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Went on an internet date about 2004. I got there early, making to make sure I was wearing the same stuff as in my profile photo so she would recognise me.

She turned up, took one look at me, and said: "Oh. No."

Then she left.

Ah well. Obviously it bothered me at the time but I can look back and chuckle now.

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    My grandfathers, uncles, and dad all married for life, outlived their wives, then died of grief within a couple of years.

    Yet when I repeatedly tell my wife I’ll see her put in the cold ground before I cark it, this vexes her for some reason.

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  • Irn Bru (feddit.uk)
     

    Obv., brigading is completely wrong and evil and I would never support or countenance such a thing, and Epstein probably did it a lot, but over on that link there's a question about non American sodas.

    Just putting it out there.

    People will read it or not.

    People will react or not.

    We all have agency.

     

    Times are hard, the cost of living is rising, and so, like many people, I'm trying to cook cheaper meals for the family. I recently did the Piri-piri chicken wing, wedges and corn traybake from BBC Food.

    Wings are cheap, potatoes are cheap, and corn isn't crazy expensive. The limes were probably the most extravagent ingredient. Total price, probably £2-£3 per person.

    It was great, and the family all enjoyed it. To the point where it would go on the regular rotation even if we had suitcases full of cash stashed around the place!

    What are your best economical recipes that aren't just beans, chickpeas, and rice? Meals you actively looks forward to, rather than just a budget way of getting calories inside you?

    On my list for the coming week:

    • Carbonara
    • Sausage and mash with onion gravy
    • Chicken Quesadillas
    • Mac and Cheese with salad
    • Spicy black bean tacos
    • Stir-fried tofu
    • Slow cooker leek and potato soup

    I can supply recipes for any of these.

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