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Oink Aug 31st 2010 8:16 am

Lunchtime Choices
 
I'm having Thai food, something called gai pad bai grapau (chicken, chilies, onion and mushrooms) with extra chilies and onions which it also comes with a pancake roll, soup, salad and rice for $7.50. It better come soon I'm staving.

What's everyone else having or had for lunch today?

mandymoochops Aug 31st 2010 8:25 am

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I had cheese whizz on toast and a chocolate mousse.

Lorna at Vicenza Aug 31st 2010 8:25 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8816926)
I'm having Thai food, something called gai pad bai grapau (chicken, chilies, onion and mushrooms) with extra chilies and onions which it also comes with a pancake roll, soup, salad and rice for $7.50. It better come soon I'm staving.

What's everyone else having or had for lunch today?

If I told you, you might not be so thrilled with your chillies and mushrooms.

fledermaus Aug 31st 2010 8:36 am

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I met someone from work for breakie so no lunch. Breakfast was scrambled eggs and homefries - good homefries with none of the yuck seasoning.

iaink Aug 31st 2010 8:49 am

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Originally Posted by fledermaus (Post 8816972)
I met someone from work for breakie so no lunch. Breakfast was scrambled eggs and homefries - good homefries with none of the yuck seasoning.

For some reason this reminds me to mention that Doohans bakery there is now offering Gluten free stuff...you probably knew that already.

Sorry, thread drift. Boring ham sarnies for me today.

fledermaus Aug 31st 2010 8:53 am

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Originally Posted by iaink (Post 8816995)
For some reason this reminds me to mention that Doohans bakery there is now offering Gluten free stuff...you probably knew that already.

Sorry, thread drift. Boring ham sarnies for me today.

No I didn't know this important info- many, many thanks for passing it on. When did you find out? When were you there and where was my invite??

Alan2005 Aug 31st 2010 9:01 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8816926)
I'm having Thai food, something called gai pad bai grapau (chicken, chilies, onion and mushrooms) with extra chilies and onions which it also comes with a pancake roll, soup, salad and rice for $7.50. It better come soon I'm staving.

What's everyone else having or had for lunch today?

gai = chicken, pad = fried, bai grapau = thai basil

(just showing off)

Was it any good?

CanadaJimmy Aug 31st 2010 9:06 am

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I had Butter and Herb flavor instant mash, very filling. I usually have quick and easy stuff like that at work since there's only a kettle and microwave. If I'm at home it'll be either a couple of Egg Mayo sandwiches or Beans on Toast usually :) Maybe a salad if I feel like being healthy.

iaink Aug 31st 2010 9:18 am

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Originally Posted by fledermaus (Post 8817008)
No I didn't know this important info- many, many thanks for passing it on. When did you find out? When were you there and where was my invite??

Sadly I was just passing by, but there was a sign outside. I thought of you, then promptly forgot:o

Finest donuts and pastries in the world, but I doubt its all gluten free. Might be worth a call though to find out.

Piff Poff Aug 31st 2010 9:25 am

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I had a toasted salami and guacamole salad sandwich and no it didn't really go together but I ate it anyway.

Oakvillian Aug 31st 2010 9:27 am

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I usually have some of whatever was left over from supper last night, with a nice bit of salad (we're still cropping huge numbers of cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes from the garden; the spinach has made a bid for freedom so no nice baby salad leaves...) and some fruit. There was nothing appetising left in the fridge this morning, however, so I had a large sandwich from subway. I can't remember exactly which of the mind-boggling variety of choices I made, but it had some meat, some cheese and all the optional bits & pieces in it. Oh, and a bag of crisps. And a coke. There's no point buying lunch if it's going to be all healthy...

fledermaus Aug 31st 2010 9:30 am

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Originally Posted by iaink (Post 8817076)
Sadly I was just passing by, but there was a sign outside. I thought of you, then promptly forgot:o

Finest donuts and pastries in the world, but I doubt its all gluten free. Might be worth a call though to find out.

