I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people) on Wed.
Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings. I thought I
would do:
Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber

Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm not sure
they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The roast beef needs
something else at least - swiss cheese?

Liz

"Staycalm" > ha scritto nel messaggio
u...
>I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people) on
>Wed. Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings. I
>thought I would do:
> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>
> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm not
> sure they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The roast beef
> needs something else at least - swiss cheese?
>
> Liz


Mhhhhh!!! You have made a lot of beautiful and good couplings which I save
in my PC!
I don't like mustard on Roast beef . But is a question of my taste!
I would prefer, on it, for example a tartar sauce, or, more simple, a peas
cream or a cheese-potatoes purè(to have a side dish, too) !!!

Cheers
Pandora

>
>

Staycalm wrote:
> I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people)
> on Wed. Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings.
> I thought I would do:
> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>
> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm
> not sure they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The
> roast beef needs something else at least - swiss cheese?
>
> Liz

I, for one, would set the rolls and the meats, cheeses, etc. apart on a tray
and let people put their own together. (To me the roast beef begs for swiss
or provolone, for sure.) I, for one, do not like pre-prepared sandwiches.
I'd rather put my own together with what toppings I'd like.

(My apologies to Lady Pamela, The Mustard Queen, but I do not like mustard
except sometimes to do a pork tenderloin brushed with grey poupon and then
patted with fresh whole wheat bread crumbs with salt, pepper, minced garlic
and sage.)

Jill

Yes,Staycalm,let them build their own samitches!! More fun for them
,less work for you!

On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:00:34 +1100, "Staycalm"
> wrote:

>I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people) on Wed.
>Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings. I thought I
>would do:
>Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
>Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
>Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
>Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>
>Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm not sure
>they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The roast beef needs
>something else at least - swiss cheese?

Those combinations all sound delicious to me. It would be nice to
have some different mustards, horseradish, chutney, pickles, etc.
alongside.

Tara

Staycalm wrote:
> I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people) on Wed.
> Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings. I thought I
> would do:
> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>
> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm not sure
> they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The roast beef needs
> something else at least - swiss cheese?
>
> Liz
>
>

For the roast beef...perhaps horse radish, or maybe some jalapeno
peppers (cut in thin rings). Also maybe thin slices of tomato might fit
the bill on some of the sandwiches.

Garnishes like sprigs of parsely, cilantro, olive slices, etc...would
make them more appealing to the eye.

Consider a spread also... like chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad,
deviled ham or whatever as well. Just some thoughts

"Staycalm" > wrote in message
u...
>I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people) on
>Wed. Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings. I
>thought I would do:
> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>
> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm not
> sure they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The roast beef
> needs something else at least - swiss cheese?

Roast beef needs *sharp* cheddar and horserasdish mayo. Or, a garlic-herb
cream cheese type spread, a little lettuce, and tomato (but tomatoes are
gross this time of year....maybe a litttle carmelized red onion?). The
turkey needs something else, but I'm not sure what. The smoked salmon would
be nice on tiny pumpernickel slices.
>
> Liz
>

On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:00:34 +1100, "Staycalm"
> wrote:

> I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people) on Wed.
> Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings. I thought I
> would do:
> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>
> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm not sure
> they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The roast beef needs
> something else at least - swiss cheese?

I liked one of the poster's idea about letting people make their own
sandwiches, although pre-made would look nicer, IMO. That plan would
also stop people from making mile-high sandwiches and having other
folks who get nothing.

* Your turkey sounds good. If I were eating it, though, I wouldn't be
interested in the cranberries.
* I'd put brown mustard (like Gulden's) on the ham and omit the
cranberry sauce.
* Roast beef would be great with horseradish, but that should probably
be set alongside. Not everyone likes horseradish. I don't think I'd
use mustard on roast beef.
* Salmon sounds good.

Corned beef with swiss cheese and a little mustard?

Have you considered making at least one form of vegetarian filling? I
can't think of any, but we have a few veggies here who will think of
something, I'm sure.

Please let us know what you decide to do, and how it goes over at the
office!

Carol
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On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:29:03 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

> I liked one of the poster's idea about letting people make their own
> sandwiches, although pre-made would look nicer, IMO. That plan would
> also stop people from making mile-high sandwiches and having other
> folks who get nothing.

