BruceVC Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 Sup All Without sounding morbid the pandemic has changed many things for the world and despite the important advancements mankind has made we are still globally impacted by things that none of us can control....like Covid The pandemic has reminded me of the brevity of life and how sometimes we take things for granted like going to a bar and restaurant, freedom of movement and spending with family and friends and the significance of relationships If you had one day left on this world what would be your favorite 5 " last meals " ....its hard because most of us love our food and there is so much food I enjoy but I have made the list below A good Sunday roast, Pork or Beef and all the relevant side dishes like Yorkshire Pudding or roast potatoes with gravy Pork Spare Ribs A full English breakfast Pizza ...yeah, good old Pizza...you cant go wrong Cheese Fondue What would be your 5 favorite " last meals " "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
ComradeYellow Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 This sounds almost Biblical "Last Supper" type of stuff. Whilst I don't think Covid-19 is "End of Days" worthy material (We are far more likely to die in a nuclear devastation if the radical right get there way), I'd say my last meal would be chunking on a human torso because once consumerism is gone everyone would turn into savage carnivorous flesh eating zombies. 1
BruceVC Posted September 29, 2020 Author Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ComradeMaster said: This sounds almost Biblical "Last Supper" type of stuff. Whilst I don't think Covid-19 is "End of Days" worthy material (We are far more likely to die in a nuclear devastation if the radical right get there way), I'd say my last meal would be chunking on a human torso because once consumerism is gone everyone would turn into savage carnivorous flesh eating zombies. You right, Im not suggesting Covid is the end of mankind at all. Once the vaccine is out our lives will definitely start returning to normal and I cant wait But dont you have favorite meals you love and would want to eat if hypothetically you had 5 days left on the earth? Edited September 29, 2020 by BruceVC "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Gfted1 Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 Hmm, in no particular order: Alaskan king crab Steak. Something I havent had like high end wagyu. Baby back ribs Sushi Chocolate 1 "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa"
BruceVC Posted September 29, 2020 Author Posted September 29, 2020 27 minutes ago, Gfted1 said: Hmm, in no particular order: Alaskan king crab Steak. Something I havent had like high end wagyu. Baby back ribs Sushi Chocolate Good choices, I do love shellfish like Crab and Lobster but I had limited choices I also haven't eaten that very expensive steak like Wagyu.....it is super expensive in SA "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Gfted1 Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 I want a do over! I think Id switch out sushi for fried chicken. Oooooh, or wings and drumettes. I cant decide. 1 "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa"
BruceVC Posted September 29, 2020 Author Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Gfted1 said: I want a do over! I think Id switch out sushi for fried chicken. Oooooh, or wings and drumettes. I cant decide. I might just concur, hot Chicken wings with a Roquefort\Blue Cheese sauce ...oh yeah. I will drop pizza for wings You are allowed to change your selection because this is final 5 meals So no need to be too concerned with healthy meals but sushi is delicious Edited September 29, 2020 by BruceVC "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Guard Dog Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 well if it’s my last meal, and I’m not going to die until I get it, then I’ll take two scrambled dodo eggs and a dinosaur steak please. I’ll wait. in all seriousness I’d like an appaetizer of steamed stone crabs. For dinner a grilled yellow fin tuna raw in the middle, conch fritters, salad with orange vinaigrette dressing in big slice of Keylime pie for dessert. Oh and a pitcher of margaritas would be nice. Maybe I have to go but I shouldn’t have to go sober 1 "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
LadyCrimson Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 As much as I love food, if I knew I had one day left to live, I don't think mealtime would be top priority on my list of personal time wasters. I'd probably just have some jerky and fave candy/energy bars/fruit etc. on hand, and demand that my hubby spend his entire day cuddled up in bed with me. Either that or go to the beach or woods, build a campfire and watch the sunset. I dunno, eating would be the last thing on my mind. 3 “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
BruceVC Posted September 29, 2020 Author Posted September 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, LadyCrimson said: As much as I love food, if I knew I had one day left to live, I don't think mealtime would be top priority on my list of personal time wasters. I'd probably just have some jerky and fave candy/energy bars/fruit etc. on hand, and demand that my hubby spend his entire day cuddled up in bed with me. Either that or go to the beach or woods, build a campfire and watch the sunset. I dunno, eating would be the last thing on my mind. Firstly thats very honest, candid, emotional and loving things to say about your marriage, please tell your husband how lucky I think he is to be married to you However I realize my original objective of this post has been misunderstood and thats my fault for how I framed the first post. This was supposed to be a good news post where you post your 5 favorite meals but in order to really think and post " well what are my 5 favorite meals " its harder than many people think especially when we are surrounded by such great food and variety ...look just how Gfted1 and myself changed our minds in the beginning So these types of questions normally get framed with an emphasis that allows our minds to focus on that thing to get the " best 5 " meals instead of procrastinating which is easy to do So in other words, this is not about the final days or end of the world scenario that you are thinking about .....its about your 5 best meals I hope this makes sense and Im sorry for the confusion.....you not suppose to take it so literally but I am glad you did because now I can clarify what I was asking 1 "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
