Eating for England
We all have those days, the days that can only be described as the days that we were Eating for England. The term refers to a contest in eating and therefore implies that all day we've not stopped eating. And today's going to be one of those days.
I was fine - until 10 minutes ago. Until 10 minutes ago all I'd had today were two toasted crumpets. But, I toasted the crumpets right after I set the slow cooker chilli con carne on the go. And now I've just had a portion of chilli con carne with basmati rice - and, to be honest, I don't think I can stop now. That was so lovely, I think I'll be going for seconds soon, then for thirds. And it's possible, unless I have an extremely strong character over the next 7-8 hours, that I'll only stop when I'm scraping the bottom of the dish. As the dish contained 500 grams of 100% Scottish beef, a tin of tomatoes, a tin of red kidney beans and a large onion, some fresh chillies and three fresh tomatoes I needed to use up, that's a not inconsiderable volume of food.
I do hope I can stop myself from scoffing it all today - there's 4-5 meals in that dish! That's the downside to using a slow cooker - the food is so tasty you just want to keep eating it.
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Comments
wolfgirl569 wrote on February 28, 2015, 11:58 AM
I hope you can save some for later lol. But it does sound and look tasty
AliCanary wrote on February 28, 2015, 12:09 PM
Uh oh! Yep, I have those days, too. Maybe you should nip out for a bit and run some errands--or a few miles
catsholiday wrote on February 28, 2015, 1:16 PM
I am the opposite today - I feel really queasy and I am sure it is stress from our house sale taking solong to get sorted
CoralLevang wrote on February 28, 2015, 1:51 PM
I am sitting here trying to figure out what I want to bring for a pot luck this afternoon. Now all I have is Chili on the brain. I'm hungry.
UK_Writer wrote on February 28, 2015, 1:56 PM
I did manage to resist - and put it into plastic boxes in the fridge :)
1UK_Writer wrote on February 28, 2015, 1:56 PM
It's cold, dark and wet out there - and I've no errands to run.
UK_Writer wrote on February 28, 2015, 1:58 PM
Oh you need a good chocolate bar instead of proper food. And some easy nibbles, like crisps.
UK_Writer wrote on February 28, 2015, 1:58 PM
I've never been to a pot luck, they're not common in the UK. I hope you work out what to take.
Kasman wrote on February 28, 2015, 2:44 PM
Sounds delicious. I assume there won't be any leftovers?
MegL wrote on February 28, 2015, 3:27 PM
It's good stuff and a lot better for you than junk food!
GemstonePink wrote on February 28, 2015, 5:12 PM
There are some days when we cannot get enough. Mix in some healthy foods and you will be just fine.
cheri wrote on February 28, 2015, 9:53 PM
That is really irresistible. I would also having a hard time not to eat.
scheng1 wrote on March 1, 2015, 2:32 AM
We use slow cooker to cook peanut with pork ribs. Peanuts take a long time to cook.
BrenndaMarie wrote on March 1, 2015, 5:01 AM
I love chilli. No one else i my family likes it so I do not eat it that often. It it a great winter time dish.
Coffee wrote on March 2, 2015, 9:57 AM
Ah yes, I have days like this.
Far too many days like this.
UK_Writer wrote on March 2, 2015, 1:26 PM
There is no such thing as leftovers, everything I cook has set portions in mind. I cooked up 5 portions. Leftovers are what people generate when they have no idea how much will be eaten. I cook and eat everything I make, so I know how much I'm making and how many meals that is.
I ate one portion that day, then I put two portions in the freezer - and I've had one portion today, so there's one more portion of chilli which I'll have tomorrow.
UK_Writer wrote on March 2, 2015, 1:28 PM
Junk food is a term thrown around by people without defining what it is
I don't eat junk food .... just sweeties.
UK_Writer wrote on March 2, 2015, 1:28 PM
Why would eating MORE food make it OK? Never understood that thinking :)
UK_Writer wrote on March 2, 2015, 1:29 PM
I was good in the end. I served up one portion ... and a little bit more, then I immediately put four portions into plasticware ready for the fridge.
UK_Writer wrote on March 2, 2015, 1:30 PM
Well, take the peanuts out then :) Use smooth peanut butter - which you can buy, or make yourself
UK_Writer wrote on March 2, 2015, 1:30 PM
Why not just make it for yourself then? I'd not give something up just because others didn't like it.
UK_Writer wrote on March 2, 2015, 1:31 PM
Sometimes it happens for a week, once you start eating everything in sight it can be hard to stop :)
MegL wrote on March 2, 2015, 1:56 PM
Yes, i have "go to" foods that fill me, that aren't too bad and that can stop home eating junk. Usually almond or peanut butter or hard boiled eggs and mayonnaise.