Sorry. I said that backwards. Pre-made would prevent pillage.

Carol
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Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:29:03 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> > wrote:
>
>> I liked one of the poster's idea about letting people make their own
>> sandwiches, although pre-made would look nicer, IMO. That plan would
>> also stop people from making mile-high sandwiches and having other
>> folks who get nothing.
>
> Sorry. I said that backwards. Pre-made would prevent pillage.
>
> Carol

LOL! John and I love those Capitol One commercials... we use to love
pillaging but lately we've had to find jobs...

Jill

Staycalm wrote:
> I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people) on Wed.
> Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings. I thought I
> would do:
> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>
> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm not sure
> they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The roast beef needs
> something else at least - swiss cheese?
>
If the roast beef is good enough it doesn't need anything besides salt
and pepper.

Top the sandwiches beforehand. Letting everyone build their own wastes
time, backs the line up, serves no purpose. But put extra condiments
out at the end of the line: mayo, ketchup, garlic chili sauce,
horseradish, etc.

Consider adding egg salad to your list, or curried egg salad. Lettuce,
mayo.

For the smoked salmon, whip some dill and a tiny bit of lemon juice
into the cream cheese before spreading it on the roll. -aem

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Staycalm wrote:
>> I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people)
>> on Wed. Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings.
>> I thought I would do:
>> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
>> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
>> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
>> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>>
>> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm
>> not sure they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The
>> roast beef needs something else at least - swiss cheese?
>>
>> Liz
>
> I, for one, would set the rolls and the meats, cheeses, etc. apart on a
> tray
> and let people put their own together. (To me the roast beef begs for
> swiss
> or provolone, for sure.) I, for one, do not like pre-prepared sandwiches.
> I'd rather put my own together with what toppings I'd like.

We don't have the room for this. Everyone else will bring stuff and we are
all used to eating the premade sandwiches provided when we have seminars and
meetings. No-one will bat an eyelid so long as they like at least one of the
choices.

Liz

>
> Put the mustard on 1/2 the roast beef and use a sage cream on the other
> 1/2. You can put the swiss on the side. You could also do 1/2 croissants
> instead of dinner rolls, just a thought.

The croissants are higher in fat and we have quite few staff on diets. Also
they are more expensive.

> I also like to do a chicken, egg or tuna salad with this type of platter.
> You are already serving most everything so if you want to add something, I
> would add egg salad to the pot.

I like egg salad but won't have the time to make it beforehand.

Liz

"Chris" > wrote in message
news:Vpgpf.28223$Ht4.9294@trnddc08...
>
> "Staycalm" > wrote in message
> u...
>>I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people) on
>>Wed. Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings. I
>>thought I would do:
>> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
>> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
>> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
>> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>>
>> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm not
>> sure they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The roast beef
>> needs something else at least - swiss cheese?
>
> Roast beef needs *sharp* cheddar and horserasdish mayo. Or, a garlic-herb
> cream cheese type spread, a little lettuce, and tomato (but tomatoes are
> gross this time of year....maybe a litttle carmelized red onion?). The
> turkey needs something else, but I'm not sure what. The smoked salmon
> would be nice on tiny pumpernickel slices.

It's summer here in Melbourne. Lots of lovely tomatoes. I'm doing the dinner
rolls to save money. If it were a home function I would use pumpernickel.

Liz

Staycalm wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Staycalm wrote:
>>> I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people)
>>> on Wed. Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different
>>> toppings.
>>> I thought I would do:
>>> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
>>> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
>>> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
>>> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>>>
>>> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm
>>> not sure they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The
>>> roast beef needs something else at least - swiss cheese?
>>>
>>> Liz
>>
>> I, for one, would set the rolls and the meats, cheeses, etc. apart
>> on a tray
>> and let people put their own together. (To me the roast beef begs
>> for swiss
>> or provolone, for sure.) I, for one, do not like pre-prepared
>> sandwiches. I'd rather put my own together with what toppings I'd
>> like.
>
> We don't have the room for this. Everyone else will bring stuff and
> we are all used to eating the premade sandwiches provided when we
> have seminars and meetings. No-one will bat an eyelid so long as they
> like at least one of the choices.
>
> Liz

Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk along,
look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water and figure out
how I could leave to have lunch I *like*

