Cindy Hamilton wrote:

> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:49:04 PM UTC-4, cshenk wrote:
> > jmcquown wrote:
> >
> > > On 9/5/2018 1:24 PM, cshenk wrote:
> > > > jmcquown wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > On 9/1/2018 7:03 PM, cshenk wrote:
> > > > > > Sqwertz wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > On Fri, 31 Aug 2018 17:05:35 -0700 (PDT), Thomas wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I am pretty sure if someone stopped by and said Can You
> > > > > > > > Cook me this I could on spot. Do you have the stuff from
> > > > > > > > the food groups and spices to do it?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > My stock is 100 spices, 20 meats, flours, vin, wine,
> > > > > > > > sauces i have no idea about. Im sure ill be asked. Btw,
> > > > > > > > no housemates, just a wife that does not cook.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Toss me a recipe request so i can say No Idea. Got the
> > > > > > > > stuff though.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > A pastrami Reuben on seeded rye with Russian dressing.
> > > > > > > Without making me wait 12-15 days. I'll bet you don't have
> > > > > > > any of the ingredients except maybe stuff to make Russian
> > > > > > > dressing.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > -sw
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Actually the dressing is the only one I'm not sure of.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Made the rye yesterday.
> > > > > >
> > > > > But did you make pastrami?
> > > > >
> > > > > Jill
> > > >
> > > > BTW, I love this group but it wierds me out a bit that so few
> > > > can do more than post a link to a recipe. Don't worry, you are
> > > > an exception.
> > > >
> > > An exception to what? I was being facetious. I know you didn't
> > > make the pastrami. No shame in that. LOL I know you made the
> > > rye bread. You like to bake bread.
> > >
> > > But what would you do if someone actually walked into your house
> > > and said, "Can you cook me..."? What's the scenario? Are they
> > > forcing you to cook for them at gunpoint or something? Does not
> > > compute.
> > >
> > > I don't know about you, but if that happened I'd call the cops.
> > > Then I'd sic my cat on them. LOL
> > >
> > > Jill
> >
> > Grin, if I knew them and it was a friendly encounter, I'd cook it
> > for them. Fact is my long term next door neighbor who passed a bit
> > over a year ago, had alzheimers and used to wander over and ask his
> > his daughter (or longer passed away wife) was here as he wanted
> > (insert food item).
> >
> > Anyways, I think the thread started in a simple fun of 'can you make
> > this', not someone invading the house right? Seemed so to me but I
> > may have missed something.
>
> I probably sent the thread into the weeds. It was such a bizarre
> concept that I wondered if it was some kind of tv show. I couldn't
> fathom why anybody would be able to fill any arbitrary request for
> food. Or want to.
>
> Cindy Hamilton

No problem Cindy! I think it started as simple fun. ;-)