BruceVC Posted September 29, 2020 Author Posted September 29, 2020 35 minutes ago, Guard Dog said: well if it’s my last meal, and I’m not going to die until I get it, then I’ll take two scrambled dodo eggs and a dinosaur steak please. I’ll wait. in all seriousness I’d like an appaetizer of steamed stone crabs. For dinner a grilled yellow fin tuna raw in the middle, conch fritters, salad with orange vinaigrette dressing in big slice of Keylime pie fo r dessert. Oh and a pitcher of margaritas would be nice. Maybe I have to go but I shouldn’t have to go sober " dodo eggs " .....thats clever Your meals are very GD, nice one. Very tasty choices I must say.....so you clearly would prefer seafood to meat, much healthier ? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Guard Dog Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 1 minute ago, BruceVC said: " dodo eggs " .....thats clever Your meals are very GD, nice one. Very tasty choices I must say.....so you clearly would prefer seafood to meat, much healthier ? Just taste better. Plus I live a hell of a long way from the ocean. Good seafood is hard to come by. Back when I lived in South Florida it was easy and common place to get. I miss that 1 "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Malcador Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 The hearts of my enemies. If I'm going, they are all too. 1 1 4 Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
BruceVC Posted September 29, 2020 Author Posted September 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Guard Dog said: Just taste better. Plus I live a hell of a long way from the ocean. Good seafood is hard to come by. Back when I lived in South Florida it was easy and common place to get. I miss that I must tell you whenever you mention stories of heading off to Cold Creek or getting away from society and camping with the dogs I am always envious....you sometimes mention you cook fish you have caught....it seems like a such a sense of freedom and connecting with nature. Do you know I have never been fishing in my life....its sad and unusual because many people in my family fish a lot but no one in my direct family So I have this possibly naïve vision of fishing and being one with nature where its .....good fun? Relaxing I imagine But I love the idea of catching and eating my own fish Just to add I have friends who have offered to take me fishing and I must take them up on the offer "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
BruceVC Posted September 29, 2020 Author Posted September 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, Malcador said: The hearts of my enemies. If I'm going, they are all too. Malc I am a little disappointed you are not sharing traditional Caribbean food or maybe some Caribbean dishes as " Best 5 ", I understand you cant assume someone from a region enjoys the local cuisine but I always enjoy learning about other peoples food interests because for me its part of understanding other peoples culture and or interests But I understand if you prefer not to go into detail "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Malcador Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, BruceVC said: Malc I am a little disappointed you are not sharing traditional Caribbean food or maybe some Caribbean dishes as " Best 5 ", I understand you cant assume someone from a region enjoys the local cuisine but I always enjoy learning about other peoples food interests because for me its part of understanding other peoples culture and or interests But I understand if you prefer not to go into detail Well, if it's what I would like for dinner, that's different. But if I'm going to die, my last act should be suitably out of spite. Maybe macaroni pie would be nice. But then again, every authentic Trinidadian dish I seem to eat is nuked with pepper Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Skazz Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Malcador said: Maybe macaroni pie would be nice. Is that a thing? EDIT: I googled it. It's a thing. Looks delicious, too. Edited September 29, 2020 by Skazz
Malcador Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Skazz said: Is that a thing? EDIT: I googled it. It's a thing. Looks delicious, too. Yep, is a thing in Scotland and Trinidad alone as far as I am aware. 1 Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Sarex Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 How many people would actually have an appetite if they were told it was their last day alive... 1 "because they filled mommy with enough mythic power to become a demi-god" - KP
LadyCrimson Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 @BruceVC I think I might have couched it in terms more akin to: "You're an astronaut and going to spend the next 6 months stuck in space orbit with terrible food. What delicious meals would you pick to eat the day before going up?" Anyway, even with that in mind I'm not sure what I'd pick. I find as I get older that while there are those meals/foods I will order over and over, if I really start thinking about ultimate fave meal/s I come up blank. I'm not enough of a gourmet or variety eater. As long as my taste buds are happy, I'd be happy. 1 “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Zoraptor Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 As someone who grew up in New Zealand in the 80s... Though I feel vaguely dirty posting even a 30+ year old ad for a Nestlé product. 1
Orogun01 Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) I know I would have spam eggs and rice with a side of french fries (from real potatos not the frozen stuff) Last drink would be a glass of Bowmore 15. Edit: Would Eva Green count? Cause I would love to eat her out. Edited September 29, 2020 by Orogun01 I'd say the answer to that question is kind of like the answer to "who's the sucker in this poker game?"* *If you can't tell, it's you.
BruceVC Posted September 30, 2020 Author Posted September 30, 2020 6 hours ago, LadyCrimson said: @BruceVC I think I might have couched it in terms more akin to: "You're an astronaut and going to spend the next 6 months stuck in space orbit with terrible food. What delicious meals would you pick to eat the day before going up?" Anyway, even with that in mind I'm not sure what I'd pick. I find as I get older that while there are those meals/foods I will order over and over, if I really start thinking about ultimate fave meal/s I come up blank. I'm not enough of a gourmet or variety eater. As long as my taste buds are happy, I'd be happy. You right, that would have been a much better way of getting the same feedback "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Gorth Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 Keep the food, bring on the Gautier Cognac (1762) and some nice company. “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
Gfted1 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 How could I forget tacos!?!? I could eat them every day. I demand more "last meals"! "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa"
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