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
.. .
> Staycalm wrote:
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Staycalm wrote:
>>>> I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people)
>>>> on Wed. Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different
>>>> toppings.
>>>> I thought I would do:
>>>> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
>>>> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
>>>> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
>>>> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>>>>
>>>> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm
>>>> not sure they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The
>>>> roast beef needs something else at least - swiss cheese?
>>>>
>>>> Liz
>>>
>>> I, for one, would set the rolls and the meats, cheeses, etc. apart
>>> on a tray
>>> and let people put their own together. (To me the roast beef begs
>>> for swiss
>>> or provolone, for sure.) I, for one, do not like pre-prepared
>>> sandwiches. I'd rather put my own together with what toppings I'd
>>> like.
>>
>> We don't have the room for this. Everyone else will bring stuff and
>> we are all used to eating the premade sandwiches provided when we
>> have seminars and meetings. No-one will bat an eyelid so long as they
>> like at least one of the choices.
>>
>> Liz
>
> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk along,
> look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water and figure
> out
> how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
>
> Jill
>
In that case you will have bought something to share that you like and can
eat that. In our work place 90% of us just like food.

Liz

Staycalm wrote:
> I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people) on Wed.
> Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings. I thought I
> would do:
> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
> Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
> Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
> Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>
> Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm not sure
> they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The roast beef needs
> something else at least - swiss cheese?
>
> Liz
>
>


Spread some of the roast beef with cream cheese spiked with horseradish.

Sprinkle the salmon rolls with dill weed.

Ham, camembert, sourcream mixed with mustard.

Turkey, lettuce, roasted red peppers.

What's the address and what time are you serving?

;-)
gloria p

On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
> wrote:

> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk along,
> look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water and figure out
> how I could leave to have lunch I *like*

How bleeping rude to say that!

Carol
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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

jmcquown wrote:
> Staycalm wrote:
>
>>I am contributing open sandwiches to my work lunch (about 20 people)
>>on Wed. Onto half small dinner rolls I am putting different toppings.
>>I thought I would do:
>>Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
>>Ham, camembert, cranberry sauce, pepper
>>Roast beef, mustard, lettuce
>>Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby capers, cucumber
>>
>>Are there any better combinations or additions to jazz them up? I'm
>>not sure they are the most interesting toppings in the world. The
>>roast beef needs something else at least - swiss cheese?
>>
>>Liz
>
>
> I, for one, would set the rolls and the meats, cheeses, etc. apart on a tray
> and let people put their own together. (To me the roast beef begs for swiss
> or provolone, for sure.) I, for one, do not like pre-prepared sandwiches.
> I'd rather put my own together with what toppings I'd like.
>
>
> Jill
>
>

I (for one) get a bit annoyed when the sandwiches aren't premade and the
first three people to the serving table scarf up all the meat meant to
serve 25. And they take forever doing it. Most buffets end up like
that, unfortunately, unless they are really well catered.

Premade small sandwiches are really attractive on serving platters, and
tasty if they are kept from drying out. You can decorate the platters
with herbs, cornichons, grape tomatoes, etc.

gloria p

> I (for one) get a bit annoyed when the sandwiches aren't premade and the
> first three people to the serving table scarf up all the meat meant to
> serve 25. And they take forever doing it. Most buffets end up like that,
> unfortunately, unless they are really well catered.
>
> Premade small sandwiches are really attractive on serving platters, and
> tasty if they are kept from drying out. You can decorate the platters
> with herbs, cornichons, grape tomatoes, etc.
>
> gloria p

Thanks for that. I will scatter a few nibbly things like tiny tomatoes, etc.
I also have plenty of parsley at the moment.

Liz

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
> > wrote:
>
>> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk
>> along,
>> look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water and figure
>> out
>> how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
>
> How bleeping rude to say that!
>
I was starting to wonder if anyone else felt that way. The lunch is a
"everyone bring a plate" function and we have over 20 staff attending. We
have written on the whiteboard what we've chosen to bring. I'm sure there
would be something for even the pickiest eater! I'm not forcing anyone to
eat my contribution. Husband and toddler will scarf up anything not eaten.

Liz

On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 09:09:46 +1100, "Staycalm"
> wrote:

> The lunch is a
> "everyone bring a plate" function and we have over 20 staff attending. We
> have written on the whiteboard what we've chosen to bring. I'm sure there
> would be something for even the pickiest eater! I'm not forcing anyone to
> eat my contribution. Husband and toddler will scarf up anything not eaten.

