Bloo Loo Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 What's the white stuff? The Melt Challenge sandwich contains 13 different cheeses, including American, cheddar, provolone, blue, feta, gouda, pepper jack and others. The Lakewood location was at capacity as people who were there at the time of the taping came back to relive the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmonitor Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Delayed gratification is only worthwhile when there's a payoff This is logical A lot of wealthy individuals never quite shake off the delayed bit. They do have the security of money, probably a nice house, but it's hard to shake off the thrift bit. Know loads of retired people that go into retirement with large investment portfolios that just end up with monster portfolios and continue to live the beans on toast lifestyle. Can't change the habits of a lifetime. Guess the next generation will sort the spending it bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossybabe Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 With freshly ground coriander mixed in.Now that's one I haven't tried...yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Allegro Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 The wealthiest person I know (millionaire plus) lives in a largely unheated house, wearing charity shop clothes and family heirlooms and eating simple food like baked beans on toast, meat and two veg etc. Baked beans aren't all that good for you really - aren't they laden with sugar and salt? I find kidney beans nicer, with rice and grated cheese on top. Lentils or yellow split peas are also incredibly cheap and nutritious, though I would imagine most foodbank customers would probably think it was meant for budgerigars or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Just reminded me that I have not had any melted cheese since my Mum passed on - used to love that with a hunk of buttered bread and some worcestershire sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 With freshly ground coriander mixed in. Seeds?.....baked beans don't agree with me, so if had a slice of bread and an egg would prefer to make eggy bread.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battenberg Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 There is something special about hot baked beans on butter on toast. Plus an egg on top. I believe, whilst I don't have a link to such a claim, beans on toast are indeed a very nutritional meal, as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battenberg Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Now that's one I haven't tried...yet. Nor me. I confess that my favourite is beans on toast with a good shake of malt vinegar on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Nor me. I confess that my favourite is beans on toast with a good shake of malt vinegar on top. Are you pregnant? Women get strange cravings for garlic chips and custard on toast with lime pickle, and rhubarb with cockles covered in "hundreds and thousands"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigilante Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Baked Beans are a good source of fibre and calcium. Wheat plays havoc with me but I love a nice simple meal of baked beans on toast or poached egg on toast. Sainsbury's own brand are probably the tastiest IMPO. Your having a laugh aren't you? Plain beans are GOOD for you ...its the other sh*t in the tin that's BAD, Its loaded with Sugar & Salt AND I thought most folks knew that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juvenal Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Throw some cheese in the mix and hold on tight. The rush is amazing. I think you may be more easily stimulated than many of us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Loo Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Are you pregnant? Women get strange cravings for garlic chips and custard on toast with lime pickle, and rhubarb with cockles covered in "hundreds and thousands"! NOW Im hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBell Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/10211781/10-unhealthy-foods-which-are-not-as-bad-for-you-as-you-think.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmonitor Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The wealthiest person I know (millionaire plus) lives in a largely unheated house, wearing charity shop clothes and family heirlooms and eating simple food like baked beans on toast, meat and two veg etc. Baked beans aren't all that good for you really - aren't they laden with sugar and salt? I find kidney beans nicer, with rice and grated cheese on top. Lentils or yellow split peas are also incredibly cheap and nutritious, though I would imagine most foodbank customers would probably think it was meant for budgerigars or something. So true, wealth is a default position borne out of years of accruing surpluses; in my experience it has some but not a lot of bearing on income. Wealthy people are good at putting off spending, poor people are very bad at it and are inherently wasteful with their spending. Trouble is the 7 figure portfolio just becomes something to look at in retirement crouched over a one bar 1960s electric fire. A leopard can't change its spots. I've got a friend (well more a friend of my partner actually) who lives in an unheated one bed starter home, gets his food from supermarket skips (gets frequent warnings of police involvement) but has an investment portfolio approaching the million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy T Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 When I was a kid my Auntie used to add whole milk