I'll be in there tomorrow.

PS I'm told that Glover's pies are even better than Dooher's.

Oink Aug 31st 2010 9:42 am

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Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 8817025)
gai = chicken, pad = fried, bai grapau = thai basil

(just showing off)

Was it any good?

Come to think of it, it did have basil in it. It was very tasty, although their idea of a spicy or hotness rating system needs recalibrating as I had 3 chilies next to mine and it wasn't very hot at all. I don't like to complain as I did this at an Indian place last year and the next time I went in I think the chef took it as a challenge and the food nearly blew my head off. :eek:

Flogger Aug 31st 2010 10:31 am

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Ham sandwich and a banana :(

Atlantic Xpat Aug 31st 2010 12:28 pm

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Packet of crisps, some cantelope and a slice of celebratory leaving cake. It was a busy morning/lunchtime/early afternoon.

Greenhill Aug 31st 2010 12:40 pm

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I ate a chicken foot. Yes, really.

Delicacy? My arse, I'd rather eat my own feet.


Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8816926)
I'm having Thai food, something called gai pad bai grapau (chicken, chilies, onion and mushrooms) with extra chilies and onions which it also comes with a pancake roll, soup, salad and rice for $7.50. It better come soon I'm staving.

What's everyone else having or had for lunch today?


Souvy Aug 31st 2010 11:46 pm

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I don't eat lunch.

linz3112 Sep 1st 2010 12:02 am

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Ham, salad and Branston pickle sandwich..mmmm nomnom!

pinkmcfarquhar Sep 1st 2010 1:30 am

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french toast with fresh fruit and maple syrup!

Greenhill Sep 1st 2010 2:50 am

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For breakfast this morning, I had a coffee, a cheese & onion bagel (loaded with cream cheese) followed by three courses of diarrhea :(

How was everyone else's lunch stool formed, better than mine, I hope?


Originally Posted by Greenhill (Post 8817473)
I ate a chicken foot. Yes, really.

Delicacy? My arse, I'd rather eat my own feet.


Lorry1 Sep 1st 2010 2:55 am

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Originally Posted by Greenhill (Post 8818838)
For breakfast this morning, I had a coffee, a cheese & onion bagel (loaded with cream cheese) followed by three courses of diarrhea :(

How was everyone else's lunch stool formed, better than mine, I hope?

:rofl: just reading this whilst eating my cream crackers with cheese :blink:

Oink Sep 1st 2010 3:30 am

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Yesterday I picked up a big jar of Hayward's Crisp and Crunchy pickled onions from a British shop so if I have the time to get some stilton a ploughman's lunch may on the cards today. Now I just have to find a way to sneak a bottle of Fullers to have with said ploughman's and this day is looking up already.

helcat12 Sep 1st 2010 3:33 am

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Originally Posted by Greenhill (Post 8817473)
I ate a chicken foot. Yes, really.

Delicacy? My arse, I'd rather eat my own feet.

Why on earth did you eat this? Was it for a bet?

And isn't there a joke in there somewhere along the lines of ...
Q - How did the chicken cross the road?
A - He didn't because Greenhill had eaten his feet!:eek:

or maybe Q - What do you buy a chicken to keep her warm in the winter
A - footless tights
Any better than that ( and it wouldn't be hard!!!)?:rofl:

Oink Sep 1st 2010 3:51 am

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Originally Posted by helcat12 (Post 8818944)
Why on earth did you eat this? Was it for a bet?

And isn't there a joke in there somewhere along the lines of ...
Q - How did the chicken cross the road?
A - He didn't because Greenhill had eaten his feet!:eek:

or maybe Q - What do you buy a chicken to keep her warm in the winter
A - footless tights
Any better than that ( and it wouldn't be hard!!!)?:rofl:

Why did the expats cross the road?
It was to fulfill a lifelong dream and give their kids a better life.