Nah, send 'em to me. I love sandwiches!

Carol

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
> > wrote:
>
>> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk
>> along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water
>> and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
>
> How bleeping rude to say that!
>
> Carol

Sorry if it sounded rude, but then again, think about Crash who won't taste
half the things you cook and you have no problem mentioning that.

I have had a lot of problems at "pot lucks" at the office or catered events
where people assume people will just eat anything. Sorry, but I was
actually FORCED to get a slice of pie because my manager kept insisting I
try one or the other. I don't LIKE fruit pie. I don't like sweets,
overall... she humiliated me in front of a crowd of people because I passed
on taking a piece of pie and basically made me get up from the conference
table and get a piece of pie that I didn't want. Was that nice? Was that
polite? Wasn't it RUDE of her to do so? Indeed, it was rude AND
humiliating. She called attention to me where no attention was required...
just let me sit there without pie, dammit.

Jill

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
> > wrote:
>
>> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk
>> along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water
>> and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
>
> How bleeping rude to say that!
>
> Carol

BTW, didn't you say in an earlier post it is a good idea to let people make
their own sandwiches?

On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:17:45 -0600, "jmcquown"
> wrote:

> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> > On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk
> >> along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water
> >> and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
> >
> > How bleeping rude to say that!
>
> Sorry if it sounded rude, but then again, think about Crash who won't taste
> half the things you cook and you have no problem mentioning that.

Crash doesn't like some things that I make for him or propose to make
for him, but he doesn't come into the newsgroup and put down someone
else's tastes in food.

Those bitch pills seem to be working out okay for you. You're going
bye-bye for awhile. POOF!

Chris replied:

>> Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce
>
> The turkey needs something else, but I'm not sure what.

Mayo with horseradish?
Bread & butter pickles?

I'd make sure the bread was well-buttered and sprinkled with coarse-ground
black pepper.

Bob

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:17:45 -0600, "jmcquown"
> > wrote:
>
>> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>>> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk
>>>> along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water
>>>> and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
>>>
>>> How bleeping rude to say that!
>>
>> Sorry if it sounded rude, but then again, think about Crash who
>> won't taste half the things you cook and you have no problem
>> mentioning that.
>
> Crash doesn't like some things that I make for him or propose to make
> for him, but he doesn't come into the newsgroup and put down someone
> else's tastes in food.
>
> Those bitch pills seem to be working out okay for you. You're going
> bye-bye for awhile. POOF!

I didn't put her down, I said let people make a choice and make their own
sandwiches. **** you and your moods, Carol. Ban me, block me, I don't give
a shit. First you say it's a good idea to let people put their own
sandwiches together (and I quote

"I liked one of the poster's idea about letting people make their own
sandwiches, although pre-made would look nicer, IMO."

Then you criticize me for suggesting the exact same thing. **** you and the
goddamned horse you rode in on.

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:17:45 -0600, "jmcquown"
> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk
>>>>>along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water
>>>>>and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
>>>>
>>>>How bleeping rude to say that!
>>>
>>>Sorry if it sounded rude, but then again, think about Crash who
>>>won't taste half the things you cook and you have no problem
>>>mentioning that.
>>
>>Crash doesn't like some things that I make for him or propose to make
>>for him, but he doesn't come into the newsgroup and put down someone
>>else's tastes in food.
>>
>>Those bitch pills seem to be working out okay for you. You're going
>>bye-bye for awhile. POOF!
>
>
> I didn't put her down, I said let people make a choice and make their own
> sandwiches. **** you and your moods, Carol. Ban me, block me, I don't give
> a shit. First you say it's a good idea to let people put their own
> sandwiches together (and I quote
>
> "I liked one of the poster's idea about letting people make their own
> sandwiches, although pre-made would look nicer, IMO."
>
> Then you criticize me for suggesting the exact same thing. **** you and the
> goddamned horse you rode in on.
>

ok, who has been spiking the water?





