking about foods. Don't expect for a second to be taken seriously when you went hard just now for semantics and were wrong from the get go.

At this point you can either admit you're kicking a dead horse in order to salvage your credibility or you can keep on pretending like kicking that dead horse will bring it back to life.

 

[babinro]

I'm too cheap not to cook. Fast food and restaurants are too expensive for my income.

That said, I'm extremely good at what I do but also very limited; meaning there's probably a dozen meals I excel at and the rest are simply adequate.

 

[Stall]

Uh, no, it would be like me saying "You suck balls" and then you claiming that the only possible meaning that has is that I am claiming you are ingesting spherical objects of any kind. You know what two words make up peasant food? Peasant and food. Peasant I am using to insult the food, and food I am using to specify that I am talking about foods. Don't expect for a second to be taken seriously when you went hard just now for semantics and were wrong from the get go.

At this point you can either admit you're kicking a dead horse in order to salvage your credibility or you can keep on pretending like kicking that dead horse will bring it back to life.

But you are failing to understand that when you combine "peasant" and "food" together, you create a new term that refers very specifically to a certain kind of dish with a specific historical origin. If you were unaware of that culinary term, then fine, but like I keep saying, you are incorrect for using it as an insult. It's a CLASSIFICATION... it isn't demeaning.

I seriously just want you to name your favorite foods, and you have to promise to never eat the ones that are "peasant foods". You aren't even being snobby, since not even the most snobby of snobby food snobs would dismiss something as "peasant food". It's just... not knowing what a word means.

And where are you magically creating this stuff about credibility? This is the internet. Why would I care about my credibility in a front of a bunch of faceless strangers? That's a very odd personal attack...

 

[Shadow flame master]

I KNOW how to cook, but I don't LIKE to cook. I mean, I know how to use the oven/stove and the microwave just fine. It's just that if I were to cook for more than one person, I would probally have an anxiety attack from all the whinning my sisters cause about what they do and don't like in their food.