to baked beans and heat them for ages in a pan until the sauce thickened up... was pretty good as far as I can remember, but these days melt in some grated cheese and lots of black pepper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si1 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 So true, wealth is a default position borne out of years of accruing surpluses; in my experience it has some but not a lot of bearing on income. Wealthy people are good at putting off spending, poor people are very bad at it and are inherently wasteful with their spending. Trouble is the 7 figure portfolio just becomes something to look at in retirement crouched over a one bar 1960s electric fire. A leopard can't change its spots. I've got a friend (well more a friend of my partner actually) who lives in an unheated one bed starter home, gets his food from supermarket skips (gets frequent warnings of police involvement) but has an investment portfolio approaching the million. Wealth is a default position held by anyone who worked in the public sector from about the year 2000 or who was born before 1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 So true, wealth is a default position borne out of years of accruing surpluses; in my experience it has some but not a lot of bearing on income. Wealthy people are good at putting off spending, poor people are very bad at it and are inherently wasteful with their spending. Trouble is the 7 figure portfolio just becomes something to look at in retirement crouched over a one bar 1960s electric fire. A leopard can't change its spots. I've got a friend (well more a friend of my partner actually) who lives in an unheated one bed starter home, gets his food from supermarket skips (gets frequent warnings of police involvement) but has an investment portfolio approaching the million. Alas, and you know this full well, good habits do not make you wealthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northerner Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Anyone getting ready for elevenses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBell Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Anyone getting ready for elevenses? Not today! Did yesterday though! We have homegrown butternut squash soup for lunch - if I make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmonitor Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Alas, and you know this full well, good habits do not make you wealthy. It's bad in excess and I see the irony, it's being going on for centuries, Dickens had a lot to say about the subject with Scrooge and his bowl of gruel..........oh dear my breakfast of choice too . Malky McKay seems to have gotten himself in trouble for putting a racial spin on it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPinwheel Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Fried beans.....bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Allegro Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 So true, wealth is a default position borne out of years of accruing surpluses; in my experience it has some but not a lot of bearing on income. Wealthy people are good at putting off spending, poor people are very bad at it and are inherently wasteful with their spending. Trouble is the 7 figure portfolio just becomes something to look at in retirement crouched over a one bar 1960s electric fire. A leopard can't change its spots. I've got a friend (well more a friend of my partner actually) who lives in an unheated one bed starter home, gets his food from supermarket skips (gets frequent warnings of police involvement) but has an investment portfolio approaching the million. Not necessarily. The person I know is, as far as I know, happy and fulfilled - drives to little b&bs and friends' places in the country in an old banger (16 years old and failed its MOT last time lol), likes family and cultural pursuits, is active in the church and does a lot for charities etc. Not all frugalistas are scrooges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmonitor Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Not necessarily. The person I know is, as far as I know, happy and fulfilled - drives to little b&bs and friends' places in the country in an old banger (16 years old and failed its MOT last time lol), likes family and cultural pursuits, is active in the church and does a lot for charities etc. Not all frugalistas are scrooges. Yep the Scrooge thing was a bit tongue in cheek. If you get little pleasure from stuff but enjoy other cultural pursuits then the money will come by default, not because you wanted to look at it. Tbf a lot of wealthy widows are also the biggest givers to charity, they just have no desire to spend money on themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steppenpig Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I have a bit od a food phobia about baked beans, but I still actually find them delicious, so I can only eat them a few times a year and the rest of the time have to avoid thinking about them. It's something to do with the shiny artificialness of the sauce; I can eat home made beans and tinned tomatoes as much as I want. Also good: toasted muffin + butter + poached egg + melted cheese + slice of ham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonguest Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 People who are visiting a food bank are in no position to want variety. Beans are absolutely fine. Very healthy. You can eat them at least 4-5 times a week with no issues. Well.....there may be some gaseous emission issues? but that's half the fun isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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