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jmcquown wrote:

> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk
>>>along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water
>>>and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
>>
>>How bleeping rude to say that!
>>
>>Carol
>
>
> Sorry if it sounded rude, but then again, think about Crash who won't taste
> half the things you cook and you have no problem mentioning that.
>
> I have had a lot of problems at "pot lucks" at the office or catered events
> where people assume people will just eat anything. Sorry, but I was
> actually FORCED to get a slice of pie because my manager kept insisting I
> try one or the other. I don't LIKE fruit pie. I don't like sweets,
> overall... she humiliated me in front of a crowd of people because I passed
> on taking a piece of pie and basically made me get up from the conference
> table and get a piece of pie that I didn't want. Was that nice? Was that
> polite? Wasn't it RUDE of her to do so? Indeed, it was rude AND
> humiliating. She called attention to me where no attention was required...
> just let me sit there without pie, dammit.
>
> Jill
>
>
Jill, it is quite rude when others force their desires on you and in
this case your manager was more than rude. I would have politely
refused and if she didn't take the refusal I would likely make a comment
to the effect that I don't eat anything with white sugar in it or
something similar. There's one thing I do know is I would not have
eaten it whether she singled me out, ranted and raved, or even had a
seizure or two. What is it about people that just can't take a polite
*no thank-you* anyway. I've experienced this type of thing quite often
simply because I don't like sweets, I don't like pre-made food stuffs
full of white sugar or white flour, I avoid anything with milk or milk
products in it, and I have a few food allergies. By now most of my
friends and family know better than to ask twice if I would like a piece
of *whatever* after being declined the first time but it still happens
at many events and around acquaintances.

BTW, I'm close to you on fruit pies. I make & taste apple, blueberry,
and cherry pies. I don't eat a full slice, but I do take a small
forkful to judge how the filling came out and if the crust was flakey
enough. I've been homecanning fruit pie fillings for a couple of years
now so I know the filling will be fine but you never know and I'm always
curious as to how the crust comes out.

Hey hey girls - no need to get snitty at eachother!! They're just sandwiches
you know.

I think the rudeness comment was about this:
>>> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk
>>>> along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water
>>>> and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I *like*

She (and I) felt it was a little rude to be so openly dismissive of my food
ideas. I know they are not gourmet. I won't please everyone but I would not
like to have my offering sneered at.
Let's just move on OK?

Liz

Staycalm wrote:
>
>
> I also have plenty of parsley at the moment.

Oboy... a loaf of bread and that's all you need... ~patches~ cud-buster
deluxe!

Sheldon Cellulose

"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
...
> "Staycalm" > looking for trouble wrote
> in u:
>
>>>
>>> Put the mustard on 1/2 the roast beef and use a sage cream on the
>>> other 1/2. You can put the swiss on the side. You could also do 1/2
>>> croissants instead of dinner rolls, just a thought.
>>
>> The croissants are higher in fat and we have quite few staff on diets.
>> Also they are more expensive.
>
> Sorry. You didn't mention fat content or cost in the original post. If
> you did, I missed it.

That's OK. I just thought to mention it now. It was a consideration that's
all. I usually do it with croissants at home. Yum!

Liz

Staycalm wrote:
> Hey hey girls - no need to get snitty at eachother!! They're just
> sandwiches you know.
>
> I think the rudeness comment was about this:
>>>> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd
>>>>> walk along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink
>>>>> some water and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I
>>>>> *like*
>
> She (and I) felt it was a little rude to be so openly dismissive of
> my food ideas. I know they are not gourmet. I won't please everyone
> but I would not like to have my offering sneered at.
> Let's just move on OK?
>
> Liz

Liz, I didn't sneer at you or your food. I'm a picky eater. I won't eat
sandwiches that are pre-prepared with stuff like mustard because I don't
*like* mustard. I'm terribly sorry for not liking mustard or for wishing I
could put together my own sandwich without condiments. I've been to too
many "pot lucks" where I didn't have any *luck* and found nothing I wanted
to eat, is there something wrong with that? No offense intended, it's just
me and my picky ways. I don't eat raw vegetables or salads, either. But
then, I'm not going to be in attendance at your shindig so my taste doesn't
really matter.