Alan2005 Sep 1st 2010 3:58 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8818971)
Why did the expats cross the road?
It was to fulfill a lifelong dream and give their kids a better life.

Was it a lifelong dream since yesterday?

helcat12 Sep 1st 2010 4:00 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8818971)
Why did the expats cross the road?
It was to fulfill a lifelong dream and give their kids a better life.

Deep:blink:

Greenhill Sep 1st 2010 4:00 am

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Because it was there :o.... It was cooked (I think) and tasted just like chicken fat but with not much chicken flavour; more of a gamey flavour.

You know, that's got me thinking. Maybe they weren't the feet of a chicken :omg_smile:


Originally Posted by helcat12 (Post 8818944)
Why on earth did you eat this?


helcat12 Sep 1st 2010 4:03 am

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Originally Posted by Greenhill (Post 8818980)
Because it was there :o.... It was cooked (I think) and tasted just like chicken fat but with not much chicken flavour; more of a gamey flavour.

You know, that's got me thinking. Maybe they weren't the feet of a chicken :omg_smile:

I dread to think what it was if it wasn't chicken feet.:ohmy:
Do you usually go round eating random unnamed items for lunch?
I usually like to know what something is before I put it in my mouth:p

Greenhill Sep 1st 2010 4:11 am

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What about your nose?

Personally, I've nasally ingested (individually and at various times in my life so far):-

Whiskey
Vodka
Snot
and Blackfiles

Has anyone else nasally ingested something of interest?


Originally Posted by helcat12 (Post 8818983)
I usually like to know what something is before I put it in my mouth:p


John_B Sep 1st 2010 4:15 am

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Originally Posted by helcat12 (Post 8818983)
I usually like to know what something is before I put it in my mouth:p

Sorry, but this just screams double entendre.

helcat12 Sep 1st 2010 4:22 am

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Originally Posted by John_B (Post 8819000)
Sorry, but this just screams double entendre.

You reveal too much about yourself in this comment, but then so does Greenhill!:rofl:
I have had an endoscope put up my nose - on purpose, of course to look at my vocal chords. I thought that was the weirdest feeling in the world, until the doctor pulled it out again YUK:blink:!

Oink Sep 1st 2010 4:22 am

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Originally Posted by John_B (Post 8819000)
Sorry, but this just screams double entendre.

A woman walks into a pub and asks for a double entendre,
so the barman gave her one.



IGMC

John_B Sep 1st 2010 5:00 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8819023)
A woman walks into a pub and asks for a double entendre,
so the barman gave her one.



IGMC


Last night I was talking to good looking woman. She asked me if I preferred breasts or legs. I told her what I really liked was a shaved pussy.

Apparently I’m no longer welcome at KFC.

helcat12 Sep 1st 2010 5:23 am

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Originally Posted by John_B (Post 8819106)
Last night I was talking to good looking woman. She asked me if I preferred breasts or legs. I told her what I really liked was a shaved pussy.

Apparently I’m no longer welcome at KFC.

Or the PDSA, I would suppose.:eek:

iaink Sep 1st 2010 5:30 am

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<COUGHS>

Family forum, G rated yadda yadda yadda....


;)

Oink Sep 2nd 2010 8:46 am

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Today it was a spicy homemade chili con carne, rice and a little coarsely grated sharp cheddar for the topping. For pudding, it was a rather uninspiring apple. :(

fledermaus Sep 2nd 2010 8:56 am

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Spaghetti lasagne

Alan2005 Sep 2nd 2010 8:57 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8821989)
Today it was a spicy homemade chili con carne, rice and a little coarsely grated sharp cheddar for the topping. For pudding, it was a rather uninspiring apple. :(

I had chicken schwarma - now I need a nap.

Flogger Sep 2nd 2010 8:58 am

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Ham sandwich, again.

Oink Sep 2nd 2010 9:06 am

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Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 8822007)
I had chicken schwarma - now I need a nap.

I like those, they're like kebabs. :thumbup:


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