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bughut
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I agree. I've been told my chicken burgers taste almost as good as macdonalds and tomato sauce for spagetti isnt the same as a tin of Heinz.
This was my sons friends when they were about 10. The next generation who are sold on fast food.
Takeaways do have an appeal though. Its not logical to want quick, expensive , only adeqate quality. But we all do it dont we?
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I certainly wasnt advocating either mcd's or tinned spaghetti. I was simply pointing out how some kids consider the processed to be the norm, and mums home made is a pale substitute. They seem to want the stuff they see on tv and consider it better somehow. Weird i know, but advertisers have them in their grasp.
Even my own kids who appreciate good wholesome food, like to try out the c**p they see advertised, declare it rubbish, then try something equaly c**p another time.
Havnt had awhite pudding for years. Cant even manage a whole one anymore. Mother-in law sticks them in a pot of mince. Yet to be tried
Can you imagine the calories, fat content and general unheathyness of a white pudding supper. What joy tho eh?
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Homemade is best for sure, but sometimes cook needs a break. Almost anything tastes better when someone else makes it for you, and bonus if you can someone else to get it in for you.
Kids have gone fussy on takeout here - getting very health conscious all by themselves in their mid-teens. Body consciousness has struck :) Not a bad thing - they're not fanatical about it but making good choices. Will only have healthy Subways or suchlike.
Whereas DH loves 5 piece feed of the colonel (yes....5!) and I love fish and chips. As its only once a fortnight - it doesn't really matter.
The flavour and food value of takeaway is only a minor part I reckon, its the indulgence. Then you hire some DVD's, feet on the coffee table and chow down :)
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