Jill

~patches~ wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>>
>>> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk
>>>> along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water
>>>> and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
>>>
>>> How bleeping rude to say that!
>>>
>>> Carol
>>
>>
>> Sorry if it sounded rude, but then again, think about Crash who
>> won't taste half the things you cook and you have no problem
>> mentioning that.
>>
>> I have had a lot of problems at "pot lucks" at the office or catered
>> events where people assume people will just eat anything. Sorry,
>> but I was actually FORCED to get a slice of pie because my manager
>> kept insisting I try one or the other. I don't LIKE fruit pie. I
>> don't like sweets, overall... she humiliated me in front of a crowd
>> of people because I passed on taking a piece of pie and basically
>> made me get up from the conference table and get a piece of pie that
>> I didn't want. Was that nice? Was that polite? Wasn't it RUDE of
>> her to do so? Indeed, it was rude AND humiliating. She called
>> attention to me where no attention was required... just let me sit
>> there without pie, dammit.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>>
> Jill, it is quite rude when others force their desires on you and in
> this case your manager was more than rude. I would have politely
> refused and if she didn't take the refusal I would likely make a
> comment
> to the effect that I don't eat anything with white sugar in it or
> something similar. There's one thing I do know is I would not have
> eaten it whether she singled me out, ranted and raved, or even had a
> seizure or two. What is it about people that just can't take a polite
> *no thank-you* anyway.

I didn't have time to think of a reason like I don't eat white sugar, but
she didn't actually give me a chance beyond saying "No, thank you". She had
bought all these store bought pies and felt like she was being dissed (is
that actually a word?) because I didn't get up and get a slice of pie. The
room was full of people; we were sitting around a conference table and she
singled me out and embarrassed me because I didn't have a piece of pie in
front of me. Grrrr.

Jill

> Liz, I didn't sneer at you or your food. I'm a picky eater. I won't eat
> sandwiches that are pre-prepared with stuff like mustard because I don't
> *like* mustard. I'm terribly sorry for not liking mustard or for wishing
> I
> could put together my own sandwich without condiments. I've been to too
> many "pot lucks" where I didn't have any *luck* and found nothing I wanted
> to eat, is there something wrong with that? No offense intended, it's
> just
> me and my picky ways. I don't eat raw vegetables or salads, either. But
> then, I'm not going to be in attendance at your shindig so my taste
> doesn't
> really matter.
>
You sound a bit like half the members of my family lol
My BIL is awful to cook for. He won't eat anything "fancy". To him anything
that isn't steak and potatoes is fancy. Lasagne is fancy. Chicken Kiev is
fancy. Vegetables are fancy. I'm glad I don't have to cook for him all the
time. I'd be in prison for justifiable homicide!!

Liz

Jill wrote:

> I didn't have time to think of a reason like I don't eat white sugar, but
> she didn't actually give me a chance beyond saying "No, thank you". She
> had bought all these store bought pies and felt like she was being dissed
> (is that actually a word?) because I didn't get up and get a slice of pie.
> The room was full of people; we were sitting around a conference table and
> she singled me out and embarrassed me because I didn't have a piece of pie
> in front of me. Grrrr.

There was an episode of "Seinfeld" where George badly offended someone by
swindling him out of a suit. George went on to a job interview that same
day, and the interviewers took him to a restaurant. After the meal, pieces
of pie showed up "compliments of the chef." George looked up to see his
mortal enemy wearing chef's whites, just before the guy ducked back into the
kitchen.

George refused to eat the pie. The interviewers put a lot of pressure on
him, saying that their company placed great emphasis on their employees
being team players, but George was steadfast in his refusal (though without
warning THEM about the pie). It cost him the job, but he was the only one
at the table who didn't get violently ill.

http://www.tv.com/seinfeld/the-pie/e...9/summary.html


Bob

Sheldon wrote:
> Staycalm wrote:
>
>>
>>I also have plenty of parsley at the moment.
>
>
> Oboy... a loaf of bread and that's all you need... ~patches~ cud-buster
> deluxe!
>
> Sheldon Obtuse
>

We were talking about garnishes, Sheldon.

gloria p

On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:39:06 GMT, sarah bennett
> wrote:

>jmcquown wrote:
>> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>>
>>>On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:17:45 -0600, "jmcquown"
> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd walk
>>>>>>along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink some water
>>>>>>and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
>>>>>
>>>>>How bleeping rude to say that!
>>>>
>>>>Sorry if it sounded rude, but then again, think about Crash who
>>>>won't taste half the things you cook and you have no problem
>>>>mentioning that.
>>>
>>>Crash doesn't like some things that I make for him or propose to make
>>>for him, but he doesn't come into the newsgroup and put down someone
>>>else's tastes in food.
>>>
>>>Those bitch pills seem to be working out okay for you. You're going
>>>bye-bye for awhile. POOF!
>>
>>
>> I didn't put her down, I said let people make a choice and make their own
>> sandwiches. **** you and your moods, Carol. Ban me, block me, I don't give
>> a shit. First you say it's a good idea to let people put their own
>> sandwiches together (and I quote
>>
>> "I liked one of the poster's idea about letting people make their own
>> sandwiches, although pre-made would look nicer, IMO."
>>
>> Then you criticize me for suggesting the exact same thing. **** you and the
>> goddamned horse you rode in on.
>>
>
>ok, who has been spiking the water?
>
>

Now now.. Jill just needs her medications adjusted
Anyone who's read her posts here already knows that..

A person who is a "picky eater" should bring something suitable for a
"picky eater"... not come empty handed ..

If a person doesn't want or like pie.. tell the person who's pushing
it... no thank you..I don't care for any..
If they persist.. use the phrase "is there a problem?"

The wife of a friend is "allergic" to everything. Will not admit to
just not liking something.. She has a problem with wanting to be the
center of attention. She will run a waiter or waitress to death..
Even though the menu states that it has mushrooms in it or whatever,
she will always "forget" to tell them she's allergic ... and want it
to be made over, not just removed. Claims to be allergic to tomatoes
but has no problem with spaghetti, pizza,,, Get's pizza with every
thing on it, eats tons of garlic bread, but sends chicken dish back
because it's got garlic in it and she's "allergic"..
She's eaten a ton of spit in her time...

I wish I was a picky eater..

Chuck

Chuck wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:39:06 GMT, sarah bennett
> > wrote:
>
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:17:45 -0600, "jmcquown"
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:34:01 -0600, "jmcquown"
>>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hopefully no one will be as picky as me. In your scenario I'd
>>>>>>> walk along, look, pick up nothing, go back to my table, drink
>>>>>>> some water
>>>>>>> and figure out how I could leave to have lunch I *like*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How bleeping rude to say that!
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry if it sounded rude, but then again, think about Crash who
>>>>> won't taste half the things you cook and you have no problem
>>>>> mentioning that.
>>>>
>>>> Crash doesn't like some things that I make for him or propose to
>>>> make
>>>> for him, but he doesn't come into the newsgroup and put down
>>>> someone
>>>> else's tastes in food.
>>>>
>>>> Those bitch pills seem to be working out okay for you. You're
>>>> going bye-bye for awhile. POOF!
>>>
>>>
>>> I didn't put her down, I said let people make a choice and make
>>> their own sandwiches. **** you and your moods, Carol. Ban me,
>>> block me, I don't give a shit. First you say it's a good idea to
>>> let people put their own sandwiches together (and I quote
>>>
>>> "I liked one of the poster's idea about letting people make their
>>> own sandwiches, although pre-made would look nicer, IMO."
>>>
>>> Then you criticize me for suggesting the exact same thing. ****
>>> you and the goddamned horse you rode in on.
>>>
>>
>> ok, who has been spiking the water?
>>
>>
>
> Now now.. Jill just needs her medications adjusted
> Anyone who's read her posts here already knows that..
>
I'm so happy everyone assumes just because Carol is medicated everyone else
must be, too. Got news for ya, some folks don't rely on doctors to tell
them what is reality. Not everyone wants mustard or cranberry sauce on
sandwiches. And I NEVER go empty-handed to a pot luck, don't even go there.

Jill

Puester wrote:

> Sheldon wrote:
>
>> Staycalm wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I also have plenty of parsley at the moment.
>>
>>
>>
>> Oboy... a loaf of bread and that's all you need... ~patches~ cud-buster
>> deluxe!
>>
>> Sheldon Obtuse
>>
>
> We were talking about garnishes, Sheldon.
>
> gloria p

Being a navy cook, shecky wouldn't recognize a garnish if it bit him in
the arse. Navy cooks basically spend 90% of their time peeling potatoes
and 10% of their time picking their ass so it's not like they ever
really *cook* anything <snicker>